Standard Modular Vault System
Heavy-Duty Protection. Custom-Built Security.
The CMI Standard Modular Vault System is engineered for maximum strength and precision. Featuring ultra-high-strength core materials, reinforced steel construction, and low-tolerance laser-cut components, it delivers uncompromising protection against all forms of attack. Certified under the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) scheme, this vault system is ideal for high-security applications requiring rugged durability and tailored installation.
Precision Manufacturing Meets Advanced Security
Each CMI standard vault is engineered with accuracy, resilience, and adaptability in mind. The system is manufactured using high-precision laser cutting and CNC steel processing, allowing us to achieve exact tolerances for a seamless installation. This level of detail ensures every panel integrates perfectly, minimising gaps, eliminating weak points, and enhancing structural integrity.
Our manufacturing techniques are purpose-built for security installations where the margin for error is zero. This makes our vault systems ideal for environments such as financial institutions, government facilities, high-end retail, pharmaceutical storage, data centres, and commercial premises requiring certified, high-security vaults.
Unmatched Structural Reinforcement
Security is not only about what’s visible, it’s what lies beneath the surface. CMI’s standard vault panels are reinforced with a unique combination of internal bracings that are strategically welded to distribute and absorb impact energy. These reinforcements aren’t off-the-shelf. Each configuration is designed in-house to address evolving physical threats, including forced entry, thermal attacks, cutting tools, and ballistic impact.
At the core of each panel is a specially engineered, ultra-high-strength barrier material which is exclusive to CMI. This composite barrier is the result of decades of R&D, combining compressive strength, blast resistance, and thermal durability into one formidable material. This allows our vaults to meet and exceed the requirements of Australian security standards.
CMI Standard Modular Vault
Strength That’s Tested, Certified, and Trusted
The outcome is a robust, rigid, and reliable vault solution that stands up to the most aggressive attack methods. Our modular panels and vault doors can be tailored to achieve a range of resistance grades and ratings, it is made under licence from Mutual (SABS/SANS 949). Equavalencies are shown in the table below.
Whether you’re protecting confidential documents, valuable inventory, digital servers, or sensitive data, you can trust that a CMI vault has been built to defend.
Modular by Design. Flexible in Function.
Unlike traditional concrete or in-situ vaults, the CMI Standard Vault System offers exceptional flexibility without compromising on strength. Designed for rapid assembly and disassembly, our modular approach allows for:
- Faster installation with minimal on-site disruption
- Scalability to suit your current and future space requirements
- Relocation capabilities, should your premises change
- Integration with access control systems, alarm triggers, and CCTV
This adaptability makes our vaults a smart long-term investment, ideal for evolving business operations and multi-site security infrastructure.
Built for the Future. Backed by Legacy.
CMI has been manufacturing premium-grade security solutions since 1946. As a family-owned Australian company, we take pride in combining old-fashioned craftsmanship with future-forward technology.
Every modular vault system we produce reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and reliability.
Our vault systems are crafted using locally sourced materials, many of which are derived from recycled steel, supporting a more sustainable supply chain and reducing environmental impact—without compromising on performance.
Applications Across Multiple Sectors:
CMI’s Standard Vault Systems are trusted by:
- Banking & Finance: For gold bullion, cash, sensitive documentation and safe deposit boxes.
- 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.
Wherever a secure environment is needed, our vaults deliver proven performance with measurable value.
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
Secure Your Site with CMI
Choosing the right modular vault isn’t just about protection, it’s about peace of mind. With over 75 years of experience, local manufacturing, and the strictest attention to quality and compliance, CMI stands as the trusted name in Australian vault security.
Enquire now to discover how a CMI Standard Vault System can future-proof your security setup.
Vault Certification Equivalencies
The Standard Modular Vault System has been independently tested in Australia and is certified in accordance with Australian & New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 3809:1998
| 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) |
