Formax OnSite FD 8502AF AutoFeed Office Shredder - FD8502AF
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Item# FD8502AF
- Shred Capacity: 175 Sheets
- Cut Style: Cross Cut
- Security Level: P-4 (Old Level 3)
- Waste Bin Capacity: 26 gal.
ProductDescription
The Formax FD 8502AF AutoFeed Office Shredder boosts productivity with a dedicated AutoFeed hopper that holds up to 175 sheets (up to 11" x 17"), allowing users to load, press start, and walk away—no more hand-feeding stacks. The standard hand-feed slot accepts 22–24 sheets at a time with a wide 16" throat for everyday shredding tasks. Built for heavy office use, it features a user-friendly LED control panel with load indicator, heat-treated steel cutting blades, a rugged steel cabinet, a lifetime-guaranteed waste bin, and a powerful AC geared motor for long-lasting performance and secure document destruction. To reduce energy consumption, ECO Mode automatically enters standby when inactive for 5 minutes.
Product Details
- AutoFeed Hopper: Feeds stacks automatically for hands-free shredding.
- Traditional Hand-Feed Slot: Allows manual feeding when needed.
- Auto Start/Stop/Reverse: Enables smooth operation and automatic jam clearing.
- LED Control Panel with Load Indicator: Monitors performance and shred load in real time.
- Heat-Treated Steel Cutting Blades: Durable and reliable for long-term use.
- High-Quality Geared Motor: Provides consistent, heavy-duty power.
- All-Metal Cabinet with Casters: Strong build with easy mobility.
- Door Safety Sensor: Stops shredding when the door is open.
- Full Bin Sensor: Alerts when the waste bin needs emptying.
- Staple & Paper Clip Safe: Shreds documents without removing small metal items.
- Auto Cleaning Function: Maintains cutting performance.
- Oil Indicator: Reminds you when lubrication is needed.
- Thermal Overload Protection: Prevents overheating.
- Safety Circuit Breakers: Adds protection for safe, reliable operation.
Item Specifications
- Cutting Style: Cross Cut
- Shred Size: 5/32” x 1-1/5” (4 x 30mm)
- AutoFeed Capacity: Up to 175 sheets*
- Hand-Feed Capacity: 22 to 24 sheets*
- Speed: 35 fpm (10m per minute)
- Dimensions: 24” W x 20” D x 35” H (61 x 51 x 89cm)
- Bin Capacity: 26 gal (98l)
- Weight: 242 lbs (110kg)
- Security Level: P-4
- Power Supply: 110V, 50/60Hz
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- Lifetime limited Manufacturer's Warranty on cutting heads.
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty on all other parts.
Demonstration Video
Formax 8502AF AutoFeed Office Shredder Demo Video
Transcript :
FORMAX FD 8500AF AutoFeed Office Shredder. Two ways to shred, AutoFeed or Hand feed. Autofeeder: Lift top cover and load up to 175 sheets into the feeder, feeds sheets up to 11" x 17". The shredder will stop automatically when the feeder is empty. Hand Feeder: Cross Cut Shred up to 18 sheets in one pass. The 16" throat accommodates larger sheets. Commercial-Grade Features: Metal Cabinet. Steel Gears. Heavy Duty AC Motor. LED Control Panel. User friendly control panel with LED Load Indicator. Auto Reverse is activated if the shredder is overloaded. Lifetime guaranteed gigh-density plastic waste ...
FORMAX FD 8500AF AutoFeed Office Shredder. Two ways to shred, AutoFeed or Hand feed. Autofeeder: Lift top cover and load up to 175 sheets into the feeder, feeds sheets up to 11" x 17". The shredder will stop automatically when the feeder is empty. Hand Feeder: Cross Cut Shred up to 18 sheets in one pass. The 16" throat accommodates larger sheets. Commercial-Grade Features: Metal Cabinet. Steel Gears. Heavy Duty AC Motor. LED Control Panel. User friendly control panel with LED Load Indicator. Auto Reverse is activated if the shredder is overloaded. Lifetime guaranteed gigh-density plastic wastebin.
Formax FD 8502AF AutoFeed Onsite Shredder Demo Video
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Formax presents the FD-8502AF Onsite Autofeed shredder. The Formax FD-8502AF is an Autofeed shredder that is built to last. Commercial great features include an all metal cabinet, steel gears, ca heavy duty AC geared motor and an LED control panel. The 8502AF offers two ways to shred, Auto feed and Manual feed. For automatic feeding, simply open the top cover and load up to one hundred and seventy five sheets, press start and walk away. The automatic feeder accommodates paper up to eleven by seventeen inches. The manual feed input can handle up to twenty four sheets per time through the sixtee ...
Formax presents the FD-8502AF Onsite Autofeed shredder. The Formax FD-8502AF is an Autofeed shredder that is built to last. Commercial great features include an all metal cabinet, steel gears, ca heavy duty AC geared motor and an LED control panel. The 8502AF offers two ways to shred, Auto feed and Manual feed. For automatic feeding, simply open the top cover and load up to one hundred and seventy five sheets, press start and walk away. The automatic feeder accommodates paper up to eleven by seventeen inches. The manual feed input can handle up to twenty four sheets per time through the sixteen inches wide opening. The user friendly control panel includes an LED load indicator to monitor the shredding capacity. Auto revers is activated if the shredder is overloaded for easy removal of sheets. All Formax shredders include a life time guaranteed high density plastic waste bin with heated steel blades, a steel cabinet and a powerful AC geared motor ensuring years of reliable performance and information security. In addition the Eco mode saves energy by automatically switching into standby after five minutes of inactivity. Formax on site shredders allow you to control the data destruction process by shredding directly at the source for the most secured document handling.
Compare to Similar Shredders
| Model Name | Formax FD 8502AF | Formax FD 8402CC | Formax FD 8402SC | Formax FD 8502CC | Formax FD 8502SC | Formax FD 8602CC | Formax FD 8602SC | Formax FD 8652CC | Formax FD 8704CC |
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| Part Number | FD-8502AF | FD-8402CC | FD-8402SC | FD-8502CC | FD-8502SC | FD-8602CC | FD-8602SC | FD-8652CC | FD-8704CC |
| Cutting Type | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Strip Cut | Cross Cut | Strip Cut | Cross Cut | Strip Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut |
| Shred Size | 5/32" x 1-1/5" | 5/32" x 1-1/5" | 1/4" | 5/32" x 1-1/5" | 5/32" | 5/32" x 1-1/5" | 1/4" | 5/32" x 1 19/32" | 5/32" x 1-5/8" |
| Sheet Capacity | Up to 175 sheets (AF) 22 to 24 sheets (HF) |
24 to 26 sheets |
30 to 32 sheets |
23 to 25 sheets |
20 to 22 sheets |
35 to 37 sheets |
29 to 31 sheets |
Up to 32 sheets |
40 to 45 sheets |
| Speed | 35 fpm | 33 fpm | 30 fpm | 35 fpm | 33 fpm | 22 fpm | 30 fpm | Up to 33 fpm | 12 fpm |
| Feed Opening | 12.2" | 12.2" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 9.4" | ||
| Dimensions (W x x H): | 24" x 20" x 35" | 20" x 20" x 34" | 20" x 20" x 34" | 24" x 20" x 35" | 24" x 20" x 35" | 24" x 20" x 35" | 24" x 20" x 35" | 28" x 24" x 43" | 20" x 20" x 36" |
| Bin Capacity | 26 gal | 28 gal | 28 gal | 33 gal | 33 gal | 33 gal | 33 gal | 53 gal | 28 gal |
| Security Level | Level 3 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 3 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 2 | Level 3 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 2 | Level 3 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 2 | Level 3 (HIPAA Compliant) | Level 3 (HIPAA Compliant) |
| Power Supply | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110V, 50/60 Hz | 110-120V, 50/60 Hz |





