{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.securityprousa.com\/products\/proton-pds-75-nsa-hard-drive-crusher","provider":"Security Pro USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}