What is a Safe.

Some refer to a Safe as a miniature Vault others have called it Strong Box, Kist or coffer. Despite the different names associated with Safes the purpose remained the same, to create a security box that locks from the inside to secure valuables. The unexposed locking system was created to cause extreme difficulty when trying to penetrate the safe with forced entry methods. The thick walls made from steel, concrete and other materials like perlite or vermiculite were meant to resist burglary and other hazardous conditions such as a fire. There are many forms of security boxes that act to replicate the workings of a safe but are less secure such as a money box which is used to store money usually in a retail store. The inside of a Safe is hollow for storage with a removable door.

 

There are many types of safes and lock boxes to choose from depending on what you are trying to achieve. They make safes that not only resist burglary but fire resistant safes are important too. They come in different ratings to determine the amount of protection or resistance needed. Key decisions must be made prior to the purchase of a safe as a quality product can last a life time.

 

Our Locksmith and Safe Technicians have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience regarding safes, vaults, repair and installation. We will help guide you with the proper information and help determine the best placement for your new safe. Brand make and model as well as fire and burglary ratings need to be considered when  purchasing your safe. There are many Safe brands that offer excellent features such as digital key board and the ever popular combination dial. The installation of the safe and how it gets installed are just as important as the safe you buy. What good is the safe if the safe can be removed and transported. So experience and knowledge of these finer points are only a fraction of what a safe technician must know. Please call With questions and schedule a free estimate today.

 

Here are some of the safe manufactures we recommend :

Cannon has manufactured safes for more then 40 years. They believe that you should have ultimate security at the best possible price. A safe is a permanent investment so Cannon offers a lifetime warranty which protects from fire, flood, attempted break-in and manufacturing defects for life.

Browning  American owned and operated and is based inUtah. There trade mark is there high quality gun safes.. They manufacture a heavy duty, protective safe that will keep your firearms and other valuables secure from theft or fire. They also offer many finishes and quality craftsmanship.

Liberty is one of  America’s #1 Safe Manufacturers. They  offer a lifetime warranty which is transferrable. All of their safes are tested and rated by an independent UL laboratory. Liberty is a  company which, has been established since in 1988 and based in Utah.

Liberty  Safe has expanded rapidly threw acquisitions and mergers. Most recently acquiring National Security Safe Company in the 1990′s. They are  also on the for front of the security industry.Liberty is responsible for introducing and creating Hi Security Composite Doors which sandwiched layers of fire board insulation, steel and hardened plate-steel. This increased security and fire protection. They have a patent for a unique bolt locking mechanism, and introduced adjustable interior storage and shelving systems.

Sentry Safe was started in the 1930′s and was the Brush-Punnett Company. They offered “quality products at affordable prices. . They are  family owned company, led by third generation members of the Brush family, but changed their name to the Sentry Group in 1987. Though based out of New York, they have a global presence, producing more safes and fire resistant chests than any other company in the world.

American Security  inception 1948, and are California based. They are said to be the world’s leading producer of burglar resistant safes. They focus on security and this is incorporated into there design. They were the first to incorporate round door vaults with there design which were more difficult to penetrate and were an industry standard for decades.

Sargent and Greenleaf AkA  Stanley Security Solutions company, is renowned  for high security lock mechanisms  and locking systems for safes and vaults. Since  there inception in 1857, Sargent and Greenleaf’s has shaped and revolutionized the industry and has one of the largest selections of  combination locks,electronic safe locks, vault locks etc. When you want quality it is our opinion that Sargent and Greenleaf can perform above expectations.