Types of safes

WHICH SAFE SHOULD IT BE?

There are (almost) a dime a dozen safes - the small furniture safe for the closet, the fireproof safes, the secure wall safe for jewelry and cash, the user-friendly hotel safe or the suitable gun cabinet for storing weapons and ammunition - we have them all. A comprehensive range of products awaits you at Rottner.

In the overview below you will find the safe that suits you or meets your requirements. Browse through our guide, discover your dream safe or perhaps a safe that you didn't even know existed? Check the advantages and disadvantages and then make your choice - of course we are happy to answer personal questions and try to respond to individual wishes. (special dimensions, interior fittings, accessories, etc.)

Our selection of safes

High Security Safes

Other terms:
Value protection safes, burglar-proof safes, security safes, steel safes, certified safe, safe

Intrusion security is the top priority for a safe.

Benefits:

Tested (certified) burglary protection up to security level EN 5

Tested by ESB-S, VdS or other independent test institutes

Commercially and privately insurable

Due to its heavy weight, the safe cannot simply be “carried away” in the event of a break-in

Various sizes and lock variants possible

Disadvantages:

Limited fire protection

Higher price range

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Jewellery, watches, cash, gold, documents, file folders, personal items (camera, tablet, etc.), medicines, handguns, ammunition, coin collections, etc.

Not for:

Long guns

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FIRE SAFES

Other terms:
Fireproof safe, security cabinets with fire protection, fireproof security safes

A fireproof safes with burglary and fire protection.

Benefits:

Tested (certified) fire protection - for 30, 60 or 120 minutes - distinction whether it is for paper documents or paper and data carriers (CDs, DVDs, USB sticks, etc.). “P” is the identification for paper, “DIS” for data carriers.

Tested (certified) burglary protection up to security level EN 5

Commercially and privately insurable

Due to its heavy weight, the safe can be difficult to "carry away".

Different sizes and lock versions possible

Disadvantages:

Higher price range

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Jewellery, watches, cash, gold, documents, file folders, personal items (camera, tablet, etc.), medicines, handguns, ammunition, coin collections, etc.

Not for:

Long guns

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OFFICE SAFES

Other terms:
Document safe, office cabinet, file storage cabinet, steel safe, steel office cabinet, paper security cabinet

Document safes are the ideal safes for offices and offer plenty of space for folders and others items. Some models with burglar protection.

Benefits:

Very spacious - for many files

Fire protection models in the range

Commercially and privately usable and insurable (without security level with the agreement of the insurance)

Different sizes and lock versions possible

Including interior fittings (possibilities: shelves, suspension files, interior safe, etc.)

Disadvantages:

Usually without certified burglar protection

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Documents, file folders, cash, personal valuables (camera, tablet, etc.), medicines, handguns, ammunition (from EN-0), jewellery, watches

Not for:

Long guns

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HOME SAFES

Other terms:
Furniture insert safe, furniture built-in safe, furniture built-in cabinet, safe for furniture

The furniture safe is compact and easy to integrate in a piece of furniture of your choice.

Benefits:

Space-saving because they are integrated into furniture

Cheap purchase

Easy handling

Different sizes and lock versions possible

Can be insured after consultation with the insurance company for furniture safes without a security level (no fixed values)

Disadvantages:

Usually without burglary protection

Limited fire protection

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Jewellery, watches, cash, documents, personal valuables (camera, tablet, etc.), medicines, handguns, ammunition

Not for:

Long guns, large valuables, files, gold

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WALL SAFES

Other terms:
Wall safe, built-in wall safe, socket safe

The wall safe is fixed in the wall and is e.g. hidden behind a picture, so it doesn't immediately catch the eye.

Benefits:

Space-saving because the safe is walled in

Is not obvious at first sight, well hidden in the wall

Cannot simply be transported away

Different security classes, lock variants, sizes

Commercially and privately insurable (without security level with agreement of the insurance)

Disadvantages:

Not every wall is suitable - check carefully, observe brick-in walling regulations

More effort when walling in

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Jewellery, watches, cash, gold, documents, file folders, personal items (camera, tablet, etc.), medicines, handguns, ammunition, coin collections, etc.

Not for:

Long guns

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HOTEL SAFES

Other terms:
Hotel room safes, hotel room safe, hotel safe, room safe

A hotel safe is part of the basic equipment in a hotel room these days. The small safe for passport, cash and small valuables.

Benefits:

Easy to use

Durable

In the case of hotel safes with the same locking system, all can be operated with just one emergency key

Different opening possibilities

Favorable price range

Disadvantages:

More small

No security level

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Travel documents (passports), cash, jewelry, watches, small valuables, camera, cell phone

Not for:

Large valuables, documents, weapons, folders, gold

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GUN CABINETS

Other terms:
Gun safe, handgun safe, long gun safe, ammunition safe, rifle safe, pistol safe, handgun safe, long gun safe

Weapons are best kept in a secure gun cabinet, as it is specially equipped for this. You can also storage the equipments and other gun´s items.

Benefits:

Optimal for storing long guns, short guns and ammunition

Special interior (cleaning rod holder, foam gun holder)

Different security levels

Different lock variants, sizes

Can be used for private and commercial purposes and can be insured

Disadvantages:

Not suitable for other valuables

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Long guns (guns, rifles, shotguns, etc.), handguns (revolvers, pistols, etc.), ammunition, accessories

Not for:

Documents, files, valuables, gold

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DEPOSIT SAFES

Other terms:
Deposit safe, safe deposit box

Deposit safes consist of two parts, the deposit part (drawer, slot) and the collection safe. The money (envelopes, etc.) gets through the slot into the secure inside of the safe and can no longer be retrieved. The recipient opens the collection part with the key or code.

Benefits:

Ideal for gastronomy, gas stations, chain stores, car dealerships, etc.

Commercial use

e.g. just drop the key

The key can no longer be removed due to the reverse lock

Disadvantages:

Not for private use

Suitable for the accommodation of:

Keys, documents, cash (daily payment), medication

Not for:

Jewelry, gold, weapons

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