QuietSharp Executive Electric Pencil Sharpener delivers faster sharpening power without all the noise. Vertical standing electric pencil sharpener has a modern appearance and features HHC cutters for 65 percent faster sharpening and a life six times longer than standard sharpeners. With quiet ease, the heavy-duty, QuietSharp motor operates stall-free under normal use as the thermal overload protection increases motor life. Tip Saver Technology prevents oversharpening for pencil longevity. Internal safety switch inhibits operation when easy-to-clean shavings tray is removed.