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NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List for 

Punched Tape Disintegrators 

 

 OVERVIEW 

Devices included on this list have passed evaluation by meeting requirements of NSA/CSS for the 

destruction of punched (key) tape. Meant to serve as guidance, inclusion in this document is not an 

endorsement by the NSA/CSS or the U.S. Government. All listed products sanitize TS/SCI and below. 

 QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPROVAL 

Performance testing evaluates the device’s 

ability to reduce plastic and paper/plastic 

laminate punched tape materials to 2.5 

millimeter by 0.5 millimeter edge size, or less. 

The models listed in this document have met 

the NSA/CSS Specification for the destruction 

of paper, plastic, and paper/plastic laminate 

punched tape materials. 

 

Equipment is listed in alphabetical order by 

vendor and contains all punched tape 

destruction devices that have passed evaluation. 

Models that are no longer manufactured but still 

approved are included. Model numbers on 

equipment must match the model numbers 

shown in this list. 

Vendors submitting equipment for evaluation 

will no longer have their return shipping costs 

funded by NSA. 

Questions about specific models not shown can 

be directed to the Center for Storage Device 

Sanitization Research at 301-688-1053 or 

CSDSR_NSA@nsa.gov. 

 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 

1. This list serves as guidance for the 

destruction of punched (key) tape only. 

However, some of these devices are also 

approved for the destruction of CD optical 

storage device format. 

2. Each device offers different convenience 

features, footprints, throughput rates and 

power requirements. Contact the vendor to 

identify the unit(s) best suited to your site’s 

needs. 

3. The NSA/CSS conducts continuous research 

on data recovery and may remove products 

from this EPL as the data storage industry 

changes.

 When a product is removed from this 

EPL, a six year grace period is in effect 

for DoD customers. IC customers 

should follow your organization’s policy 

regarding this matter. Government 

Contractors should follow 

guidance/policy of their cognizant 

government industrial security oversight 

organization. 

This document is updated on an as-needed basis. The procedures for administration and distribution of the EPL are subject to change 

without notice. 
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PUNCHED TAPE DISINTEGRATORS 

VENDOR MODEL 

Security Engineered Machinery, Inc. Model 250 (Device Sanitizes CDs)

Whitaker Brothers Business Machines, Inc. Datastroyer KTS 200 
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NO LONGER MANUFACTURED

VENDOR MODEL 

Applied Magnetics Laboratory, Inc. AML KD-100 

HSM of America, Inc. HSM Nanoshredd 726 

Proton Engineering, Inc. Proton 9500 
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VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION 

Applied Magnetics Laboratory, Inc. (AML) 401 Manor Street, York, PA 17401 

Phone: 1-717-430-2774 Fax: 1-717-846-8660 Drew Wildonger, President 

Email: sales@appliedmagnetics.com GSA Contract: GS-02F-0016T

URL: appliedmagnetics.com 

HSM of America, Inc. 419 Boot Rd., Downington, PA 19335 

Phone: 1-800-613-2110 Fax: 1-484-237-2340 Marshall Eubanks, Senior Product Manager 

Email: marshall.eubanks@hsmofamerica.com GSA Contract: GS-02F-0120P

URL: hsmofamerica.com 

Proton Engineering Inc. PO Box 1852, Palm City, FL 34991 

Phone: 1-772-223-2184 Fax: 1-772-223-1685 William Olliges 

Email: bill@proton-engineering.com 

URL: proton-eng.com 

Security Engineered Machinery, Inc. (SEM) 5 Walkup Dr., Westboro, MA 01581 

Phone: 1-800-225-9293 Fax: 1-508-366-1488 Todd Busic, VP of Security and Intelligence Operations 

Email: t.busic@semshred.com GSA Contract: GS-35F-005AA and GS-02F-0111P 

URL: semshred.com 

Whitaker Brothers Business Machines, Inc. 3 Taft Court, Rockville, MD 20850 

Phone: 1-800-243-9226 or 1-301-354-3000 Fax: 1-301-354-3003 Joe Mitchell, President 

Email: gsa@whitakerbrothers.com Lauren Rossi, VP Government Sales 

URL: whitakerbrothers.com GSA Contract: GS-35F-309DA