At a glance, many safes look the same. Heavy doors, digital keypads, steel casing, and a nice finish. Therefore, most customers compare safes based on cost and settle for whichever suits their budget. It is only after a burglary or a fire that they begin worrying about security.
A safe doesn’t prove its value undisturbed in a store, office, or warehouse. It proves value with repeated daily use, attempted forced entry, lock failures, and how well it performs under security threats. Here is where our CMI Safes stand out compared to a lot of affordable options in the market.
A Few Tips on What to Consider when Shopping
Before we compare our CMI Safes to other options in the market, it is important to give you a hint of what you should focus on.
Storage vs Protection
A common mistake customers make is assuming that all safes serve the same purpose. There are different types of safes: home safes, office safes, money safes, fire-proof safes, rifle and gun safes.
A document safe, for example, is only a lockable storage option to prevent unauthorized access. On the other hand, a fire-resistant safe takes protection a notch higher by protecting the safe contents against fire. Do you need a safe solely for storage or for protection as well? If it is for protection, what kind of protection?
Appearance vs. Security
We have noticed that some customers focus on the aesthetics. Marketers use this to display visually attractive safes to draw their attention. A safe may look sturdy, flashy, and modern, and offer nothing in terms of security. Cheap safes often use thin, folded steel that reduces their effectiveness against theft attempts and wears off fast with daily use.
Our CMI Safes are built with reinforced steel, resistant to deformation from weapons that burglars use to attack weak points. Some also have fire-resistant material to protect the content against fire. While they may not always be visually impressive, they offer a lot more security.
Quality of Construction
What is the safe made of? Light construction material, e.g., folded steel, caves under pressure, which makes the safe easier to open after a few attempts. Considering that leverage attacks are made using quick moves rather than prolonged effort, time gained counts.
All our CMI Safes are industrial-grade and made of reinforced steel. Attempts to break in and dislodge them from where they are installed are always futile as the steel resists pressure and force.
Durability
Budget safes are not as durable as commercial-grade alternatives. Businesses, for example, use their safes multiple times a day. It leads to regular wear of hinge elements, bolts, and locking devices.
CMI Safes are constructed to withstand heavy usage. They are guaranteed to last for years without rust, aging, or issues associated with prolonged daily use. It is a one-time purchase that won’t need frequent replacements.
Fire Safety
How well will that budget safe protect your valuables from a fire? Does it have a fire safety certification and rating? Disaster may be hard to foresee; however, it is still important to be prepared. CMI fire-resistant safes offer good protection against fire, with some having a fire rating of up to 120 minutes.
How Our CMI Safes Compare to Budget Safes
There are a lot of websites where you can find budget safes within your budget range. How well do they compare to our CMI Safes?
| Criteria | Budget Safes | Our CMI Safes |
| Construction | Thinner, folded steel | Reinforced steel casing |
| Boltwork | Basic bolting | Multi-directional boltwork |
| Resistance to force | Less durable structure | High structural resistance |
| Weight and mounting | Often lightweight | Heavyweight and permanently anchored (we offer delivery and installation services) |
| Durability | Best for occasional use | Reliable for heavy, daily use |
| Fire safety | Little or no fire-resistance | Different fire-resistant models with different fire ratings, 30 minutes to 120 minutes. |
Now that you know what to focus on, compare the specifications of safes online to our CMI Safes.
Why Not Order Your CMI Safe Now?
After doing your research and comparing safes online, it is time to get the best CMI Safe within your budget. They are engineered to provide the best protection even under emergency situations such as forced entry and fire attacks.
At Safes Australia, we sell only the best safes. Our products focus on durability, resistance, and convenience, not aesthetics. Browse through our collection of safes and order one that suits your needs. We also offer delivery and installation services.
