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Fellowes Powershred Large Office

 

The Fellowes Beswick Powershred Large Office range covers nine continuous-duty shredders built for shared office environments with five or more users and high daily shredding volumes. Eight of the nine models carry over directly from the Powershred Departmental range – the 225i, 225Ci, 325i, 325Ci, 425i, 425Ci, 485i, and 485Ci – with the 92Cs added as a large office strip-cut option.

All models feature the 100% Jam Proof System, SafeSense safety technology, and continuous-duty motors. Security levels range from P-2 (strip-cut) to P-4 (cross-cut), with bin sizes from 53L (92Cs) to approximately 132L (485 series). DigiShred supplies the full range to South African businesses with guidance on which model matches your team’s volume, security level, and POPIA compliance requirements.

Key facts:

  1. 9 models total – 8 shared with the Departmental range, plus the 92Cs which is unique to the Large Office category.
  2. All models run on continuous-duty motors with no cool-down required.
  3. Strip-cut models (i-suffix and 92Cs) are P-2. Cross-cut models (Ci-suffix) are P-4.
  4. Sheet capacity ranges from 18 sheets (225 series and 92Cs) to 40 sheets (485i).
  5. Bin sizes range from 53L (92Cs) to approximately 132L (485 series).

 

If you need… Choose Why
P-2 strip-cut, 53L, SilentShred, 20yr cutter 92Cs 45-min run, SafeSense, 230mm throat
P-4 cross-cut, 5+ users, 60L bin 225Ci Entry-level cross-cut for large shared offices
P-2 strip-cut, 5+ users, 60L bin 225i Highest throughput at the 225 body size
P-4 cross-cut, 10+ users, 83L bin 325Ci Steps up bin and user count
P-2 strip-cut, 10+ users, 83L bin 325i Strip-cut with 83L bin
P-4 cross-cut, 30+ sheets, 114L bin 425Ci Auto-Oil, widest cross-cut in mid range
P-2 strip-cut, 38+ sheets, 114L bin 425i High-throughput strip-cut, 305mm throat
P-4 cross-cut, largest bin, Auto-Oil 485Ci Approx. 132L, energy smart, 10+ users
P-2 strip-cut, maximum bin and throat 485i 405mm throat, approx. 132L bin

 

 

Which Powershred Large Office Models Are Available?

The Large Office range contains nine models. Eight are shared with the Departmental range and one – the 92Cs – is unique to this category. The 92Cs is listed as a cross-cut shredder in its product name, but the published spec tab confirms it is a strip-cut machine at 5.8mm, P-2. Confirm with the datasheet before specifying.

Model overview:

  1. Powershred 92Cs: Strip-cut (listed as cross-cut in product name – confirmed P-2 strip-cut in spec tab), 5.8mm, P-2, 18 sheets, 230mm throat, 53L bin, 45-min run, 3 to 5 users, SafeSense, SilentShred, sleep mode, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty, 4.8mpm.
  2. Powershred 225Ci: Cross-cut, P-4, 22 to 24 sheets, 4x38mm, 240mm throat, 60L bin, continuous duty, 5+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  3. Powershred 225i: Strip-cut, P-2, 22 to 24 sheets, 5.8mm, 240mm throat, 60L bin, continuous duty, 5+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  4. Powershred 325Ci: Cross-cut, P-4, 22 to 24 sheets, 4.38mm, 240mm throat, 83L bin, continuous duty, 10+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  5. Powershred 325i: Strip-cut, P-2, 24 to 26 sheets, 4.8mm, 240mm throat, 83L bin, continuous duty, 10+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  6. Powershred 425Ci: Cross-cut, P-4, 30 to 32 sheets, 4x30mm, 305mm throat, 114L bin, continuous duty, Auto-Oil, 10+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  7. Powershred 425i: Strip-cut, P-2, 38 to 40 sheets, 5.8mm, 305mm throat, 114L bin, continuous duty, 10+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  8. Powershred 485Ci: Cross-cut, P-4, up to 30 sheets, approximately 4x28mm, approximately 406mm throat, approximately 132L bin, continuous duty, Auto-Oil, energy smart system, 10+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.
  9. Powershred 485i: Strip-cut, P-2, 38 to 40 sheets, 5.8mm, 405mm throat, approximately 132L bin, continuous duty, 10+ users, 2yr machine / 20yr cutter warranty.

 

 

How Do All Nine Models Compare?

Model Cut Type Security Sheets Cut Size Throat Bin Run Time Users Warranty
92Cs Strip-cut P-2 18 5.8mm 230mm 53L 45 min 3 to 5 2yr / 20yr cut
225Ci Cross-cut P-4 22 to 24 4x38mm 240mm 60L Continuous 5+ 2yr / 20yr cut
225i Strip-cut P-2 22 to 24 5.8mm 240mm 60L Continuous 5+ 2yr / 20yr cut
325Ci Cross-cut P-4 22 to 24 4.38mm 240mm 83L Continuous 10+ 2yr / 20yr cut
325i Strip-cut P-2 24 to 26 4.8mm 240mm 83L Continuous 10+ 2yr / 20yr cut
425Ci Cross-cut P-4 30 to 32 4x30mm 305mm 114L Continuous 10+ 2yr / 20yr cut
425i Strip-cut P-2 38 to 40 5.8mm 305mm 114L Continuous 10+ 2yr / 20yr cut
485Ci Cross-cut P-4 Up to 30 approx. 4x28mm approx. 406mm approx. 132L Continuous 10+ 2yr / 20yr cut
485i Strip-cut P-2 38 to 40 5.8mm 405mm approx. 132L Continuous 10+ 2yr / 20yr cut

Notes:

  1. The 92Cs is the only model in this range with a 45-minute run time rather than continuous duty. It is suited to large offices with moderate rather than non-stop shredding volume.
  2. The 92Cs product name says “cross-cut” but the spec tab confirms strip-cut at 5.8mm P-2. Download the datasheet to verify before purchasing.
  3. The 485Ci specs use imperial measurements on the product page. Figures above are converted approximations – confirm with the datasheet.
  4. All 20-year cutter warranties match across the range, unlike the Departmental listing which had the same models also carrying 20-year cutter warranties.

 

What Is the Difference Between the 92Cs and the Continuous-Duty Models?

The 92Cs is the only model in this range that is not rated for continuous duty, and it is the only one with a smaller 53L bin. It suits large offices where shredding happens in batches throughout the day rather than non-stop. Every other model in the range runs continuously without cool-down, carries a bin of 60L or larger, and is built for sustained high-volume use with five or more users.

 

Key differences between the 92Cs and the continuous-duty 225 to 485 models:

Feature 92Cs 225 to 485 series
Duty cycle 45-minute run time Continuous, no cool-down
Bin size 53L 60L to approximately 132L
Throat width 230mm 240mm to approximately 406mm
Recommended users 3 to 5 5+ to 10+
SilentShred Yes Varies by model
Auto-Oil No Yes on 425Ci and 485Ci
Shred speed 4.8mpm Not published for most
Warranty 2yr machine / 20yr cutter 2yr machine / 20yr cutter

 

The 92Cs suits a large office where one shared machine handles moderate daily volume across a small team. The 225Ci or 225i are the logical step up for teams that need the motor running continuously without any downtime.