Why on-site data destruction?
Despite the fact that on-site data destruction is more expensive than taking the data carriers to be destroyed and having them destroyed later at our warehouse, it really is the very best way to destroy data.
First of all, it is more convenient and less time-consuming for the customer.
In addition, the great advantage of on-site data destruction is that, as a customer, you see with your own eyes how the hard disks, tapes, cell phones and/or other data carriers go into the shredder and are chopped into small pieces.
Our mobile hard disk shredder is made so that you can follow that entire process precisely and live.
The mobile shredder installation consists of two shredders connected one behind the other : the first is some coarse 22mm cutting width and the second some finer (9mm cutting width).
Both shredders are equipped with polycarbonate windows and LED lighting, and they are set up so that the customer can see right in.
This gives total assurance that nothing can go wrong.
Why was it necessary to overhaul everything?
Our two shredder machines are removed from the truck twice a year and sent back to the manufacturer.
The manufacturer then rebuilds the entire inner workings.
This is necessary because hard disks contain hardened steel particles and magnets that cause the blades and cutting gear of our shredders to wear out.
This time we not only overhauled the shredders, but a lot of other parts were renewed, improved and changed.
First of all, the truck where the mobile hard disk shredder is built in needed replacement.
After 10 years of loyal service and half a million kilometers, it was time for a new one.
All the more so because the old DAF still had a EURO norm4 engine and was therefore no longer allowed in the old Dutch inner cities.
Moving the shred installation from one car to another was really a gigantic job, so we decided to immediately change everything we felt could be improved and refurbish everything that was somewhat worn.
What did we do about it
After 10 years of working with the mobile hard disk shredder every day, we did have quite a wish list of what needed to be done.
These are the main things that have had an upgrade:
- Two super sturdy work tables built in, one with a vise for disassembling cell phones, tablets and other devices.
- Interior Lighting Improvement.
The new carriage one has a skylight - Ergonomics is improved
- Windows and lighting in the shredders have been improved
- Permanent wifi internet connection is made
- The printer is now dust and vibration-free and placed in a cabinet
- The software of the PLC -of the motor control is new so we can start faster and continue faster, suppose the shredder gets stuck.
This makes the shredder installation even faster. - More work space and more room for customers
- Faster and more effective bin changing
- The boarding stairs are improved and safer for people – bad-legged
So the new truck with the new and improved parts is really an improvement over the old DAF.
As a customer, you notice this by much less vibration and noise.
But the eye also wants something: the new truck is a modern Scania, beautifully painted blue and white in the IT recycling colors and has been given brilliant advertising.
The results are impressive, our customers are raving about the facelift and the operators are doing their jobs with even more pleasure.