Information and Advice on Safes, Strongboxes and Safety Cabinets

User manuals for mechanical and electronic locks designed for safes and vaults.

A safe or vault protects documents, cash and data media against fire or burglary. Depending on the risk, you can select a specific type or a model that offers combined protection.

On this page, you will find more information on how to choose the right safe, including an overview of the different types, the applicable certifications, and proper installation.

On this page, we first provide an overview of the different classes in which burglary-resistant safes and vaults are categorised. We then examine in more detail the test methods used to assess burglary resistance. Finally, we highlight the risks of non-compliant certificates that are present on the market.

In addition to burglary, fire is one of the greatest risks when storing valuable assets. To ensure a reliable and comparable level of protection, fireproof safes and cabinets are tested according to internationally recognised standards.

The safe storage of lithium-ion batteries requires different measures than those for flammable liquids. While EN 14470-1 safety cabinets protect against an external fire, battery cabinets must primarily prevent an internal battery fire from spreading outside. The German specification VDMA 24994 defines clear requirements and testing methods for battery storage. It significantly reduces the risks of thermal runaway, toxic gases, explosions and projectiles, ensuring controlled and safe storage and charging.