Drug Safe DS8
- $45ksuggested cash rating, unsupported
- 32 mmsteel bolts
- 987 Linside
The Stronghold Drug Safe DS8 is built for secure storage of controlled drugs and pharmaceuticals, featuring 10 mm solid steel construction, 80 mm reinforced double doors, and 32 mm locking bolts for strong protection against tampering and forced entry.
- 5-year warranty
- Delivered & installed Australia-wide
- See it in a showroom
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Features
Built into every DS8
With adjustable shelving, multiple lock options, and secure mounting capability, the DS8 delivers a reliable solution for high-risk medical environments.
The DS8 complies with the schedule requirements for Western Australia and Tasmania, meeting the minimum weight and locking specifications for secure storage.
Its double doors are 10 mm solid steel, 80 mm thick overall, with hard-plate protection over the locking areas, and the body is also 10 mm solid steel. A re-locking device guards against forced entry.
Inside are 10 adjustable shelves, and additional shelves are available. Four 16 mm recessed holes let you anchor the safe to the floor and wall, and you can choose a digital, key or dial-combination lock. The safe carries a 5-year warranty and the locks a 24-month warranty (excluding travel). When measuring for space, allow 55 mm on the depth for the handle.
32 mm locking bolts
Solid steel bolts lock the doors into the body.
Double 80 mm doors with hard plate
10 mm solid steel doors and body, with hard plate over the locking areas and a re-locking device.
Choice of digital, key or dial-combination lock
Digital for quick everyday access, or key and dial-combination locks that need no batteries.
10 adjustable shelves
Additional shelves available, with about 987 litres of storage.
Suggested cash rating $45,000
The suggested rating for an unsupported situation; confirm cover with your insurer.
Specifications
DS8 specifications
Total width with doors at 180° (mm): 2345
DS8 safe technical data
| Model | Drug Safe DS8 |
|---|---|
| External (H × W × D) | 1850 × 1200 × 600 mm |
| Internal (H × W × D) | 1830 × 1160 × 465 mm |
| Weight | 780 kg |
| Capacity | Approx. 987 L |
| Suggested cash rating (unsupported) | $45,000 |
| Locking | 32 mm locking bolts |
| Door | Double doors, each 10 mm solid steel, 80 mm overall, hard plate protecting the locking areas |
| Interior | 10 adjustable shelves (additional shelves available) |
| Lock options | Digital, Key, Dial combination |
| Bolt-down | 4 × 16 mm recessed holes for floor and wall mounting |
| Warranty | 5 years (safe) · 24 months (locks, excluding travel) |
| Body | 10 mm solid steel |
| Re-locker | Re-locking device to prevent forced entry |
| Handle projection | Allow 55 mm for the handle on the depth measurement |
| Depth with door at 90° | Approx. 1,210 mm |
Drawings are a guide and not to scale. Door swing sizes are approximate and include the handle. External depth excludes the handle, lock and hinges. Please confirm installation clearances with our team.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Have another question? Send us an enquiry and our team will get back to you.
Can it be bolted down?
Yes. It has 4 pre-drilled 16 mm anchor holes, and our installers bolt it to the floor for you, so it can't be carried away.
Which locks can I choose?
Choice of digital, key or dial-combination lock. We can help you choose the one that suits how often you open it.
How is it delivered?
Stronghold safes are delivered and installed by experienced specialists anywhere in Australia. We check stairs, doorways and the floor before the day, so it all runs to plan.
What warranty do I get?
This model carries 5 years on the safe and 24 months (on the locks, excluding travel). Register within 6 months for an extra year on the safe, free, or add the $169 Extended Warranty Package for two more years on the safe and one more on the lock.
Drug Safes (DS Series)
Other sizes
Drug Safe DS1
457 × 305 × 230 mm
$45k suggested cash rating, unsupported 18 mm steel bolts
Drug Safe DS2
610 × 457 × 230 mm
$45k suggested cash rating, unsupported 18 mm steel bolts
Drug Safe DS3
900 × 600 × 300 mm
$45k suggested cash rating, unsupported 18 mm steel bolts
Drug Safe DS4
1220 × 762 × 400 mm
$45k suggested cash rating, unsupported 32 mm steel bolts
Drug Safe DS5
1525 × 762 × 400 mm
$45k suggested cash rating, unsupported 32 mm steel bolts
Drug Safe DS7
1670 × 760 × 550 mm
$45k suggested cash rating, unsupported 32 mm steel bolts
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We'll confirm the size and clearances, recommend the right lock and arrange delivery and installation to your home or business.
- Advice on placement, bolt-down and floor loading
- Choice of digital, key or dial-combination lock
- Warranty: 5 years (safe) · 24 months (locks, excluding travel)