Fellowes AutoMax 550C Auto Feed Cross Cut Shredder
The Fellowes AutoMax 550C is a heavy-duty, continuous-run auto-feed cross-cut shredder built for shared offices with high daily shredding volume. It shreds up to 550 sheets automatically through its built-in feeder, or 14 sheets manually for smaller jobs, cutting documents into 4 x 38mm cross-cut particles rated at DIN P-4 security level. The unit also shreds staples, paper clips, credit cards, CDs/DVDs, and junk mail, removing the need for pre-sorting. A continuous-duty motor eliminates cool-down interruptions, while a spacious 22-gallon (83-litre) removable bin, SmartLock (which prevents the bin from opening mid-shred), Auto Reverse jam protection, and SilentShred technology make it suited to teams of 3-5 users sharing one machine.
Key Features
- 550-sheet auto-feed capacity, or 14 sheets for manual shredding
- P-4 security level with 4 x 38mm cross-cut particles
- Continuous-duty motor, avoiding the cool-down cycles smaller models need
- Shreds staples, credit cards, paper clips, CDs/DVDs, and junk mail
- 22-gallon (83-litre) removable bin, sized for shared, high-volume use
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | AutoMax 550C |
| Cut Type | Cross Cut |
| Auto-Feed Capacity | Up to 550 sheets |
| Manual Sheet Capacity | Up to 14 sheets |
| Shred Size | 4 x 38 mm (5/32″ x 1½”) |
| Security Level | P-4 (DIN 66399) |
| Shredding Speed | 11 ft/min |
| Throat Width | 9 inches |
| Additional Shredding | Staples, paper clips, credit cards, CDs/DVDs, junk mail |
| Bin Capacity | 22 gallons (approx. 83 litres) |
| Run Time | Continuous-duty motor |
| Jam Protection | Auto Reverse |
| Bin Lock | SmartLock (prevents bin opening mid-cycle) |
| Noise Reduction | SilentShred technology |
| Power Saving | Sleep Mode after 2 minutes of inactivity |
| Recommended Users | 3–5 |
| Weight | 74 lbs (approx. 33.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years (machine), 20 years (cutters) |
Best Suited For
- Shared offices with 3–5 regular users, where a single high-volume shredder replaces several desktop units
- Organizations with heavy daily shredding loads, thanks to the continuous-duty motor that skips cool-down pauses
- Businesses destroying mixed media, including CDs, DVDs, credit cards, and stapled documents in one pass
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