Garner Horizontal DiskMantler
Dismantles a 3.5″ hard drive into its components in about 30 seconds, without shredding.
- Cycle
- approx. 30 s per drive
- Media
- 3.5″ HDD, max. 25.4 mm
Machines · 3 models
DiskMantlers
A DiskMantler takes a hard drive apart instead of shredding it. The housing, circuit board, platters and magnets come out as separate components, so each can be recycled in its own stream. The DiskMantler does not erase data: combine it with a degausser, preferably the DeMAG.
Models
Garner Vertical DiskMantler
Vertical DiskMantler on a smaller footprint. The circuit board comes off in under 7 seconds.
- Cycle
- under 30 s per drive
- Media
- 3.5″ HDD
Garner DiskMantler Suite
DeMAG and vertical DiskMantler in one automated line, with feeder, conveyors and sound enclosure.
- Line
- DeMAG + vertical DiskMantler
- Media
- 3.5″ HDD
Frequently asked questions
About dismantling
What is the difference between a DiskMantler and the DiskMantler Suite?
A DiskMantler is a single dismantling machine. The DiskMantler Suite links a DeMAG and a vertical DiskMantler into one automated line with feeder and conveyors.
Why does the DeMAG demagnetise the drive’s magnet?
A strong neodymium magnet pulls steel parts together and contaminates the other material streams. Demagnetised, the magnet can be recovered separately.
Horizontal or vertical?
The principle is the same. The vertical version takes up less floor space and is the dismantling unit in the Suite; the horizontal version is a stand-alone machine.
How long does dismantling a drive take?
About 30 seconds for a standard 3.5″ drive; welded helium drives take about a minute.
Does a DiskMantler erase the data?
No. It is a mechanical dismantling machine. Erase the drives first with a degausser.
Dismantling and recovering materials?
A specialist will help you plan dismantling, compressed air and material separation.