Safes

The basic principle of the safety deposit box was already being used in the chests of the Middle Ages. The first safes in today’s sense existed around 200 years ago, even if their features are not comparable to those of today. Depending on the security level, the body and door of a modern safe have single or multiple walls up to 20 centimetres thick. Depending on the required burglary resistance, the steel walls are filled with insulating materials, plastics, concrete or a combination of these. Materials and mechanisms are used that hinder or render burglary tools ineffective in order to significantly increase the effort required to break in by force. For example, carbon particles in a concrete filling or hardened steel tubes with a steel ball filling quickly blunt drills or cutting discs. Chemical additives with a flame-retardant function make the use of cutting torches more difficult. In addition to the common term ‘safe’, it is also known as an armoured cabinet, safe, strongbox or security cabinet. It is important to note that there are specialist designations that can be used to recognise the respective security standard:

Security safe (EN 14450 with classification S1 or S2)
Strongbox (EN 1143-1 with classification 0, 1, 2 or 3)
Armoured safe (EN 1143-1 with classification 4, 5 or 6)

Explanation of standards and classifications:

The UNI EN 14450:2018 standard classifies security cabinets for private use according to their burglary resistance level. A distinction is made between security levels S1 and S2. Certification is based on extensive break-in tests with various mechanical and thermal burglary tools, e.g. drills, hammers or welding torches. The certification takes into account the resistance level of the weakest detected sub-area (expressed in Security Units – SU), the total duration of the opening attempts, the anchoring test and the severity of the burglary tools used (Tool Points – TP).

UNI EN 1143-1 classifies safes, strongroom doors and strongrooms for commercial use into 14 security grades from 0 to XIII. The break-in tests are carried out in specialised laboratories. Grades 0 to X are determined in two tests, which test separately how long it takes to break open the safe partially or completely (total access). The tests specify two resistance units (RU) that correspond to a resistance grade. The overall resistance grade of the safe corresponds to the lowest grade achieved. In order to achieve higher grades for armoured doors, only a total access test is provided.

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Italian Excellence

Founded in 1943, Bordogna S.r.l. is today one of Europe’s leading specialists in safes. The company represents Italian engineering and style, backed by extensive expertise and a continuous evolution of its quality, system, and product standards. Customers of Bordogna can always rely on full compliance with the latest technical standards and regulations—delivering an outstanding product and service experience.

Why choose a safe from Bordogna?

Quality made in Italy
Wide selection ofcolors and materials for both interior and exterior design, with a timeless aesthetic
Reliable safes and locks, ensured through strict quality assurance standards and certifications

The Bordogna product range is classified and certified according to European standards UNI EN 14450:2005 and EN 1143-1 Grades I to III with ECB·S certification—guaranteeing compliance with the highest European security standards.
Bordogna uses only electronic locks, all certified to EN 1300 Grade B.

Product portfolio includes:

Wall safes
Furniture safes
Floor safes
Storage cabinets
Gun safes
Key safes
Fire-resistant security cabinets
Under-counter hazardous material cabinets
Vault doors for strongrooms
Modular safes
Safe deposit boxes
Deposit safes(drop-slot safes)

We would be happy to provide further information upon request – or let our security experts advise you in detail at our offices or on-site at your location!