If you are considering the purchase of a safe, you probably have a lot of questions about  how to  buy a safe  that meets your needs.  But at most retail stores that sell safes,  the selection is  limited and  security education is poor.  At Saylor Safe &  Lock,  you will find a large selection of safes for your home or business records, jewelry, guns, cash, and other valuables and keepsakes. And we can advise you on the best place to locate a safe in your home, business, auto, RV, etc.  

If we do not stock the safe that you need, we will find it for you or have it custom built.

Here is a list of different types of safes that are generally used to fit a special need.  For detailed information on specific models within these safe types, please call us at 281-469-8027.

Fire Safes, Containers and Files

• Date Safes are uniquely constructed for storage of computer diskettes, CD's, photo negatives, microfiche and microfilm, all of which would be damaged in a standard fire safe.  These  safes should have the U. L. (Underwriters Laboratory) label for 125 to 150 degrees.

• Data Containers are similar to Data safes, but they are smaller and considerably more affordable.  They usually have to be placed inside of another fire rated safe or fire rated filing cabinet.

• Fire Safes should have the U. L. 350 degree label for one or two hours.  This type of safe is not built for  burglary protection, but some are built better than others.  Avoid imports.

• Fire Containers are similar to Fire Safes bearing the same U. L. ratings, but they are smaller and cost much less.  Because their burglary protection is very low, these should not be used for storage of  valuables. 

• Fire Safes with RSC Label are constructed differently and are more suitable for storage of valuables up to a point.  RSC is a U. L. label for Residential Security Containers having heavier plate steel materials rather than sheet metal construction.  These safes normally incorporate a few other upgrades to offer protection against  a more sophisticated attack.  These are often referred to as BF (burglary / fire) safes.

• Fire Safes with TL Label are heavy safes offering a high degree of burglary protection.  Like other fire safes, these come in a variety of  sizes for home and business use.  These are often referred to a High Security Fire safes or TL - 15 or TL - 30 Composite safes.  This is where you store cash, jewelry and other valuables with confidence.

• Fire Rated File Cabinets are available in many sizes and configurations.  Typically these will hold and organize much more paper than a safe, but they are low in the burglary resistance department.  Nevertheless, every home and business should have one for important papers, and they are ideal to hold Data safes.

In-Floor Safes

An In-floor safe is the natural choice for people who are building a new home, because it is easy to have the safe installed at the same time the concrete slab is poured.  However, a safe can still be installed in your existing home's concrete slab.  It can be hidden from view and because it is under the slab, natural (not certified) fire protection is provided.  Firemen, flooding, and  plumbing problems will fill it with water, so keep things stored in Tupperware or  baggies.  There are many sizes, shapes and levels of security to select from when purchasing an in-floor safe.

Depository Safes

A depository safe is the best choice for business users.  This type of safe is is often referred to as a hopper safe or drop safe.  It has a slot, drawer or rotating drum to make deposits (checks, cash, bank bags, etc.) into a secured compartment.  A fire rating is not available for this type of safe.  The double-door depository safe is popular because an employee can drop funds into the upper compartment and use the bottom door to acquire other funds, such as change and petty cash.

Gun Safes

When you think of a gun safe, you see a tall safe for rifles.  There are many models available from gun dealers that are not fire rated or that do not have a fire-protection lining.  We recommend that you purchase a model that does have a fire rating.  Also consider a large U. L. fire rated safe with a long gun or hand gun interior installed.  You will still have room for paper documents and valuables.  Smaller safes and containers are available which are specifically designed for hand guns.  From a safety and liability  view, we highly recommend the Amsec PB-48 pistol box for those that carry firearms or keep them nearby.

Wall Safes

A wall safe offers concealment and is user-friendly, because it can be accessed at a convenient height.  Wall safes are available in several different sizes and levels of security, and should be installed by a qualified carpenter.  They are great for securing smaller items that  you access frequently, but because of their size limitation and because they are not generally fire rated, you many consider having a second safe for your most important assets or documents.

Under-Counter Safes

An under-counter safe can provide the business owner with an additional layer of security.  These small depository boxes are usually mounted near a cash register, and are used to store excess cash and customer checks.  They are relatively low in cost and are not intended for overnight storage.  Most have a key operated door.

Free Standing Safes

Generally free standing safes do not provide fire protection.  They are available in a vast assortment of sizes and burglary ratings.  These safes are not as bulky as fire safes and therefore are preferred by those more interested in higher storage capacity or better concealment.

Safes- Optional Extra Features

You can add features to a basic safe model as shown below.  Although your dealer can retrofit many of these, the options can be purchased at a lower cost if ordered with the safe from the manufacturer.

• Dual Key Primary Operation

• Single High Security Key Primary Operation

• High Security Secondary Key Operation

• Key  Locking Combination Dial

• Key Locking  Interior Compartments

• Electronic Locks-Standard features, advanced features, time lock control, audit controls, access control and more

• Spy Proof Dials

• Hoppers (depository drum) for free standing safes

• Interior Drawers or Lockers

• Slotted Doors

• Coin Racks

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