Safe Services Conveniently Located in Victoria, BC
We service all kinds of safes for your business, or your home!
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Combination changes
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Electronic keypad upgrades
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Dial to keypad conversions
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Locked down safe open-ups
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Diagnostics
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Safe delivery, transport, and installation
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Custom design and fabrication
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Money dispensing machine repair and programming
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We are an all-encompassing safe sales service and maintenance provider
Safes
We move and install safes of all sizes!
Residential One Hour Fire Safes
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Small in size
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1 hour fire rated for document protection
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Combination and key locking, some with T-turns in place of key
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KS (South Korea Industrial Standard) Fire Rating. UL Rating coming.
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Available with dial or digital keypad
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
BS-D310
Outside: H12.1", W16.5", D14"
Inside: H8", W12.4", D9.3"
Weight: 81.57 lbs.
Tray: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-D360
Outside: H14.2", W19.3", D16.7"
Inside: H9.3", W15", D9.3"
Weight: 125.7 lbs.
Tray: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-D500
Outside: H19.7", W13.8", D16.7"
Inside: H15", W9.3", D12.1"
Weight: 125.7 lbs.
Tray: 1
Shelf: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-CS530W
Outside: H20.7", W17.2", D17.3"
Inside: H16.5", W12.5", D12.5"
Weight: 139 lbs.
Tray: 1
Shelf: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-T310
Outside: H12.1", W16.5", D14"
Inside: H8", W12.4", D9.3"
Weight: 81.57 lbs.
Tray: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-T360
Outside: H14.2", W19.3", D16.7"
Inside: H9.3", W15", D9.3"
Weight: 125.7 lbs.
Tray: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-T500
Outside: H19.7", W13.8", D16.7"
Inside: H15", W9.3", D12.1"
Weight: 125.7 lbs.
Tray: 1
Shelf: 1
One bolt down hole
BS-T530W
Outside: H20.7", W17.2", D17.3"
Inside: H16.5", W12.5", D12.5"
Weight: 139 lbs.
Tray: 1
Shelf: 1
One bolt down hole
Residential and Commercial Two Hour Fire Safes
Features:
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Larger in size
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Models 670 and larger supplied with key changeable combination locks
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LaGard Basic Digital Keypad available for optional installation in lieu of dial / sizes 670 and up
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Secondary Key Lock for dual or day use
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KS (South Korea Industrial Standard)
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2 hour fire rating for paper document protection
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
BS-D610 / BST-610
(dial) / (digital)
Outside: H24", W17.7", D18.1"
Inside: H16.6", W12.7", D12.2"
Weight: 176 lbs.
Tray: 1
Shelf: 1
BS-C670
Outside: H26.4", W19.7", D18.5"
Inside: H18.5", W14.2", D12.2"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 1
BS-C750
Outside: H29.5", W20.9", D20"
Inside: H21.3", W15.3, D13.6"
Weight: 197 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 1
BS-C880
Outside: H34.6", W23.2", D20"
Inside: H26.2", W17.5", D13.6"
Weight: 374 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 1
BS-C1000
Outside: H39.4", W23.6", D21"
Inside: H30.5", W17.6", D14.2"
Weight: 440 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 2
BS-C1200
Outside: H47.2", W27.6", D25"
Inside: H37.2", W20.9", D18"
Weight: 572 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 2
BS-C1400
Outside: H55", W27.6", D25"
Inside: H45", W20.9", D18"
Weight: 704 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 3
BS-C1600
Outside: H63", W31.5", D25"
Inside: H53", W24.8", D18"
Weight: 902 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 3
BS-C1700
Outside: H67", W31.5", D25"
Inside: H56.9", W24.8", D18.1"
Weight: 1034 lbs.
Drawer: 1
Shelf: 3
BS-C1750
Outside: H67.5", W45.3", D25"
Inside: H56.9", W38.6", D18"
Weight: 1650 lbs.
Drawer: 2
Shelf: 3
Residential Burglar / Fire Safes
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3-3/4" thick door consisting of 1/4", and two 1/8" thick steel plates with 2" of fire insulation
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2" thick body consisting of 1/8" thick, inner and outer steel plates with 1-3/4" of fire insulation
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1-1/4" diameter chrome plated steel locking bolts with patented boltwork design
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One recessed bolt down hole with plastic cover cap (Hardware included)
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Adjustable wooden shelves covered with carpet
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Unique full length composite locking bar
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Spring loaded auxiliary relock device
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Tempered glass relocking device
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Chrome plated decorative bolt ring for each bolt
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Heavy duty solid steel block ball bearing hinges
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Class 350 degree, 2 hour fire MFG Label
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Intumescent door seal when exposed to high temperature expands to as much as 8 times its original thickness
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3 mm V shape harden anti-drill steel plate to protect side punch attack to the bolt works
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Durable black colour paint with upholstered interior
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Attractive 3 spoke handle and decorative stainless steel facia plate
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Changeable combination lock or electronic lock available
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
FB-2017C / 2017E
Outside: H20.5", W17.4", D18.8"
Inside: H15", W11.3", D11"
Weight: 299 lbs.
Shelf: 2
HS-2214
Outside: H22", W14", D16"
Inside: H16.7", W11", D10.5"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Shelf: 2
FB-2221C / 2221E
Outside: H22.6", 21.7", D21.7"
Inside: H17.3", W15.5", D15"
Weight: 414 lbs.
Shelf: 2
FB-2621C /2621E
Outside: H26.4", W21.7", D21.7"
Inside: H21", W15.5", D14"
Weight: 475 lbs.
Shelf: 2 (or 3)
FB-4021C /4021E
Outside: H40", W21.7", D21.7"
Inside: H35.4", W16.5", D15"
Weight: 628 lbs.
Shelf: 3
BFB-450
(Comb / Digital / Key)
Outside: H17.7", W20", D20.5"
Inside: H11.6", W14", D13"
Weight: 243 lbs.
Shelf: 1
BFB-685
(Comb / Digital / Key)
Outside: H27", W21", D20.5"
Inside: H21", W#15, D13"
Weight: 355 lbs.
Shelf: 2
BFB-845
(Comb / Digital / Key)
Outside: H33.3", W21", D22.7"
Inside: H27.3", W15", D15.3"
Weight: 441 lbs.
Shelf: 2
BF-500
(COMB / DIGITAL / KEY)
Outside: H63", W31.5", D24.5"
Inside: H59", W27.5", D17"
Weight: 1840 lbs.
Shelf: 3 (adjustable)
Fireproof Data / Media Safes
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Data Safes can protect your valuable computer media with a second layer of protection
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They safeguard diskettes, data cartridges, 8mm data tapes, optical disks, microfiche, and all other forms of electronic data
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They also can protect photographs and negatives
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Also protect electronic data from such hazards as moisture, humidity, and magnetic fields
BDS-610D
Outside: H24", W17.7", D18"
Inside: H12.4", W8.5", D7.8"
Weight: 216 lbs.
Shelf: 1
BDS-880D
Outside: H34.7", W23.3", D20"
Inside: H21.8", W13.7", D9.5"
Weight: 457 lbs.
Shelf: 2
BDS-1000D
Outside: H39.4", W23.6", D21"
Inside: H26.1", W13.1", D9.6"
Weight: 541 lbs.
Shelf: 3
B-rated Burglary and Depository / Hopper Safes
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Money chest with heavy duty construction made of A36 solid steel plate - 3/16" body and 1/2 " door thickness
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Depository models - deposits made through top load rotary hopper, front Load tip-out-hopper or through slot, depending on model
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Group II combination lock
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Relocking device double locks against burglary attacks
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Large diameter chrome steel bolts and force resistive handle
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Hinge side interlocks from inside to resist hinge removal
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Bolt down holes
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Many sizes and configurations
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
B 2020
Outside: H20.5", W20.5", D20"
Inside: H20", W19.8", D17"
Weight: 194 lbs.
Shelf: 1
B-3018
Outside: H30.5", W19.6", D18.6"
Inside: H30", W19", D15.5"
Weight: 245 lbs.
Shelf: 2
B 1414 and B 1414-S
Outside: H14", W14", D14"
Inside: H13.5", W13.5", D11.5"
Weight: 88 lbs.
B 20202-S
Outside: H20.5", W20.5", D20"
Inside: H20", W19.8", D17"
Weight: 194 lbs.
Shelf: 1
RH 2014
Outside: H20", W14", D14"
Inside: H3", W13.8", D11.5"
Weight: 93 lbs.
Deposit: W4.3" D9"
FL 3020
Outside: H30", W20", D16"
Inside (Top): H11", W19.5", D13.5"
Inside (Bottom): H12", W19.5",
D13.5"
Weight: 227 lbs.
Deposit: H3.5", W16.5"
FL 2014C
Outside: H20", W14", D14"
Inside: H11.8", W13.8", D11"
Weight: 106 lbs.
Deposit: H3.5", W11"
FL 2720-IC
Outside: H27", W19", D22"
Inside (Top): H15", W18", D17.8"
Inside (Bottom): H11", W18", D19.5"
Weight: 238 lbs.
Deposit: H3", W16.5"
B 1220
Outside: H12", W20.5", D20"
Inside: H12", W20.5", D20"
Weight: 123 lbs.
FL 1614C
Outside: H16", W14", D14"
Inside: H6.25", W13.8", D11.3"
Weight: 68 lbs.
Deposit: H3.8", W10.8"
FL 3414
Outside: H34", W14", D14"
Inside (Top): H9", W13.8", D10.8"
Inside (Bottom): H14.5", W13.8",
D10.8"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Deposit: H4", W10.8"
RH 2012K
Outside: H21", W13", D14.5"
Inside: H14", W12.5", D10.3"
Weight: 124 lbs.
Deposit: H4.3", W9.5"
RL 2818C
Outside: H28", W18", D20"
Inside: H27.8", W17.8", D17.5"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Deposit: H3.5", W15"
Rear load model
Image shows back and front
FL 2014E
Outside: H20", W14", D14"
Inside: H9", W13.5", D10"
Weight: 99 lbs.
Deposit: H4", W11"
Electronic lock with time delay, dual mode, and override code.
LG 2730D
Outside: H27.3", W30.8", D21"
Inside (Left): H18.5", W13.8", D18"
Inside (Right): H27", W16.5", D18"
Weight: 285 lbs.
Shelf: 1 (Adjustable)
Deposit: H3.5", W10"
FL 3414EE
Outside: H34", W14", D14"
Inside (Top): H9", W13.8", D10.8"
Inside (Bottom): H9", W13.8", D10.8"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Deposit: H4", W10.8"
FLD 2714-IC
Outside: H27", W14", D14"
Inside (Top): H9.8", W14", D14"
Inside (Bottom): H10.5", W13.5", D11.5"
Weight: 141 lbs.
Deposit: H2.8", W10"
RH 2014E
Outside: H20", W14", D14"
Inside: H13.5", W13.8", D11"
Weight: 106 lbs.
Deposit: H4.3", W9"
Electronic lock w/ time delay and override code.
Single or dual user w/ wrong try penalty for 5 minutes.
RH 2218C
Outside: H22", W18", D20"
Inside: H15", W17.7", D16.5"
Weight: 133 lbs.
Deposit: H4.3", W11"
B-3521 WD
Outside: H35.3", W22.3", D22"
Inside: H34.5", W21.5", D20.8"
Weight: 380 lbs.
Tray: 4
Shelf: 4
Regulation Pharmacy Safe with Time Delay electronic lock
B-rated in Floor Safes
Features:
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Door constructed of 1/2" thick A36 steel plate
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An additional independent spring-loaded relocking device, activated by a punching attack for models B-1500 and above
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UL group II 3-wheel combination lock
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Body-"B" rate construction with large storage capacity and flush cover plate for total concealment under a carpet
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1/4" exterior bottom flange
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Install in concrete floor or raised concrete block for security and fire protection
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
B1806C
Outside: H9", W12.7", D19"
Inside: H6", W12.3", D18.5"
Weight: 110 lbs.
FS-1014C / FS-1014-E
Outside: H14.84", W9.57", D10.06"
Inside: H12.7", W9", D9.3"
Weight: 48.4 lbs.
FS-1014S
Outside: H14.84", W9.57", D10.06"
Inside: H12.7", W9", D9.3"
Weight: 48.4 lbs.
B 1500
Outside: H12", W14", D12.8"
Inside: H7.2", W13.8", D12.5"
Weight: 80 lbs.
B 1600
Outside: H16.4", W12.8", D14.6"
Inside: H11.3", W12", D14"
Weight: 106 lbs.
B 1600S
Outside: H16.4", W12.8", D14.6"
Inside: H11.3", W12", D14"
Weight: 106 lbs.
Deposit: H0.5", W5.5"
B 1500E
Outside: H12.8", W14.6", D12.7"
Inside: H8", W14.2", D11.9"
Weight: 104 lbs.
LQ-1216 & Q1216-S
Outside: H16.3", W9.5", D9.3"
Inside: H12", W9.3", D9"
Weight: 57 lbs.
B 1806E
Outside: H9", W19", D12.7"
Inside: H6", W18.5", D12.3"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Personal Security & Hotel Room Safes
Features:
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2 steel locking bolts
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Powder coated finish
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Pre-drilled holes with fixing bolts
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3-8 digit digital code lock with battery inside
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Manual override key
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Dual locking bolts, reinforced jambs
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Small sizes - perfect for personal use
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Concealed hinge
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Made of reinforced steel plate with epoxy powder coating
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Pre-drilled holes inside the safe allow for permanent mounting to any surface
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Digital models are perfect for hotel room installations (for guests secure storage) or personal use
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Digital models also have hidden key override for emergency use or hotel management use
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Digital keypad combinations can be changed in seconds to new code
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SFT-48NS is a 48-Capacity Key Cabinet for organizing your building keys securely
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
3001D-1GL
Outside: H 6.6″, W 11.8″, D 10.6″
Inside: H 6.5″, W 11.7″, D 8.3″
Weight: 14 Lbs.
Motor Driven
3 level management
SFT-45EDL Laptop Safe
Outside: H10", W17.7", D14.4"
Inside: H9.5", W17.3", D12.4"
Weight: 38 lbs.
Shelf: 1
SFT-25ED Hotel / Personal Safe
Outside: H9.8", W13.8", D9.8"
Inside: H9.4", W13.4", D7.9"
Weight: 22 lbs.
SFT-25EDM Personal Safe With Drop Slot
Outside: H9.8", W13.8", D9.8"
Inside: H9.4", W13.4", D7.9"
Weight: 22 lbs.
SFK-144EN-S
Outside: H26", W17", D5.13"
Weight: 47.4 lbs.
Key Capacity: 144
SFT-22K
Outside: H6.5", W12.5", D10"
Inside: H6", W12", D8"
Weight: 18 lbs.
Note: cross keys used
SFT-25K
Outside: H10", W14", D10"
Inside: H9.6", W13.6", D8"
Weight: 28 lbs.
Note: Uses cruciform keys
SFK-48EN(S) Key Cabinet Safe
Outside: H14.3", W11.8", D3.9"
Weight: 18 lbs.
Slot: H2", W1.25"
Key capacity: 48
Has key drop slot
3001D-3GL
Outside: H 8.6″, W 17″, D 14″
Inside: H 8.5″, W 16.8″, D 11.5″
Weight: 28 Lbs.
Motor Driven
3 level management
SFT-36ED
Outside: H15", W14", D14.2"
Inside: H14.6", W13.4", D12.2"
Weight: 35.6 lbs.
Under Counter Deposit Slot Safes
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Designed to be bolted under the counter
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Provide instant protection of cash deposits via a slot over the door
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Constructed of heavy gauge steel plate
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Recommended for any operation that requires fast money drops or till trimming
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Skim Box has removable, locked inner box for secure transport of cash
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
BUC-1206
Outside: H12", W6", D8"
Inside: H10.8", W5.5", D6.2"
Weight: 30 lbs.
Deposit: H0.75", W5.5"
UC-0612
Outside: H8", W6", D12"
Inside: H6.8", W5.5", D10.2"
Weight: 30 lbs.
Deposit: H0.75", W5.5"
UC-1209
Outside: H12", W8", D10"
Inside: H10.8", W7.5", D8.2"
Weight: 34 lbs.
Deposit: H0.75", W6.5"
Skim Box - Closed
Outside: H12", W8", D6"
Weight: 24 lbs.
Deposit: H0.8", W3.5"
Skim Box - Open
Outside: H12", W8", D6"
Weight: 24 lbs.
Deposit: H0.8", W3.5"
UC-0810CS
Outside: H8", W10", D12"
Inside: H7.5", W9.5", D10"
Weight: 31 lbs.
Deposit: H0.5", W6"
Wall Safes
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Designed to fit between the wall studs
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Flange allows easy installation without the need for unnecessary replastering
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Constructed of heavy gauge steel plate
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Digital Keypad - 3-8 number programmable, with emergency key override.
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Available in four or six inch depths.
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
SFW-52EN With Digital Keypad
Outside: H20.7", W13.8", D3.7" or 6"
Inside: H20.3", W13.4", D3.4 or 4.5"
Weight: 38 lbs.
Shelf: 2
Fireproof File Cabinets
Features:
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Provide maximum protection for your documents and records
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One changeable dial locks all drawers, separate key lock on each drawer
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
BIF-200
Key or Digital
Outside: H30.3", W21.25", D26.8"
Drawer Inside: H9.5", W15", D20.5"
Drawer Outside: H13.5", W18.75",
D24.5"
Weight: 372 lbs.
Drawers: 2
BIF-300
Key or Digital
Outside: H44.25", W21.25", D26.8"
Drawer Inside: H9.5", W15", D20.5"
Drawer Outside: H13.5", W18.75", D24.5"
Weight: 537 lbs.
Drawers: 3
BIF-400
Key or Digital
Outside: H58.25", W21.25", D26.8"
Drawer Inside: H9.5", W15", D20.5"
Drawer Outside: H13.5", W18.75", D24.5"
Weight: 700 lbs.
Drawers: 4
Gun Safes
Premium Composite Gun Safes
FBG Series Features:
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Door: Fully fire insulated 4 1/3" overall thickness
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Body is made from 1/8" steel plate used for both inner and outer steel plates, plus 1 1/4" thick fireproof insulated construction
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Interior has flexible design including upholstered inside walls, shelving, and door cover panel
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Safe is manufacturer's certified fire rating of 105 minutes at 350F
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1 1/4" steel locking bolts
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1 1/4" chrome plated dead bolts
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Glass relocking device
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
FBG-6022E
Outside: H59.3", W22", D20"
Inside: H55.9", W18.7", D10.1"
Weight: 670 lbs.
Shelf: 2
Holds: 15 Rifles
FBG-6030E
Outside: H59.3", W31.4", D22.4"
Inside: H54.5", W26.9", D16.5"
Weight: 995 lbs.
Shelf: 3 (Adjustable)
Holds: 24 Rifles
FBG-6036E
Outside: H59.3", W36", D26"
Inside: H54.5", W31.3", D20.1"
Weight: 1187 lbs.
Shelf: 3 (Adjustable)
Holds: 32 Rifles
FBG-6636
Outside: H66", W36", D28"
Inside: H61", W33", D20"
Weight: 1373 lbs.
Shelf: 5 (Adjustable)
Holds: 35 Rifles
EV Series Features:
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Seamless 3mm steel door and body
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Drill-resistant armour
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SecuRam Electronic lock
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U.L. Certified Residential Security Container
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1200F/60 minute fire rating
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Fire activated expandable door seal
EV-5922
Outside: H59", W22", D16"
Inside: H56.5", W19.5", D12.5"
Weight: 385 lbs.
Holds: 16 Rifles
EV-5930
Outside: H59", W30", D24"
Inside: H56.5", W27.25", D20.25"
Weight: 605 lbs.
Holds: 26 Rifles
EV-5939
Outside: H59", W39", D24"
Inside: H56.5", W36.5", D20.25"
Weight: 740 lbs.
Holds: 33 Rifles
SFG Series Features:
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One-piece steel construction with door thickness 5mm
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Security lock with double-bitted key and "L" handle
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5 frontal nickel-plated steel bolts
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Security box with cylinder lock
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Wood supports covered with material and inside base carpeted
SFG-145ER-5
Outside: H56.6", W13.7", D11.7"
Inside: H48.8", W13.2", D9.4"
Weight: 128 lbs.
Holds: 5 Rifles
Used Safes
Product specs may vary slightly from the description due to ongoing production changes.
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1" thick, solid steel plate door
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1/2" thick, fully welded solid steel plate body
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1" thick reinforced door frame to prevent sledgehammer/pry-bar attacks
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Lock protected by proven drill-resistant steel hard plate
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Independent relocker to protect against punch/drill attacks
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Pre-drilled for anchoring
Used Cashguard C-2620
Outside: 27"H, 20"W, 22"D
Slot: 1-1/8"H, 6"W
Weight: 650 lbs.
AMSEC in Floor Safes: Model C5
Inside Dimensions: 8.25" dia. x 10" H
Outside Dimensions: 8.75" dia. x 13.5" H
Clear Door: 7.25" dia.
Volume: 510 cubic inches
Weight: 48 lbs.
AMSEC in Floor Safes: Model C7
Inside Dimensions: 8.25" dia. x 16" H
Outside Dimensions: 8.75" dia. x 19" H
Clear Door: 7.25" dia.
Volume: 785 cubic inches
Weight: 55 lbs.
Time Delay Safe
Suitable for a Pharmacy.
Outside dimensions: 30" H x 18" W x 24" D
Approx 350 lbs.
Knight Safe
Heavy Burglar Resistant all Steel
Outside dimensions: 26" H x 19" W x 23.5" D
Weight: approx. 800 lbs.
Grey Safe
Lightweight all steel with electronic keypad and lock.
Outside dimensions: 31" H X 28.75" W X 22.75" D
Used Tellers Lockers
Gang of six
Asking $475
Used BSD-1000-D Data Safe
Outside: H39.4", W23.6", D21"
Inside: H26.1", W13.1", D9.6"
Weight: 541 lbs.
Shelves: 3
Asking $1095.00
Safe FAQs
A safe is not always as safe as you think it might be.
Typically, the average small safe you see sold in places such as large Big Box and Discount stores are not really safes at all. They are usually minimum security fire-resistant containers with a combination lock, and no burglar resistance whatsoever. The best place to shop for a safe is a place that specializes in them. Acme Safe Ltd. has knowledgeable personnel that can help you by explaining the differences between various types of safes, and can steer you in the right direction according to your needs. At a specialty shop you will get a better product with better service. We have even found that the basic products we sell are priced low as compared to these large stores.
Safes are constructed in various manners, some in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories strict tests to meet minimum requirements for burglar and / or fire resistance.
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Fire Resistant Safes:
Fire Resistant Safes are available in one, two, or four hour fire ratings, and are labeled as to the rating, preferably with a UL (Underwriters Laboratories) label that confirms the approved rating. They may also contain an impact, or drop rating. You would not want your safe to survive a fire, only to drop through a burnt out floor to the storey below and then have the door burst open upon impact with the ground or floor below! Fire Resistant safes are tested in furnaces at 1700 to 1800 Degrees F. and then removed after one, two or four hours, depending on the rating, and then opened. The inside temperature is measured and should not exceed 350 degrees F. Paper chars at 451 degrees F.
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Fire Resistant Data Safes:
With the proliferance of computer disks, negatives, film and other media, there are specialized data safes designed to protect this valuable type of data from fire. Disks, negatives and film cannot stand heat above approximately 125 degrees F. and computer disks can also be affected by magnetic fields. Data Safes are designed and tested for a fire rating of 125 degrees F. They also contain a magnetic field barrier and a steam, or moisture barrier. They are also at a price premium over standard fireproof safes.
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Burglar Resistant Safes:
Burglar Resistant Safes are available with or without the fire ratings described above. They are available in different Burglar Resistant ratings according to UL's strict testing and guidelines.
If you are buying a safe for business requirements and storing large amounts of cash, you should check with your insurance company to see if they have any minimum guidelines for the rating you need. They may very well say that you require a "Class 2" (TL 15) or higher burglar resistant safe for this type of need. Burglar Resistant safes are classified in the following categories:- B-Rated (Residential Burglar Resistant Rating with a 1/2" steel door and a 1/4" steel body) or composite body.
- C-Rated (A little better than the above with a 1" steel door and a 1/2" steel body)
- Class 2 (TL 15) - Tool resistant by professionals for minimum 15 minutes net working time*. Only the door is attacked. The body must be 1" of steel or greater and the safe must weigh at least 750 lbs or have provision for anchoring.
- Class 3 (TL 30) - Tool resistant by professionals for a minimum 30 minutes net working time. Only the door is attacked. The body must be 1" of steel or greater and the safe must weigh at least 750 lbs or have provision for anchoring.
- Class 4 (TL TR 30) - Tool/torch resistant by professionals for 30 minutes net working time.
- Class 5 (TL TR 60) - Tool/torch resistant by professionals for minimum 60 minutes net working time. The safe must weigh at least 1000 lbs or have provision for anchoring.
- X6 the addition of X6 (i.e. TL-60X6) means that the requirements apply to all six sides of the safe and not just to the door. It can only apply to a rating of TL-15 and higher.
- TX - the addition of TX means that the safe will resist nitroglycerine and other high explosives for a specific amount of time.
* Net working time does not include time spent not actually working on the door. In reality the time needed for opening is much more than minimum net working time.
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In Floor Safes:
In floor Safes are specially designed and constructed to be installed in a concrete floor or concrete block. These are designed primarily as burglar resistant safes, with no fire rating, however when installed properly in concrete they do provide an excellent degree of fire and burglary protection. They are available in B-rate, C-rate or TL 15 rating. B-Rate is usually sufficient for the average home
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Depository Safes:
Depository safes will have either a slot, or a front or top load rotary hopper to facilitate the deposit of cash by employees who do not have the safe combination. These are usually built as B-rate burglar resistant safes and do not have a fire rating because of the opening into the safe. If you require a Class 2 or Class 3 ( TL-15 or TL-30 ) depository safe, the hopper or drop chute must be enclosed behind a locked door with a combination lock which puts the price up considerably. However, a small B-rate deposit safe can start less than $500.00
Things to be considered when you are purchasing a safe:
- What are you going to use the safe to protect? Records, computer media, valuables, cash?
- What hazards are you trying to protect against? Fire, Burglary or both?
- What is the expected total value of the items you want to protect? Include in this figure any future needs.
- Does your insurance company have a minimum level of security or safe rating requirement for insured valuables?
- Where will the safe be located? What is the maximum weight that the floor will safely support in that location?
- How much space do you have available to locate the safe in? What obstructions to door opening are in that area?
- What is the volume of the items you wish to protect?
- What are you willing to spend to achieve the level of protection required?
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Price Range:
- You can buy small personal safes which can be bolted down for less than $100.00.
- Small fire safes can start at less than $200.00.
- Small data / media fire safes can start at around $400.00.
- Small residential type burglar / fire safes start around $700.00.
- B-rate depository safes can start at less than $500.00
- Commercial TL15 Burglar resistant safes can start at about $1200.00 and go up into thousands.
- Commercial TL30 Burglar resistant safes can start less than $3000.00 and go up into thousands.
You get the general picture! You really do get what you pay for.
