Commercial / shared shredder · Formax
Formax FD 8400HS-1
A cross-cut shredder rated P-7, taking 8 (7–8) sheets per pass.
Documented by 2025 (spec sheet dated 12/2025) · Status current (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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At a glance
Pros
- P-7 security suits classified or government material formax.com
- 20 gal bin is in the 15+ gal range departments often look for formax.com
- Rated for continuous duty, with no cool-down breaks formax.com
Considerations
- Takes 8 sheets per pass, so larger stacks need several passes formax.com
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Specifications
| Brand | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model | FD 8400HS-1 |
| Cut type | Cross-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-7 |
| Sheets per pass | 8 (7–8) |
| Bin capacity | 20 gal |
| Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | Continuous |
| Auto-feed | No |
| Suited to | Commercial / shared |
| Maker's use tag | Not stated |
| Made in | Not stated |
| Warranty | Cutting head: 90-day labor and 1-year parts; all other parts: 1 year (source) |
Same cutter as the FD 8400HS with the EvenFlow automatic oiling system; the spec sheet states P-7 but does not repeat the NSA/CSS evaluation claim. “n/a” means the source didn't state it.
Supplies
Supplies
| Photo | Type | Part # | Product | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste bags | 8000-40 | Formax Shredder Bags · case of 200 | shop.formax.com |
Shredder oil: not yet verified for this model.
Part numbers as listed by Formax for this model (checked Oct 18, 2026). Links go to the manufacturer; no prices shown. All shredder supplies →
Track record
| Brand recalls & BBB | Formax company profile: recall and BBB summary → |
|---|---|
| Independent tests | None found for this exact model yet |
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