Are all fire safe filing cabinets alike?

No, there are a lot of differences. The Schwab design is recognized as being superior in appearance, security and fire protection. At Schwab every file drawer is completely insulated, making each one independently fire resistant. If a drawer is accidentally left open and fire strikes, this feature will halt the spread of fire throughout the entire file. The Schwab files also have an inner-steel drawer jacket that prevents entry into a locked drawer from an unlocked compartment. It also keeps insulation dust from contaminating your files. One of the biggest differences in a Schwab file compared to others is Insulite™, the most effective insulation in the industry. Insulite provides maximum protection with thinner walls and less weight than competitors' insulation. Because Insulite does not contain free water it will not dry out and lose its ability to provide fire protection over a period of time as compared to competitor’s files utilizing gypsum as an insulating material. Gypsum being ... more