Jackhammer Hard Drive Shredder
April 15, 2009
Fast, safe,
and easy to use, the new Jackhammer Hard Drive Shredder from Security
Engineered Machinery (SEM) of Massachusetts destroys computer hard drives,
optical media, and other electronic devices (cell phones, BlackBerrys, memory
sticks, etc.). Specially designed sawtooth, hooked cutters reduce them to 1½-inch
shreds.
With
its 5HP motor and high-torque mechanism, the Jackhammer can chew up more than
20 hard drives per minute with virtually no noise or vibration. Considering its
impressive power, the unit is compact — only 54” x 50” x 89” including its
convenient discharge conveyor that deposits waste into a dumpster or other
container. Mounted on casters, it can be moved easily.
Ideal
for e-scrap recyclers, data centers, hospitals, and other facilities that need
to destroy large quantities of confidential/sensitive information in accordance
with various government regulations and industry standards (HIPAA, FACTA, SOX,
PCI DSS, etc.), the Jackhammer also satisfies National Security Agency
requirements for physical destruction of drives after they have been degaussed
by an NSA-listed degausser.
A key
is required to start the unit, so only authorized personnel can use it. For
safety, an emergency stop button halts operation. The feeder-chute opening is
10¾” x 2½”. A 208/230/460V outlet is required.
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