Product Description

Wiping or degaussing a hard drive doesn't guarantee the data is gone. The Formax FD 87HDS destroys it physically, shredding 3.5" HDDs and 2.5" HDDs and SSDs into small random-size particles on-site, so retired drives never leave your control. It is built for IT departments, data centers, government agencies, healthcare, finance and ITAD providers that handle drive destruction in-house.

How It Works

Turn the safety key on, slide open the chamber sized for your drive, insert it, close the metal shield and press start. Hardened steel blades driven by a chain-driven AC geared motor reduce 3.5" drives to 1.6" particles and 2.5" HDDs and SSDs to 0.19" particles. Two separate chambers allow continuous, back-to-back shredding at 3–4 drives per minute. Particles drop into a front-access waste bin for recycling or disposal.

Key Features

  • Two dedicated chambers: one for 3.5" HDDs, one for 2.5" HDDs and SSDs, for continuous operation
  • SSD-capable: 0.19" (5mm) particle size on 2.5" drives breaks up flash memory chips
  • Heat-treated solid steel cutting blades built for commercial duty
  • Heavy-duty chain-driven AC geared motor with all-metal gears for durability and low noise
  • Resettable LED counter on each chamber for accurate destruction tallies and audit records
  • LED control panel with load indicator and real-time status
  • Auto reverse clears jams automatically
  • All-metal cabinet on casters with front waste-bin access, so it can sit against a wall

Safety Features

  • Fully enclosed chambers with sliding metal safety shields
  • Safety key lock restricts use to authorized personnel
  • Large emergency stop button
  • Door-open sensor and waste-bin-full sensor automatically stop the motor
  • Thermal overload protection

Specifications

Model Formax FD 87HDS
Media Destroyed 3.5" HDD; 2.5" HDD & SSD
Feed Opening – 3.5" HDD 4.72" (120mm)
Feed Opening – 2.5" HDD & SSD 3.54" (90mm)
Particle Size – 3.5" HDD 1.6" (40mm) x random
Particle Size – 2.5" HDD & SSD 0.19" (5mm) x random
Infeed Capacity Continuous, 1 drive at a time
Speed* 3–4 drives per minute
Security Level H-4 (DIN 66399)
Power 220V, 20A, 3-Phase
Plug / Receptacle NEMA L15-20P / L15-20R
Motor Chain-driven AC geared motor, all-metal gears
Dimensions (W x D x H) 24" x 34" x 49.5" (600 x 850 x 1258mm)
Weight 1,102 lbs (500kg)
Waste Bin Molded plastic, front access
Certifications CSA approved
Warranty Cutting head: 1 year (parts only); all other parts: 1 year
Recommended Supplies Cutting head lubricating oil #8000-10 (six 8 oz bottles)

*Shredding speed and particle size vary by media type and size.

Before You Order: Site Requirements

  • Electrical: requires a 220V, 20A, 3-phase circuit with an NEMA L15-20R receptacle. Most standard office outlets will not work, so check with your facilities team or electrician.
  • Delivery: ships by freight at 1,102 lbs. A loading dock or liftgate service is needed to unload.
  • Space: allow a 24" x 34" footprint and 49.5" height. Front waste-bin access means no rear clearance is needed.

Product Video

Documentation

FD 87HDS Spec Sheet (PDF)
FD 87HDS Operator Manual (PDF)

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