The technical definition of a TL-15 safe is as follows: “Signifies a combination-locked safe designed to offer a limited degree of protection against attack by common mechanical and electrical hand tools and any combination of these means. Has successfully resisted entry* for a net working time of 15 minutes when attacked with common hand tools, picking tools, mechanical or portable electric tools, grinding points, carbide drills and pressure applying devices or mechanisms.” Basically they take every tool a smart burglar would use and punish the safe for 15 minutes. If the safe survives, it is rated TL-15 and Qualifies for Mercantile & Broadform Insurance Class ER with a Bank Rating of BR. So I’m sure you’re wondering, how do they accomplish this?
Let’s start with the massive 6″ door, constructed of a 2″ defense barrier of outer and inner steel plates creating a single structure encasing a unique, high density fire and burglary resistant composite material. This defense barrier houses a proprietary amalgamation of nuggets and steel fibers to withstand concentrated attacks with the most sophisticated equipment used by burglars.
The locking mechanism on the AMSEC CEV1814 is equipped with six massive 1 ½” diameter chrome plated solid steel locking bolts that move deep into the body’s protected bolt chambers. The body is formed to combine a total protective thickness of 2″ enclosing a high density fire resistant composite material with nuggets and steel fibers. The reinforced drill resistant door frame protects the door and each individual bolt chamber from severe side attacks. The proprietary inner barrier protects against peeling attacks.
The AMSEC CEV1814 safe earned a 120 minute fire rating from ETL. When analyzing fire performance, be sure to weigh reports from ETL or UL laboratories against unverified factory “claims”.
