JBF 38-50HD 6mm Hard Drive Mobile Disintegrator (JBF38-50HDM6)

JBF HD 38/50 Mobile Hard Drive Shredder

Just as confidential paper records must be destroyed properly once they are no longer needed, digital storage media must also be destroyed correctly at end of life.  Hard drives can retain highly sensitive business, central and local government and military information long after they have been removed from service.  In commercial, government and defence environments, improper disposal creates an avoidable security, compliance and reputational risk.

The JBF HD 38/50 is a specialist hard drive shredder built for secure, on-site destruction of hard drives and other magnetic or electronic media. It is well suited to Defence, Police, secure ITAD and other high-security environments where chain of custody, compliance and on-site destruction matter. Optional security screens allowing the output size to be matched to the required level of destruction.

Key reasons buyers choose it

• Purpose-built for destruction of commonly used hard disk drives
• Optional exchangeable security screens to increase destruction level
• Suitable for static installations or mobile deployment
• Compact footprint, requiring only around 1.7 sqm of floor space
• Can be moved with one or two hand pallet trucks for flexible siting
• Simple, automated PLC-controlled operation to reduce operator input
• Listed by NPSA in its Catalogue of Security Equipment, and this shredder has been NPSA (formerly known as CPNI) evaluated to shred hard drives
  
  

Security standards and compliance (DIN 66399)

Security levels depend on the screen fitted and the media being destroyed. Without a screen, the machine shreds hard drives into strip-cut pieces for basic industrial destruction. Adding a security screen reduces the final particle size and increases the destruction level. The optional screen range includes 14 mm, 12 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm, 6 mm and, for certain higher-security applications, 3 mm.

Typical DIN 66399 outputs by screen size are:

• 14mm screen: O3 / T3 / H5 / E2
• 12mm screen: O4 / T4 / H5 / E3
• 10mm screen: O4 / T4 / H5 / E3
• 8mm screen: O4 / T4 / H5 / E3
• 6mm screen: O4 / T5 / H6 / E4
• 3mm screen: O5 / T6 / H7 / E5
  
  

If you need to evidence a particular output size or security level for your application, we can advise on the most suitable screen configuration.

Please note that the smaller the screen size the longer it takes to shred each item. The feed rate will also need to be reduced to avoid over heating the machine. Please contact us for more information with your specific requirements.

Heavy-duty cutting unit for hard drives and mixed media

The HD 38/50 uses a solid industrial cutting unit with 30 mm cutters and a powerful geared motor, developed specifically for hard drive destruction. The cutting geometry is designed to grip and process HDDs effectively, while the machine can also handle CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, DLT tapes, magnetic tapes, electronic circuit boards and similar media.

Media is fed continuously through the hopper slot, while the foldable hopper cover allows larger media or multiple hard drives to be loaded when required. A safety interlock stops the machine if the hopper cover is opened during operation.

Screen options and particle size control

The screen system allows the machine to be adapted to different operational and security requirements. Once fitted beneath the cutting shafts, the screen retains the shredded material until it has been cut down small enough to pass through the selected mesh size. This gives buyers flexibility to balance throughput against output size and security requirement.

As a guide, throughput varies by screen size. Manufacturer literature gives practical examples of approximately:

• 80 x 3.5" HDDs per hour with a 14 mm screen
• 50 x 3.5" HDDs per hour with a 12 mm screen
• 30 x 3.5" HDDs per hour with a 10 mm screen
• 22 x 3.5" HDDs per hour with an 8 mm screen
• 20 x 3.5" HDDs per hour with a 6 mm screen
• 3 x 3.5" HDDs per hour with a 3 mm screen
  
  

Deployment options - static or mobile

The JBF 38-50 offers exceptional deployment flexibility and can be supplied either as a permanent fixed installation or as a fully mobile solution. Mobile configurations can be built for truck or van mounting, with a hydraulic main drive option available for PTO operation where required, making the system ideal for on-site destruction and rapid response applications.

For more demanding or specialist requirements, bespoke solutions can also be developed, including containerised systems for operation in remote or hostile environments, and high-security installations for embassies, government premises and other sensitive locations. 

This flexibility allows the JBF 38-50 to be tailored to operational, security and logistical requirements where resilience, mobility and business continuity are critical.

Accessories and operator upgrades

Common options and accessories include:

• Automated feed conveyor for HDDs (main cutting unit) so the operator canload media and let the machine run
  
• Collecting bins or boxes for convenient collection and handling ofshredded particles
  
• Assembly aid for screens to simplify screen changeover
  
• Vacuuming hopper with 40 mm port to connect a suitable vacuum cleaner(can be bolted into flash screens)
  
• Discharge conveyors, dust extraction devices and other customisations onrequest
  
• Audit trail options to support proof-of-destruction workflows (speak tous about what you need to capture and report)

Technical specification

• Power supply: 400V / 50Hz / 3-phase
• Plug: CEE 32 A
• Main drive: 4 kW geared motor
• Cutting zone: approx. 380 x 500 mm
• Working width: 380 mm
• Cutting width: 30 mm strip cut
• Sound level: approx. 70 dBA at idle
• Floor space required: approx. 1.7 sqm
• Collecting box capacity: 130 litres
  
  

Important operating notes

Please always refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the machine. The operating manual should be kept readily available at the machine at all times, and all staff should be trained and instructed before operating, cleaning or maintaining the unit. The manual also requires the operator to use the machine in full compliance with the operating instructions and to maintain it correctly.

This machine is not intended for SSDs and other FLASH media - please use the 35-50 Flash for with an auxiliary cutting unit for these types of media.

Correct routine maintenance by the operator is vital for safe operation, reliable throughput and protection of the machine, with screen cleaning being particularly important. The operating manual states that the shredding unit must be cleaned at least once a week and that magnetic parts must be removed manually from the machine and screens weekly, or earlier if throughput capacity drops, as these parts can block the screen and may cause serious damage if not removed on a regular basis. Before cleaning, the main switch must be turned off and secured so the machine cannot be switched back on. When cleaning screens, magnetic build-up should be removed carefully with suitable tools and screen holes unblocked without damaging the screen.

Batteries must be removed from devices before shredding, especially lithium-ion batteries, to reduce fire risk. 

Hardened metal objects must never be fed into the machine, as this can permanently damage the cutting knives and associated parts. The cutting system is manufactured from specialist hardened steel components and, in certain circumstances, cutters or knife shafts may be individually changed and re-sharpened. In some cases, as specialist workshop equipment may be required and the cutting assembly, or in some cases the machine itself, may need to be removed from site for repair at the JBF facility at the customers expense.

A suitable annual preventative maintenance contract from installation by a trained engineer is strongly recommended. The operating manual states that the unit should be placed under a suitable annual preventative maintenance contract from new or the warranty may be void and also recommends at least bi-annual service check by a trained person.

FAQs

Does it shred only hard drives?
No - although it is purpose-built around hard drive destruction, it can also process other media such as CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, magnetic tapes and electronic circuit boards.

Can it be used for higher-security destruction?
Yes - optional security screens allow the machine to achieve progressively smaller output sizes and higher DIN 66399 levels, including a 3 mm option for certain high-security requirements.

Can it be moved around site?
Yes - the machine is designed so it can be moved with one or two hand pallet trucks, making it easier to site or reposition than many heavier fixed shredding systems.

Warranty Terms

Standard Warranty is 1 year from date of delivery for non-wear and tear parts in a one-shift operation or 2,000 working hours. Normal wear and tear of the knives and screens is excluded from the warranty and is subject to the manufacturers operating instructions. Inappropriate use of the machine would include but is not limited to improper installation, commissioning, set-up, operation or servicing of the machine. The machine was designed for safe operation by trained and instructed staff only and is not designed to be used by children. No other work may be performed on the machine during cleaning or servicing. The warranty will be void in the event of incorrect installation, start-up, set-up, maintenance; unauthorised physical/structural modification of the machine; unauthorised intervention into the control system; emplacement and use of unapproved components and spare parts; faulty repairs by non-trained and authorized personnel.

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