Product Description
Fellowes Powershred HS-880 Shredder is ideal for satisfying shredding needs of large size offices. It is equipped with continuous-duty motor for high volume and non-stop shredding. Automatic oiling feature ensures the finest performance. Fellowes HS-880 features energy saving mode which shuts off the shredder after one hour of inactivity. Fellowes HS models have been evaluated by the NSA and are recognized for satisfactorily meeting the requirements of NSA/CSS Specification 02-01 for High Security Shredders. HS-880 is equipped with a 59-gallon pull-out bin. It is also mounted on casters for easy mobility. In addition, fellowes HS-880 high security shredder also requires a dedicated 20 amp outlet for best performance.
Product Details
- 100% Jam Proof System eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.
- SilentShred offers ultra-quiet performance for shared workspaces.
- Patented SafeSense Technology stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening.
- Energy Savings System reduces energy consumption by up to 70%, compared to conventional commercial shredders during normal usage.
- Maximum run time: Continuous.
Specifications
- Sheet Capacity: 8 Sheets
- Cut Style: Micro-cut
- Security Level: 6 (P-7)
- Feed Opening: 16"
- Bin Capacity: 59 Gallon
- Shred Speed: 24 fpm
- Shred Size: 1/32" x 3/16"
- Dimension: 20" x 23" x 41"
- Can Shred: Paper
- Auto Start/Stop:Yes-Electronic
- Horse Power: 1.70 HP
- Cycle Duty(minutes): Continuous
- TAA Compliant: Yes
- 100% Jam Proof: Yes
- Silent shred: Yes
- SafeSense Technology: Yes
- Energy Saving System: Yes
- Color: GRAY/BLACK
- Warranty: 3 Years for machine, Lifetime on cutting heads
Staff Review
Fellowes Powershred HS-880 Shredder Review
Trying to comply with federal privacy laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be difficult without the right equipment. To comply, you need a high-security paper shredder such as the Fellowes Powershred HS-880. This review will fill you in on all you need to know about this machine so you can determine if it’s a good fit for your office. Let’s get started….
- The HS-880 is one of the most secure shredders available thanks to its Level 6 security rating. This device produces paper shreds that measure 1/32” x 3/16” so you can be confident that no one will be able read your documents and you’ll be in compliance with HIPAA and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA).
- You can easily shred letter- and legal-sized items with this device as well as wide-format computer printouts. The feed opening is 10” wide. Note that you can only shred paper with this machine. It can’t shred credit cards, CD’s, and so forth.
- This shredder was designed to be used in a shared work environment. The waste bin can hold 59 gallons of shreds so a lot of people can use the machine over the course of the day.
- This device has a continuous-duty motor so it can shred constantly. It can handle 8 sheets of paper per pass and shred 24 feet of material in a minute. The HS-880 is definitely a good choice if you want a fast shredder.
- You should know that the HS-880 is very big and measures 20” (height) x 23” (width) x 41” (depth). Although this machine has casters on it, you may still find it difficult to move around because it weighs more than 200 pounds.
- If a paper jam ever occurs, the shredder will go into auto-reverse mode to try to correct the problem. Also, the machine will start and stop automatically so using it is very easy. It will even stop running when the waste bin gets full so you’ll have a chance to empty it.
- The HS-880 has an interlock switch to prevent unauthorized people from using it. However, it doesn’t have any other safety features, so you’ll want to be careful when using it.
- This paper shredder comes with a one-year warranty.
The Fellowes Powershred HS-880 is a good paper shredder, especially if you need a hig-security device. Level 6 machines offer the most security possible, so you can use this device to shred classified documents. It’s terrific that the waste bin can hold so much and that the feed opening is exceptionally wide. The continuous-duty motor is a nice feature as is the auto-reverse mode. You’ll need to consider how much space you have in your office because as mentioned above, this is a huge device. (It’s also heavy.) It would be nice if this device could handle multimedia items and if it had more safety features. Nonetheless, the Powershred HS-880 is a workhorse and you should check it out if you need a high-security paper shredder.
