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The need for light-weight vault panels…
Not all vaults can be conveniently constructed
on the ground floor of a building. In situations where
a vault is required for the upper levels, the weight of
the vault becomes a major consideration. Manufacturers
have typically used a core of hardwood in their panels
in order to reduce the weight of the product. The problem
with the use of wood is that it is an organic material
and will, over time, begin to decay. As the wood deteriorates,
the structural integrity of the vault comes into question.
Over the long term, the quality of any wood based vault
panel cannot be guaranteed. Structural stability and resistance
to penetration will deteriorate as the age of the vault
increases.
Thin is in…
Worldwide’s use of technically innovative
materials has produced the thinnest panels ever to receive
an Underwriters Laboratory listing. Our Class 1 panels
are 2 ¼ inches thick, our Class 2 panels are 3
½ inches thick and our Class 3 are 6 ¼ inches
thick. The total weight of the vault will be drastically
reduced because the panels are thinner. In addition, the
panels will test to an impressive compressive strength
approaching 44,000 psi. Thinner panels will result in
a reduced vault footprint and installations will be more
cost effective as thinner panels are easier to handle
and assembly time will be reduced.
Flexible in design…
On design configurations, we can be extremely flexible.
Vaults of almost any size can be constructed. Standard
size panels are used whenever possible and panels of alternate
sizes produced to provide the exact dimension required
to meet the specific measurement of the vault under consideration.
The vault door and HVAC port(s)can be placed in virtually
any location. New panels can be used to retrofit older
vaults or other existing structures in order to increase
the level of protection.
Benefits of the new Worldwide modular tempered vault
panels…
Thin
more usable space due to smaller footprint
retrofit existing vaults/structures to upgrade security
increases the range of possible vault designs
Light
- use on upper-level floors
- installations are quicker and more cost effective
- reduced transportation costs to site
Dense
- resistance against attacks increased
- provides the highest level of security
Durable
- materials will not deteriorate
- integrity of vault will be maintained
| U.L. Burglary Class |
Thickness |
Pounds per square foot |
| Class 1 |
2 1/4" |
35 |
| Class 2 |
3 1/2" |
49 |
| Class 3 |
6 1/4" |
88 |
UL Class 1 – withstands a 30 minute forced
entry attack performance test
UL Class 2 – withstands a 60 minute forced entry
attack performance test
UL Class 3 – withstands a 120 minute forced entry
attack performance test
Construction:
Extreme, high strength, tempered concrete
Comprehensive strength approaching 44,000 psi
Reinforcing Rods set in a grid pattern welded to vault
pan
Steel pan forms the interior side of panel
Product Configurations:
UL Class 1: Five Sided - Six Sided
UL Class 2: Five Sided - Six Sided
UL Class 3: Five Sided - Six Sided
Installation
Options:
Welded Model or Bolted Model
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