Product Description
The Formax FD 8500HS High Security Office Shredder is built to the highest standards for operator convenience, safety and reliability. The FD 8500HS features an easy-to-use LED control panel which puts commercial-grade power right at your fingertips. Heat-treated steel blades, a steel cabinet, lifetime guaranteed waste bin, and a powerful AC geared-motor ensure years of reliable performance and information security in your office environment. The new optional EvenFlowTM Semi-Automatic Oiling System helps to keep the FD 8500HS in peak operating condition.
Product Details
- Evaluated by NSA: Meets the requirements of NSA/CSS specifi cation 02-01 for Level 6 High Security cross-cut paper shredders
- Auto Start/Auto Stop: Optical sensor detects paper and starts operation automatically
- Door Safety Sensor: Motor stops automatically if cabinet door is opened
- Auto Reverse: In case of paper jam, built-in controls switch motor into reverse to clear jam
- Heat-treated steel cutters are specially ground for longevity and require minimal oil
- High Quality Geared Motor: Powerful, efficient AC geared-motor with heavy duty steel gears for high performance and minimal noise
- Extra-wide 16" Feed Opening
- All-Metal Cabinet with casters
- Auto Sensor: When the waste bin is full, the motor stops automatically
- Lifetime Guaranteed Heavy-Duty Waste Bin
- Auto Cleaning: If shred capacity is decreased, press reverse button for 5 seconds and motor will run in reverse for 1 minute
- Oil Indicator: After every 4 hours of use, the control panel LED flashes to suggest oiling cutting blades for optimal performance
- Self-Diagnosis System: Records operation time, number of auto-reverse sequences, volume of paper shredded, and can display information for service technicians
- Thermal Overload Protection
- Safety Circuit Breaker ensures safe operation
- Optical Sensor Sensitivity Recovery: Can be reset by pressing the stop button for 7 seconds
- Manual Function: Can be used when shredding small sized paper or films which can't be detected by the sensor
- Optional EvenFlowTM Semi-Automatic Oiling System: Easy-to-use pump and copper nozzles keep the heat-treated steel blades in peak condition
Specifications
- Cutting Style: Cross Cut
- Security Level: P-7 (Old Level 6)
- Shred Size: 1/32" x 3/16" (Level 6)
- Sheet Capacity: 4 to 5
- Speed: 39 fpm
- Feed Opening: 16"
- Dimensions: 24" W x 20" D x 36.25" H
- Bin Capacity: 26 gal.
- Weight: 242 lbs.
- Power Supply: 110V, 50/60 Hz
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty on cutting heads.
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty on all other parts.
Compare to Similar Shredders
| Model Name | FD 8500HS | FD 8300HS | FD 8400HS | FD 8650HS | FD 8730HS |
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| Part Number | FD8500HS | FD8300HS | FD8400HS | FD8650HS | FD8730HS |
| Cutting Type | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut |
| Shred Size | 1/32" x 3/16" | 1/32" x 3/16" | 1/32" x 3/16" | 1/32" x 3/16" | 1/32" x 3/16" 1/16" x 5/32" (OM) |
| Sheet Capacity | 4 to 5 sheet | 6 to 8 sheet | 7 to 8 sheet | 14 to 15 sheet | 14 - 15 sheets 1 CD (OM) |
| Speed | 35 fpm | 23 fpm | 23 fpm | 24 fpm | 23 fpm 2,000 CDs per hour (OM) |
| Feed Opening | 16" | 9.5" | 10.25" | 16" | 19 3/8" 4 7/8" (OM) |
| Dimensions: | 24" W x 20" D x 35" H | 18" W x 19" D x 26" H | 20" W x 20" D x 34" H | 28" W x 24" D x 43" H | 28" W x 24" D x 43" H |
| Bin Capacity | 26 gal | 15 gal | 20 gal | 53 gal | 31 gal 18.5 gal (OM) |
| Security Level | Level 6 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 7 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 6 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 6 | Level P-7 O-5 (OM) |
| Power Supply | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz |
Video
Formax FD 8500HS High Security Shredder Demo Video
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