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Cut Type | Cross Cut |
Brand | bonsaii |
Capacity | 6 Gallons |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Automatic Start Stop, Caster |
About this item
- 【60-Minute Shredding】Bonsaii paper shredder continuous running time up to 60 minutes without stopping with an advanced cooling system and patented cutting technology. Professional paper shredders for home office use heavy duty.
- 【18-Sheet Shredding Capacity】The cross-cut shredder up to 18 sheets(Letter Size, 20lb) at a single pass, shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 13/64 x 63/64 inches (5 x 25mm) and reaches P-4 high-security level; shreds credit cards and staples as well.
- 【Low Noise & Easy to Move】The document heavy duty shredder with 62 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding experience and 4 casters for convenience moving to anywhere you want.
- 【Auto Start & Reverse】Auto start/stop and auto-reverse function protect you from the frustration of paper jams; overheating and overloading protection technology keeps sustainable using and prolong shredder's lifetime. Press the power switch, you only need to put the paper into the entrance of the shredder and it will work automatically.
- 【Large Capacity & 1-Year Warranty】6 gallons pull-out wastebasket capacity can hold more than 400 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying; the transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full. Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for our products. If you meet any questions during use, please feel free to contact us, we have professional customer service to help you within 24h.
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Product Description
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60-Minute Long Runing Time
Benefited from good cooling system, the office shredder can shred up to 60 minutes continuously, can meet your heavy duty shredding demand.
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High-Efficiency Motor
Strong torsion and power output of the key component motor made the shredding much faster.
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Improved High-Quality Blades
The hard and durable blades allow the machine to shred paper without removing staples and clips, saving time and increasing efficiency.
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Shreds CD, Credit Card and Paper Clips
Not only paper and staples, but also CDs, paper clips and bank cards can be shredded, keeping your information safe in every way.
Working
Continuous shredding of approx. 6,000 sheets of paper in 60 minutes *Uninterrupted shredding in assumptions
Overheat
Shredder needs to cool down for 10 minutes to work again
Overload
Machine will stop working when the shredded paper is more than 18 sheets
Safety Protection
Shredder will stop working once you pull out the wastebasket
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62dB Ultra-Quiet
62dB ultra-quiet operation, No need to worry about disrupting your work or disturbing others when shredding.
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Jam Proof System
This office shredder is equipped with an ultra-durable automatic anti-jam system. Advanced jam detection stop the machine when over-loading to prevent the jam once happening.
Bonsaii Office Shredder
Cross-Cut | Cut Type | Micro-Cut |
CD/Card/Staple/Clip | Shred Ability | CD/Card/Staple/Clip |
5*25 | Cut Size | 5*12 |
18-Sheet | Max Pages Per Load | 16-Sheet |
60 on/10 off | Duty cycle (mins) | 60 on/10 off |
62 dB | Noise Level | 60 dB |
23 L | Basket Capacity | 23 L |
Cross-Cut | Cut Type | Micro-Cut |
CD/Card/Staple/Clip | Shred Ability | Card/Staple/Clip |
5*25 | Cut Size | 4*12 |
18-Sheet | Max Pages Per Load | 12-Sheet |
60 on/10 off | Duty cycle (mins) | 30 on/60 off |
62 dB | Noise Level | 62 dB |
23 L | Basket Capacity | 23 L |
Cross-Cut | Cut Type | Cross-Cut |
CD/Card/Staple/Clip | Shred Ability | Card/Staple/Clip |
5*25 | Cut Size | 5*20 |
18-Sheet | Max Pages Per Load | 12-Sheet |
60 on/10 off | Duty cycle (mins) | 20 on/45 off |
62 dB | Noise Level | 70 dB |
23 L | Basket Capacity | 16L |
IMPORTANT Q&A:
A1: Please make sure you assemble the head and basket in correct directions. For installation please check: Product guides and documents - Installation Manual (PDF)
Q2: Why is the number of sheets that can be shredded lower than the maximum number of sheets described?
A2: Please check if the paper is damp, contains plastic or too thick, if so, please let the paper dry before shredding, or remove the plastic part, or reduce shredding sheets per pass. To extend the lifetime of the paper shredder, please don't shred more than 18 sheets in one time.
Q3: The shredder is broken, but the return window is closed. What should I do?
A3: bonsaii provides a 2-year service. No matter whether the return window is closed or not, we will provide you with the best solution. *Please ensure that you provide valid reply address to avoid any issues with receiving our response.
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Safety Features | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Maneuverability | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Bonsaii US | Amazon.com | Bonsen US | Amazon.com | iThinkBlue | Bonsen US |
capacity | 6 gallons | 7 gallons | 5.3 gallons | 5 gallons | 6 gallons | 6.6 gallons |
sheet capacity | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
cut type | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut |
power source | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
weight | 23.11 pounds | 26.41 pounds | 20.66 pounds | 22.8 pounds | 22.55 pounds | 26 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 1 x 37 x 64 inches |
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Item Weight | 23.1 pounds |
ASIN | B00IOFD08C |
Item model number | C149-C |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,287 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #11 in Shredders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 18, 2014 |
Manufacturer | bonsaii |
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Customers like the ease of setup and value of the paper shredder. They say it's easy to unpack and assemble, and worth the money. They also say it shreds effectively without issue and the fine shred is allayed any safety concerns. Customers also appreciate the built-in fan that keeps the unit cool and the alarm that sounds if it gets too hot. They mention that the noise level is relatively quiet.
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Customers like the quality of the paper shredder. They say it's a heavy duty shreddor, the shred is a fine one, and it shreds everything they put through it. They also say the motor and cutting wheels are sturdy and power through the cutting.
"...I have found this extends the life of any shredder. It is a good value. It works great. I have used mine for several monthe with no problems." Read more
"...It is quite mobile on the casters as well. The shred is a fine one so all safety concerns about the content are allayed...." Read more
"This shredder is actually heavy duty. I can feed an entire envelope or easily several sheets of paper in at a time...." Read more
"...for hours, in order to check for thermal shutdown, but so far it seems solid & durable...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the paper shredder. For example, they say it works incredibly well, has held up well, and still functions. Some mention that the motor does a fantastic job and that it works for quite a while of shredding before it needs to cool down. Overall, most are happy with the performance and have no complaints.
"...It is a good value. It works great. I have used mine for several monthe with no problems." Read more
"...Really not much more to be said, it does what I expect it to do and does it well." Read more
"...It does one thing, and does it well. In a week, I have shredded three garden trash bags of paper, including over a dozen old cards...." Read more
"Came in on time and works great. Just don’t overload. Only wish it had a bigger collection bin but you can’t have everything. Good price!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the paper shredder. They mention that it runs quietly and is the lowest decibel shreddor they have ever had.
"Is extremely quiet. Rolls around easily. Hopper is easy to empty...." Read more
"...cardboard, TYVEK packaging, small bubble wrap... It does it relatively quietly and pretty neatly, too...." Read more
"...claimed number of sheets just fine, so it's pretty fast, and it seems quiet to me...." Read more
"Great Product...big, big Bucket and Quiet." Read more
Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They say it's a good product for the money, and a cost-efficient option than bringing a bunch of paper to a company. Some say it represents an investment in a quality tool. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...I have found this extends the life of any shredder. It is a good value. It works great. I have used mine for several monthe with no problems." Read more
"...Though not as obscenely muscular, this little shredder is a respectable / affordable home replacement...." Read more
"Great Product...big, big Bucket and Quiet." Read more
"...The bottom was cracked as well. Extremely disappointing" Read more
Customers like the speed of the paper shredder. They mention that it is quite a bit faster than their previous shreddor, it makes quick work, and is a time saver. It operates quietly and efficiently, and makes relatively quick work of cardboard. Some say that it runs like a champ.
"...It handles the claimed number of sheets just fine, so it's pretty fast, and it seems quiet to me...." Read more
"...my old paper shredder with this one and can’t believe how much faster,quieter and efficient this one is...." Read more
"It's a great shredder, but a little loud and it takes the paper very slowly...." Read more
"This thing runs like a champ...." Read more
Customers like the capacity of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it's quiet, powerful, and has a large bin that holds a good amount of shredded paper. Some say it can handle more paper at a time than previous models and that the receptor bin is large enough for their usage. Overall, most are satisfied with the capacity and size of the product.
"...It handles the claimed number of sheets just fine, so it's pretty fast, and it seems quiet to me...." Read more
"Great Product...big, big Bucket and Quiet." Read more
"...First, it is a heavy duty shredder. It can handle more paper at a time than the previous ones I owned...." Read more
"Love this paper Shredder! So very easy to use, can do a big stack at once. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the heating of the paper shredder. They mention that it never overheats, has no jam or stopping from heat issues, and has a built-in fan to keep the unit cool. They also say that it goes straight through the staples with no problem.
"...No jam or stopping from heat issues, yet!...." Read more
"...THIS one does NOT overheat! It just keeps shredding. You need to watch the bin and empty it before it reaches the top, though...." Read more
"Does not bog down like my 10 sheet unit, has not over heated in at least 1 hour of running.The scrap bin is a useable size for a small office." Read more
"...There are times where I'll shred for an hour straight. It's never overheated on me, never jammed...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the paper shredder to be easy. They say the directions are clear and the unit is easy to use. They also say the bin is easy enough to access and the shreds quietly. Customers also mention that the shredding machine comes fully assembled and ready to use out of the box.
"...The bin is reasonably sized, and easy enough to access (if just a little plastic-y)...." Read more
"I am very pleased with this shredder. It came well packaged and easy to set up...." Read more
"Love this paper Shredder! So very easy to use, can do a big stack at once. Highly recommend." Read more
"...It has a very long run time and was easy to use." Read more
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It handles just about anything I could 'throw' at it: thick envelopes, credit cards, cardboard, TYVEK packaging, small bubble wrap... It does it relatively quietly and pretty neatly, too. Should something get stuck - a rare occasion, the simple reverse control gets it dislodged efficiently. It is quite mobile on the casters as well. The shred is a fine one so all safety concerns about the content are allayed.
One thing, however, you'll learn to not shred it to capacity, as the items need some room for the contents to fall into the receptacle or it won't complete the shred. Also, i find that the enclosed bags are a bit small; I use a 10 - 13 gallon trash bag to line the receptacle for an easy retrieval and haul of the shredded bits.
All in all a fine purchase for your shredding needs.
Though not as obscenely muscular, this little shredder is a respectable / affordable home replacement. It handles the claimed number of sheets just fine, so it's pretty fast, and it seems quiet to me. I have not run it continuously for hours, in order to check for thermal shutdown, but so far it seems solid & durable. The bin is reasonably sized, and easy enough to access (if just a little plastic-y). Fitting in collection bags is slightly contrived: I tear a little hole in the bag to hook it (see pic), but that hardly seems a reason to skip this decent shredder. It doesn't take up a too much floor space. I like the switch options that include sensor shredding (only shreds upon sensing paper being fed); that works well. The window - to see when it fills up - is nice and large, for easy viewing. I haven't yet tried on plastic disk media (like data DVDs), credit cards, or door-to-door marketers, but I like that it's designed to handle them (well, two out of three).
Yes, I would repeat buy / recommend it.
(I also bought the suggested lubrication sheets to use periodically. Their recommended frequency of use is surprisingly low. So the trick will be remembering where I put the darn lube sheets, when they eventually become needed, ... oh, and remembering to use them at all.)
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
Though not as obscenely muscular, this little shredder is a respectable / affordable home replacement. It handles the claimed number of sheets just fine, so it's pretty fast, and it seems quiet to me. I have not run it continuously for hours, in order to check for thermal shutdown, but so far it seems solid & durable. The bin is reasonably sized, and easy enough to access (if just a little plastic-y). Fitting in collection bags is slightly contrived: I tear a little hole in the bag to hook it (see pic), but that hardly seems a reason to skip this decent shredder. It doesn't take up a too much floor space. I like the switch options that include sensor shredding (only shreds upon sensing paper being fed); that works well. The window - to see when it fills up - is nice and large, for easy viewing. I haven't yet tried on plastic disk media (like data DVDs), credit cards, or door-to-door marketers, but I like that it's designed to handle them (well, two out of three).
Yes, I would repeat buy / recommend it.
(I also bought the suggested lubrication sheets to use periodically. Their recommended frequency of use is surprisingly low. So the trick will be remembering where I put the darn lube sheets, when they eventually become needed, ... oh, and remembering to use them at all.)
. I was using two old & cheap Fellowes shredders that had a 10 minute run with 60 minute rest rating. They would slow me down jamming and overheating. Then, one just failed and the other started sounding like the motor was giving out.
. This Bonsaii has already done 3 times the shredding in less than half the time! I am about half way done and expect this shredder to keep going for years.
. The 18 sheets warning is probably for #10 paper. I am shredding thicker stock, usually old bank statements and bills. I'd say about 10 of those sheets is the limit, but my old "8 page" units could only do about 5 of them.
Pros:
- It is relatively quiet.
- It just keeps going.
- It shreds two credit cards side-by-side.
Cons:
- The basket was broken just above the clear plastic window, making removal and insertion feel a bit flimsy. I went ahead and taped the break, because this thing is so much better than what I was using, and I wanted to get this shredding job done. I have started an email with Bonsaii to see if I can get a new basket.
- Nothing else, really...
Gripes:
- I just bought this for $169.99, and 10 days later it has dropped to $142.79. Do I go to the trouble to return it and reorder it just to save $27.20 (~16%)? Maybe... I need to get this shredding done and this Bonsaii is doing it (:>)
I would suggest this unit to any heavy shredder in the home and small office environment!
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I am trying to be as green as possible and in early retirement I have been shredding a lot of old work related documents as well as my daily i newspaper and as much of our lockdown delivery cardboard as fits through the shredder.
First impressions: It arrived as predicted within 48 hours and was well packed and Undamaged.
As described by others the Castors look fragile and are not free running even after lubrication.
It was bought to replace well used (10yrs+ ) but jammed and burned out high end domestic Fellowes machine with a easy to empty basket. ( see comparison in photo ).
I am using the plastic bag that came around it in the box, it was also supplied with a single bag inside as well. Buying commercial see through polythene shredder bags will be convenient but they cost 16p each and won’t biodegrade.
I oiled the cutter blades before use.
Performance after filling one bag to brim:
Noise - much, much less noisy than my old machine and more pleasant pitch - you could work in the same room.
Capacity- 20 mins continuous use including up to 16 sheets of professional magazine shiny paper, several i newspapers torn in half lengthways, amazon cardboard book delivery cartons folded double thickness to full width (22cm)
I didn’t try it on copier paper.
The cooling fan comes on while in use but at no time did it run over after finishing shredding an item.
As reported by others, for security purposes, the chads are wider than other machines but for composting this does not matter. I suspect this also the reason for its quietness and speed.
It cross cut the newspaper much more effectively and therefore the shreddings sat down in the bin more easily. As a result I got a lot more in the bag than my old machine.
I try not to compact the shreddings as that defeats the speed of compost making.
Speed: for home use it was comparable to the old Fellowes and for a once a day session I am content
but you cannot fill an auto feed and walk away.
There was a slight delay on both starting and starting to reverse - this might be a good thing. It stopped 2 seconds after the cutters cleared. It stopped automatically on the first fill but I am not sure if that is a feature.
Ergonomics: it’s lower than the old machine but the slot is same distance from the front. This made it more of a strain to feed it while standing but it’s shape and size and the (careful use of ) the castors mean it would be ideal for sitting under a desk.
The bag sits over the rim at the back and sides and I did not have a significant spillage, the clips at the front are a bit fiddly but once you master the technique it clips in and prevents leaks at the front.
I would not want to tip the shreddings straight from the bin into a plastic bin bag as the plastic felt quite fragile and the rectangular shape would not fit easily into the bag for a second fill and protruding plastic lugs would tear the bag. But transferring shreddings form the transparent bag to another bag was pure dead simple.
Reliability: no comment
Excellent first impressions. If it lasts then it should be more than adequate to supply my Allottment with brown material to go with the kitchen waste and grass clippings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2020
I am trying to be as green as possible and in early retirement I have been shredding a lot of old work related documents as well as my daily i newspaper and as much of our lockdown delivery cardboard as fits through the shredder.
First impressions: It arrived as predicted within 48 hours and was well packed and Undamaged.
As described by others the Castors look fragile and are not free running even after lubrication.
It was bought to replace well used (10yrs+ ) but jammed and burned out high end domestic Fellowes machine with a easy to empty basket. ( see comparison in photo ).
I am using the plastic bag that came around it in the box, it was also supplied with a single bag inside as well. Buying commercial see through polythene shredder bags will be convenient but they cost 16p each and won’t biodegrade.
I oiled the cutter blades before use.
Performance after filling one bag to brim:
Noise - much, much less noisy than my old machine and more pleasant pitch - you could work in the same room.
Capacity- 20 mins continuous use including up to 16 sheets of professional magazine shiny paper, several i newspapers torn in half lengthways, amazon cardboard book delivery cartons folded double thickness to full width (22cm)
I didn’t try it on copier paper.
The cooling fan comes on while in use but at no time did it run over after finishing shredding an item.
As reported by others, for security purposes, the chads are wider than other machines but for composting this does not matter. I suspect this also the reason for its quietness and speed.
It cross cut the newspaper much more effectively and therefore the shreddings sat down in the bin more easily. As a result I got a lot more in the bag than my old machine.
I try not to compact the shreddings as that defeats the speed of compost making.
Speed: for home use it was comparable to the old Fellowes and for a once a day session I am content
but you cannot fill an auto feed and walk away.
There was a slight delay on both starting and starting to reverse - this might be a good thing. It stopped 2 seconds after the cutters cleared. It stopped automatically on the first fill but I am not sure if that is a feature.
Ergonomics: it’s lower than the old machine but the slot is same distance from the front. This made it more of a strain to feed it while standing but it’s shape and size and the (careful use of ) the castors mean it would be ideal for sitting under a desk.
The bag sits over the rim at the back and sides and I did not have a significant spillage, the clips at the front are a bit fiddly but once you master the technique it clips in and prevents leaks at the front.
I would not want to tip the shreddings straight from the bin into a plastic bin bag as the plastic felt quite fragile and the rectangular shape would not fit easily into the bag for a second fill and protruding plastic lugs would tear the bag. But transferring shreddings form the transparent bag to another bag was pure dead simple.
Reliability: no comment
Excellent first impressions. If it lasts then it should be more than adequate to supply my Allottment with brown material to go with the kitchen waste and grass clippings