Protex Safe SDL-500 Wall Mount Looking, Payment Drop Box
Protex SDL-500 Drop Box for Commercial and Agency Use
The Protex SDL-500 is a drop box built for retail counters, restaurants, bars, liquor stores, self-storage offices and property-management front desks that need staff to deposit cash and envelopes without holding a key to the contents. Protex Safe has manufactured this class of unit since 1991 from its plant in Irwindale, California, and every figure on this page is taken from Protex's own published specification for the SDL-500 rather than estimated.
Verified specifications
| Exterior Dimensions | 15” (W) x 13-1/2” (H) x 11-1/4” (D) |
|---|---|
| Door Clearance | 12-1/8” (W) x 4-3/4” (H) |
| Drop Opening | 12-7/8” (W) x 1/2” (H) |
| Door Thickness | 1/8” |
| Cubic Inches | 313 |
| Weight | 23 Lbs |
Specification source: Protex Safe's published data for the SDL-500. Confirm critical dimensions against your own opening before installation.
Construction and security features
- Tubular-style key lock with Double "D" configuration (can be retrofitted with other cam locks)
- Heavy-duty internal hidden hinge Slot opening 12-7/8" wide will accept large size envelopes Metal baffle to protect slot
- Pre-drilled mounting holes, bottom and back Mounting hardware for wood and concrete is included
- Interior Use Only
Where the SDL-500 is used
This drop box suits retail counters, restaurants, bars, liquor stores, self-storage offices and property-management front desks that need staff to deposit cash and envelopes without holding a key to the contents. The pattern it solves is simple: reduce the amount of cash, keys or sensitive paperwork sitting in the open during a shift, without giving every member of staff access to what has already been deposited. Separating the person who deposits from the person who can open the unit is the control that matters, and it is the reason this class of product is specified in retail loss-prevention and agency property procedures.
The deposit slot measures 12-7/8” (W) x 1/2” (H), which is the dimension to check first. A slot sized for envelopes will not accept a zipped till bag, and that single mismatch is the most common reason a drop unit gets replaced within a year.
Installation and anchoring
At 23 Lbs this unit should be anchored. Protex supplies anchoring hardware and pre-drilled holes on units in this range. Anchor into concrete, masonry or structural timber — fixing into plasterboard alone defeats the purpose. For wall and floor models, confirm stud spacing, cavity depth or slab thickness before the install date, because a return for the wrong body depth is the most expensive mistake on these orders.
Buying for an agency, school or multi-site rollout
Security Pro USA supplies federal, state, local and commercial buyers, and can quote against a purchase order. For rollouts across multiple sites we can confirm keying arrangements, freight to each location and realistic lead time before you commit. Request a quote with the model number (SDL-500) and the number of units, and we will come back with pricing, availability and delivery. Volume, agency and reseller pricing is quoted rather than listed.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the exterior dimensions of the Protex SDL-500?
The Protex SDL-500 measures 15” (W) x 13-1/2” (H) x 11-1/4” (D) externally. Measure your opening against the exterior figure before ordering.
How large is the deposit slot on the SDL-500?
The drop opening is 12-7/8” (W) x 1/2” (H). That governs the largest envelope or till bag that will pass through, so check it against what your staff actually deposit.
How much will the Protex SDL-500 hold?
Usable capacity is 313 cubic inches. For cash handling that is normally quoted in envelopes or till bags per shift rather than volume, so tell us your drop volume and we will confirm the right model.
How thick is the steel on the SDL-500?
Protex specifies a door thickness of 1/8”. Thickness is the single best indicator of pry resistance on this class of unit.
Does the Protex SDL-500 need to be anchored?
At 23 Lbs the unit is light enough to be carried away unanchored, so Protex supplies pre-drilled anchor holes and hardware. Anchoring into concrete or structural timber is strongly recommended for any cash-handling install.
What lock does the SDL-500 use?
Tubular-style key lock with Double "D" configuration (can be retrofitted with other cam locks). If you need a different lock format across a multi-site rollout, ask us before ordering — keying and lock options vary by model.
Can we buy the Protex SDL-500 on a purchase order or agency terms?
Yes. Security Pro USA sells to federal, state, local and commercial buyers and can quote against a purchase order, including multi-unit and multi-site rollouts. Request a quote and we will confirm current pricing, lead time and freight.