{"title":"Hard Drive Destroyers \u0026 Crushers","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional hard drive destruction equipment for secure physical media destruction. Compare HDD crushers, hard drive deformers and destruction systems for government agencies, classified environments, data centers and enterprise IT.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"proton-pds-75-nsa-hard-drive-crusher","title":"Proton PDS-75 NSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Hard Drive Crusher","description":"\u003cnav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"spu-product-breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/detection-inspection\"\u003eDetection \u0026amp; Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/data-destruction-equipment\"\u003eData Destruction \u0026amp; Media Sanitization\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHard Drive Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003cspan\u003eProton PDS-75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spu-product-shop-nav\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop data destruction by need:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-degaussers\"\u003eHard Drive Degaussers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHDD Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssd-media-shredders\"\u003eSSD \u0026amp; Media Shredders\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nsa-listed-data-destruction\"\u003eNSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proton-data-security\"\u003eAll Proton Data Security\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Proton PDS-75 is a compact hard drive destruction device for government, military, data center and enterprise security programs. It physically bends and breaks hard drive platters while damaging internal components, providing a strong second-stage destruction method after degaussing where required by policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product Matters Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetired hard drives can still contain sensitive information even after they are removed from service. Physical destruction adds a visible, auditable second layer of protection and helps organizations keep destruction inside a controlled chain of custody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you may need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the PDS-75 when you need an NSA\/CSS EPL-listed hard-drive deformer for secure on-site physical destruction, especially as a second step after degaussing for classified magnetic HDDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and military hard drive destruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData center media retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure IT asset disposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable physical drive destruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepted media: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs; optional SSD insert available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic cycle: about 20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual cycle: 8 seconds or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestruction method: bends\/breaks platters and damages heads, motor and circuit board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 11.25 × 18.5 × 9.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 60.46 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Proton PDS-75 NSA\/CSS EPL-listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The PDS-75 is listed on the current NSA\/CSS hard-drive destruction\/deformer EPL. Buyers should confirm the current list at the time of procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PDS-75 replace degaussing for classified hard drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Current NSA\/CSS guidance requires magnetic hard drives to be degaussed before deformation when handling classified media. The PDS-75 is the physical-destruction step, not a substitute for required degaussing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the PDS-75 destroy SSDs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base unit is intended for hard drives. Proton offers the PDS-SSD insert for compatible PDS-75 and PDS-100 units to physically damage supported SSD and flash media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy destroy a drive after it has already been sanitized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical deformation adds a second security layer, makes reuse impractical, and can support documented destruction procedures required by organizational policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment buyers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@securityprousa.com\"\u003einfo@securityprousa.com\u003c\/a\u003e for agency, volume and procurement pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proton Data Security","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470375190564,"sku":"PROPDS-75","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/4786\/5124\/files\/proton-pds75-original.jpg?v=1789419371"},{"product_id":"proton-pds-100-nsa-hard-drive-crusher","title":"Proton PDS-100 NSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Hard Drive Crusher","description":"\u003cnav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"spu-product-breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/detection-inspection\"\u003eDetection \u0026amp; Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/data-destruction-equipment\"\u003eData Destruction \u0026amp; Media Sanitization\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHard Drive Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003cspan\u003eProton PDS-100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spu-product-shop-nav\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop data destruction by need:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-degaussers\"\u003eHard Drive Degaussers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHDD Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssd-media-shredders\"\u003eSSD \u0026amp; Media Shredders\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nsa-listed-data-destruction\"\u003eNSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proton-data-security\"\u003eAll Proton Data Security\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Proton PDS-100 is an automatic hard drive destruction system for government, military, data center and enterprise security operations. It physically bends and breaks hard drive platters and damages internal drive components, while retaining a manual backup mode if power is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product Matters Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganizations need repeatable destruction workflows that can handle retired drives quickly while preserving chain of custody. An automatic deformer reduces operator effort and supports more consistent on-site physical destruction than improvised methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you may need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the PDS-100 when you need an NSA\/CSS EPL-listed hard-drive deformer with automatic operation and a manual backup mode for secure government or data-center destruction programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and military hard drive destruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassified-media destruction workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData center media retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure enterprise IT asset disposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepted media: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs; optional SSD insert available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic cycle: approximately 20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual cycle: 8 seconds or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestruction method: bends\/breaks platters and damages heads, motor and circuit board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 115 VAC 60 Hz; 220 VAC 60 Hz; 230 VAC 50 Hz options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 11.625 × 7.25 × 21 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 63 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Proton PDS-100 NSA\/CSS EPL-listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The PDS-100 is listed on the current NSA\/CSS hard-drive destruction\/deformer EPL. Government buyers should verify the latest EPL at the time of procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PDS-100 replace a degausser for classified magnetic hard drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. For classified magnetic HDDs, current NSA\/CSS guidance requires degaussing before deformation. The PDS-100 performs the physical-destruction step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of automatic operation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic operation can improve consistency and reduce operator effort in routine drive-destruction workflows, while the manual backup provides an alternative if power is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the PDS-100 be used for SSD destruction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProton offers the compatible PDS-SSD insert to physically damage supported SSDs and flash media. Confirm your required destruction standard before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment buyers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@securityprousa.com\"\u003einfo@securityprousa.com\u003c\/a\u003e for agency, volume and procurement pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proton Data Security","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470375682084,"sku":"PROPDS-100","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/4786\/5124\/files\/proton-pds100-original.jpg?v=1789419378"},{"product_id":"proton-pds-30-manual-hard-drive-destroyer","title":"Proton PDS-30 Manual Hard Drive \u0026 Media Destroyer","description":"\u003cnav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"spu-product-breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/detection-inspection\"\u003eDetection \u0026amp; Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/data-destruction-equipment\"\u003eData Destruction \u0026amp; Media Sanitization\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHard Drive Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003cspan\u003eProton PDS-30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spu-product-shop-nav\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop data destruction by need:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-degaussers\"\u003eHard Drive Degaussers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHDD Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssd-media-shredders\"\u003eSSD \u0026amp; Media Shredders\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nsa-listed-data-destruction\"\u003eNSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proton-data-security\"\u003eAll Proton Data Security\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Proton PDS-30 is a manual media-destruction system designed to physically damage hard drives and other electronic media without requiring electrical power. With up to 6,000 lb. of destruction force, it is suited for secure on-site media destruction, field operations, government IT and enterprise asset-disposition programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product Matters Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot every secure destruction workflow has reliable power or room for a large automated machine. A manual destroyer gives organizations a controlled physical-destruction option for field use, backup operations and smaller facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you may need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the PDS-30 when you need a simple, power-free way to physically destroy HDDs on site instead of transporting intact drives elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual hard drive destruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and enterprise media disposal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField and mobile destruction workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical destruction of supported electronic media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestruction force: up to 3 tons \/ 6,000 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepted HDD sizes: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported drive thickness: approximately 0.65–1.65 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical cycle: approximately 5 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo electrical power required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 106 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Proton PDS-30 require electricity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The PDS-30 is manually operated, making it useful for field, backup and locations where electrical power is unavailable or undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size hard drives can the PDS-30 destroy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for common 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard disk drives within the supported thickness range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs physical crushing the same as degaussing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Crushing physically damages the drive, while degaussing uses a strong magnetic field to sanitize magnetic media. Some security policies require both sanitization and physical destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the PDS-30 NSA\/CSS EPL-listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not market the PDS-30 as currently NSA\/CSS EPL-listed unless the exact model appears on the latest applicable EPL. Verify current requirements before using it for classified-media workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment and volume pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@securityprousa.com\"\u003einfo@securityprousa.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proton Data Security","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470402093092,"sku":"PROPDS-30","price":2115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/4786\/5124\/files\/proton-pds30-original.png?v=1789419364"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.securityprousa.com\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers.oembed","provider":"Security Pro USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}