Round Bank Vault Door
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Round bank vault door. Frank zykan safe vault is the primary source of antique vault doors and associated services. A bank vault is a secure space where money valuables records and documents are stored. 5 out of 5 stars 6 6 product ratings liberty s door panel organizer pistol kit model 17 gun safes vault accessories. Finally the ability to create such security had caught up to the need for it.
We are one of the few institutions worldwide that has the resources available to acquire remove restore and install doors weighing up to 50 000 pounds. The styling and workmanship of the early 20th century has returned with increased security lower overall weight and the features required today for personal safety. Round vault doors vsi is re introducing the beloved round vault door long the world symbol for security. Robust safes and massive vault doors were created in response to these relentless robbers.
Vault doors storm shelter doors and safe room doors for home or business. Battleships the now iconic round bank vault door was born. Round door vault doors from the 1800s and 1900s weighed from 25 000 to over 75 000 lbs. And required special pits made in the floor so the doors could open and operate.
It is intended to protect their contents from theft unauthorized use fire natural disasters and other threats much like a safe unlike safes vaults are an integral part of the building within which they are built using armored walls and a tightly fashioned door closed with a complex lock. Antique round vault doors of this caliber which exhibit this level of detail are extremely hard to find. Borrowing technology originally developed during ww1 for the large round doors on u s. While both doors are beautifully constructed this iconic round vault door which safeguarded the main vault is one of the most impressive we ve found to date.
This is one of two doors from a bank building in west virginia.