Expert Locksmith:
Dan Melia

At Expert Security in Dublin city centre, our locksmiths have a great working knowledge of locks and safes and therefore can do the job more professionally and save you the end user money and difficulties in the long term.

Our locksmiths know how the inners of a lock work, the problems within that cause lock outs and how to open them non-destructively or with minimum damage to a door if drilling is absolutely necessary.

Product knowledge is paramount to fitting or upgrading a new lock. Knowledge of European standards for security and fire or emergency exits is necessary in order for a lock to meet building and insurance requirements.

Locxis Key

Security and more importantly safe egress in the event of a fire or other type of emergency should be  considered when supplying or fitting a lock or panic hardware. 

 Patented keys offer the best protection against unauthorised key duplication. A patented key system can  be registered to a specific user(s) and only the nominated person can authorise keys or replacement locks  for a security or master key system.

Expert Security are the main “Locxis” security key system dealer in Ireland. “Locxis” offers protection  against unauthorised key cutting and 3D printing to protect you and your property.

eurograde safe

Expert Security and their specialised safe division “ SafesDirect2U” are experts in Dublin in specifying and installing safes to eurograde standards and specifications. Proper installation for safes and complying to insurance requirements are necessary to secure cash and valuables.

Proper fire rating to protect  documents and discs in the event of a fire could be the difference in losing all your business and financial records.

Access Control

Wireless access control is a cost effective way to control who and when enters a door. There is no hard wiring as the locks are powered by battery and operated by a card or fob like traditional access control systems.

Expert Security are main agents for Simons- Voss electronic handles and cylinders and RB electronic key systems for padlocks, cam locks and door cylinders.

Simply replace a cylinder or fit new handles and you have an instant access control system which you can move from door to door with minimum labour time.

By using Expert Security, you are guaranteed the latest innovative security products to secure your home and business. 

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Security Safes

Security safes can be underfloor, wall fitted, or free standing which is the most common. Free standing safes are available in many different sizes, depending on the requirements and the volume capacity that you require to secure all your valuables. Safes are graded for insurance purposes for securing cash and valuables (notably jewellery). The higher the grade – the more you are covered for in the event of theft or fire.

Grade                Cash Cover             Valuables Cover

0                        €10,000                     €100,000

1                        €17,000                     €170,000

2                        €29,000                     €290,000

3                        €58,000                     €580,000

4                        €100,000                   €1,000,000

5                        €158,000                   €1,580,000

6                        €220,000                   €2,200,000

Security safes have different types of locking mechanisms:

High Security Key Locking – Requires a key to open

Combination Locking – Mechanical keyless opening

Digital Electronic Locking – keyless locking with audit trail

Dual Key /Combination Locking – Double security opening

Time Lock – Lock will only open at a pre set time

Time Delay Lock – Safe will only open at a set time after the lock is opened

There are different means of depositing and securing money and valuables especially for commercial applications which have different requirements for staff usage and for those where it is impractical to give keys out.

Deposit Chute – Deposit cash / keys without opening the safe

Envelope Slot – Deposit documents without opening the safe

Rotary Trap – Deposit large items without opening the safe

Coffer – Internal secure compartment within the safe for management use only.

Free Standing Safes are made of very heavy material and should be bolted to the floor to provide a very high level of protection. High security safes have added protection against drilling and explosive attacks.

Fire Resistant safes and cabinets

Fire Proof Safes, Cabinets and Cupboards although not as secure as security safes are designed to offer higher protection against fire and smoke damage. These are more suitable for the protection of documents, files and data discs. They offer protection from 30 minutes upwards and are regulated by grading standards similar to security safes.

Fire protection is offered for small data safes and large filing cabinets. Fire safes can be secured by key, combination and digital locking depending on the requirement.

When choosing or specifying the most suitable safe, you might need to ask the following questions

• What do you need to protect? Cash , Valuables or Data
• Do you need security, fire resistance or both?
• How much space do you have available?

Security Safes for cash or valuables

• What value needs to be protected?
• Is fire resistance needed as well?
• Does the safe need bolting down?
• Lock Option – Key or electronic?

Fire Resistant Safes for paper & data

• Which is most suitable – a safe, cupboard or filing cabinet?
• Are you securing paper or data discs?
• How many fire hours resistance is needed?
• How much storage space is required inside the safe?
• Lock Option – Key or electronic

Always check with the insurer to make sure they approve of your choice of safe! For sales and further information visit http://safesdirect2u.ie/

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