Do you worry about losing valuables in the event of a burglary or fire? With home burglaries plaguing communities and fire season continuing to threaten homes throughout the West Coast and beyond, this is an understandable concern. It’s no wonder you’re looking at the AMSEC BF2116. This medium size home safe is one of the best American-made home safes on the market.
AMSEC (also known as American Security) was founded in 1946. For more than 75 years, they’ve produced some of the best-performing safes.
We’re undoubtedly fans of this premium product, but we know it’s not the right fit for everyone. Ultimately, we want to help you find the best safe to fit your needs.
In this article, we’ll talk about the cost of an AMSEC BF2116, its size, where you can install it, its security features, and address some frequently asked questions.
American Security BF2116 Cost
There’s no use talking in circles. American Security’s BF2116 is a high-end home safe. It comes with a high-end price tag. The manufacturer price ranges from $2,643 to $4,436. The cost difference here is based on the safe’s finish: textured vs gloss. American Security has arguably the best gloss finish in the industry — offering a more refined look for a home safe that may be displayed prominently.
Regardless of the finish, why spend so much on a safe? Because buying a safe is no different than purchasing insurance — the level of protection you pay for is the level of protection you get. If you’re storing diamond necklaces, precious metals, and your baby’s social security card, a 30-minute fire rating is unlikely to offer the level of protection you want.
Top 5 American Security BF2116 Security Features
1. UL Certified Lock Options
The AMSEC BF2116 is available with your choice of American Security’s ESL10 (Electronic Safe Lock) basic keypad lock or a Big Red dial lock. Both options are UL Certified.
For those who want a lock with the quickest access available, the BF2116 can be retrofitted with a Securam Scanlogic, a top-tier biometric lock. The Scanlogic combines a biometric fingerprint reader with a keypad, providing added flexibility and convenience. This lock is also UL Certified.
Why do you want a UL Certified lock? Because it meets our minimum security requirements. Additionally, all UL Certified locks have a universal footprint, ensuring it is easy and affordable to service your lock or replace it, if the need arises.
2. 3-½” Thick Door with 2-Stage Fire Seal
The door of the American Security BF2116 is a formidable 3-½” thick. It features a ½” steel plate along with American Security’s proprietary fire insulation, just like the safe’s body. Enginerd with an impressively tight door fit, it offers impressive pry resistance and fire protection.
The safe’s fire rating is further exemplified by a two-stage fire seal:
- A Silicone Foam Seal on the Door Jamb
- An Expandable Palusol™ Seal on the Door
The silicone seal around the door jamb serves as the first line of defense. It provides a continuous layer of protection against dust, moisture, and other particles.
In the event of a fire, the second layer of protection comes from the expandable Palusol™ seal on the door. Made from sodium silicate encased in a thermoplastic shell, this heat-activated seal expands up to five times its original thickness when exposed to high temperatures. As it expands, the non-combustible material fills any gaps between the door and the safe’s body, creating an effective barrier against smoke, heat, and water damage.
SIMPLY PUT: This safe can burn for up to 60 minutes in an average house fire without the paper contents being completely destroyed.
3. Proprietary Fire & Burglary Resistant Material
The American Security home safes are built with fire clay, a proprietary mix of concrete with fire resistance additives that offers exceptional fire and security protection.
4. 1” Solid Steel Chrome-Plated Locking Bolts
The door of the safe is also equipped with three 1” solid steel, chrome-plated locking bolts. When the safe of the door is closed and locked, these bolts extend deep into the safe to prevent the door from being removed with forced entry.
5. Lifetime Fire Warranty
The lifetime warranty provided by American Security ensures that if your safe is destroyed or made inoperable in a fire, they will replace it free of charge. Just be sure to register your safe. In order to take advantage of this warranty, your safe must be registered.
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