{"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\/products\/proton-pds-30-manual-hard-drive-destroyer","provider":"Security Pro USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}