Systainer

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Systainer
File:Systainer-classic-makpac-festool-sys-mft-metaloc-t-loc-toolbox.jpg
Plastic nubs around the base of each container enable stacking and inter-locking from multiple manufacturers.
Other names
  • Berner Bera Clic/+
  • Hitachi Hit-Case
  • Makita MakPac
  • Metabo Metabox/MetaLoc
  • Mafell Max/T-Max
  • Starmix Starbox
  • Systra Modul
ClassificationModular stacking tool box
Types
  • Classic
  • T-Loc
  • Tool Box
  • Systainer3
Used withPower tools
Inventor
  • Martin Topel (de)
  • Herbert Pauser[1]
Manufacturer
  • Festo
  • Tanos
Related

Systainers (from sys-tem con-tainers) are modular inter-stacking plastic containers used for transporting power tools. Boxes from different manufacturers are compatible and can be stacked and clipped together. A design using four joining clips was introduced by Festool Tooltechnic in 1993.[2] In 2010 the T-Loc variant was introduced using a rotating handle for connecting and locking of containers, in combination with redesigned feet.[2]

To reduce plastic pollution, Festool designed the Systainer to first allow distribution of products, then be reused in stacking form as reusable packaging for tool transportation and storage.[3]

Several power tool manufacturers use or offer Systainer-compatible variants.[4] Other manufacturers use the alternative Sortimo L-BOXX design.[4]

The term "Systainer" was trademarked in the United States in January 1994.[5]

Dimensions

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Systainer height by type (without 7 mm feet)[6]
Type Stacking height increment (mm)
I
105.0(2 × 52.5 mm)
II
157.5(3 × 52.5 mm)
III
210.0(4 × 52.5 mm)
IV
315.0(6 × 52.5 mm)
V
420.0(8 × 52.5 mm)
Mini III
142.0
Mini I
71.0
Micro
31.5
Systainer3 height by type (without 7 mm feet)[7]
Sys³ Stacking height increment (mm)
112
105.0(2 × 52.5 mm + 0 mm — "4 inch")
137
130.0(2 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "5 inch")
187
180.0(3 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "7 inch")
237
230.0(4 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "9 inch")
337
330.0(6 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "13 inch")
437
430.0(8 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "17 inch")
Systainer horizontal dimensions)[8]
Type Nominal
(mm) 		Actual
(mm) 		Internal
(mm) 		Style
Classic T-Loc
Micro[9] 105×65 100×60 Yes
Mini 265×171 254×154 Yes Yes
Normal 400×300 396×296 382×267 Yes Yes
Midi 500×300 496×296 483×267 Yes
Sys3 L 510×300 508×296 Yes
Maxi 600×400 596×396 545×330 Yes
Sys3 XXL 800×300 792×296 786×279 Yes

Variations

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File:Metabo systainer.jpg
The T-Loc style uses a single rotating catch mechanism.
File:Cleantex Festool CTL 36 IMG 2485 antistatic vacuumcleaner (cropped).JPG
Festool dust extractor with attached systainer

In 2009, the design of Tanos' T-Loc stacking boxes was registered in the name of Timo Kuhls.[10]

In 2011, the design of Makita's Makpac stacking boxes was registered in the names of Yuji Yamamoto and Kiyozumi Kokawa.[11][12]

In 2014, the design of Tanos' cantilever toolbox was registered in the name of Timo Kuhls.[13]

Beginning in 2014, the students at the Heinrich-Hübsch wood-working college in Karlsruhe started making wooden containers for each students' tools. The "Woodbox" design is 210 millimetres (8.3 in) high, with a transparent area for drill bits in the lid, and a T-Loc closing handle compatible with other systainer cases.[14] In 2016 the teacher of the class, Peter Winklhofer, made the PDF plans available to enable other carpenters and students to build their own versions of the case.[15]

In 2015, the design of Hitachi's micro-sized Hit-Case stacking boxes was registered in the name of Yi-Hung Lin.[16]

In mid-2019, Systainer³ was announced jointly by Festool, Bott, and Tanos. These containers have integrated slide rail slots for direct connection to van racking, and front handles, along with backward compatibility.[17]

Stacking order

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Stacking order/compatibility of different types
Upper
Lower
 Toolbox T-Loc Sys3 Orga Midi XXL Classic Maxi
Toolbox Yes
Systainer3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1‒2
T-Loc Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1‒2
Midi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1
Sys3 XXL 1‒2 1‒2 1‒2 1‒2 1 1
Classic Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maxi ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 Yes

References

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  10. ^ US patent D627967S1, Kuhls, Timo, "Storage box", issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to TTS Tooltechnic Systems 
  11. ^ US patent D668867S1, Yamamoto, Yuji, "Tool box", issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to Makita 
  12. ^ US patent D668869S1, Yamamoto, Yuji & Kokawa, Kiyozumi, "Tool box", issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to Makita 
  13. ^ US patent D731183S1, Kuhls, Timo, "Storage box", issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to TTS Tooltechnic Systems 
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ US patent 9375835B1, Lin, Yi-Hung, "Tool box assembly", issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to Fairness Technology Group 
  17. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).

Further reading

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  • Classic (1992): EP patent 0555533B1, Pauser, Herbert Bernhard & Maier, Peter, "Stackable container", published Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to Festo and TTS Tooltechnic Systems  (expired)
  • Maxi (1999): EP patent 1018473B1, Pauser, Herbert & Steimel, Johannes, "Container assembly", published Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to TTS Tooltechnic Systems 
  • T-Loc (2009): EP patent 2313321B1, Koenig, Andreas; Kuhls, Timo & Schäffer, Raimund et al., "Stackable Container Assembly with Reciprocal Locking of the Stacked Containers", published Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to TTS Tooltechnic Systems 
  • T-Loc (2009), credit card size (ID-1 format) label holder/attachment interface: EP patent 2485874B1, Michels, Markus & Wolle, Lutz, "Container arrangement", published Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to TTS Tooltechnic Systems 
  • Toolbox (2013): EP patent 2994274B1, Kuhls, Timo & Wolle, Lutz, "Container assembly", published Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., issued Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., assigned to TTS Tooltechnic Systems 
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  • Error creating thumbnail: File missing Media related to Lua error in Module:Commons_link at line 62: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official Systainer3 website
  • Woodbox plans from Heinrich-Hübsch college, via BM-Online
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