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Fellowes Fortishred Super Micro Cut

 

The Fellowes Beswick Fortishred 3250SMC is a continuous-duty, departmental super micro cut shredder rated at DIN security level P-6, the highest level available in the Fortishred Super Micro Cut range. It reduces each A4 sheet into approximately 6000 particles measuring 0.8x12mm – significantly smaller than standard micro-cut at P-5 – making it the appropriate choice for environments that handle classified documents, sensitive personal information, or materials subject to strict POPIA compliance requirements. The 3250SMC suits shared departmental use with a 100-litre pull-out bin and a continuous motor that runs without cool-down periods.

Key facts:

  1. Cut type: super micro cut at 0.8x12mm — approximately 6000 particles per A4 sheet.
  2. Security level: P-6, the second-highest DIN rating for paper destruction.
  3. Sheet capacity: 8 to 10 sheets per pass at 70gsm.
  4. Duty cycle: continuous — no motor cool-down required.
  5. Bin capacity: 100 litres, suitable for high-volume departmental use.

 

If you need… The 3250SMC delivers Why it fits
P-6 super micro cut security 0.8x12mm particles, approx. 6000 per A4 Highest security in the Super Micro Cut range
Continuous departmental shredding Continuous-duty motor No downtime for cool-down
Large bin to reduce emptying 100L pull-out bin Suited to shared departmental environments
Jam prevention under heavy use Sheet Capacity Sensor Indicates optimal load levels during shredding

 

 

What Is the Fellowes Beswick Fortishred 3250SMC?

The Fortishred 3250SMC is a single-model super micro cut shredder built for departmental environments that require P-6 document destruction with continuous throughput. It positions above the P-5 Microshred 225Mi and the P-5 AutoMax 200M and 600M in the Fellowes Beswick range, and sits one level below the P-7 high security Fortishred models in the High Security subcategory.

Model specifications:

  1. Model: Fortishred 3250SMC
  2. Cut type: Super micro cut
  3. Cut size: 0.8x12mm
  4. Security level: P-6
  5. Particles per A4 sheet: approximately 6000
  6. Sheet capacity: 8 to 10 sheets (70gsm)
  7. Throat width: 260mm
  8. Duty cycle: Continuous
  9. Bin capacity: 100 litres, pull-out
  10. Safety: Electronically controlled shield – stops shredder automatically when the shield is opened
  11. Jam prevention: Sheet Capacity Sensor indicates sheet load levels during shredding
  12. Warranty: Not published on the product page – refer to datasheet

 

How Does the Fortishred 3250SMC Compare to Other Fellowes Beswick High-Security Models?

The 3250SMC sits at P-6 – above the P-5 models in the Microshred and AutoMax ranges, and below the P-7 Fortishred High Security models designed for government and classified environments. The table below positions it against the closest alternatives in the Fellowes Beswick range.

 

Model Series Cut Type Security Level Cut Size Particles per A4 Sheet Capacity Bin Duty Cycle Best For
Microshred 225Mi Microshred Micro cut P-5 Not published Over 2000 14 sheets 60L Continuous P-5 manual feed, 5+ users
AutoMax 200M AutoMax Micro cut P-5 2x14mm Over 2000 200 sheets (auto) 32L 20 min P-5 with auto-feed convenience
AutoMax 600M AutoMax Micro cut P-5 2x12mm Over 2000 600 sheets (auto) 83L Continuous High-volume P-5 auto-feed
Fortishred 3250SMC Fortishred Super micro cut P-6 0.8x12mm Approx. 6000 8 to 10 sheets 100L Continuous P-6 departmental, classified documents
Fortishred High Security Fortishred High security P-7 Not published Not published Varies Varies Varies Government, classified, highest security

 

The key distinction between P-5 and P-6 is particle size. P-5 micro cut at 2x12mm produces over 2000 particles per A4 sheet. The 3250SMC at P-6 produces approximately 6000 particles – three times more – making reconstruction significantly more difficult. P-6 is the standard required for classified business and government documents. P-7 is reserved for top-secret and government-grade materials.

Under POPIA, P-5 satisfies most regulated business environments including legal, financial, HR, and medical. P-6 is the appropriate choice where the organisation handles classified or highly sensitive personal information and needs a higher standard of assurance.