Hard drive crusher · Phiston
Phiston MediaVise Compact HDD Destroyer
Method: Hydraulic crushing, 20 tons · Throughput: 120 drives per hour
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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Specifications
| Brand | Phiston |
|---|---|
| Model | MediaVise Compact HDD Destroyer |
| Type | Hard drive crusher |
| Method | Hydraulic crushing, 20 tons |
| Media accepted | HDDs incl. enterprise (HAMR, MAMR, EAMR), phones, circuit boards, DVD/Blu-ray |
| Certifications | NSA/CSS approved (per Phiston) |
| Cycle time | 30 seconds per drive |
| Throughput | 120 drives per hour |
| Feed opening | 5.75" × 1.25" × 4" top-loaded port |
| Waste bin | Holds 1 desktop or 2 laptop HDDs; optional chute |
| Power | 110 VAC, 15 A or 220 VAC, 7.5 A (factory configured) |
| Dimensions | 16" × 22.5" × 9.75" (H × L × W) |
| Weight | 130 lb (110V); 145 lb (220V) |
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