Blackfriars offer a range of security destruction solutions.

Blackfriars have vast experience in the field of security destruction granulator systems, these include:

Bank notes
Value printing
Tickets, passes, Security ID
Passports and Visas
Magnetic tape and discs
Hard disks, hard drives, USB sticks
Audio and video cassettes
Photographs, film
Documents, files, computer print-out.

Unlike shredder machines, Blackfriars security granulators are designed to destroy any material into screened irregular shaped confetti and granules, which destroys all possible recognition and prevents any chance of reconstitution.

The size of particles can be easily altered using easily interchangeable screen plates, producing confetti granules between 2mm and 25mm, dependant on your individual requirements.

Banks

With a proven throughput rate from 45kg/hr up to 700kg/hr in straps of 100 or 1,000 notes, Blackfriars systems are designed to the individual requirement of each bank location and are bespoke to the processing needs of each.

A solution can consist of:
1.   An online shred handling system only, where the shreds are conveyed from bank note sorting machines
      to a central collection point for bagging or briquetting,
2.   An offline granulation and shred handling system, where secure documents or unfit bank notes are
      hand, or conveyor-fed into a granulator, with the shreds being conveyed to a central collection point as
      above.
3.   A combination of the above two systems, where both offline and online shreds are conveyed to a single
      point of collection.
4.   High throughput requirements.
5.   Small or complex building layouts and room sizes.

Simple high throughput destruction systems

Hand Fed destruction systems offered for straps of 100 notes, with a processing throughout of 45kg/hr+
HD Granulators, with the ability to process whole bundles of 1,000 notes or paper sheets up to a maximum of 700 kg per hour.

For throughputs over 700kg/hr, multiple granulators can be configured into the systems. In addition, a shredder can be incorporated into the system to pre-shred the input to the granulator. 

Why use Blackfriars for your banknote destruction?

Flexible solutions – Long-Term Market Experience – Small to high throughput

Control system to integrate all components for an efficient process and to provide data collection on the operation of the system.
Hand-fed destruction systems offered for straps of 100 notes, with a processing throughput of 70,000 notes, (70kg) per hour, up to 700kg/hr.
Offline granulator
Shredder for large sheets of paper.
Sound attenuating enclosures
Pneumatic extraction system conveying shreds between sorting machines and granulator and the shred collection point.
Collection point for bagging or briquetting shredded bank notes and documents.
Fillers with self-cleaning.

Granulator machines are a highly effective and reliable method for data destruction. By employing a unique cutting process that reduces items into tiny granules, these machines ensure that bank notes, or any data stored on physical media is irreversibly destroyed.
Here are some key benefits and details of granulators used for security destruction solutions:

Irreversible Destruction:
Granulators cut items into extremely small pieces, making it impossible to reconstruct the original data. This ensures that sensitive information is permanently destroyed and unrecoverable.

Compliance with Data Regulations:
Many data protection regulations, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), require secure disposal of data. Granulators help organisations meet these compliance requirements by ensuring data is destroyed in a secure manner.

Versatility:
Granulators can handle various types of media, including hard drives, CDs, DVDs, USB drives, and even paper documents, making them a versatile solution for data destruction needs.

Security:
Using a granulator provides a high level of security, as the destruction process leaves no chance for data recovery. This is especially crucial for organisations handling sensitive or confidential information.

How Granulators Work
Feeding:
Items to be destroyed are fed into the granulator through a hopper or input chute.

Cutting Mechanism:
A granulator uses incredibly sharp blades to shred items into tiny pieces. The size of the granules can be adjusted based on specific customer requirements.

Collection:
The shredded granules are collected in a bin or container, which can be disposed of or recycled according to your organisation’s policies.

By using a granulator, your business can demonstrate compliance with these regulations, avoiding potential fines and protecting your reputation.

Conclusion
Blackfriars granulators offer a robust solution for data destruction, combining efficiency, security, and compliance. By permanently destroying data and ensuring it cannot be reconstructed, our granulators help organisations safeguard sensitive information and comply with data protection regulations.