America's #1 Pill Crusher

The No.1 Pill Crusher in America.

Engineered for hospitals and long-term care facilities, the Silent Knight crushes medication into a fine, consistent powder with minimal effort — silently, and without the risk of cross-contamination.

Trusted for over 30 years by hospitals and care facilities.

The Silent Knight medical-grade pill crusher with genuine pouches
Near-silent
Whisper-quiet operation
Trusted for over 30 years
Near-silent
Whisper-quiet operation for quiet-hour rounds.
No contamination
Patented pouches isolate every dose.
Hospital grade
Built for acute and long-term care.
Fine, consistent
Uniform powder, minimal effort.

Clinical Workflow

Four simple steps to consistent, fine medication powder.

Prep the Pouch
01

Prep the Pouch

Place the tablet(s) inside a genuine Silent Knight Pouch. Never use standard ziplock bags or alternative containers — they can tear and cause spills.

Break
02

Break

Lift the handle, slide the pouch between the crusher plates so it touches the bottom, and press the handle firmly to break the pill.

Grind
03

Grind

Lift the handle slightly, pull the pouch upward to the middle of the plates, and press down repeatedly to grind the broken pieces into a fine powder.

Mix
04

Mix

Carefully remove the pouch, open it, and mix the powdered medication with a soft food like applesauce, or dissolve it in water for administration.

Training & Inservice

See the Silent Knight in motion

Watch the precise, near-silent operation in a real clinical setting.

Trusted Everywhere

Wherever tablets need crushing.

From hospitals and care homes to veterinary clinics and pet boarding facilities — the Silent Knight delivers safe, silent, consistent crushing with genuine pouches every time.

Silent Knight pill crusher in use at hospitals

Hospitals

Fast, silent crushing on busy wards — fine, consistent powder for every dose during medication rounds.

Silent Knight pill crusher in use at nursing & care homes

Nursing & Care Homes

Gentle on staff and reliable for residents who need medication blended into soft food.

Silent Knight pill crusher in use at veterinary clinics

Veterinary Clinics

Crush tablets for dogs, cats, and exotics — then mix into food without fuss or mess.

Silent Knight pill crusher in use at dog & cat boarding

Dog & Cat Boarding

Keep every boarder on schedule with contamination-free dosing using genuine pouches.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by caregivers and clinicians

4.7 out of 5735 ratings on Amazon
Verified Purchase

Buy this one! It's worth every penny!

If you're having to crush pills for a loved one this is the only way to go! Having to crush 36 pills per day I wouldn't have ever gotten done without this! It's definitely worth the money and I see why nursing/rehabilitation homes have them. It's easy to use and crushes to whatever consistency you need! Worked great for me and also kept my Dad's g-tube from getting clogged.

Lindsay · United States · 3 May 2026
Verified Purchase

The best pill crusher on the market!

Pricey but excellent product that is so worth it. I had purchased cheaper ones from other brands, but ended up getting this one and couldn't be happier. If you're considering whether to buy this or not, please just get it!

Esther Kim · Australia · 23 March 2026
Verified Purchase

Professional pill crusher

When my husband came home from hospital with a G-tube I initially bought one of the cheaper plastic crushers, that worked great until I came to crush antibiotics. I decided to throw in the towel and buy this professional crusher. It works well and in hindsight I should have invested in this one from the get-go.

Susie Q · United States · 31 January 2026
Verified Purchase

Time saver! Easy to use!

Best thing ever!!! Takes forever to individually crush pills. So worth the money!! I wish we knew about it sooner.

Ramona · United States · 13 November 2025
Verified Purchase

Great product

Game changer.

Anthony E. Hunt · United Kingdom · 24 May 2026
Verified Purchase

Best price

Great price, thank you.

Dale Boseley · Australia · 23 August 2024
Verified Purchase

Solid, simple and effortless to crush the toughest pills

If you have a need to crush pills, this unit makes quick work of the job without the need for the high grip and twist strength that every other crusher we have ever used requires. It is pricey, but it is quick and efficient without the cramps and pain in my hands. We have had to crush pills to administer via a feeding tube for 25 years.

Lake Watcher · United States · 29 March 2026
Verified Purchase

Buy it. Well worth the money

I can't swallow pills and this is well worth the money. Crushed to powder.

kristina · United States · 17 May 2026
Verified Purchase

Works like a charm

As a nurse who has used this very product on the med cart to administer many meds — it's exactly as expected. Purchased for my mother to use for my father who has swallow issues. Works great to crush pills (including multiple at a time). Absolutely recommended over the screw/twist crushers. Plus, no device to clean — just use the pill pouches which allow for easy powder pour into a small med cup after crushing.

Whitknee · United States · 16 February 2026
Verified Purchase

Loved it

Loved, loved, love it. It made crushing pills so easy. We have to crush a few pills together and with a regular manual crusher it would take forever. With this it crushes very fast. Made my life easier. Looks very sturdy.

Jerry · United States · 20 January 2026
Verified Purchase

Great product

Very good machine. Hospital staff uses them. Donated this machine after we no longer had use for it.

Bob · United States · 15 December 2025
Verified Purchase

So worth it

This was definitely worth the money. So much easier than the screw type crushers. Makes med time go quickly. Thank you!

consumer · United States · 17 April 2026
Verified Purchase

Works great

Bought this for my father and he loves it. He has a feeding tube and this crushes up his pills to a powder, then mixes them with water and gives the medication in his feeding tube.

bev · United States · 16 March 2026
Verified Purchase

Crushes!!!

We tried some electric crushers that did not work. My mom takes very large pills and they need to be crushed finely. I slightly move the bag of pills and push a few times, and this works. We also tried a silver hammer-looking crusher that did nothing! If you're wondering at all, buy this. It was pricey, but worth the money.

Angela · United States · 14 December 2025
Verified Purchase

Used by hospitals

This is a great pill crusher. My husband is on a feeding tube and this is the one used in the hospital. The best!!!

Janice · United States · 4 December 2025
Verified Purchase

Works like a charm!

I have a 5 y.o. son who is autistic and also has ADHD, so that comes with a few medications he absolutely needs. We'd been using a hand-crank crusher and noticed the build-up of medicine powder would actually mold if not cleaned daily. This Silent Knight turns full pills into a complete powder in seconds — sanitary and clean. The bags are sturdy and thick and we've not had one puncture yet. Highly recommend; buying a second for the school nurse.

Haley · United States · 9 September 2023
Verified Purchase

Works perfectly!

Works exactly as expected. I read reviews about the powder not being fine enough. As an RN, I know the hard shell coating of many pills will break off during crushing. That's not a flaw of the crusher — it's how the pill is made. If it's a problem for a feeding tube, you must sort out the shell prior to administering.

Dakota · United States · 16 March 2025
Verified Purchase

An easy way to crush pills

I bought this to crush the medications I need to take. The plastic ones were hard on my wrist to twist. This is easy to use and crushes pills to a fine powder that is easy to dissolve. They used this when I was in the hospital, so I ordered one for myself when I got home.

Benj · United States · 17 May 2025
Verified Purchase

Best decision

When my mom ended up needing a G-tube, I tried several different products to crush her pills but never could get them fully crushed to go through the tube. I saw the nurses in the hospital use this and how well it crushed the pills, so I decided to buy one for home.

Bernadette DuVall · United States · 5 May 2025
Verified Purchase

Crush pills quickly

If you need to crush pills every day, this is the device you need. I used a drugstore pill crusher one day and ordered this one. I had 10 pills crushed so fast compared to using a small handheld pill crusher.

Gadget Girl · United States · 16 June 2025
Verified Purchase

Life-changing tool for crushing pills!

I purchased the Silent Knight pill crusher for my mom, and it has been a total success! It works perfectly to crush pills into a fine powder, making it so much easier for people who can't swallow capsules or tablets. The design is sturdy, easy to use, and incredibly efficient. A game-changer for my mom's daily routine.

vivianna · United States · 30 December 2024
Verified Purchase

If you crush pills, buy this now!

My husband is taking medications that must be crushed. My achy joints protested each time I used the twist-style crusher. The home health nurse said 'Get a Silent Knight.' I immediately ordered one. I LOVE THIS DEVICE! No more achy hands, no more pills that don't crush well. Worth every penny.

Mickie · United States · 5 June 2025
Verified Purchase

The Silent Knight life saver

Illness has had me eating and medicating through tube feedings, and meds have had to be crushed. The Silent Knight has been a grace-saver for about 2 years. It was the best investment in helping me cope with my illnesses. I highly recommend it.

ANNIE · United States · 20 July 2025
Verified Purchase

Same as hospital uses

Exactly as described. Arrived quickly. Heavy duty, needed for crushing pills to powder for g-tube medication. This is the same one the local hospital uses. Also came with bags to use for crushing. Crushes perfectly without requiring a lot of muscle strength. I recommend this product and seller.

Listen up · United States · 2 August 2025
Verified Purchase

Can't live without it!

I'm a nurse who's used this product in healthcare settings, but also ordered one for personal use with a disabled adult in the home who cannot swallow pills. Grinds most pills down to fine powder — we grind 5 at a time. If you crush pills regularly these are worth every penny. At home we can use the bags twice before they wear out. Must buy!

Rock Chalk Nurse · United States · 21 July 2020
Verified Purchase

Even crushes metronidazole tablets

We use this at a vet center to crush meds and mix them into liquid. Metronidazole is by far the worst medication we work with because of the coating. This machine makes it so much easier. Wish I'd bought this a year ago.

Heidi L · United States · 23 April 2023
Verified Purchase

Quiet

Promotes a quiet environment in long-term care settings. Crushes medication effectively.

Dr. Kamia Monet · United States · 2 June 2024
Verified Purchase

Works well

Works well. Bought in 2025 for $99. How did it go up $35 in a year? Crazy! Still a great machine.

JH · United States · 9 May 2026
Verified Purchase

It works well

I need to crush 20 pills a day. This makes my life so much easier. Can't give it 5 stars because it isn't perfect — pill residue gets stuck in the bottom of the bags and it's a bit of effort to get it all out. Still the best thing I have found.

Amy · United States · 18 December 2024
Verified Purchase

A must-have for crushing multiple pills

Easy to use, nice design and appearance. It works well but is a bit cumbersome to clean. Fortunately, you don't have to clean often as long as you don't reuse pill crusher pouches.

Scott Parmer · United States · 24 February 2024
Verified Purchase

Pricey industrial crusher with some modest drawbacks

This crusher could probably crush pills an hour a day for a decade and not wear out — heavy, large, sturdy, commercial grade, and designed for full disassembly and cleaning. The powder sticks to the proprietary sleeve, losing about 0.4% of the medication by my scale; rinsing the sleeve recaptures nearly all of it. A serious piece of equipment for anyone crushing lots of pills regularly.

wh33ls · United States · 4 January 2019
Showing review 1 of 31: Buy this one! It's worth every penny! by Lindsay
Pouch Reviews

What customers say about the pouches

4.7 out of 52,025 ratings on Amazon
Verified Purchase

Worth using the genuine pouches

I tried generic ziplock bags at first and they kept splitting and leaking powder everywhere. These genuine Silent Knight pouches are far thicker and never tear. No more wasted medication or messy clean-ups.

Karen M. · United States · 18 April 2026
Verified Purchase

Strong, no leaks

We crush several tablets a day for my mother and these hold up perfectly. The seal keeps everything contained so we can mix it straight into food without losing any of the dose.

Robert H. · United Kingdom · 2 March 2026
Verified Purchase

Exactly what the crusher needs

These are the correct pouches for the Silent Knight machine and you can really tell the difference in quality. Thick, durable, and they don't burst under pressure. Buying these saved us a lot of frustration.

Denise R. · United States · 11 February 2026
Verified Purchase

Reliable and clean

Do their job very well and keep the whole process hygienic. A little pricey compared to plastic bags but the peace of mind that nothing tears is worth it for daily use.

Margaret O. · Australia · 27 December 2025
Verified Purchase

Care home essential

We use these across our care home for residents who need crushed medication. Consistent quality, no contamination between doses, and they never split. Will keep reordering.

James P. · United Kingdom · 9 November 2025
Verified Purchase

No more mess

Before these I was losing half the powder to torn bags. The pouches contain everything beautifully and make administering through a G-tube so much easier. Highly recommend buying the real thing.

Sandra L. · United States · 21 September 2025
Showing review 1 of 6: Worth using the genuine pouches by Karen M.

The Full Range

From the flagship crusher to genuine pouches and mobile stations — the complete medication administration ecosystem.

View all products
Latest ModelSilent Knight ProShield HD SK800
REF SK800 · ProShield HD Pill CrusherNorth America only

Silent Knight ProShield HD SK800

The latest ProShield HD crusher reduces solid pills to a fine powder quickly and effortlessly. Built entirely from non-rusting materials for easy cleaning and years of dependable, near-silent service.

Item No. SK800View Details
Zip-SealProShield HD Zip-Seal Pouch
REF PC800 · Designed for the SK800North America only

ProShield HD Zip-Seal Pouch

Resealable Zip-Seal pouches engineered for the ProShield HD crusher. Keep medication fully contained from crush to administration — latex-free and contamination-safe.

Item No. PC800Enquire
Best SellerSilent Knight Pill Crushing Machine
REF SK-0500-LMP · The original clinical crusherAvailable globally

Silent Knight Pill Crushing Machine

The trusted Class I medical device for crushing oral solid dose medication into fine powder. CE-marked, latex-free, and proven across hospitals and care facilities worldwide.

UDI-DI 00851028001568Enquire
Silent Knight Pill Crusher Pouches
REF PC1000 · Pack of 1,000Available globally

Silent Knight Pill Crusher Pouches

Genuine Silent Knight pouches for use with the Pill Crushing Machine only. Pharmaceutical-grade, latex-free, and built to resist tearing for clean, contamination-free dosing every time.

UDI-DI 00851028001575Enquire
USP 800Silent Knight® HD Safety Seal
REF HDSS001 · USP 800 hazardous drug sealNorth America only

Silent Knight® HD Safety Seal

USP 800 compliant hazardous drug safety seal — minimizing the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel, patients, and the environment. 1,000 perforated, write-on safety seals per roll in a convenient dispensing box.

Item No. HDSS001View Details
Our Story

Three decades of safer medication

The Silent Knight has been selling for over 30 years, earning the trust of hospitals, care homes, and clinicians who depend on safe, silent, and consistent medication crushing. Across three decades we've refined every detail — from the near-silent mechanism to the patented pouches that prevent cross-contamination — so caregivers can administer every dose with confidence.

For EU Distributors

Everything distributors need, in one place

Download the latest Instructions for Use in your language and access current regulatory documentation for every European market.

Multilingual IFU downloads

Official validated Instructions for Use in English and Portuguese, with instant previews in six more EU languages.

Open Download Center

Up-to-date regulatory hub

EU Authorised Representative, IFU & EUDAMED, Material Safety and Certificate of Conformity — reviewed and kept current.

View regulatory documents

Ready to upgrade your facility?

Join healthcare institutions across America that rely on the Silent Knight every day for safe, efficient medication administration.

Request a Quote