Proton

Solid State Media Shredder

Proton PDS-88 Solid State Media Shredder

In an era where cloud storage and software-based deletion are widely used, physical data destruction remains the most reliable and irreversible method to eliminate sensitive information. Digital erasure can leave remnants behind—data that skilled attackers may retrieve. Physical destruction ensures zero chance of data recovery.

Proton’s devices are purpose-built to meet security demands across industries, from private enterprises to military agencies. Whether you’re disposing of retired drives or meeting strict compliance standards like NSA/CSS, HIPAA, or GDPR, Proton helps you close the final loop of your data lifecycle—with confidence.

Benefits of Physical Destruction:

Permanent data elimination
(no digital trace left)

Compliance with top-tier regulations

Protection from internal and external threats

Scalable options for different workspaces

Trusted Tools for Critical Data Disposal

Proton offers a complete suite of NSA-approved and FIPS-compliant destruction devices to handle everything from hard disk drives to solid-state memory. Each product is engineered with durability, precision, and ease of use in mind—empowering IT, defense, healthcare, and enterprise teams to protect data from leaks and breaches.

Types of Proton Devices:

Degaussers

Wipe magnetic data using high-powered pulses. Ideal for classified or top-secret data.

Shredders

Physically destroy drives and media beyond recognition. Perfect for SSDs, HDDs, and even optical disks.

Manual Crushers

Portable and power-free solutions for immediate destruction in secure or remote locations.

Understanding Proton Models & Their Ideal Use Cases

Proton offers a diverse line of data destruction devices—each engineered for specific types of media and operational needs. Whether you’re managing digital storage in a small office or securing classified data in a high-security facility, choosing the right model is essential. Here’s a comparative breakdown to help identify the best solution for your environment:

Model
Supported Media
Primary Function
Best Suited For
PDS-88
SSD, USB, CD/DVD
Compact electric shredder, ultra-quiet
Office environments, data closets
PDS-SSD
SSDs, flash memory
High-force destruction for solid-state drives
Data centers, SSD-heavy operations
PDS-100
HDD, SSD, CD/DVD
Mid-capacity multimedia shredder
IT departments, enterprise security rooms
PDS-75
HDD
Manual (non-electric) physical destruction
Mobile deployments, power-restricted locations
T-5
HDD
High-energy electromagnetic degausser
Government, military, classified environments
T-4
HDD, SSD
Automated degausser with advanced controls
Secure facilities with high throughput
T-1.5
HDD
Lightweight and portable degaussing device
Desktop-level data protection, remote locations
T-1
HDD
Entry-level magnetic data erasure
Small business, low-volume data wiping