SKY LightWeight Modular Vault System
Certified Security. Engineered for Structural Limits.
Looking for a secure vault solution for upper floors or weight-restricted sites? The CMI Sky Lightweight Modular Vault is specifically designed to overcome floor loading challenges without compromising on protection. Crafted using precision laser-cutting and high-strength laminated materials, it delivers robust Grade VII-certified security (AS/NZS 3809:1998) in a lightweight modular format which is ideal for complex installations.
Why Choose the SKY LightWeight Modular Vault System?
At the heart of this system lies a combination of innovation, performance, and modular flexibility – all without the weight of traditional vault builds. Developed by CMI Safe Co, a trusted name in high-security storage solutions across Australia, the SKY LightWeight Vault system provides:
- Reduced Structural Load: Perfect for buildings with strict weight restrictions or sensitive floor structures.
- Modular Construction: Easy to install in tight or complex spaces, with minimal on-site disruption.
- High-Security Rating: Built using advanced materials and techniques to meet strict resistance standards.
- Customisable Design: Tailored to meet specific site and security requirements, from banks and bullion storage to pharmaceutical or data centre use.
Advanced Engineering and Materials
The SKY LightWeight Vault is not just a lighter vault – it’s a smarter one.
Each component is fabricated using state-of-the-art laser cutting and CNC processing, ensuring high dimensional accuracy and a precision fit. These techniques allow CMI to create steel vault panels that are consistently uniform, strong, and designed for fast assembly on-site.
CMI Sky Lightweight Modular Vault
The panels themselves are manufactured with laminated high-strength materials, specifically developed to maintain structural integrity under attack, while reducing weight by up to 60% compared to traditional vaults. A confidential binding method is used during fabrication, adding another layer of tamper resistance and structural cohesion, a proprietary advantage exclusive to CMI.
Designed for Flexibility and Fast Deployment
One of the major benefits of a modular vault system is flexibility. The SKY LightWeight Vault can be installed in buildings where a conventional vault would be impossible, including:
- Upper-level commercial offices
- Shopping centre tenancies
- Retrofit installations in heritage buildings
- Urban banks and financial institutions
- Data centres and server rooms
- Pharmaceutical and cannabis vaults
- Secure document and archival storage
Its modular design means the vault can be expanded, relocated, or even reconfigured as your business grows or changes. Vault panels are delivered flat-packed and assembled on-site, reducing transport costs and easing installation logistics.
Security Without Compromise
Despite its lightweight construction, the SKY LightWeight Vault system doesn’t compromise on safety or compliance. Built to stringent standards, the vault panels and doors resist cutting, drilling, and forced entry. The system is ideal for clients who need certified secure storage but must work within existing architectural limitations.
The 100mm panel has been independently tested and certified to AS/NZS 3809:1998 Grade VII and the 160mm panel AS/NZS 3809:1998 Grade XI.
The doors can be customised to integrate with electronic locking systems, time-delay locks, and secure access control systems, supporting full audit tracking and integration into building security systems.
Optional fire-resistant linings and thermal insulation can be added for applications where heat and environmental protection are required.
Applications Across Key Sectors
The CMI SKY LightWeight Vault is already in use across Australia in sectors such as:
- Banking & Finance: For gold bullion, cash, sensitive documentation, safe deposit boxes, cash-in-transit and secure logistics providers.
- Retail & High-Value Goods: Protecting stock and assets in flagship stores or jewellery retailers.
- Pharmaceutical (Schedule 8 Drugs): Secure storage of restricted medications or regulated substances.
- Cannabis Production & Dispensaries: Secure vaulting for cultivation facilities and distribution centres.
- Government & Defence: Sensitive equipment or classified document storage.
- Data & Technology: Critical server hardware and digital archive protection.
- Mining: Securing Gold and other precious mined materials.
Technical Overview
- Panel Thickness: Customisable based on security requirements
- Barrier Core: Proprietary ultra-high-strength material
- Joint Tolerance: Low-tolerance interlocking design
- Panel Finish: Anti-corrosive treatment available
- Integration: Compatible with all major access and alarm systems
- Installation: Fast-track setup by qualified security installers
Easy to Transport. Fast to Assemble. Built to Last.
Compared to traditional concrete vaults that can take weeks to pour, cure, and seal, the CMI SKY LightWeight Vault can be installed quickly – with minimal construction disruption. Its modular nature also means less noise, dust, and labour is required during the build, making it perfect for live environments like retail stores, banks, or offices.
Transporting the flat-packed panels to site is simple and cost-effective, particularly for remote or elevated locations. Once installed, the system requires minimal maintenance and has an exceptionally long lifespan.
A Vault System That Thinks Ahead
Choosing the CMI SKY LightWeight Modular Vault System means choosing forward-thinking security, without the downsides of heavy materials or inflexible installations.
For architects, facility managers, and security consultants working within strict engineering or heritage constraints, the SKY LightWeight Vault System opens up new possibilities. It brings together the very best in Australian-engineered design, smart materials, and long-term adaptability to create a truly future-proof solution.
Contact Us
The team at CMI Safe Co is here to guide you through the planning, customisation, and installation of your SKY LightWeight Vault.
Reach out today to discuss your requirements or request a tailored quote.
Vault Certification Equivalencies
| Testing Authority | SABS | EN | UL | AS/NZS |
| Standard | SANS 949 | EN 1143-1 | UL 608 | AS/NZS 3809:1998 |
| Rating | CAT 3 | Grade IV | Class 1 | Grade 7 (7-9) |
| Testing Authority | SABS | EN | UL | AS/NZS |
| Standard | SANS 949 | EN 1143-1 | UL 608 | AS/NZS 3809:1998 |
| Rating | CAT 4 | Grade V | Class 2 | Grade 11 (10-11) |
