Key cabinets are a great way to keep your keys safe. Whether you are a business that deals with a lot of keys like hotels, parking valets, estate agents, etc. or an industrial site that has different sets of keys for safes and machinery, a key cabinet can come in handy. Here is what to look for when purchasing a new key cabinet for your business.
Electronically locked and manual key cabinets
Electronically locked high-security key cabinets are perfect for businesses with many keys and for employees to store their keys and cards. Most electronic key cabinets will have a ‘slam shut’ mechanism allowing them to be opened only with a code. Easy to use, they are also secure with a steel body and many will include tags and hooks for a better organisational system inside.
Manual key boxes are usually made from metal as well. Unlike electronic ones they will have a key to open and close the box. If this box is used by many employees, the risk of someone losing their key increases and the lock may need to be changed. In those situations, an electronic box would be more appropriate. However, if only one or two people have access to the box, you will need just one or two keys instead of ten or more.
Wall-mounted or freestanding key cabinets
Wall-mounted key boxes tend to be smaller than freestanding ones. They are perfect for personal use and for smaller working spaces. Since they are mounted on the wall, they do not take too much space and don’t get in workers’ way, making them perfect for use in any location where space is at a premium.
Freestanding key boxes are usually large, heavy-duty safes for businesses that have to manage a lot of keys, such as hotels, vehicle repairers, landlords, estate agents, hospitals, etc.
Outdoor key cabinets
Outdoor key cabinets work just like indoor ones. You can mount one on the wall or door to make sure you needn’t ever be locked out. If yours is electronic, make sure to change the code regularly for extra security. You can find smaller ones that just fit a couple of keys for your front door.
Materials and construction
Whether you choose an electronic or a manual cabinet, it must be strong and durable. Most key cabinets will be made from steel, but if this is thin or the cabinet is poorly assembled it is not safe and can easily be broken into. To make sure you get a fully secure key cabinet, always do some research and make sure you buy from reliable sources. This will guarantee you get a well-made product that you can rely on.
Author Bio: First Mats started life as safety matting specialists, but have since expanded to become a complete industrial and commercial supplies company. The focus of First Mats is to provide safety-focused products that improve the wellbeing of staff through quality approved products, backed up by extensive knowledge. www.firstmats.co.uk
