Gardall TC1206-G-C Under Counter Depository Safe

B-rated under-counter drop: lock excess till cash out of sight

Retail and hospitality operators get the Gardall TC1206-G-C under-counter depository, a compact B-rated drop safe with a 1/2-inch plate steel door and UL-listed Group II combination lock. Hand-built in Syracuse, USA, it lets staff drop bills and checks through a top cash slot without opening the door, keeping excess till cash locked away and out of sight to limit pilferage.

This is a small-footprint unit measuring 12 inches high by 6.5 inches wide by 8 inches deep and weighing 35 pounds, with a 9.25 by 6 by 7-inch interior (about 0.22 cubic feet). Add roughly 1.5 inches to the depth for the dial and handle, and plan for the four base anchoring holes when bolting it down.

Engineering & Security

• ✓1/2-inch plate steel door: A solid 1/2-inch plate steel door over a 1/4-inch steel body delivers Gardall's insurance B-rated burglary construction in a compact under-counter form.
• ✓UL-listed Group II lock: The standard dial combination is a UL-listed Group II mechanical lock; a Group II electronic lock is available as an option.
• ✓Independent relocker: An independent relocker on the lock helps resist forced entry attempts against the bolt mechanism.
• ✓Not fire-rated by design: This model is a burglary depository without a fire rating, so store irreplaceable documents in a separate fire safe.

Cash Management & Workflow

• ✓Top cash slot: A 1/2-inch high by 5.5-inch wide slot lets staff deposit bills and checks without unlocking the door during a shift.
• ✓Anti-fish baffle: An internal baffle deters fishing of deposited contents back out through the slot by employees or a hold-up attempt.
• ✓Four base anchor holes: Four pre-drilled holes in the base allow bolting to any structurally sound surface, under a counter, in a wall, or in a vehicle.

Ideal Buyer & Use Cases

The TC1206-G-C suits a single register or service counter where staff need to drop excess cash and checks out of sight through a shift. At 12 by 6.5 by 8 inches and 35 pounds with a 0.22 cubic foot interior, it bolts discreetly beneath a counter. Note Gardall does not recommend it for overnight cash storage.

If you prefer a keyed dual-custody version of the same cabinet, the TC1206-G-K is the equivalent under-counter model. For larger drop volumes or rear-loading workflows, step up to the Gardall LCS1414-G-C drop-slot burglar safe or the rear-loading BL1328C.