The best choices in small safes
Do you have valuable objects that you want to keep secure? A safe remains your best option for effectively preserving your property. And if you’re looking to store small items safely, a small safe could be just what you need. Here’s a little overview of the best compact safe models on the market!
Evaluating your needs to make the right choice in small safes
You must consider various factors before choosing a particular model of safe. The safes that are available on the market all exhibit a number of technical features that are worth examining. To make the right choice, the first step is to evaluate your needs and determine the nature of the objects you want to store in the safe.
Different safes of different sizes
In terms of volume, you’ll generally find three sizes of safes:
- Large safes: approximately 50″ × 20″ × 20″, with a capacity of up to 70 liters
- Medium-size safes: approximate capacity of 30 to 40 liters
- Small safes: approximately 12″ × 12″ × 12″, with a capacity of 10 to 20 liters
Small safes for objects of great value
Small safes make a good choice for those wishing to store small objects, such as jewelry, watches, cash, checks, passports and confidential documents, among other things.
However, apart from the dimensions, there are other factors to consider when choosing a safe:
- Level of security: single or double combination; key-activated, biometric or electronic lock
- Type of mounting: built in to a wall or floor-mounted
- Type of door: pry-proof; resistant to sawing; dent-proof; etc.
- Strength of materials: capacity to protect your property from water and fire
What are the best models of small safes?
Certain models of small safes on the market stand out for their attributes and their superior quality. This is especially true of the safes from the manufacturers ALS and CB2000. Whether you’re looking for a small combination safe or a small fireproof safe, there are several available options. Here are a few examples:
Class 3 mini-vault from CB2000
- Manufactured exclusively in Quebec
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 47″ × 22¾” × 22″
- Dual protection against fire and theft
- Steel and reinforced concrete walls
- Three-digit combination
- Heavy-duty locking system composed of moving steel bolts 1.5″ in diameter
- Available in charcoal, grey and beige
EDS-020 compact safe from ALS
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 14″ × 19″ × 15⅓”
- Up to 2 hours of fire protection at 125° F
- Internal cabinet protected by a fireproof gasket
- Chrome-plated 2¾” solid steel locking bolts
- Two immobile lateral hinge bolts
- Door and wall thickness of 3⅜”
- Multi-user electronic lock
- Glossy grey/green exterior finish
Finally, here’s an extremely rugged model for anyone desiring maximum protection:
SB-02 safe from ALS
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 27″ × 20″ × 20½”
- Superior fire protection (2 hours)
- Steel and concrete construction
- Wall thickness 2″, door thickness 5″
- Highly secure combination lock
- Automatic relocking device in the event of tampering using a drill
- Chrome-plated ¼” solid steel bolts
We have the small safe model you need!
Whether you’re looking for a small combination safe, a small fireproof safe or any other type of small safe, you can count on the experts at Serruriers Amherst to help you protect your valuables!
