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Thu 12th June 2025
Why Modular Vaults Are the Future of Asset Protection

In a fast-moving business world where risk evolves rapidly, physical security must evolve too. Traditional RCC strong rooms have served their purpose—but today, they no longer meet the agility or space demands of modern businesses.
Enter the Modular Vault Solution—a smarter, certified, and more scalable approach to securing high-value assets. At Steelage, we’ve reimagined strong rooms from the ground up—combining high-grade protection with engineering flexibility that suits your operational goals.
Here’s why more institutions are transitioning to modular vaults—and why you should consider making the shift.
What Is a Modular Vault?
A Modular Vault is a pre-engineered, high-security enclosure built using bolted vault panels that are BIS-certified to resist burglary across all six surfaces—walls, ceiling, and floor. Unlike RCC vaults that are cast-in-place, modular vaults are assembled onsite using high-strength prefabricated components.
Think of it as vaulting without boundaries—customizable layouts, scalable designs, and portable infrastructure. It’s physical security, made intelligent.
The Core Advantages of Modular Vaults
1. Six-Side Certified Protection
Steelage modular panels are certified under IS 17541, ensuring burglary resistance against tool and torch attacks from every direction—not just the walls, but the floor and roof too.
This standard is critical for:
- Banks & financial institutions adhering to RBI mandates
- Jewellery and bullion traders protecting stock worth crores
- Cash logistics companies handling volatile high-value cargo
Your assets aren’t exposed from any side—something traditional vaults often overlook.
2. Fast, Clean Installation
RCC strong rooms can take weeks to build and cure. In contrast, Steelage modular vaults can be installed in just a few days—even in occupied buildings.
That means:
- Minimal civil work
- No prolonged business disruption
- Fast-track branch launches or showroom upgrades
Our process ensures operational continuity—so your business stays on schedule.
3. Space-Saving by Design
Modular vault panels are thinner yet stronger than RCC walls. The result? You get more usable interior space without compromising on protection.
This is a game-changer for:
- Urban sites with space constraints
- Retail formats requiring compact security zones
- Back-end operations where every inch matters
4. Customizable to Your Environment
Every business is unique—and so is every vault we build. Whether you need a rectangular, L-shaped, or U-shaped configuration, Steelage modular systems adapt to your floorplan.
You also get to choose the security grade based on risk profile—ranging from Class C (30 mins) to AAA (180 mins) resistance.
5. Portable and Scalable
Need to shift locations or expand your footprint?
- Disassemble and relocate your vault without demolition
- Add panels as your storage needs grow
- Reuse the system in a new site without reinvesting in concrete and construction
Modular vaults aren’t just secure—they’re a mobile asset.
Who Should Consider Modular Vaults?
Modular vaults are no longer niche—they are mainstream across sectors that require uncompromised, compliant, and customizable physical security.