Fellowes PS 480C Cross Cut Paper Shredder 22-Sheet 39.1 Gal For Parts

Fellowes PS 480C Cross Cut Paper Shredder 22-Sheet 39.1 Gal For Parts

The Fellowes PS 480C is a heavy-duty floor-standing cross-cut paper shredder built for high-volume office environments. This unit is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair: the reverse function does not operate. The forward direction runs and cuts paper quickly and smoothly. Buyers should plan accordingly — this is not a fully functional unit.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: PS 480C (also listed as PS480C / 480C)
• Cut Type: Cross Cut
• Cut Size: approximately 30mm x 4mm
• Sheet Capacity: 22–24 sheets per pass
• Shred Speed: 30 feet per minute
• Waste Bin Capacity: 39.1 gallons
• Power: 120V AC, 60Hz, 12A
• Motor: 1440W (2.15 HP)
• Overall Dimensions: 24" W x 19" D x 37" H
• Approximate Weight: 122 lbs
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Manufacture Date: January 2004 (per label)
• Cabinet mounts on casters for mobility
• Known defect: reverse function non-operational

Applications

The Fellowes PS 480C is a commercial-grade cross-cut shredder designed for sustained, high-volume document destruction in corporate, government, legal, and financial office settings. Cross-cut shredders like this one produce small confetti-style particles (roughly 30mm x 4mm) that meet common document security standards for sensitive material destruction. Units of this class — floor-standing cabinet shredders with 20+ sheet capacity and large waste bins — are typically found in mailrooms, copy centers, and records management departments where high throughput is required throughout the day. This particular unit, with its 1440W motor and 39.1-gallon waste capacity, was built for continuous-duty use and represents the upper tier of office shredder capacity from the mid-2000s era. As-is units like this one are often purchased for parts, motor rebuilds, or by technicians who can repair the reverse circuit.