Key safety is an important part of any business’s overall security strategy and that means that it is important to purchase a reliable and well-made key safe. Businesses which by their nature generate large numbers of keys, such as transportation warehouses, car hire companies, garages and also estate agents must ensure that these keys are kept safely. A bad security policy can lead to stolen vehicles, stolen cargoes and burgled houses. It is therefore important to choose the right key safe. It is also important, for the smooth running of the business, that the chosen safe should be easy to operate.

The KS0030E series of electronic safes seems to answer all the questions that can be asked on the subject of key security.

The KS0030E range is a series of three strongly built, heavy duty safes, each offering a high degree of security for their contents. They are finished in a high quality, scratch-resistant white paint (Ral9003) and each come ready prepared to be fixed securely into a wall by the bolts, which are also supplied. This is a vital and sometimes neglected aspect of key security since a stolen key cabinet would be a security disaster for any business and would necessitate the replacement wholesale of the company’s whole suite of keys. The fittings of this range give a secure wall fixing of more than adequate strength.

At the heart of the range is the electronic lock that is fitted to all three sizes of safe. This is a high quality, high security electronic lock that is programmable with the users own code which can be up to 8 digits in length. This is a considerable security feature and provided adequate care is taken to ensure that the entry code is kept secure, will give a high degree of safety to the keys in the cabinet. There is also a manual override key which can be used to access the contents in any emergency or lockout.

From the overall security point of view one of the most attractive features of this safe is the key deposit slot, which allows keys to be placed into the safe without the need to unlock and open the safe’s door. This feature, common to all three safes in the range, means that a lower limit can be placed on the number of employees who are authorised to open the key safe cabinet. It is obvious that the fewer people who are equipped with the combination, the higher the degree of security that can be achieved.

There are three safes in the range. Size 1, the KS0031E weighs 5 kilograms and has hooks for 30 keys. Its external dimensions are H280 x W300 x D100mm. Size 2 is the KS0032E, which has hooks for 48 keys. It weighs 9 kilograms and has external dimensions of H365 x W300 x D100mm. The largest safe, size 3, is the KS0033E. It has hooks for 144 keys, weighs 19 kilograms and has dimensions of H660 x W430 x D130mm. All safes comes with the appropriate number of key rings and coloured key tags.

In conclusion the KS0030E key safe range is solidly made and can be solidly fixed in. The lock system offers a high degree of security and the key deposit slot can add to any company’s overall security strategy.

Sterling Locks are proud of the Sterling brand and the company has an ethos of quality, value and service. Trading both nationally and internationally within the home and commercial sectors, Sterling manufactures a broad range of security items, from combination padlocks, to cash and deed boxes. Fast Keys maintains a large stock of all sterling products, which ensures that orders are shipped out on a same day basis.

One of Sterling Locks security products is the KeyMinder range of secure key safes. Once made of wood, key safes are utility-items that have been in existence for centuries, first designed for use inside a house or business as a single point of storage for keys. KeyMinder builds on that original concept to provide secure key storage outside of the house or business.

People and keys are a potentially traumatic combination. The more keys in circulation, the harder the task of securely controlling them and the greater the risk of keys being lost or misplaced. Wherever keys are in use, the number of keys in circulation should be minimised whenever possible. Key control equates to peace of mind and that is where Sterling’s KeyMinder range comes in.

For home or office use Sterling’s KeyMinder range of products allows a set of door, padlock or car keys to be externally securely stored at an access door, for the use of only the right people, the code holders. The KeyMinder range of products is ideal for schoolchildren, wardens, cleaners or maintenance or security personnel, or indeed for rental properties in multiple- occupation. Any property that has multiple occupants or users could benefit from this particular sterling product range.

Strongly constructed, the models in the KeyMinder range are attack and weather resistant and manufactured with heavy duty, zinc diecast bodies and have four- dial combination locks each with 10,000 resettable combinations. The hidden fixings provided enable KeyMinders to be securely fixed to any solid wall.

Sterling’s KeyMinders allow controlled access without duplicate keys and remove the risk of being locked out of your own property or workplace. Sterling’s KeyMinders also come with a ten-year guarantee.

KeyMinders are available in three sizes. The KeyMinder 1 is a discreet compact design that provides storage for door and padlock keys up to a maximum length of 70 mm. KeyMinder 2 provides enhanced security, larger dials for ease of entering combinations and a key hook. It can accommodate keys up to 65 mm long and is 61mm wide, 85mm high and 35mm deep- (external dimensions). KeyMinder 3 is the largest of the range-82mm wide, 125mm high and 37mm deep- (external dimensions). It can store keys up to 110mm long and could alternatively be used as an indoor safe for credit cards or smaller jewellery items.

Whatever your secure external key storage requirement may be, Sterling’s KeyMinder could provide an effective solution.

What it offers

The Securikey Floor Standing 2160 Key safe offers a storage solution for up to 2,160 keys. Access to the keys is quick and convenient as they are stored on six key racks which are mounted on telescopic runners. There are also adjustable hook bars that make storing keys of varying lengths all the easier.

Included in the pack are key rings and coloured tabs. This will allow the user to identify the various bunches of keys much more easily.

A year’s parts and labour warranty is also available with this floor key safe.

Security

As there are such a large number of keys being stored in this floor standing key safe, security is paramount. The cabinet is kept secure by a double bitted key lock which meets S1 security level standards and is EN 14450-S1 approved. Two keys are provided for the lock.

The lock for this floor key safe is upgradeable, with optional mechanical and electronic combination versions available. The cabinet is sturdily constructed with a double steel wall filled with fire retardant. 

Fixing the cabinet to the floor will obviously provide extra security, although the user will have to provide his or her own bolts.

Dimensions

As it is capable of holding over 2,000 keys this floor standing key safe has a high volume. It is 1580mm tall, weighs 165kg and has a volume capacity of 175 litres.

Key cabinets are a common means of keeping your keys safe and organized, and the Phoenix Electronic Key Cabinet is one of the best ones out there. There are a few particular aspects of this safe that make it a desirable choice for protecting keys. 

Safety features

The main locking mechanism for this safe consists of a digital keypad combination lock, which can be programmed with up to eight digits. You can set the lock with a password that only you and your family or staff know. Four AA batteries are required to power this lock. A set of batteries comes with the safe. In case of lock out, there is also a back up key provided with this safe.

Other features

There are three different sizes available for this cabinet. Depending on which size you choose, the safe can hold 30, 48 or 144 keys. For all of these models, the height of the key racks is adjustable. Coloured tags and key rings come with the safe. No matter which model you choose, the safe comes with a key deposit slot. This feature allows you to deposit a key into the safe without actually having to open the safe.

Thanks to the pre-drilled holes and fixing bolts that come with this safe, it is quite easy to wall mount. The finish of this safe is done with white powder paint, which is scratch resistant.  

Peace of mind comes from the fact that this safe comes with a one year warranty.

Security in the home and workplace has, for centuries, relied on strong locks, but looking after the keys for those locks is just as important as having a good lock in the first place. Any lock is quick to open when unauthorised hands have access to the keys, so keeping good care of them is essential. When there are multiple keys to sensitive locked areas, such as safes and deposit boxes or storage rooms, a key box is the best solution to ensure that keys are kept secure, but also easily accessible whenever they are required.

Key Keeper single key box

The single key Comsafe Key keeper is a practical solution to the problem of storing multiple keys in a safe and secure, yet unobtrusive manner. Many key boxes tend to be quite large and are designed to store large numbers of keys. While they are strong and provide a high degree of security, for home users and workplaces with space at a premium, a more compact solution is needed. The Key Keeper does away with key racks in favour of a very strong space to store multiple keys, with combination lock access. Therefore, there is no master access key that might be misplaced and anyone who needs to open the safe only has to remember the correct combination. The Key Keeper is a wall mountable key box and comes with its own weatherproof cover, so it is suitable for outdoor storage. Home users, nurses, social workers, paramedics or anyone in need of compact and convenient key boxes would benefit from the Comsafe Key Keeper.

These days businesses cannot afford to overlook any aspect of security. Break-ins can cost you a lot in terms of physical theft, damages and also any loss of private client and business data. Key cabinets can be an important way in which you can improve site security for your business.

Key Cabinets

There may be a number of keys used every day in your business. These could provide access to your premises, filing cabinets, desk drawers, office vehicles and more. You don’t want to lock these keys away completely so that no one can access them but you do want to make sure they don’t fall into unauthorised hands. This is why key cabinets are such as good idea:

· Key cabinets remain locked at all times. You can access them easily though by inputting your PIN code into the keypad.

· This enables you to get the key you need and then lock the cupboard up simply by shutting the door again.

· With key cabinets your keys will be protected at all times and can only be accessed by those members of staff with an active PIN code.

· This is a great way to increase your site security and protect keys without hiding them away from those that need them.

Who Needs Key Cabinets?

Most businesses have some form of keys. This can be a practical and effective solution to security for business of all shapes and sizes.

You can buy a wide range of key cabinets to suit any needs. If you only have a few keys to protect then there are small key cabinets that offer compact security options.

Where Should I Install Key Cabinets?

The majority of key cabinets are designed to be installed on a free space of wall. You will need to think about the best place to install your key cabinet.

· Ideally this should be somewhere convenient for those members of staff that need to access the keys that are also not easily accessed by the public or visitors.

· Many businesses locate key cabinets behind reception desks, in main office spaces and also manager’s offices.

· These offer convenient yet secure options for locating your business keys.

· Think about the best places to install your key cabinets and then measure the space you have available before you go shopping.

· This should enable you to buy the right size key cabinet for the space you have available.

· You can install some key cabinet systems easily yourself with just a few wall screws. These will run on batteries and you will need to keep an eye on these to see when they need replacing.

· Others key cabinet systems you may need to get installed by professionals as they may need to be wired permanently into your electrical systems.