 The Naked Truth About the Formax FD 8730HS High Security Paper and Optical Media ShredderReviewing the Formax FD 8730HS High Security Paper and Optical Media Shredder
By: Mono Machines Security NSA Approved, this shredder sports level 6 security which shreds your paper into sand-like particles. You only need this level of security if you are working in or with the government. The downside to level 6 machines is that you can generally only do a few sheets per pass and the cutting heads are more prone to damage from staples or paper clips so you should always remove them to prolong the life of your machine. If you don’t need this level of security we recommend you jusm to a level 3 or 4. Shredable Material The Formax FD 8730HS High Security Paper and Optical Media Shredder can shred CDs, Credit Cards, DVDs, Paper. If you need to be able to shred something else then we recommend that you look at a larger machine and/or look for something with a little bit lower security (the higher the security the less likelihood that the machine shreds something other than paper). Continuous Motor This shredder is rated for continuous operation. That means that theoretically you could shred all day long and the machine would not have to shut-down to cool off. Remember that results may vary under real-world operating conditions and things such as the temperature of the room will affect the ability of this motor to stay cool and continue to shred. We give this machine 2 pats on the back for being rated continuous duty and we know that you’ll appreciate this feature in due time. Bin Size The Formax FD 8730HS High Security Paper and Optical Media Shredder sports a hefty 49.5 gallon bin. We know that you’re not messing around when you get up in this size. You’ll be able to go quite some time before you have to actually empty that thing out. Fill up your machine, skip the gym and just carry the full bag around the office all day! Throat Size The 9 3/8 inch throat on this machine gives you a little bit of breathing room when you’re shredding regular size paper and the option to shred a few odd shaped things. If you really have large paper, then you’ll need to look at machine with something larger than a 10” throat. Auto Oiler This machine gets a huge bonus for having the automatic oiler already installed. This means that you don’t have to worry about oiling the machine or figuring out who oiled it last. It is a fact that well oiled cutting heads will prolong the life of your machine. All you have to worry about is changing the oil in the reservoir and you’re good-to-go. Warranty The Formax FD 8730HS High Security Paper and Optical Media Shredder comes with a 1 Year on Cutting Heads / Parts. This means that you have plenty of time to test out the machine and make sure that everything is running smoothly. Just make sure to properly care for your machine and you shouldn’t have any issues. Price With an MSRP of $10,000.00 this shredder is not the cheapest around but remember to NEVER pay the full amount. You can find discounts of up to 50% off if you look around on the web. About the Manufacturer Formax is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of paper processing equipment for the office environment to large mailcenters. Formax solutions include pressure sealers to process one-piece mailers, inserters, document folders and a wide range of complementary products such as commercial-grade shredders, bursters, cutters, letter openers, joggers and more. Manufacturer Jargon The FD8730HS is a combination High Security Shredder for the destruction of Paper and Optical Media that meets the requirements of NSA/CSS Specification 02-01 for High Security Crosscut Paper Shredders as well as NSA/CSS Specification 04-02 for Optical Media Destruction Devices. Formax High Security Office Shredders offer Level 6 security with commercial-grade components in a sleek, practical design. An easy-to-use LED control panel puts the power right at your fingertips. The FD8730HS is the perfect solution for top secret and classified shredding of Paper and Optical Media including all types of CDs, DVDs and credit cards. The CD cutting system shreds up to 2,000 CDs per hour into 1/16” x 5/32” particals and the Paper cutting system shreds over 19 reams of “Top Secret” documents per hour and produces 1/32” x 3/16” particals. The FD8730HS includes an internal oiling system that lubricates the cutting heads automatically during use. Other features include all metal cabinet with castors, metal top cover and metal gearing as well as our unique digital load indicator and easy-to-use control panel. So as I mentioned before, we think that the Formax FD 8730HS High Security Paper and Optical Media Shredder is a worthy competitor and deserves a second look. If you have more specific questions I didn’t answer here, feel free to give us a call and we’d be happy to help you out. I also wanted to remind you that real-world conditions do not always produce the same results that you might expect from the listed specs. Happy Shredding! AUTHOR SECTION---- Mono Machines is an authorized reseller of $brand Shredders! For more information on $brand Shredders you can visit us at http://www.monomachines.com/ # # # Mono Machines is an industry leader in office equipment; known for their customer service and low prices, you can find them at http://www.monomachines.com End
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