Hard drive crusher · BOW Industries
BOW Industries MX2-N
Method: Motor with manual crank backup; 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 | MX2-N |
| Type | Hard drive crusher |
| Method | Motor with manual crank backup; 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 | 10 seconds or less (12 seconds on 50 Hz units) |
| Power | AC; optional universal power with internal battery (100+ drives per charge) |
| Warranty | 18 months |
| Weight | 63 lb (67 lb with universal power option) |
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