BURGLARY TESTS
Valberg Safes continuously refines its manufacturing by integrating innovative barrier materials. These new materials are engineered to be slimmer, lighter, and more cost-effective than current alternatives, driving the pursuit of maximum efficiency and superior quality.
BURGLARY RESISTANCE: EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND SECURITY GRADES
Safes and vaults receive a specific Grade that certifies their level of burglary resistance. This grading system is critically important because the contents inside a safe will only be insured for their full value if the safe possesses the appropriate security grade. Since insurance ratings can vary between different countries, it is essential to verify the specific insurance details with your local representative.
Valberg’s products meet the conditions of the following European standards:
| Security Cabinet | EN 14450 | Grade S1 and Grade S2 |
| Safes, ATM Safes, Strong Rooms and Vault Doors | EN 1143-1 | From Grade 0 to Grade XIII |
| Deposit Systems | EN 1143-2 | From Grade I to Grade IV |
| High-Security Locks | EN 1300 | From Class A to Class D |
PRODUCT FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE BURGLARY RESISTANCE TEST
To guarantee the correct degree of security, all products undergo rigorous testing to ensure conformity with the most current industry standards. This evaluation process involves testing individual product components in isolation, not just the safe as a complete unit.
The specific features assessed during the burglary resistance test include:
- The construction of the wall and door barriers
- The integrity and design of the boltwork mechanism
- The strength and durability of the drawer sliders
- The resilience and reliability of the lock
- The sturdiness of the handle
- The effectiveness of the base fixing points for anchorage
- The pre-drilled provisions for alarm system installation
LEVELS OF RESISTANCE
In addition to exceptionally rigorous standards, there are also several other classifications that offer varying, and sometimes lower, levels of protective resistance. It is important to note that specific tests, such as the UL 72 standard, may not always include certain procedures like a mandatory drop test.
For markets in the United States, the following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards are the primary benchmarks for security and resistance.
| Safe door and front face | Class TL-15 | |
| UL 687 | Deposit safe | Class TL-30 Class TRTL-30 |
| Safe door and body | Class TL-15X6 Class TL-30X6 Class TRTL-15X6 Class TRTL-30X6 Class TRTL-60X6 Class TXTL-60X6 | |
| UL 608 | Vaults and vault doors, modular panels | Class M – ¼ hour Class 1 – ½ hour Class 2 – 1 hour Class 3 – 2 hours |
FIRE RESISTANCE
Finloyd solutions undergo rigorous compression testing, and their fire-resistant products are subjected to thermal resistance tests under extreme temperatures that replicate the intensity of an actual fire. For fire protection, the applicable standards differ significantly based on whether the objective is to safeguard paper documents, digital media, or other highly sensitive materials. This distinction is critical because the maximum temperature thresholds at which data media (e.g., 50°C) and paper documents (e.g., 170°C) become damaged vary according to the specific items being protected. All fire-resistant products are officially certified in compliance with the standards detailed in the following table.
The maximum temperature thresholds for damage differ between data media (e.g., 50°C) and paper documents (e.g., 170°C). To ensure complete protection for data media, industry standards mandate that products must achieve certifications such as ECB•S EN 1047-1, UL 72 Class 125, or NT Fire 017 60/120 DIS.
The fire resistance certifications for cabinets and drawer files are as follows:
| EN 1047-1 | Document (P or Paper): | S 60 P (1 hour) S 120 P (2 hours) |
| Digital Media (DIS or Diskette): | S 60 DIS (1 hour) S 120 DIS (2 hours) | |
| NT Fire 017 | Document (P or Paper): | 60 Paper (1 hour) 120 Paper (2 hours) |
| Digital Media (DIS or Diskette): | 60 Diskette (1 hour) 120 Diskette (2 hours) | |
| EN 15659 | Document (Paper) | LFS 30 P (1/2 hour) LFS 60 P (1 hour) |
