Safe and Vault Locks: Time Locks, Time-Delay and Audit Locks
Bank-grade lock integration for safes, strongroom doors and vaults: time locks, time-delay locks, electronic audit-trail locks, biometric, combination and dual-control locking. Supplied, fitted and retrofitted by Shellmate, masters of safe and vault locking in Zimbabwe.
- Motorised time locks
- Time-delay locks
- Electronic audit-trail locks
- Retrofit to existing safes
Lock types
| Lock | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Time lock (motorised) | Keeps the door locked until a set time, even with the right code or key | Bank vaults and cash centres overnight and at weekends |
| Time-delay lock | After the correct code, waits a set period (for example 15 minutes) before opening | Retail and banks: removes the incentive for robbery under duress |
| Electronic audit-trail lock | Records who opened the safe and when | Cash offices, head offices, multi-user safes |
| Biometric lock | Opens with a registered fingerprint | Executive and home safes, controlled staff access |
| Mechanical combination | Dial combination, no batteries, no key | Exam safes, archives, power-cut-prone sites |
| Digital keypad | Code entry, easy to change | Offices and homes |
| Key lock (incl. N8) | High-security key | Strongroom doors, dual control |
| Dual control | Two locks held by two people | Banks, exam centres, cash offices |
Fitting and retrofitting
We fit locks to new Shellmate safes and doors, and retrofit modern locks to existing safes and strongroom doors of any make, including Chubb. Upgrading the lock is often the most cost-effective way to bring an old safe up to current procedures.
Locksmithing and emergency opening
- 24/7 emergency safe opening and safe cracking for lost keys, forgotten codes and jammed locks.
- Combination and code changes when staff change.
- Lock servicing so time locks and electronic locks stay reliable.
What affects the cost
- Lock type and brand.
- New safe or retrofit.
- Number of locks.
- Location.
Questions buyers ask
What is a time-delay lock?
A lock that waits a set time after the correct code is entered before it opens. It protects staff because a robber cannot force an immediate opening.
Can you add a time lock to an existing vault door?
In most cases, yes. We inspect the door and retrofit a time lock or time-delay lock to suit it.
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Get a quotation
Tell us the safe or door and the lock you want. We will quote supply and fitting.