It would seem that nowadays a safe in trade is a "relic" – after all, more and more customers prefer non-cash payments and fewer and fewer people carry cash. However, for many years now, Hartmann Tresore has been continuously supplying drop and deposit safes wherever money is in circulation: businesses, shops, petrol stations, restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues. These are the realities and expectations of our customers – money is still in circulation, so deposit safes are in demand when it comes to backroom equipment. Nowadays, the proper storage and security of cash (or payment receipts and other documents) is extremely important. Whether you own a small business, run a shop or a restaurant, a drop safe can be the ideal solution. In this article, we will take a closer look at drop safes, their functions, advantages and applications.
A drop safe – what solution is it?
Slot safes, also known as deposit safes, are a special type of safe. Such a product consists of two parts. At the top is the drop system – this could be a narrow slot, for example, but it is much safer to have a specially designed hinged and key-lockable flap or pull-out drawer, while at the bottom is the main compartment – the safe into which the deposited items fall. That is, you drop money or files of documents through the drop box, and then this deposit goes into a separate, lockable section (the safe). Everything is done without having to open the door – easily and quickly. The special design of the drop box makes it impossible to fish out the deposit.
What are the additional advantages of a drop safe? Let's start with the fact that there is very often a high staff turnover in the trade. Employees receive money, easily and quickly deposit it in the safe (using the drop box). But as an owner, manager or supervisor, you may not want a lot of people to have access to the day's cash. With drop safes, only certain people have access to the deposit section of the safe, i.e. those who have the key or know the pin code, the cipher for the main door of the drop safe. This functionality provides greater security.
In summary, the main distinguishing feature of drop safes is the ability to place deposits in the safe, without having to open the entire safe. Deposit safes have a slot or opening through which items can be placed inside the safe. This is an excellent solution in those places where many people work or where there is a high turnover of employees.
Functions and applications of drop safes
Drop safes provide effective protection against theft, while also being convenient to use. Here are some of the functions and uses of drop safes:
- Cash storage: drop safes are particularly useful in places where the storage of larger amounts of cash is required, such as shops, restaurants, exchange offices, pharmacies, etc.. By being able to drop money in (without having to open the safe), the risk of theft is minimised and access to the deposited cash is effectively controlled.
- Secure key storage: drop safes can also be used to securely store keys. This can be particularly useful in hotels, real estate offices or car repair shops, where many keys need to be easily accessible to staff while providing adequate protection against theft.
- Storage of important documents: drop safes are ideal for storing important documents such as contracts, company files or financial documents.
You can find out about the use of deposit safes in the catering and fuel industry in another text.
Advantages of drop safes and deposit safes
Drop safes offer many advantages over traditional safes. Here are some of their main qualities:
• Convenience and ease of use: drop safes are extremely convenient to use. You can put money or document files in them without having to open the door (every time), which makes daily use of the safe much easier and saves time.
• Effective protection: a drop-in safe provides effective protection against theft and unauthorised access. Their robust construction and the use of durable materials make them difficult to break into. The drop safe is a classed and certified product.
• Flexibility: deposit safes are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to suit your individual needs. Whether you need a small safe for keys or money or a larger safe for storing documents – at Hartmann Tresore we have the right solution for you.
• Access control: deposit safes allow easy control of access to stored items. Only authorised persons have access to the contents of the safe, increasing security and minimising the risk of theft.
• Compact size: drop safes and deposit safes can be small in size, so they fit virtually anywhere, even on a small cashier's desk. They are easy to conceal and disguise.
• Ease of use: depending on the model you choose, you can open the main door with a key lock, or even more easily with a PIN, cipher or even a biometric lock. In this case, you have the option to choose the best option for you.
Sleeve drop safes – what are they?
The drop-sleeve safe is an interesting product because it allows you to 'separate' the drop box and the safe. What does this look like in practice? The throw-in flap can be located on a protruding sleeve (throw-in through the wall) – and only this element is located in the cashier's room, the safe itself is accessible in another room, behind the wall. Depending on the thickness of the wall - safes with a 120 or 240 mm sleeve are most commonly available, but we can also make an other configuration – depending on your needs. This is an excellent solution, as the only thing the customer can see is the drop-in, and even that is not necessarily the case, as the flap or drawer itself can be easily disguised.
Summary
Drop safes and deposit safes provide an effective and convenient solution for storing valuables, documents and cash. They provide effective protection against theft and allow deposits to be dropped in easily and quickly without having to open the entire safe. Their flexibility and variety of sizes make them suitable for many industries and applications. Whether you own a shop, restaurant, hotel or simply need a secure place to hold your other valuables, a drop safe can prove to be an indispensable tool in maintaining security and peace of mind.
The popularity of drop safes continues to skyrocket, the price of such a solution is relatively low and, thanks to their functionality, they provide an interesting solution for securing the day's turnover.
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