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Formax FD 8 family: 2 variants compared
Formax FD 8300HS, Formax FD 8500HS are sold as closely related variants. Their spec sheets share most details, so we list them side by side here. Rows highlighted below are where the sourced specifications differ: Sheets per pass, Bin capacity.
Specifications by variant
| Spec | Formax FD 8300HS | Formax FD 8500HS |
|---|---|---|
| Model | FD 8300HS | FD 8500HS |
| Cut type | Cross-cut | Cross-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-7 (NSA/CSS evaluated) | P-7 (NSA/CSS evaluated) |
| Sheets per pass | 8 (6–8) | 5 (4–5) |
| Bin capacity | 15 gal | 26 gal |
| Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | Continuous | Continuous |
| Auto-feed | No | No |
| Suited to | Commercial / shared | Commercial / shared |
| Maker's use tag | Not stated | Not stated |
| Made in | Not stated | Not stated |
| Warranty | Cutting head: 90-day labor and 1-year parts; all other parts: 1 year ( source ) | Cutting head: 90-day labor and 1-year parts; all other parts: 1 year ( source ) |
Values are copied from each variant's sourced spec page. “n/a” or “not stated” means the source didn't state it; we don't estimate.
How to choose between them
Start with the highlighted rows. If they don't matter for how you'll use the machine, the variants are interchangeable on paper, and availability can decide. Each variant's own page keeps its sources, supplies and track record.
Where to buy each variant
Formax FD 8300HS
Formax FD 8500HS
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