Formax FD 87 Casino Series Shredder
The Formax FD 87 Casino shredder destroys playing cards, dice and gaming waste. Standard and Extended (EX) models from $15,199 at Mid-State Litho.
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Details & specifications
The Formax FD 87 Casino Series is a heavy-duty industrial shredder built for casinos, card rooms, and gaming operations that must securely destroy used playing cards, dice, and gaming waste. Mid-State Litho offers both configurations: the FD 87 Casino Standard ($15,199) and the higher-throughput FD 87 Casino EX / Extended ($22,249). Both use a 2HP three-phase motor and hardened steel cross-cut blades that render cards, dice, and chips unusable, housed in an all-metal, key-locked cabinet for regulated gaming floors. As an authorized Formax dealer, Mid-State Litho ships the FD 87 Casino nationwide as freight and provides installation and service within our regional coverage area.
The standard FD 87 Casino handles up to 3 decks of cards, 20 dice, or 40 casino chips (clay or plastic) per cycle. The Extended (EX) variant adds an attached conveyor for high-throughput operations where extended runtime and unattended operation are required.
Hardened steel cutting blades produce a shred size designed to render gaming materials completely unusable: cards reduced to ≤ 0.19" x 3" strips, dice reduced to ≤ 0.5" cubes, and chips/tokens reduced to ≤ 0.75" x 1.5" pieces. The all-metal cabinet houses a powerful 2HP three-phase motor for sustained heavy-duty operation.
Safety features include an automatic stop when the waste bin is full, automatic power shut-off after 30 minutes of continuous operation, a door switch that prevents operation when open, and an emergency stop button. The shredder is key-locked for controlled access in regulated gaming environments.
Specifications
| Specification | Standard | Extended (EX) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Casino Shredder | Casino Shredder w/ Conveyor |
| Cutting Style | Cross Cut | Cross Cut |
| Capacity Per Cycle | 3 decks cards / 20 dice / 40 chips | 3 decks cards / 20 dice / 40 chips (extended runtime) |
| Feed Opening | 4.75" W × 6" L | 4.75" W × 6" L |
| Bin Capacity | 7 gal | 7 gal |
| Weight | 948 lbs | 1015 lbs |
| Motor | 2 HP | 2 HP |
| Power Supply | 3-Phase, 220V, 50/60 Hz | 3-Phase, 220V, 50/60 Hz |
NEMA L15-20P plug included; NEMA L15-20R receptacle required.
FD 87 Casino Standard vs Casino EX (Extended)
Both models appear on this page; select the configuration to see its price. The specifications table above lists the shared build; the difference is the EX conveyor and the throughput tier it enables.
| FD 87 Casino (Standard) | FD 87 Casino EX (Extended) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15,199 | $22,249 |
| Feed | Manual feed | Attached conveyor for extended, unattended runs |
| Best for | A single card room or mid-volume floor | High-volume, multi-table or extended-run destruction |
Who the FD 87 Casino is for
The FD 87 Casino is built for casinos, tribal gaming, card rooms, and event or tournament operators that have a regulatory requirement to destroy used cards and dice. It handles playing cards, dice, and gaming-floor paper, and its cross-cut blades and all-metal, key-locked cabinet are made for the plastic-coated cards and continuous duty that jam a standard office shredder. For gaming floors that must show auditable destruction, a purpose-built casino unit is the difference between a compliant process and a workaround.
Related Formax shredders
The Casino sits in Mid-State Litho's Formax secure-destruction line. For other media and security levels, compare the FD 87HDS hard drive shredder, the FD 8732HS P-7 high-security paper and optical shredder, the FD 87HD hard drive punch, and the FD 8704CC office cross-cut shredder. Browse the full paper shredders hub for the rest of the range, and keep a maintenance supply of shredder oil on hand.
Why buy from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer with decades in print and bindery finishing equipment. We ship the FD 87 Casino nationwide as freight, handle installation and service within our regional coverage area, and back a high-ticket purchase with live phone support and genuine Formax parts. On a $15,000 to $22,000 freight-delivered machine, that dealer relationship is what you are buying alongside the shredder.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Formax FD 87 Casino shred?
Playing cards, dice, and gaming-floor paper waste; the standard model handles up to 3 decks of cards, 20 dice, or 40 chips per cycle.
What is the difference between the Standard and EX models?
The EX adds an attached conveyor for extended, higher-throughput runs. Standard is $15,199 and Extended (EX) is $22,249.
Is it a cross-cut security shredder?
Yes. It is a cross-cut shredder with hardened steel blades and a 2HP three-phase motor rated for sustained heavy-duty operation.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service it?
As an authorized Formax dealer we deliver and install the FD 87 Casino. We ship nationwide, but on-site service is limited to our regional coverage area, so ask us about service options for your location.
How is it shipped?
As freight on a truck; freight is quoted for your address.
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
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On-site setup and operator training included.
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Fast response across the Great Lakes.
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Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
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Lease and purchase options available.