Fellowes Powershred W-11C 11 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (3103201)

by Fellowes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10 x 15.8 inches ; 15.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0026I2HLO
• Item model number: 3103201
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (612 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Other Office Equipment > Shredders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

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 clips. Other highlights include a patented safety lock and a 5.5-gallon bin.

Powerful cutters shred staples, credit cards, and paper clips, as well as paper. View larger.

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, paper clips, 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.

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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
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:

Sheet Capacity x Speed (feet per minute) x Duty Cycle = Throughput

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.

Product Description

The innovative Fellowes W-11C with a safety interlock switch allows for safe and efficient shredding. If the lid of the machine is lifted, it stops automatically. Designed for light duty shredding in the home or home office, the Fellowes Powershred W-11C reduces documents to 5/32" x 2" higher-security confetti particles, and shreds up to 11 sheets per pass. Equipped with a 9" wide paper entry, the W-11C easily accepts standard letter or legal size documents. The durable steel cutters also accept credit cards and staples. Electronic auto start/stop features ensures quick & easy automatic shredder operation. Shredder has lift off lid for easy emptying. Reverse function easily removes over-fed paper. Fellowes provides a three-year warranty on the cutter. Includes :Wastebasket, machine with power cord, user's guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

689 of 693 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Trial by fire - it passes with flying colors, March 6, 2010

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KJ "Kevin" (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fellowes Powershred W-11C 11 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (3103201) (Office Product)

I bought the Fellowes w-11c yesterday on sale at a local store. I was trying to decide between it and another Fellowes "small business" class shredder that was on sale for $160, three times the price of the w-11c. I've replaced enough shredders that I figured it would probably save money in the long run to get a top-of-the-line shredder and pay out the $160 instead of replacing the shoddy ones as they break down.

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.

All in all, I'm very happy I saved $110 and went with the w-11c instead of the business-class unit. If you shred perhaps 2 to 10 things per day, this is the ideal unit for you (especially if you don't like having to open junk mail envelopes before shredding 'em!)

354 of 359 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars does paper well, September 25, 2009

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EJ "Seayhorse" (D.C. area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fellowes Powershred W-11C 11 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (3103201) (Office Product)

we used this lightly for about a year. THen i tried to cut cardboard. . . it stopped. And then it started after a cool off! Don't cut cardboard with this and You'll love it.
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.

224 of 225 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice shredder, pretty well for the price, February 2, 2010

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Choi L. Sit - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fellowes Powershred W-11C 11 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (3103201) (Office Product)

This is a pretty good shredder. It can shred paper very well into tiny slices. However, emptying the bin can be a bit of a pain. Lifting the shredder is easy, because there is a handle, but it is also pretty hard, because it's pretty heavy. To shred adhesives (even though it says it can't), put the adhesive on a blank sheet of paper or make one side of the adhesive stick to the other side. Overall, this is a decent shredder and I would certainly recommend it.

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?