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Securing Your Mail: Explore the Features of Salsbury Cluster Box Units

October 23, 2024
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Cluster box units or CBUs provide a secure mail delivery and collection solution for both residential and commercial developments.

 

As mail and parcels can contain sensitive information, expensive materials, or even life-saving medication, it’s crucial to consider security and durability when choosing the right CBU for your development.

 

In this guide, we’ll review the security advantages of cluster box units.

 

What Are Cluster Box Units?

 

Cluster box units are a collection of multiple individual mailboxes and parcel lockers mounted on a pedestal; each compartment features a separate locking mechanism so individuals can securely access their mail.

 

The Salsbury Difference

 

Salsbury cluster mailbox units offer six configuration options that combine mailboxes and parcel lockers. Use our mailbox configurator to estimate the best configuration for your needs or choose between a configuration that combines 1, 2, or 4 parcel lockers with 4, 8, 12, 13, or 16 mailboxes.

 

In addition to security, cluster boxes can be customized to best suit the look and feel of their location. Salsbury cluster box units offer decorative accessories and come in six colors, including Sandstone, Bronze, Green, Black, White, and Gray.

 

 

Cluster Mailbox Security Features

 

Mail collection and delivery is protected and regulated by federal, state, and local laws designed to ensure the private and secure delivery of mail. Choosing one of Salsbury’s USPS approved mailboxes can help ensure that your mailboxes adhere to the law, but it’s also important to consider a CBUs individual security features.

 

 

Compatible With USPS Arrow Locks

 

Once your Salsbury cluster box units are installed, your local post office will install an arrow lock on the access door to restrict its use to authorized mail delivery and collection personnel only. When unlocked, the access door provides easy entry and allows mail carriers to efficiently deliver mail and parcels.

Individually, Salsbury cluster box units feature steel bar reinforced access doors to prevent mail theft. Additionally, units are also fitted with anti-pry latches that are built to withstand tampering.

 

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Extra Protection For Outgoing Mail

 

Cluster box units also help protect outgoing mail, so your residents or personnel can safely send outgoing mail. Each outgoing mail slot is outfitted with an anti-fishing bar that obstructs entry to the mail slot to prevent “fishing” or attempts to extract the contents of a mailbox by using a tool or material to pull or “fish” it out.

 

Additionally, each outgoing mail door is built with five-pin cylinder cam locks that balance security and ease of use. These heavy-duty locks are designed to resist common tampering methods, including the use of vice grips. Further, each lock is shielded from dust and rain to withstand early wear.

 

Key Capture System

 

Salsbury cluster mailboxes feature a key capture system to deter key theft. This system captures the key in place when the lock is rotated to its unlocked position. The key is released once the lock is returned to its neutral or locked position. The key capture system deters thieves who may attempt to quickly swipe mailbox keys and may help reduce the occurrence of lost keys.

 

 

Cluster Box Units Built To Last & Designed To Stay Put

 

When it comes to cluster box units, locking mechanisms should combine with a heavy-duty build to form a comprehensive secure mail delivery and collection solution. That’s why Salsbury Cluster Box Units are designed with interlocking seams to prevent unwanted access at juncture stress points.

 

Experienced thieves may attempt to completely remove the cluster mailbox unit to move or steal the unit. Further, extreme weather events can cause mailboxes to be shifted or fall over which may damage the unit.

 

That’s why Salsbury cluster mailboxes are installed with four concrete bolts that anchor the units firmly to the ground. These bolts provide superior fastening power that is resistant to attempts to move or steal the CBU.

 

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Choosing The Right Cluster Box Unit For Your Development

 

Both residential and commercial sites utilize cluster box units, as they offer an efficient and secure mail delivery and collection solution for multiple individuals. These units are a staple in business offices, healthcare centers, apartment buildings, educational institutions, and more, simplifying the distribution process and ensuring timely mail delivery.

Salsbury CBUs not only provide convenience, but also save you time and money by enhancing the security of your mail. By significantly reducing the likelihood of mail theft, you can avoid the inconvenience of fielding theft complaints and the financial burden of replacing or repairing flimsy components. Our units are constructed with durability in mind, offering long-lasting performance in various environments.

Whether you’re upgrading your current system or installing a new one, Salsbury has the quality and reliability that will meet your needs. Purchasing Salsbury Cluster Box Units is simple and straightforward; you can place an order by phone 1(800)624-5269 or conveniently online at Mailboxes.com. If you need any assistance when choosing your mailbox, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our representatives are eager to help you find the best solution for you.