The Formax FD 8802SC is a powerful, high volume shredder that can handle a lot of different materials (such as compact discs) and is made for heavy daily use. Here is a quick look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of the FD 8802SC.
1. The FD 8802SC has to be considered one of the highest capacity shredders available anywhere. This machine is designed to shred a large amount of paper and other materials as well. The FD 8802SC, for instance, can shred entire files and folders (company literature states a capacity of up to 125 sheets per pass) as well as CDs and DVDs, ZIP and/or floppy discs, larger stacks of green bar computer sheets, and even audio and DV magnetic tapes. The cutting heads that make this all possible are made, of course, of a high quality, heat tempered steel, and the geared motor operates the conveyor belt at fifty feet per minute.
2. A powerful machine like this needs to take safety seriously, and we found the safety features of the FD 8802SC to be impressively well thought out. First of all, right at the front of the conveyor belt, the FD 8802SC has a large (18 inch), orange safety bar that stops the mechanism instantly when pressed. There is also a lock and key operation in order to prevent untrained or unauthorized personnel from even turning the machine on. The FD 8802SC s motor will halt automatically when the bin door is opened, and when it s full and needs attention. This shredder also employs its own circuit breaker to prevent any danger related to electrical overload. Also, If there should be a paper jam, the machine switches into automatic reverse until it is cleared.
3. Though some training would probably be recommended before using, in truth, the FD 8802SC is a very simple machine to operate. For starters, there is the large and easy to understand control panel. Using this LED, soft button panel, the user is able to set the shredder to automatic on and off operation (using optical sensors) or there is a manual mode for use when the items you intend to shred are too light for the sensors to detect. There s also a handy load indicator that helps you to prevent accidental overfeeds and/or paper jams.
4. The FD 8802SC has a very convenient automatic cleaning system, which will run the machine in reverse for a minute or so in order to clear the cutting blades (which, it should be noted are under lifetime warranty from Formax) of particles that may have collected over time. If you choose to go with the optional oiling system, you can always be assured that the cutting heads are well lubricated and operating at peak efficiency and power.
5. We found the placement of the cabinet door at the front of the machine (under the conveyor belt) to be a nice touch, as it meant we could place the machine against the wall, saving space.
Weaknesses:
1. The FD 8802SC is a powerful, high capacity machine with a lot of capabilities that you won t find in most other shredders. However, it does only shred paper into a strip cut pattern, and thus may not offer the highest security shredding for your most confidential paper documents. The Formax 8802CC offers a cross cut pattern with a very similar capacity.
Author Resource:-
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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