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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Protect your personal information with the Powershred W11C Cross-Cut Shredder from Fellowes. Part of the company's line of deskside shredders, this machine is ideal in a home or home office and for individual users who regularly handle sensitive information. It cross-cuts up to 11 sheets of paper in one pass into unreadable pieces (5/32 inches by 1-3/8 inches) and is tough enough to shred staples, credit cards and paper. Other highlights include a patented safety lock and a 5.5-gallon bin.
| Model | W11C |
| Number of Users | 1 user |
| Sheet Capacity | 11 |
| Cut Type | Cross-Cut |
| Security Level | 3 |
| Max. Run Time | 5 minutes |
| Speed (Feet Per Minute) | 16 FPM |
| Throughput Rating (sheets x speed x duty) | 880 |
| Bin Capacity | 5.5 gallons |
| Bin Type | Lift-off head with handle |
| Features |  |
Basic Safety Feature
Protect yourself and your family while shredding. The W11C features a patented Safety Lock which disables the shredder to prevent accidental shredding.
Superior Performance
And there's more - the Fellowes W11C is built to last with solid steel cutters, a powerful motor, and parts that are engineered to outperform our competitors. With its cross-cut capability, it is also tough enough to cut through credit cards and staples, while ensuring confidential documents are shredded into unreadable pieces. Additionally, the W11C features a simple 5.5-gallon bin with lift-off head for easy waste disposal.
What's in the Box?
W11C shredder and user manual.
Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Shredder:
Cut Type
With Identity Theft concerns at an all-time high, the need to protect personal information is more important than ever. And these days, it's no longer just what you shred that matters--it's how small you shred it. Shredders with a smaller cut size will help keep your information secure long after you dispose of the particles. The smaller the cut size, the higher the security level.
| Strip Cut | Cross-Cut | Micro-Cut | High Security |
| Security Level 2 | Security Level 3 | Security Level 4 | Security Level 6 |
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| 39 -- 7/32" stripsper 8.5" x 11" page | 399 particlesper 8.5" x 11" page | 3,000 particlesper 8.5" x 11" page | 13,000 particlesper 8.5" x 11" page |
| Ideal for: Non-confidential documents | Ideal for: Credit/College Applications, Insurance papers, Junk mail | Ideal for: Medical Records, Employee/HR Files, Bank/Financial Statements | Ideal for: Top Secret or Classified Government Documents |
If you shred confidential documents, choose Cross-Cut or smaller. A smaller cut size also means you will empty the bin less frequently.
Productivity
Shredder productivity goes beyond mere sheet capacity or speed. When shopping for a shredder, consider the machine's throughput, or the efficiency with which it can get the job done. Throughput combines the three most critical features that contribute to a shredder's performance:
For example, a shredder with a speed of 8.2 feet per minute (FPM), may seem more productive than one that shreds at only 7 FPM. After all, it's a faster machine! But as the example below illustrates, Shredder B is actually three times more productive than Shredder A, due to a longer duty cycle. This means you can get more done at one time, so you can quickly move on with your day.
| Model | Sheet Capacity | x | Speed | x | Duty Cycle* | = | Throughput |
| Shredder A | 12 | x | 8.2 FPM | x | 3 minutes | = | 295 |
| Shredder B | 15 | x | 7 FPM | x | 10 minutes | = | 1,050 |
Quality and Durability
We understand that a shredder is not just a purchase. It's an investment. That's why Fellowes drives quality assurance to exceed expectations. Prior to launch, all Fellowes shredders are subjected to extensive field and laboratory tests, including our proprietary continuous abuse test and long-term wear. These tests simulate years of abnormally high use to ensure our products perform reliably, even under the most demanding conditions.
Our promise to you is supported by a commitment to offer the most innovative solutions, exceptional product quality, and first class service and support. Our higher standards ensure you get the most reliable shredder you can buy.
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I just couldn't bring myself to spend $160 on a shredder, though. As much as logic and reason said it was the right thing to do, I couldn't make myself do it. Instead, I bought the w-11c, in part based on the decent reviews I've seen on here. I don't run a home business, I just have lots of junk mail, canceled checks, and other personal documents I'd rather not leave in the trash for thieves to steal. That junk mail and those papers have been accumulating for 6 months, going in a big "shred it when you get a new shredder box."
Well, today was this thing's trial by fire. I emptied the box into the shredder and I was RELENTLESS. Unopened credit card offers, old bank statements, several checkbook pads for an account I no longer have, and more. I pushed the thing to its limit. It definitely handles the advertised "11 sheet" capacity, though it does so with some protest and a very noticeable slowing of the shred speed. It gets through it, though, and it's none the worse for wear. Today alone, I had to empty the bin 9 times... and its still running great! The construction is solid, safety features are great (the additional child safety lock on the top is really secure and impossible to override), and this thing can take whatever you throw at it, within reason.... Read more ›
UPDATE: 3/1/2010
I still have this shredder. One person said this shredder can handle CD's. Honestly, from how I tested it, it can't. The CD got stuck and I had to use a scissor to finish it through. Do not try to shred CD's. Overall, still a good shredder; able to shred credit cards, unopened junk mail, invoices, and adhesives (if you follow the advice above).
UPDATE: 6/4/2010
Still running strong. This shredder still does the job to get rid of all the extra papers I don't need.
UPDATE: 9/15/2010
Still the best shredder in my house. I owned this shredder almost for 7 months and still one of the best.
UPDATE: 1/22/2011
Almost a year with this shredder. This shredder has took down so many papers and adhesive Amazon labels, this is something that was worth buying. Still no problems with this shredder. Such an incredible product.
UPDATE: 5/15/2011
Almost one and a half year since I had this shredder. Still running strong and I shred loads of paper every week. I oil this shredder perhaps after two or three full loads of paper. Still works like a charm. How incredible is this shredder?
It does handle CD's and credit cards, as well as cardstock. But don't put corrugated cardboard in it.
the '11 sheet' is a stretch, but it's reliable, fast, and clean. It will handle junk mail without you opening the envelop. Cross cut is more space efficient and more secure than strip cutting. It packs down well, and when we use it like straw in the yard or garden, it stays down.
The bin is under the shredder, and to empty it you have to lift the shredder. It's a bit heavy. This is generally cleaner than a removable bin below, but paper shreds do fly around a bit. On the other hand, the shredder always fits right back into the top of the bin, so you won't have to worry with bin placement issues. The shredder must be properly mounted to function.
It is quieter than the last one we owned. This doesn't make it quiet -I don't think there's a 'quiet' paper shredder in the world. It may not be as good as the $200 shredders, but it's great for the money.
Highly recommended for the price.
That said, I'm asking alot of this unit. I have many boxes of old papers I'm shredding and it's been a long, time-consuming project. This replaced an older Fellowes unit that finally burned out. The old one was a really light duty unit with itty bitty blades and it works at about the same rate as this one. Even though the blades appear to be far more robust, the results are similar. Err, okay, the old shredder didn't cross-cut...this one does...so maybe that comparison isn't fair. It also eats staples effortlessly...a nice touch.
All told, it's doing the job. It's just much slower than I thought it would be. The claims of 11 sheets of paper at a time are grossly overblown. I'd throw it a 5 otherwise.
The one we left had been with us for several years. Read more
