Avansa Office safe - Category 4 Money Safe (70L and 140L)

⚙️ Technical Specs

The Avansa Office Safe Category 4 comes in two robust sizes to suit varying business needs, both offering formidable protection against burglary and fire. The 70-litre model measures 720 mm (H) × 580 mm (W) × 645 mm (D) and weighs a substantial 528 kg, making it incredibly difficult to remove or compromise. This model includes 1 fixed shelf. For businesses requiring larger storage capacity, the 140-litre safe stands at 795 mm (H) × 710 mm (W) × 750 mm (D) and weighs an impressive 746 kg. This model also includes 1 fixed shelf. Both models feature a fixed shelf to help organise contents efficiently within their generous internal volume. These safes are built with advanced SABS Category 4 certification, ensuring superior resistance to cutting, drilling, and explosive attacks, providing certified protection that surpasses lower category safes. A typical lead time for delivery of these high-security units is 3–4 weeks.

🗣️ Customer Testimonial

"Before the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4, we were always worried about our daily cash deposits. We had a simpler safe that felt vulnerable, especially after hearing about businesses getting easily breached. The investment in the Avansa CAT 4 safe changed everything. It’s heavy-duty, professionally installed, and frankly, it just looks impenetrable. Our staff feel safer, and we sleep better at night knowing our assets are truly protected. It's a significant deterrent and a critical part of our security strategy in Johannesburg."

🎯 Ideal Applications

The Avansa Office Safe Category 4 is ideally suited for businesses across Southern Africa that handle significant cash volumes or store high-value items and sensitive documents. This includes retail stores, petrol stations, banking institutions, logistics companies, and large offices in areas like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, where armed robberies and internal theft are prevalent. It is perfect for securing daily cash takings, valuable inventory, confidential contracts, and crucial data backups. Businesses seeking to meet stringent insurance requirements or those operating in high-risk environments will find the Category 4 certification indispensable for safeguarding their assets. It specifically addresses concerns about easily defeated safes and provides a robust solution against cutting, drilling, and explosive attacks.

💡 How It Works

The Avansa Office Safe Category 4 is designed for maximum security and ease of use. Once installed, it provides a highly secure storage compartment for your valuables. Access is controlled by a high-security locking mechanism, typically a combination lock or digital keypad, which can be configured for single or dual-user access. The safe's robust construction, featuring advanced barrier materials and SABS Category 4 certified integrity, resists forced entry attempts. To deposit items, the user opens the main door, places items on the fixed shelf, and securely closes and locks the safe. Its internal design protects contents from fire, adding another layer of security for critical documents.

💰 Value Benefits

Investing in an Avansa Office Safe Category 4 delivers significant value and return on investment for Southern African businesses. Its SABS Category 4 certification can lead to reduced insurance premiums and lower cash-in-transit excess payments, directly impacting your bottom line. By providing superior protection against theft, it minimises potential losses from robberies, both external and internal, saving your business from costly setbacks and operational disruptions. The enhanced security deters criminals, protecting your physical assets and, crucially, providing peace of mind for business owners and staff. This safe significantly improves operational efficiency by centralising secure cash management, reducing risks associated with less secure storage methods. Furthermore, its robust construction ensures a long service life, making it a durable and cost-effective security solution.

📊 Product Comparison

When considering the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 against other security solutions like The Safe Shop CAT 4 Office Safe, or even different Avansa models, it's crucial to understand the distinct advantages of each. The Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 is engineered specifically for maximum protection, holding an SABS Category 4 certification, which signifies a superior level of resistance against sophisticated burglary attempts including cutting, drilling, and explosive attacks. This level of certification is paramount for high-risk environments and for meeting strict insurance compliance.

Feature Comparison:

Security Rating:

• Avansa Office Safe CAT 4: SABS Category 4 (Highest commercial rating for advanced burglary resistance)
• The Safe Shop CAT 4 Office Safe: Typically Category 4, but may vary in specific construction and tested resistance.
• Avansa Drop Safes: SABS Category 2, 3, 4, or 5 (Specific anti-fishing features for cash deposits).
• Avansa Strongroom Doors: SABS Category 1 & 2 (Designed for securing entire rooms).

Capacity & Weight:

• Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 (70L): 70 litres, 528 kg (Superior weight for deterrence and stability)
• Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 (140L): 140 litres, 746 kg (Offers significant capacity and immovable weight)
• The Safe Shop CAT 4 Office Safe: Capacities and weights will vary by model, generally in similar ranges for CAT 4.

Construction & Features:

• Avansa Office Safe CAT 4: Double-wall construction, advanced barrier materials for cutting/drilling resistance, fixed internal shelf.
• The Safe Shop CAT 4 Office Safe: Similar construction for CAT 4, specific features may vary.
• Avansa Drop Safes: Feature anti-fishing baffles, ideal for multiple cash drops without opening the main safe.

🧭 Explore Our Product Range

Beyond the Avansa Office Safe Category 4, Avansa Business Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to protect your business assets across Southern Africa. Explore our related product categories to build a complete security infrastructure:

• Drop Safes: Ideal for secure, continuous cash deposits without opening the main safe, preventing internal theft.
• Under-Counter Safes: Compact and discreet solutions for point-of-sale cash security.
• Strongroom Doors: Certified doors for securing entire rooms, offering a formidable barrier against attack for high-value storage.
• Cash Transfer Drawers: Securely transfer cash and documents in high-risk environments, often with bullet-resistant options.
• Anti-Bandit Doors: Bullet-resistant doors designed to protect staff and deter violent robberies in critical entry points.

❓ Common Questions

What is the SABS Category 4 rating for safes?

The SABS Category 4 rating for safes indicates a high level of burglary resistance, meaning the safe has been tested and certified to withstand sophisticated attempts at forced entry using a range of tools, including cutting and drilling equipment, and even explosives. It provides superior protection for high-value items.

How heavy are Avansa CAT 4 safes and why does it matter?

The Avansa CAT 4 safes are very heavy; the 70L model weighs 528 kg and the 140L model weighs 746 kg. This significant weight is a critical security feature, making the safe extremely difficult to remove from its location, even if not bolted down. It acts as a major deterrent to thieves.

Can this safe protect against fire?

Yes, the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 is constructed with materials that provide a degree of fire resistance, helping to protect its contents from heat and smoke damage during a fire incident. This adds an extra layer of protection for important documents and digital media.

Is the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 suitable for a small business or only large enterprises?

While the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 offers top-tier security often sought by large enterprises, its robust protection makes it highly suitable for any Southern African business that handles significant cash or valuable assets, regardless of size. It's an investment in serious security against prevalent crime. Businesses in high-risk areas will especially benefit.

What is the lead time for delivery of the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4?

The standard lead time for the Avansa Office Safe CAT 4, for both the 70L and 140L models, is typically 3–4 weeks. This allows for careful preparation and secure logistics for such a high-value and heavy item.

How does this safe prevent internal theft like "fishing"?

The Avansa Office Safe CAT 4 is a traditional office safe, not a drop safe. While its main door is highly secure, internal theft concerns like "fishing" (retrieving deposited items without opening the safe) are typically addressed by drop safes which have specific anti-fishing baffles. For the CAT 4 office safe, careful management of access to the main door prevents such issues.