Hard drive crusher · Phiston
Phiston MediaVise Rackmount 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 Rackmount 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 and listed (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 | Locked drawer holds up to 25 HDDs or 50 laptop HDDs |
| Power | 110 VAC, 15 A or 220 VAC, 7.5 A (factory configured) |
| Dimensions | 16" × 28" × 19" (H × L × W); 9 rack units |
| Weight | 160 lb (110V); 180 lb (220V) |
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