Micro-cut at 2 x 12 mm: one A4 sheet becomes nearly 2,600 particles, ten times smaller than with a standard cross-cut. Quiet shredding and a pull-out bin, in the office or when working from home.
Micro-cut, 2 x 12 mm particles
Up to 2,599 particles per A4 sheet
High confidentiality: strategic documents and identity papers
A shredder for the office or home office: P-5 security, quiet operation and 22 L bin. Security: DIN P-5, micro-cut into 2 x 12 mm particles (up to 2,599 pieces per A4 sheet) — high-confidentiality protection. Capacity: 9 sheets per pass. Bin: 22-litre pull-out bin for easy emptying. Duty cycle: up to 10 min of continuous shredding. Who it's for: 1 to 3 users, moderate use. Also shreds: staples, credit cards, CDs/DVDs. Key strengths: SilentShred™ technology for a calm workplace; Auto-Reverse to prevent jams. Ideal for protecting your sensitive data discreetly at the office.
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Frequently asked questions about this product
What does P-5 security level actually protect?
The 450M reduces each page to 2 × 12 mm micro-particles, that is up to 2,599 pieces from a single A4 sheet — about 10 times smaller than with a standard cross-cut. This is DIN P-5, the high-confidentiality level.
Can you shred a large pile of archives in one go?
Not continuously: the duty cycle is 10 minutes of shredding followed by 45 minutes of rest. To clear out archives, plan several sessions over the day: the machine is rated for moderate use, by 1 to 3 users.
How many sheets actually go through at once?
9 sheets of standard 70 g/m² paper per pass, at a speed of about 2.1 m/min. The entry slot is 220 mm wide: an A4 sheet goes in by its 210 mm side, with no need to fold it.
Do you need to remove staples before feeding a document?
No. The 450M takes staples and also shreds credit cards and CDs/DVDs. A stapled file therefore goes in as it is, and the same machine can dispose of an expired bank card or a backup disc.
Is feeding automatic, or do you have to stay by the machine?
Feeding is manual: you insert sheets in batches of 9 at most, and there is no auto-feed tray able to process a ream unattended. That is how a desk shredder designed for 1 to 3 users works.
What happens if the paper jams?
The Auto-Reverse function deals with it: the machine stops and pushes the paper back out automatically. Keeping to the limit of 9 sheets per pass remains the best prevention.
Is it disruptive in a shared office?
It features SilentShred technology, designed to reduce noise in shared workspaces. It is intended for 1 to 3 people, in the office as well as when working from home.
Is the bin easy to empty and the machine easy to move?
The 22-litre bin pulls out. The whole unit weighs 10.39 kg for 56.5 × 35.1 × 26 cm and stands on castors, so it can be moved without lifting it.
Is the Fellowes 450M shredder new and under warranty?
Yes: a new machine, supplied with its invoice, which serves as the warranty document for 1 year. Its manufacturer reference is 4074101: quote it for any after-sales service request. It is sold individually, one machine per box.
Designed for a shared office of one to three people: more than 1,000 sheets destroyed in a 20-minute cycle, and SilentShred™ so it does not disturb the desks next door.
4 x 35 mm particles and DIN P-4 security: the standard for invoices, contracts and customer data, on a personal model made for the home or remote working. Removable head to empty the 23 L bin effortlessly.
Drop in the stack and walk away: the machine shreds on its own while you work. Mini-Cut particles of 4 × 10 mm, four times finer than a standard cross-cut, and SilentShred™ to stay discreet.
421 particles from a single A4 sheet, in a 4 x 38 mm cross-cut: the level expected for contracts, invoices and customer data. 20 minutes of running at a time, quietly, stopping at once when a hand comes near.
Cross-cut into 4 × 38 mm particles, the fineness expected for invoices, contracts and customer data. Thirty minutes of continuous running and SilentShred™ for a floor of three to five people.
Staples, paper clips, credit cards, CDs and advertising catalogues go in without being sorted. Cross-cut into 4 x 38 mm particles, up to 25 minutes of continuous running and castors to move the machine from one desk to another.
Safety lock against accidental start-up and a dedicated slot for CDs. Strip-cut at 5.8 mm, a sliding bin that pulls out for emptying and 10 to 12 minutes of running at a time.
Load a stack of documents and the machine shreds on its own while you work. Cross-cut into 4 x 38 mm particles, up to 25 minutes of continuous running and quiet operation that goes unnoticed in a shared space.
One press on the touchscreen and the whole stack is gone in 13 minutes, unattended. Creased, folded, double-sided or glossy papers go through without sorting, in a 4 x 38 mm cross-cut and in silence.