
Hard drive crusher · BOW Industries
BOW Industries MHDD-N
Method: Manual hand crank; bends the drive about 90 degrees
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)

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Specifications
| Brand | BOW Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | MHDD-N |
| Type | Hard drive crusher |
| Method | Manual hand crank; bends the drive about 90 degrees |
| Media accepted | 1", 0.65", 1.65" and laptop drives; HDDs and SSDs |
| Certifications | NSA/CSS approved for hard drives (per BOW); BOW notes it is not NSA approved for SSDs |
| Cycle time | 8 seconds or less |
| Power | None (manual) |
| Warranty | 18 months |
| Weight | 49 lb |
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