When browsing over different types of safes, many manufacturers advertise their product as being the “best option” for protecting important items. However, there are safes that are classified as being “High-Security”, which are in a slightly different class than most other safes. As a general rule, a “High Security” safe is rated as being one of the following classifications, which determine how effective it is in protecting important items.
TRTL-60×6
This classification is used for high security safes that are resistant to torches and six-sided lockpicking tools. This resistance is able to be maintained for 60 net minutes.
TRTL-30×6
This type of high security safe is also able to to resist torches and six-sided tools. However, it is only effective as being able to protect for approximately 30 net minutes.
TRTL-15×6
Like the previous two high-security safe classifications, a safe with a TRTL-15×6 classification is able to resist torches and six-sided lockpicking tools. This resistance, however, is only able to be maintained for 15 minutes.
TL-30×6
The TL-30×6 classification of high security safes can resist forced entry on all six sides, for a period of thirty minutes. This protection is effective against many common safe-cracking tools, such as power saws, cutting wheels, pressure devices and carbide drills.
TL-30
This classification of high security safes is able to resist forced entry on the front side of the safe for an approximate time period of 30 minutes. However, this protection is also only effective against common lockpicking and safecracking tools. This type of high-security safe is often installed in an area where only one side of the safe is accessible (such as being mounted as a wall safe).
TL-15
The TL-15 is the lowest classification of high security safes, though is also sometimes the least expensive. TL-15 rated safes are able to resist forced entry for an approximate time of 15 minutes. Like the TL-30, the TL-15 rating is also applied to safes that are resistant to carbide drills, pressure applying devices, grinding points, portable electric tools or lockpicking tools.
Choosing a High Security Safe
High security safes are most effective for people who wish for their safe to have a bit of extra protection for important items. Like with any other security product, you do end up paying a bit more for the improved protection. If this is something that you are interested in, be sure that the safe you choose carries the correct rating for the type of protection that you are looking for. In addition to this, you may want to consider having your safe installed by a professional, instead of doing it yourself. An improperly installed high security safe will not be as effective.
If a high security safe isn’t within your price range, you will need to consider that your items may not be as secure. However, due to the expense of high security safes, many people simply opt for a locking safe that can be easily concealed. There are many cost-effective ways to protect your important items, even if you can’t afford a high security safe. For more information about wall safes, you can read these ”3 Tips for Properly Installing a Wall Safe“.
