Be Secure With A Steel Safe

Steel safes from companies such as Phoenix or Sentry are designed to be nearly indestructible, and difficult to move/steal. Most steel safes are also designed to be fireproof and flood proof. Some safes are even data fire proofed meaning the temperature inside will not be any more than 125 degrees, even with at 1200+ degree fire burning all around the safe.  If you have things of value, placing them in a steel safe with the right features would be a smart decision.

The Phoenix 1231 Olympian Steel Office/Home Fire Proof Safe includes many of the features you would be looking for in a steel safe. This steel safe is sized to fit under a desk or in a cabinet. The body of this safe is made of galvanized steel. This steel safe has a recessed door, protecting the contents of the steel safe from smoke, heat or water damage during a fire, or any other natural disaster. This steel safe has a UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating of 350 for one hour. This means that this steel safe will maintain an internal temperature of less than 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour when exposed to excessive heat or fire. This rating makes this steel safe a great choice for any papers of value. The ability to be bolted to the floor is an important feature of this steel safe. This steel safe can be bolted down into the floor. In the event of a fire, these plugs on this steel safe will expand when exposed to heat and will seal the safe in to the floor. On the hinge side of this steel safe are two dead bolts. If the hinges on this steel safe are ever removed, the dead bolts remain in place, keeping the door securely fastened. The myriad of safety features on this Phoenix safe make it a solid choice for your security needs.

The Phoenix 1233 Olympian Steel Office/Home Fire Proof Safe is another quality safe to look at if your in the market for one. This steel safe has a 1.30 cubic foot capacity and has a UL rating of 350 for 1 hour.  This rating and capacity make this steel safe ideal for storing documents in your home or office. This steel safe has a modern, compact design created to augment the décor of your home or office. This steel safe comes in a white. This steel safe has a recommended cash risk of $2,200 and a valuables risk of $22,000.  It is not recommended you keep more than this stored in this steel safe. This steel safe has both a combination and key lock. A bolt kit comes with this steel safe so that you can permantly anchor it into the floor.

 There are many companies that manufacture Steel Safes, however  Phoenix and Sentry Safes seem to have the reputation for being durable reliable companies when it comes to Steel Safes. Take some time to identify your needs and to find a steel safe to match those needs.

If you're looking for a container to safeguard such products, look for one that carries a Class 125 rating from Underwriters Laboratories for one-half hour or longer, up to a maximum of four hours. That means it will maintain an interior temperature below 125 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity below 80 percent when subjected to exterior temperatures ranging from 1,550 degrees (for the one half-hour rating) to 2,000 degrees (for the four-hour rating). Most products sold for use in the home carry the half-hour or one-hour rating.

For protection of valuable or hard-to-replace paper documents, look for a UL 350 classification. That means the chest, safe or filing cabinet will maintain an interior temperature below 350 degrees when exposed to temperatures ranging from 1,550 degrees (for the half-hour rating) to 2,000 degrees (for the r four-hour rating).

These UL ratings also signify that the product has survived UL's combined explosion hazard/impact test. In this test, the product is subjected to 2,000-degree heat for 30 minutes, dropped 30 feet onto a riprap of broken bricks and concrete, then reheated to 1,550 degrees for 30 more minutes. If it doesn't explode, it passes the test.

Some proven quality manufacturers of fireproof safes are Fire King, Sentry, and Phoenix.