Powershred MS-460Cs Safe Sense 10 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder

by Fellowes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 15.4 x 27 inches
• Shipping Weight: 58 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JEBYDE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: MS-460Cs
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #44 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Other Office Equipment > Shredders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 7, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Protect confidential information with the Powershred MS-460Cs Micro-Cut Shredder. Part of the company's line of deskside shredders, this machine is ideal for up to three users who handle sensitive information on a daily basis. It micro-cuts up to ten sheets of paper in one pass into unreadable pieces smaller than the length of a staple, and is tough enough to shred credit cards, staples, and CDs. SafeSense technology stops the shredder when hands touch the paper opening, while the SilentShred feature offers exceptionally quiet performance in shared workspaces.

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

Model	MS-460Cs
Number of Users	1-3 users
Sheet Capacity	10
Cut Type	Micro-Cut
Security Level	4
Max. Run Time	10-12 minutes
Speed (Feet Per Minute)	10 FPM
Throughput Rating (sheets x speed x duty)	1,200
Bin Capacity	6.4 gallons
Bin Type	Pull-out Bin
Features

Advanced Safety Feature

Protect yourself and your family while shredding with patented SafeSense Technology. The MS-460Cs features an advanced electronic safety sensor that surrounds the paper entry and automatically disables the shredder when hands touch the paper opening.

Ultra-Quiet Performance

We've proven it - shredding doesn't have to be noisy! The MS-460Cs features ultra-quiet SilentShred performance, a technology that virtually eliminates loud shredder noise. Now you can shred any time you like without noisy interruptions.

Superior Performance

And there's more - the Fellowes MS-460Cs is built to last with solid steel cutters, a powerful motor, and parts that are engineered to outperform our competitors. With its micro-cut capability, it is also tough enough to cut through credit cards, staples, and CDs, while ensuring confidential documents are shredded into unreadable pieces. Additionally, the MS-460Cs features a simple pull-out bin for easy, mess-free waste disposal.

What's in the Box?

MS-460Cs shredder, pull-out bin, replacement bags, sample oil bottle, 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

Fellowes Powershred MS-460Cs, New Ultry-Quiet Micro-Shred shredder with Breakthrough Safe Sense Technology is full-featured for high performance. Ideal for small business use. The MS-460Cs shredder provides maximum security by shredding paper into pieces smaller than the length of a standard staple - 5/64 x 5/16". Features SafeSense Technology with Smart Sensor Protection that stops shredding when hands are too close to the paper entry. New Ultra-Quiet Operation features virtually silent motor. Shreds up to 10 sheets per pass, 50-100 times per day, for a total daily capacity as high as 1,000 sheets. Durable steel cutters accept CDs, credit cards, staples and paper clips. Includes sparate entry and 1-gallon waste container for shredding CDs 3.5" floppies and Credit Cards. Electronic auto start/stop ensures quick and easy automatic shredder operation. Shredder automatically shuts off and alerts operator when a jam occcurs, 6.4 gallon pull-out wastebasket is a jar or shredder is overheated.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded my high expectations, November 26, 2007

By 

Tom S (Silicon Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Powershred MS-460Cs Safe Sense 10 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder (Office Product)

My previous shredder was a 1999 Fellowes PS-80, which still works like new, after reliably shredding thousands of documents over the past 8 years. In order to protect my hearing, I have been wearing industrial ear muffs whenever I shred more than a few pages with this old machine. When I read about this new "quiet" MS-460Cs shredder, I decided it was time for an upgrade.

Based on the advertising and the reviews, I expected the shredder to be quiet, but am amazed at HOW quiet this new machine is. The roar of my old PS-80 has been replaced by the gentle hum of the MS-460Cs. I can continue a phone conversation or listen to the radio while the shredder is running. I can leave my hearing protection gear in the garage, where it belongs.

The paper shredding performance is robust, as described in some other reviews. Paper is chopped into tiny mulch, and the motor is rated to run for up to 10 minutes continuously before requiring time to cool down. This is more than adequate for my needs.

There is a second, smaller opening for CDs and credit cards, which shreds items into strips. This is a security compromise, as I believe that a motivated thief could reconstruct a strip-shredded credit card and reconstruct the account number. To get a true cross-cut shred for the credit card, I feed the strips back into the shredder horizontally for a second pass. This is inconvenient, but it acceptable since credit card shredding is fairly infrequent for me.

The controls are simple and intuitive. A Green LED indicates when the power is ON. There is an automatic sensor which turns the blades forward when papers or CDs / Credit Cards are inserted. There are also manual "ON" switches for both forward and reverse, which is convenient for maintenance or for shredding small items which do not trigger the automatic sensors. A 4 ounce bottle of oil is included with the shredder.

This machine has advanced safety features. I was especially impressed how this shredder automatically and instantly pauses the motor and illuminates an orange LED if a person touches any area near the blades. The motor also stops if the waste basket is removed.

The machine is tall, but fits nicely under my desk and easily rolls out on the included casters. There are recessed handles in the front and back of the machine to facilitate carrying the shredder if you are not able to roll it across your floor.

If you can afford the price, the MS-460Cs is a good value considering the quiet and robust shredding performance, safe, easy to use design, and Fellowes track record of building reliable, long lasting equipment.

Note - I am in no way affiliated with Fellowes or Amazon, but I do have high standards and appreciate a quality product.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very quiet, October 9, 2007

By 

Failure Not an Option "Paul" (Haymarket, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Powershred MS-460Cs Safe Sense 10 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder (Office Product)

Bought this model to replace another more basic Powershred which has worked perfectly for 4 years without any maintenance. Replacement was driven by a need to shred CDs, DVDs & credit cards, and the Safe Sense technology seemed essential now I have a child.

Paper shredding is very quiet (on an absolute scale, not just compared to its predecessor). Shredded pieces are the smallest I have observed of any shredder.

CD/DVD/credit card shredding is only strip cut not confetti cut. I might have missed that detail in the product information, or maybe confetti cut of CD/DVD/credit cards is not yet available, or not available at this price point. This was a minor disappointment but not sufficient to lead me to drop a star.

I am not a heavy volume user (haven't been since I signed up on the don't-send-me-any-more-credit-card-offers site), so I can't speak to its ability to work effectively over extended periods, but for my relatively light use, assuming the quality of the brand has been sustained, I foresee this model serving me well for several years.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best shredder on the market, May 27, 2007

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birdlady - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Powershred MS-460Cs Safe Sense 10 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder (Office Product)

This is the best shredder on the market. It is so quiet and it really does a great job. I like the fact that it makes what you shred into so many tiny pieces and the container holds so much. Great product for the price