The DiskMantler^TM cleanly separates hard drive components, including neodymium magnets (when paired with the DeMAG^TM), printed circuit boards, platters, aluminum casings, and voice coils. By eliminating shredding and material cross-contamination, each material stream is preserved in its highest-value form, enabling more efficient, higher-yield recycling.

Reduces scrap, slag (metals lost in smelting), and toxic emissions such as shredder dust. By preserving critical materials in reusable form, the DiskMantler^TM supports a circular supply chain and strengthens domestic manufacturing resilience.

The DeMAG^TM applies high-intensity, multi-pulse electromagnetic force to demagnetize the neodymium magnets inside each drive, enabling safe handling, clean separation during disassembly, and improved rare-earth recovery. At the same time, 100% of data on magnetic hard disk drives is permanently eliminated, preventing any form of forensic recovery.

Designed for continuous operation with minimal operator involvement and low maintenance requirements. Optional conveyors, stackers, and robotic feed systems support high-throughput environments and scalable deployment.

The DiskMantler^TM is successfully deployed across data centers, IT asset disposition (ITAD) operations, and recycling facilities. Systems are configured for scalability, including multi-unit parallel lines capable of processing hundreds to thousands of hard drives per day.

Field deployments demonstrate consistent throughput, high uptime, and high-purity material recovery, particularly for neodymium magnets and aluminum components, supporting both operational efficiency and downstream recycling value.

The DeMAG applies high intensity, multi-pulse electromagnetic forces to demagnetize the neodymium magnets inside each drive, enabling safe handling, clean separation during disassembly, and effortless rare earth magnet recovery. At the same time, 100% of the data on the magnetic hard disk drive is permanently eliminated preventing any form of forensic recovery.

Before disassembly begins, hard drives pass through the DeMAG™, where high-intensity, multi-pulse magnetic fields demagnetize the entire drive, including the internal neodymium magnets and disk platters. If left magnetized, the magnets act like a vise, holding the head and actuator assembly together. Demagnetization removes this “magnetic clamp” effect, allowing the disk components to separate easily during disassembly. Demagnetized magnets provide the additional benefits of being safer to handle and easier to recycle.

After demagnetizing with the DeMAG, the DiskMantler automatically disassembles hard drives, separating high-value materials such as rare-earth magnets, the case, cover, PC board, platters, and voice coils. This integrated workflow ensures secure data destruction while enabling efficient recycling of rare-earth elements like neodymium magnets.

Data sanitized with the DeMAG is permanently destroyed and cannot be recovered. This process meets or exceeds standards for secure data destruction under HIPAA, NIST, and GDPR.

Yes. The DiskMantler can process HAMR drives by using controlled shock, harmonics, and vibration to shatter the platters into small pieces during disassembly. 

Yes. The DiskMantler 25V is designed to disassemble solid-state drives. Contact Garner's sales team for further information at diskmantler@garner-products.com. 

The DiskMantler separates high-value materials such as rare-earth magnets, the case, cover, PC board, platters, and voice coils, generating a clean waste stream that keeps each material intact for proper recycling. This process preserves critical materials and supports sustainable e-waste management.

The DeMAG destroys data on HDDs, tapes, and other magnetic media.

The DiskMantler comes in two models: a standard model for 3.5” HDDs and a new model for 2.5” HDDs and SSDs disassembly.

A DeMAG cycle takes approximately 60 seconds. For higher-volume environments, the DeMAG is customizable and scalable. Systems can be configured with automation options such as conveyor belts, automated feeders, or parallel units to meet your specific throughput, space, and operational requirements.

No. Simply insert the HDD into the media slot, and the DiskMantler automatically disassembles it in the chamber, delivering the dismantled components through the exit slot.

Together, the DiskMantler™ Suite supports compliance with regulations and frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, and similar data protection requirements by eliminating residual data risk, maintaining the chain of custody, and enabling auditable destruction processes. This combined approach reduces regulatory exposure by addressing both data security and physical media disposition in a controlled, documented workflow. 

Optional IRONCLAD® documentation strengthens proof-of-destruction and chain-of-custody. The DiskMantler™ Suite can help organizations improve ESG performance and often support stronger ESG ratings and supplier scorecards.

Yes. The DeMAG’s optional built-in IRONCLAD® Verification System provides Proof-of-Destruction for the demagnetization process, offering verifiable records for audits and compliance reporting.