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"Safe deposit boxes" and "security boxes" differ by only one character in their names, and their appearance and color are virtually identical. They also use locks similar to security boxes, incorporating mechanical and electronic combination locks. It's difficult for ordinary consumers to distinguish between them, and even some industry professionals can easily confuse the two. Because safe deposit boxes are much cheaper than security boxes, some manufacturers use ambiguous language in their product manuals or promotional materials to confuse consumers and induce them to buy. However, "security boxes" and "safe deposit boxes" differ greatly in materials and basic anti-theft functions. So, how can you distinguish between a "safe deposit box" and a "safe deposit box"? Below, using the Huadu Times security box as an example, we can compare it with other safe deposit boxes on the market and identify them through the following key points:
1. Does the enclosure have a CCC mark?
Safes: Yes
Safe deposit box: None
In 2004, safes were included in the national mandatory product catalog. From October 1, 2005, safes without a mandatory certification certificate and without the CCC mark were prohibited from being manufactured, sold, exported, or used in other business activities. Therefore, safes sold on the market now must have the CCC mark on them; otherwise, they are considered storage boxes or collectible boxes. Storage boxes do not meet the national mandatory certification standards and cannot obtain a mandatory certification certificate; naturally, they cannot have the CCC mark on them.
II. Differences in the use of materials
Safe: Excellent
Safe deposit box: No standard
According to national standards, safes must be made of high-quality steel. The door panel should be at least 8-10mm thick, and the body should be at least 6mm thick. Yongfa safes have door panels at least 10mm thick and body panels at least 6mm thick, using only high-quality low-carbon alloy steel. The body is manufactured using a one-piece forming technique, and the door frame and panel are processed using state-of-the-art laser cutting technology. In contrast, storage boxes lack corresponding standards, only having company-specific standards. The materials used vary greatly, with no uniform standard for door panel thickness, ranging from 10mm to less than 1mm. The body steel is even thinner. Some unscrupulous manufacturers even use steel plates less than 2mm thick, with 8-10mm steel plates around the edges to imitate 10-12mm thick steel door panels. The body is made of thin steel plates wrapped in the shape of a box, filled with a mixture of cement, sand, and gravel. The protective function provided by such products is questionable.
III. Differences in Anti-theft Performance
Safe: Strong
Safe Deposit Box: Weak
National standards stipulate that key components of safes (boxes) such as door locks, combination locks, and handles must be effectively protected with drill-resistant plates boasting a hardness of HRC550 and high drill resistance. Door panel gaps must be tight, not exceeding 2mm. Mandatory standards for resistance to breaching (including resistance to opening holes and resistance to door opening) require that even the lowest security level, A1, safes must be able to withstand the use of ordinary hand tools, portable power tools, and grinding heads, as well as the combined use of these tools, and must not be able to open the door or create a hole larger than 38 square centimeters in the door or box within a 15-minute net working time. For the highest security level, Class C, the resistance to breaching must be at least 60 minutes.
IV. Price Differences
Safes: Generally priced above 1000 yuan.
Safe deposit boxes: ranging from several hundred yuan
The steel plates and manufacturing processes used in the production of safes have high requirements, resulting in higher costs. Therefore, the retail price of safes is generally above 1000 yuan. To achieve better protection, Huadu safes invest more in research and development compared to other manufacturers, have more stringent requirements for materials, and use more patented technologies in addition to national standards for products of the same specifications. It's understandable that their price is slightly higher than other brands. Deposit boxes, on the other hand, do not have the same material and technical requirements, so their production costs are naturally lower. To capture market share, their prices are also lower, generally below 1000 yuan, and some even only cost one or two hundred yuan. However, the protective effect of such products is predictable.
V. Differences in weight
Safe: Heavy
Safe deposit box: Lighter
Because they use high-quality, thick steel, and to prevent easy movement, safes are generally quite heavy or have fixed attachments that make them difficult to move. However, some safes use thinner steel plates of varying quality, with some even having less than 1mm of steel in the body-essentially just "sheet metal"-making them lighter than regular safes. But some "clever" safe manufacturers pour cement into the bottom of the safe, making them quite heavy as well.
VI. Does the product quality insurance provide coverage?
Safes: Yes
Safe deposit box: None
All safes must possess a national mandatory certification and bear the CCC mark, and come with product quality insurance. Safes sold on the market generally do not offer product quality insurance.
How to Choose a Safe
Anti-theft safes (boxes) are a special type of container. The state has strict requirements for the production of anti-theft safes (boxes), and consumers should have a basic understanding of these requirements when purchasing them.
Anti-theft safes are typically less than 450mm wide, 320mm high, and 300mm deep . They are characterized by their small size, light weight, and basic anti-theft features. They are relatively easy to transport and install, being fixed to the ground or wall using expansion bolts and other securing devices, making them difficult for thieves to move. Built-in anti-theft safes are embedded in the wall, offering a degree of concealment. Anti-theft safes are well-suited for use in hotels and homes.
Anti-theft safes are larger than those specified above and offer higher security than traditional safes, making them more suitable for government agencies and businesses. Anti-theft safes are further classified into Class A, Class B, and Class C based on their protective capabilities. Class C offers the highest level of security, while Class A offers the lowest. The vast majority of safes seen in shopping malls today are Class A.
Based on different password working principles, safes can be divided into two types: mechanical and electronic. Mechanical safes are generally cheaper and more reliable. Early safes were mostly mechanical. Electronic safes utilize electronic locks with intelligent control methods such as electronic passwords and IC cards. They are convenient to use, especially in hotels where passwords need to be changed frequently.
The most important features of a burglarproof safe (box) are its anti-vandalism capabilities, along with alarm functions. The state and the Ministry of Public Security attach great importance to the quality of burglarproof safes (boxes). The Ministry of Public Security has established the Security and Alarm System Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Testing Center and the Security and Police Electronic Product Quality Testing Center in Shanghai and Beijing, respectively, to oversee the quality of burglarproof safes and boxes nationwide. It is essential to purchase only products that have passed inspection to ensure that the safes (boxes) truly fulfill their security function.