Finding a good departmental paper shredder for the office is tough. Chances are pretty good that you have a limited budget and you don’t want to keep asking for more money to replace the last shredder. If you’re in the market for a reliable office paper shredder that won’t break down every year, you should consider the Formax FD 8600CC cross cut paper shredder. This is my review.

Considered by many to be one of the best office shredder newcomers, the Formax line of paper shredders is quickly becoming favorites with business departments and the government. There are several reasons for this. The price is right and the quality is about as good as it gets.

The FD 8600CC is especially popular right now due in part to the increase in identity theft security, the price is certainly right and the build quality is what people expect. I can vouch from personal observation that the build quality on the FD8600CC is exceptional. It features a metal case, AC-powered metal gears and is a solid machine.

The FD 8600CC is a cross cut shredder, which means the shredder blade cuts paper in two different directions. The cut particles are small enough that this shredder qualifies as a security level 3. This is the most common security level found in offices and is more than adequate for most material.

The cutting blades on this shredder can handle up to 26-28 sheets of standard copy paper at a time. This is common for a strip cut shredder, but uncommon for a cross cut shredder. This means you can get the job done faster and make fewer trips to the shredder. The heat-treated cutting blades are designed to handle staples and paper clips.

One feature I really like in the Formax FD 8600CC is the thermally protected motor. This means you can use the FD 8600CC continuously without fear that it will wear out and break down. This shredder is large enough to be used in an office by 8-15 people without a problem. The noise level is low enough that it isn’t an annoyance like many other shredders.

You may or may not know this, but paper shredders need to be oiled to ensure proper operation. The FD 8600CC includes an oil indicator light that will remind you when it is time to oil the shredder. You can also get an optional EvenFlow oiler semi-automatic oiler for this system.

I could easily write a few more pages about the rich features found in this machine. Just a few include an extra-wide feed opening, LED control panel, auto-cleaning capability and much more. I highly recommend this shredder for office or government use.

You can find the Formax FD 8600CC cross cut paper shredder here. You can find the strip cut version, the FD 8600SC paper shredder here. You can find our entire selection of paper shredders here. Happy shredding!

Are you looking for a durable office shredder that not only handles paper, but can also shred credit cards, CDs, DVDs and more? You may want to consider the Formax FD 8702CC multimedia paper shredder. This is my review.

Formax is one of the best-known manufacturers of office equipment. They make products such as paper folding machines, envelope inserters and more. They also make a wide variety of paper shredders, including cross cut and strip cut. These shredders are quickly becoming a favorite among businesses and offices for their reliability.

The Formax FD 8702CC is one of the most well-rounded paper shredders that we offer. This is because it not only shreds paper, but also shreds CDs, DVDs, digital video tape (DV Tape), credit cards and much more. This means the FD 8702CC can be used for a wide variety of data destruction.

While many shredders sacrifice paper shredding capacity to handle multimedia, the FD 8702CC does not. It is still able to handle an amazing 35-40 sheets of 20# paper at a time. That is a huge amount for a cross cut paper shredder.

The build quality…ah yes, the build quality. I would have to sum up the build quality as being some of the best I have seen. The metal case, metal gears, metal shafts and components are some of the best I have seen in a shredder. This comparison pretty much sums everything up: The FD 8702CC is to a 787 Jetliner as a department store shredder is to a paper airplane.

The continuous duty motor allows you to shred all day long, to your little heart’s content. There is no cool down period required. This makes the FD 8702CC perfect for use in a department or office. It is also pretty quiet for a shredder, making it less of an annoyance in the office.

The hardened steel blades are designed to stay sharp and hold up over time. They are able to handle paper clips and staples without suffering damaged blades, chips and other maladies.

I could probably write for pages with regard to the features in this shredder. Suffice it to say that this shredder is safe, extremely easy to use and is designed to prevent paper jams.

For the price, I have to say that the Formax FD 8702CC multimedia paper shredder may be one of the best values for the dollar out there. We have sold a lot of these shredders and I have yet to hear of a customer complaint.

You can find the Formax FD 8702CC multimedia paper shredder here. You can find our entire selection of Formax paper shredders here.

I can still remember a few years ago when Formax, well known for their line of folder inserters, stepped into the paper shredder market. In all honesty I was initially pretty skeptical. They did have a few things going for them. The company itself has been around for some time, since 1987, and their line of folder inserters has stood the test of time.

I’ve seen dozens of makes and models, from other manufacturers, come into existence and land with a big thud. A big part of why a new line of paper shredders fails is the quality factor. Many new models, especially foreign imports, are made out of cheap components and don’t last long. I certainly never expected Formax to compete with the well-known quality brands, such as Destroyit, Intimus and HSM.

Formax was kind enough to send several models to us for testing. My first impression was, “Hey, this thing is made out of a lot of metal,” which is usually a good sign. They were also pretty heavy, which is another good sign for an office shredder. Upon looking over the Model 8600 shredder, I found control panel easy to use and it seemed to feature a lot of information.

Upon further review, I found the Model 8600 had indicators to let you know if the door was open, if the bag was full, if it was on manual or automatic mode and even had a level indicator to tell you if the shredder was under too much of a load (too much paper). We shot a video demo of the Model 8600 that day, which you can find here.

It has been several years now and Formax Paper Shredders are now synonymous with high quality and reliability. They are now purchased, with confidence, by many government entities. One thing we really like, here at ABC Office, is that we don’t have to deal with servicing issues because they seem to hold up so well.

You can view our entire line of Formax Paper Shredders here. I would highly recommend at least considering them prior to purchasing a high-end, high-quality paper shredder. Right now they even have free shipping!