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SENTRY® Safes

Find the safe that will best suit your needs. Consider capacity, types of protection, and access methods when making your selection.

Capacity

Did You Know...

When businesses lose operating records to a fire, nearly half (44%) close their doors forever.

Safes hold important documents and valuables and come in a variety of sizes.

Files hold larger items, such as 8 1/2" x 11" paper, in large envelopes and files.

Chests are ideal for smaller items, including passports and insurance policies.

Protection

Did You Know...

In the United States alone a burglary averaging more than $1,000 is committed every 10 seconds.

Fire Protection Guarantee:

Paper burns at 450°F, so while metal boxes may survive a fire, the contents are incinerated. SENTRY Fire-Safe products offer protection from temperatures of up to 1850°F, keeping the contents safe.

Fire:

Protect important papers like stocks and bonds, deeds or wills from fire damage. SENTRY Fire-Safe products offer UL-classification protection of up to 2 hours. Documents inside stay unharmed from heat and flames.

What does fire protection mean?
Fire-Protection Time Exposure to Fire Temperatures
1/2 hr. UL Up to 1550°F
1 hr. UL Up to 1700°F
2 hr. UL Up to 1850°F

The average fire ranges between temperatures of 900°F and 1200°F for approximately 20 minutes.

Water:

In addition to fire protection, waterproof fire-safe products offer protection from flood and water damage.

Security:

Protect cash, jewelry, keepsakes, and other valuables against theft. Security safes are not fireproof, but feature durable, solid-steel construction, concealed internal hinges, bolt-down hardware, and a Group 2 lock. A safe with a Group 2 lock must resist an attack test by a professional locksmith with knowledge of the workings of the safe using such tools as chisels, pry bars and variable-speed drills for five minutes.

Access

Did You Know...

Property damage from flooding now totals more than $1 billion each year in the United States.

Best:

Electronic keypads provide superior protection with fast, easy-touch access to your valuables.

Better:

Combination locks provide a secure environment for any small items or documents.

Good:

Key locks can provide either privacy or security depending on the key type and prevent safe lid from opening in a fire.