Testing

 

 

Not all safes are created equal. There are many safe companies that make safes in all different sizes and with all different claims to their strength and fire protection.

 

These safes look alike but by no means offer you the protection you think you are buying.

 

The Heavier The Better

The best tool to determine the quality of a safe is simply its weight. Compare the size of the safe to the weight of the safe. This is the best indicator of its strength and protection rating.

 

 

Stage 1 : HEATING TEST A DY SAFE
Was exposed to over 1000oC ( 1830oF ) in an air tight gas furnace for nearly 2 hours.

 

 

 

 

Stage 2 : DROPPING TEST
Immediately after the heating test, the red hot safe was lifted up and dropped from a height of 4 meters (14 feet).

 

 

 

 

Stage 3 : RE-HEATING TEST
After the dropping test, the safe was reheated in the furnance at over 840oC ( 1550oF ) for another 30 minutes.

 

TEST OBJECTIVES
These tests simulated the most severe case of a house on fire, with a safe failing through the floor.