be cautious of safes that are not safe

Be cautious of safes that are not safe!

Some people have the false understanding that their valuable possessions are going to be safe in any safe, because that’s what security safes are built for. However, this is only true when you get the right safe that provides certified burglary and/or fire protection. 

Many so-called safes marketed in large department shops and hardware chain stores are just fire-resistant strong boxes designed to protect documents from fire but not cash and valuables from theft and burglary because they can be easily removed or broken into with just a common screwdriver. Experienced criminals can break in or take away these low-quality safes in a matter of seconds. 

A proper safe must be durable, formidable, and certified for its ability to withstand criminal or fire attack. Most of them are very heavy in weight. A premium quality safe around the size of a microwave would weigh 120-190kg, it should also be bolted to the floor or wall by a professional to fulfill its full security potential. This would make it nearly impossible to be stolen and carried away by a criminal. 

If you’re looking for a great quality safe, a good place to start is by checking out the new Chubb Safes Mini Banker range. It has an approximate cash rating of $25,000, tested in accordance with EN 14450 Level S2 burglary protection, certified by ECB.S. It also provides a fire resistance of 60 minutes, tested in accordance with the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS S 1037. This formidable safe is constructed with a body barrier of 65mm thickness, with solid steel moving bolts of 28.5mm diameter that is designed to affix the body to the door. There are seven sizes available in this Mini Banker range which makes it the perfect choice for both your domestic and business needs. 

Safeguard Safes offers price beat guarantee on all our products, to ensure our valued customers get the best deal from us. If you have any inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 764 971. Apart from selling the widest range of safes in Australia, we also provide installation, relocation and removal services.

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