The venerable corner mailbox is changing. The new models have the same deep blue color and distinctive shape - but they have been redesigned to thwart thieves..
The Epoch design locking drop box is a wall mounted mailbox that is made of heavy gauge 16-gauge powder-coated steel and features a patented anti-pry latch locking mechanism used to prevent theft. This secure drop box features an anti-fishing Bin door that accepts letters, checks, and small bundles. These multi unit / banked solutions are designed to accept A4 post without having to fold or bend the envelope, and come with secure locks (all to differ) and anti-theft baffles to help prevent unauthorised access to delivered mail by 'fishing'.
- The first TS009 Secured by Design certified mailbox on the market Its reinforced steel body, large volume, patented locking mechanism, high security cylinder and anti-fishing device make this product the strongest mailbox ever manufactured and TS009:2019 (grade 2) certified.
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- Post boxes can be mounted onto walls featuring sufficient strength, typically constructed using brick or blockwork. If fixing to a wall that uses a render or other similar material, then a fixing must be made through the material and into the brickwork behind.
'The plan is to replace all the boxes across the city, all five boroughs. ... You will have the new, high security mailboxes, the Cadillac of mailboxes,' says Donna Harris of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
The Postal Service already has begun installing the new mailboxes across the five boroughs; In Queens, 40 percent of the street boxes are new. Eventually, all of the more than 5,000 old public mailboxes in the city will be replaced.
The replacement plan is the result of a wave of thefts caused by 'mailbox fishing.'
'They take a string and a bottle; they can take a glue trap, a mouse trap, a rat trap and they drop it in and pull mail out of the mailbox,' said Deputy Inspector Jessica E. Corey, the Commanding Officer of the NYPD’s Crime Prevention Division.
The goal is to find checks that crooks can forge by replacing the payee's name with their own. Dollar amounts are changed, too.
'They can take that check out of the mailbox and then they can do something called check washing where they take all the information you have on the check and erase it and they can put their own information on and cash it,' said Corey.
Mailbox fishing began in the Bronx about three years ago and then spread to other boroughs as law enforcement tried to crack down.
'At first we were retrofitting the current boxes that were out there but then we realized we needed to have a solution to this problem that would be a permanent solution,' said Harris.
The most visible change -- the wide mail chute that opens with a pull-down handle has been replaced by a narrow slot.
The redesign makes it more difficult for criminals to go mail fishing - but it also makes it impossible to use the boxes to mail packages or fat envelopes.
The change appears to be confusing some customers.
'I had to instruct a man about the proper way to get the letter into the new mailbox,' said one man at the post office in Maspeth, Queens.
Postal officials say the only full-proof way of ensuring mail doesn’t end up in the wrong hands is to drop of letters and packages at the post office. But there are ways of minimizing the risk of theft even when using one of the old mailboxes.
“You can put mail in before the last collection time. That way your mail is going out that day and your mail is not sitting in the box on the weekend,” said Harris.
To report suspicious behavior directly to the Postal Service, call 1-877-876-2455.
Our collection of wall mounted post boxes and parcel boxes are securely attached to walls through pre-drilled fixing points on the back of each mailbox. Wall mounted post boxes are available as an individual mailbox ideal for use outside of a home or in a bank of multiple mailboxes popular in accommodation properties securing mail for all residents.Wall mounted post boxes are typically manufactured using high quality zintec steel and aluminium extrusion or brushed stainless steel. Mailboxes are available in a variety of colour finishes to meet the design style of each project and location, finished with polyester powder coated paint from our standard range of RAL colours.
Wall mounted mailboxes are popular with clients who have a requirement for banks of mailboxes but do not have a large depth of wall for recessing. Banks containing high quantities of wall mounted post boxes typically utilise one of our cantilever supports, table frames or pedestal supports which helps to distribute the weight of the product between the location wall and floor.
We offer a huge range of sizes and colours and each wall mounted post box is available with detailed CAD drawings on quotation.
A comprehensive range of individual wall mounted mailboxes
A comprehensive range of individual mail boxes are available on our online store for wall mounting, perfect if you are looking to fit a single box outside of your home to a wall.
The range of wall mounted mailboxes we have available come in a huge variety of sizes, designs, styles and finishes we a secure solution for every requirement.
Head over to our online store now to take a look at the range of products we have on offer.
Can banks of multiple mailboxes be wall mounted?
Whether mailboxes can be wall mounted is entirely dependent on the space available at the area of installation. Typically vertical type mailboxes (shorter width, larger height) mailboxes can be wall mounted, whereas horizontal (larger width, shorter height) would generally need support below the mailboxes to disperse the weight distribution.
Another factor that may affect whether mailboxes can be wall mounted only is the quantity of mailboxes required and the configuration of those boxes. Please get in touch with us for any queries regarding wall mounting mailboxes.
How are mailboxes fitted to a wall?
The mailboxes we supply are fitted with fixing holes in the rear panel of the mailboxes which are used to secure through and fix into the wall. The fixing holes used in mailboxes vary in location and quantity depending on the mailbox model used in that particular project.
The installation of wall mounted post box is fairly straight forward and requires basic DIY skills. Use the following steps as a guideline:
- – Whilst holding the mailbox at the desired location, use a spirit level to ensure the mailbox is in the correct position
- – Open the front door of the mailbox and mark the wall through the mounting holes in the back of the post box
- – Drill and plug the wall with appropriate fixings
- – Screw fix through the mounting holes in the back of the post box, into the plugs now fixed in the wall
The COM 1 mailbox can be used a single item or in a bank of multiple mailboxes.
Do I need additional support when fixing my post box to a wall?
Here at The Safety Letterbox Company, we supply mailboxes for both single and multi-occupancy residences, and depending on the quantity of mailboxes you use, you may need additional support to aid the fixing of the post boxes to the wall. Additional supports include items such as cantilever support brackets, support tables and legs.
What type of wall can post boxes be mounted onto?
Post boxes can be mounted onto walls featuring sufficient strength, typically constructed using brick or blockwork. If fixing to a wall that uses a render or other similar material, then a fixing must be made through the material and into the brickwork behind.
Wall mounted post box or freestanding?
Wall mounted post boxes are popular in British homes as they are fixed near to the property entrance door, without taking up much space for both mounting the item and when it is in use.
Freestanding post boxes are used a lot in homes that are tucked away down rural country lanes, fitted at the end of a driveway which allows post-delivery personnel to easily and quickly deliver items without having to travel down a private road to post items.
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Do you supply cast iron post boxes?
Unfortunately we do not supply cast iron post boxes at the moment. Our post boxes are manufactured using high-quality zintec steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel and aluminium – all of which offer similar material characteristics to cast iron.
What colour can these wall mounted post boxes be supplied in?
Our range of wall mounted post boxes are available in a number of different colours as standard. MEFA products are sourced from our sister company MEFA who are based in Denmark, and are available typically in around 3-4 different finishes, of which are held in stock here in our South Wales factory ready for quick despatch.
The Eurobox mailbox is available in 6 different finishes (5 colour and a stainless steel finish) as standard, all of which are held in stock for a quick despatch.
The COM 1 mailbox which is also available to purchase online is available in a black, white and silver finish on a short lead time. Visit the product page for more information.
Anti Fishing Post Box Plans
If you are looking to purchase wall mounted post boxes for a multi-occupancy development, then we can offer this product in any colour finish from our standard RAL colour chart.
Anti Fishing Post Box Plans
All of these products are available in custom finishes to suit specific project and design requirements, Contact Us for more information about lead times and prices.