The essential shredder for any small office, the 48MC micro-cut paper shredder shreds 8 sheets of A4 paper per pass into 2 x 12 mm micro-cut particles (security level P-5), so you can be sure that your confidential work documents have been disposed of securely. The paper shredders powerful micro-cut cutters will not only shred your documents but can shred staples, credit cards and CD/DVDs too. Ideal for busy offices, SilentShred Technology minimises disruption in shared workspaces by reducing the noise of the shredder whilst it is in use. The 48MC paper shredder will shred continuously for up to 20 minutes before requiring a 10 minute cool down period. Fellowes shredders are built to last with solid steel cutters, a powerful motor and parts that are engineered to outperform our competitors.