Types of safes
Not all safes are created equal - This is the conclusion reached by anyone looking for a suitable container for securing valuables. On this page, we would like to introduce you to the different types of safes, list of their advantages and disadvantages, and explain the ideal locations for the various safes.
Value Protecion safes
Alternative designations:Strongboxes, safes, security cabinet, steel cabinet
Advantages:
Certified burglary protection up to security level EN5 according to ECB-S and VdS ensures the best possible protection for your valuables. High weight.
Disadvantages:
With some exceptions, these safes usually only have basic fire protection. If you mainly want to store documents securely, you should opt for a document safe.
Suitable for:
Jewelry, cash, watches, file folders, documents, personal valuables, medicines, gold and much more.
Not suitable for:
Long Weapons
Manufacturer:
PRIMAT, CLES safe, Müller Safe, SISTEC, BORDOGNA
Furniture Safes
Alternative designations:Furniture built-in safes, furniture built-in cabinet
Advantages:
The small size of these safes makes them ideal to be installed in furniture. This increases security and does not consume much space.
Disadvantages:
For safekeeping of large values and prescribed insurance values, value protection safes are more suitable.
Suitable for:
Jewelry, cash, watches, documents, personal valuables, medications, and more.
Not suitable for:
Gold, long weapons, larger valuables
Manufacturer:
PRIMAT, Müller Safe, CLES safe, SISTEC
Wall Safes
Alternative designations:Recessed wall safes, socket safes
Advantages:
Due to the installation in the wall very space-saving and very well concealable, e.g. behind pictures.
Disadvantages:
Since the installation is associated with effort and cost, it should ideally be done in the planning stage of a home.
Suitable for:
Jewelry, cash, watches, file folders, documents, personal valuables, medicines, gold and much more.
Not suitable for:
Long weapons, larger valuables
Manufacturer:
CLES safe, Müller Safe, BORDOGNA
Document Safes
Alternative designations:File cabinets, fireproof safes, fire safes, file storage cabinets
Advantages:
These safes are designed to provide optimal protection for the storage of important documents.
Disadvantages:
With some exceptions, these safes usually do not offer a high level of burglary protection. If fire protection is not so important to you, you should ideally opt for a valuables safe.
Suitable for:
File folders, documents, jewelry, cash, watches, personal valuables, medications, and more.
Not suitable for:
Long weapons
Manufacturer:
CLES safe, Müller Safe, PRIMAT, SISTEC
Data Safes
Alternative designations:Data cabinet, data carrier safe
Advantages:
Due to the special design, these safes offer optimal protection for data carriers of any kind, such as hard disks, CD/DVD, floppy disks.
Disadvantages:
Can not be set up in every location due to the partly increased weight.
Suitable for:
Hard disks, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, memory cards, USB sticks, and more.
Not suitable for:
Due to the design only recommended for optimal storage of data media
Manufacturer:
Müller Safe, SISTEC
Floor Safes
Alternative designation:-
Advantages:
Due to the hidden installation in the floor, the safe is optimally protected against burglars and virtually undetectable for unauthorized persons.
Disadvantages:
Due to the small size only limited space for content.
Suitable for:
Jewelry, cash, watches, documents, personal valuables, medicines, gold and more.
Not suitable for:
Long weapons, larger valuables
Manufacturer:
CLES safe
Weapon Storage Cabinets
Alternative designation:Gun safe, long gun safe, gun cabinet
Advantages:
Construction and interior perfectly designed for safe storage of rifles, handguns and ammunition.
Disadvantages:
For the safekeeping of valuables other than weapons, safes for valuables, furniture safes, etc. are recommended due to their design.
Suitable for:
Long guns, handguns, ammunition, personal valuables
Not suitable for:
Due to the design only recommended for optimal storage of weapons and accessories
Manufacturer:
PRIMAT, Müller Safe, BORDOGNA
Deposit Safes
Alternative designations:Throw-in safes
Advantages:
Depending on the model, equipped with insertion flap or drawer, the deposit safes are ideal for gas stations, chain stores, restaurants, etc.
Disadvantages:
For private use and infrequent cash deposits, valuables safes or furniture safes are more recommended.
Suitable for:
Cash, documents, personal valuables, medicines, gold and more.
Not suitable for:
Long Weapons
Manufacturer:
CLES safe, Müller Safe, SISTEC
Key Safes
Alternative designations:Key cabinets, emergency key box, key box
Advantages:
Perfectly suited for safekeeping and neat organization of keys
Disadvantages:
For the safekeeping of valuables other than keys, safes for valuables, furniture safes, etc. are recommended due to their design.
Suitable for:
Keys
Not suitable for:
Due to the design only recommended for optimal storage of keys and accessories
Manufacturer:
Müller Safe
Hotel Safes
Alternative designation:hotel room safe
Advantages:
Easy to use for guests and reception. Reliable for many years.
Disadvantages:
For the safekeeping of higher values, we recommend the purchase of a valuables safe. The hotel room safe is also not suitable for larger items and file folders.
Suitable for:
Jewelry, Cash, Watches, Documents, Personal Valuables, Medication and more.
Not suitable for:
Long weapons, larger valuables
Manufacturer:
DOMETIC
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