Commercial / shared shredder · Formax
Formax FD 8502AF
A cross-cut shredder rated P-4, taking 175 (auto-feed; 22–24 hand-feed) sheets per pass.
Documented by 2024 (spec sheet dated Dec 2024) · Status current (source, as of Oct 14, 2026)
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At a glance
Pros
- P-4 security suits confidential documents such as bank statements and tax forms formax.com
- Auto-feed shreds a loaded stack of up to 175 sheets without standing at the machine formax.com
- 26 gal bin is in the 15+ gal range departments often look for formax.com
- The manufacturer lists part numbers for its waste bags and oil Supplies
Considerations
- Duty cycle (run / cool-down time) not stated by the source formax.com
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Specifications
| Brand | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model | FD 8502AF |
| Cut type | Cross-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-4 |
| Sheets per pass | 175 (auto-feed; 22–24 hand-feed) |
| Bin capacity | 26 gal |
| Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | n/a |
| Auto-feed | Yes |
| Suited to | Commercial / shared |
| Maker's use tag | Not stated |
| Made in | Not stated |
| Warranty | Cutting head: lifetime limited; all other parts: 1 year (source) |
Formax spec sheets do not state a run/cool duty cycle. “n/a” means the source didn't state it.
Supplies
Supplies
| Photo | Type | Part # | Product | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste bags | 8000-50 | Formax Shredder Bags · case of 100 | shop.formax.com | |
 | Shredder oil | 8000-10 | Formax Shredder Lubricating Oil · six 8 oz bottles Image: Formax | formax.com |
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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