Review of Nonflammable and Secure File Cabinet Options
A fire proof file cabinet offers the security of protecting your important documents in the event of a home or office fire. However, not all models are created equally – depending on the make, model and design, you may only be offered a limited amount of fire protection.
If you’re considering the purchase of a fire proof filing cabinet, keep reading for a short overview of three popular models.
The Professional and Stackable Fire-Safe Filing Cabinet by Sentry
The main selling feature of the Sentry Stackable Fire-Safe file cabinet is its modular design and subsequent portability. Rather than one massive and heavy filing cabinet that would be impossible to move during a fire hazard, the stackable Sentry units are light enough to carry individually when necessary. They also allow you to expand your cabinet as your storage needs grow.
The Sentry brand fire proof file cabinet may only retail for an average $200 per modular unit, but that low price comes with its own price. The Sentry only offers 30 minutes of protection, meaning that while it may be suitable for home use, it doesn’t offer the industrial protection required by many larger offices.
Schwab 5000 Series Fire Safe Vertical Cabinets
The Schwab 5000 series vertical filing cabinets represent the ultimate in fire protection with UL Class 350 rating and fire protection for up to 2 hours for all your important documents, USB drives, CD-ROMs and other items.
Each drawer is independently constructed, providing about the best in fire protection, and the whole unit is explosion and impact tested for a drop from 30 feet. Like all Schwab cabinets, their 5000 fire safe filing cabinet comes with a high-security lock. Unfortunately, all these features come with a price as the Schwab checks in with a beefy $3000 price tag.
Fire King 2-Drawer File Cabinet
The 2-Drawer Fire King model is a moderate choice for homeowners and small office operators who are looking for one-hour protection but don’t need the overloaded features or size of the Schwab 5000 series. The cabinet can protect documents for up to 60 minutes, can withstand a 30-foot fall and explosions up to 2000 degrees. The price? An average of $850, making the Fire King fairly affordable and reasonably priced.
Another appealing feature of the Fire King fire proof file cabinet is its service guarantee and warranty. The product is protected by a 3-year warranty, and if over the course of the cabinet’s life it is ever in a fire and any of the cabinet’s fire-protection elements are damaged, the company will replace the entire cabinet for free.
