DRS Prisma I key safe

Our safes are almost always anchored chemically: a high-tensile threaded rod is bonded into the floor or wall with a two-component mortar, with the diameter and length carefully matched to the substrate. We drill through the floor finish, screed and insulation into the concrete slab, thoroughly clean the borehole and fill it with mortar; after curing, this creates an extremely strong connection — with higher pull-out strength than mechanical plugs. Anchoring is more than just fixing the safe in place: for safes up to 1000 kg it is even mandatory under EN 1143-1, because an unanchored safe can simply be carried away. If the substrate is unsuitable, we provide adapted plinths or mounting constructions. Read more on our delivery, installation and anchoring page.

Atelier Boonen takes care of the delivery, installation and anchoring of safes entirely in-house. We never use external transporters or installers. Using specialised transport equipment, we deliver discreetly and safely, including to upper floors or hard-to-reach locations. Safes are always wrapped in opaque film and transported in unmarked vehicles to avoid curious eyes.

For safes up to 1000 kg, anchoring is mandatory under the European standard EN 1143-1. We carry out this anchoring carefully, using chemical anchors or adapted solutions depending on the substrate. Where necessary, we use stair climbers and protective materials to safeguard floors, walls and staircases.

The installation is always carried out safely, efficiently and with respect for the building. This guarantees you a professionally executed installation offering the strongest and most durable solution. In 95% of cases, delivery, installation and anchoring are included in the price — at no extra charge.

Read more about our approach: delivery and installation of safes

A safe with a code lock is also known as a digital safe or combination safe. Locking is done by an electronic code lock or a mechanical combination lock. Key-operated safes are also available, as are combinations of both. The right choice depends on your daily use and the security grade of your safe.

From grade 4 onwards, two safe locks are mandatory — a combination of key lock and code lock, or two code locks. For lighter safes, a second lock can be added as an option.

• Electronic locks: user-friendly, the code is easy to set and change, often with multiple codes, time functions, audit trail and alarm connection.
• Mechanical locks: the classic mechanical dial lock — extremely reliable and durable, less prone to faults, but slower to operate and more complex when changing the code.
• Key locks: suitable as an additional lock, but rarely recommended as the only lock.

Learn more about how to choose the right safe or explore our range of safe locks.

A mechanical safe lock works without power. You enter the code with a dial. The lock needs no battery, lasts a long time and is not prone to faults. Opening it does take some practice, and the code is changed with a change key.

An electronic safe lock opens with a code on a keypad. This is quicker, and you change the code yourself. Depending on the model, several user codes, a time delay, time locks, an audit trail and an alarm connection are possible. The lock runs on a battery that you replace from time to time.

Both types are available certified to EN 1300, so the choice mainly depends on how you use the safe: how often you open it, how many people use it, and whether you want to see who opened it and when. See our mechanical locks and our electronic safe locks.