Engineering:Systainer
 Plastic nubs around the base of each container enable stacking and inter-locking from multiple manufacturers. | |
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| Classification | Modular stacking tool box |
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| Used with | Power tools |
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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
| Type | Stacking height increment (mm) |
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| I | 105.0(2 × 52.5 mm)
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| II | 157.5(3 × 52.5 mm)
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| III | 210.0(4 × 52.5 mm)
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| IV | 315.0(6 × 52.5 mm)
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| V | 420.0(8 × 52.5 mm)
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| Mini III | 142.0
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| Mini I | 71.0
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| Micro | 31.5
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| Sys³ | Stacking height increment (mm) |
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| 112 | 105.0(2 × 52.5 mm + 0 mm — "4 inch")
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| 137 | 130.0(2 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "5 inch")
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| 187 | 180.0(3 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "7 inch")
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| 237 | 230.0(4 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "9 inch")
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| 337 | 330.0(6 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "13 inch")
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| 437 | 430.0(8 × 50 mm + 30 mm — "17 inch")
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| Type | Nominal (mm) |
Actual (mm) |
Internal (mm) |
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| 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
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
Upper Lower
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Toolbox | T-Loc | Sys3 | Orga | Midi | XXL | Classic | Maxi |
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| 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
- ↑ Noe, Rain (18 June 2015). "Core77 Visits Festool, Part 8: The Wrap-Up". Core 77. https://www.core77.com/posts/38167/Core77-Visits-Festool-Part-8-The-Wrap-Up.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DeBoer, Clint (21 October 2010). "Festool T-LOC Updates Systainer Storage System". Pro Tool Reviews. https://www.protoolreviews.com/news/festool-t-loc-systainer/2854/. Retrieved 12 July 2018. "in 1993, the Festool Systainer turned upside down the world of construction professionals, who by then was still mainly organized with boxes… Systainer is a composition of words Sys-tem and Con-tainer… first generation of Systainer… close and unlock four snaps, …new T-Loc system is backwards compatible with existing Systainers… T-Loc versions on top… T-shaped and Loc means close (Lock), open (Open) and connected (Connect)."
- ↑ Morris, Michael; Carnett, John B. (September 1994). "Euro Tools". Popular Science 245 (3): 84. ISSN 0161-7370. https://books.google.com/books?id=HAEBDlePp6YC&pg=PA128. "Festo has also developed its own unique response to Germany's environmental challenge—by packaging its products in sturdy plastic crates call Systainers that later become a stackable, transportable storage system for tools and accessories.".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Meltzer, Matthias (7 May 2018). "Handkreissäge kaufen: Das sind die beliebtesten Produkte" (in de). Computer Bild. http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tipps-Technik-Handkreissaege-kaufen-21635781.html. Retrieved 12 July 2018. "Hersteller wie Festool, Mafell, Makita und Metabo liefern ihre Werkzeuge im Systainer von Tanos. Nur Bosch setzt bei den Geräten der Professional-Reihe auf die L Boxx von Sortimo.".
- ↑ "Trademarks". Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 1170 (3): 128. 1995. https://books.google.com/books?id=HAEBDlePp6YC&pg=PA128. "SN 74-482,890, Festo KG, 7300 Esslingen… Filed … Systainer".
- ↑ "A short extract of our product range". Tanos Medical: 6. 7 April 2015. http://caseit.dk/PDF%20brochure%20/TANOSmedical_Folder_EN.pdf. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ↑ "Gibt es eine Übersichtstabelle mit allen neuen Bezeichnungen, Größen und Höhen?" (in de). Festool Mobility. https://www.festool.de/kampagnen/microsites/mobility#FAQ. "Systainer³ (Höhe mit Fuß in mm): …SYS3 M 112; …SYS3 M 137 Neu… SYS3 M/L 187… SYS3 M/L 237… SYS3 M 337… SYS3 M 437"
- ↑ "Systainer® product overview: A short extract". Tanos. 8 April 2014. http://www.pk-systainer.cz/content/files/2014/Flyer_systainer_2014_ENGL.pdf. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "Micro-Systainer T-Loc" (in de). Koffer Fun Shop. https://www.kofferfunshop.de/en/systainer/micro-systainer-t-loc/micro-systainer-t-loc.html. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ Kuhls, Timo, "Storage box", US patent D627967S1, issued 2010-11-30
- ↑ Yamamoto, Yuji, "Tool box", US patent D668867S1, issued 2012-10-16
- ↑ Yamamoto, Yuji & Kiyozumi Kokawa, "Tool box", US patent D668869S1, issued 2012-10-16
- ↑ Kuhls, Timo, "Storage box", US patent D731183S1, issued 2015-06-09
- ↑ "Ausgefallene Projektarbeit an der Berufsfachschule Karlsruhe: Praktisch für die Ewigkeit" (in de). BM-Online. 11 June 2014. https://www.bm-online.de/inspiration/projekte-wettbewerbe/praktisch-fuer-die-ewigkeit/. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ↑ "Jetzt Woodbox-Baupläne herunterladen: Praktisch für die Ewigkeit: Werkzeugkiste für Ihr Azubi-Projekt" (in de). BM-Online. 24 June 2016. https://www.bm-online.de/aktuelles/markt-branche/praktisch-fuer-die-ewigkeit-werkzeugkiste-fuer-ihr-azubi-projekt/. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ↑ Lin, Yi-Hung, "Tool box assembly", US patent 9375835B1, issued 2016-06-28
- ↑ Dixon, Lucy (2019-07-03). "Festool to launch the Systainer3 tool storage system". Professional Builder UK. https://probuildermag.co.uk/products/festool-to-launch-the-systainer3-tool-storage-system. Retrieved 2019-09-16. "Systainer³ can be integrated into the Bott vario³ vehicle equipment… Systainer³ Organizer… in two different sizes and has a transparent cover… integrated mounting rails… number "3"… indicates the third generation of the Systainer, which has been established in the professional trade sector since 1993, …compatible with all older Systainer models… three low Systainer³ variants have a handy front carrying handle".
Further reading
- Classic (1992): Pauser, Herbert Bernhard & Peter Maier, "Stackable container", EP patent 0555533B1, published 1993-08-18, issued 1994-08-10, assigned to Festoand TTS Tooltechnic Systems (expired)
- Maxi (1999): Pauser, Herbert & Johannes Steimel, "Container assembly", EP patent 1018473B1, published 2000-07-12, issued 2003-01-02
- T-Loc (2009): Koenig, Andreas; Timo Kuhls & Raimund Schäffer et al., "Stackable Container Assembly with Reciprocal Locking of the Stacked Containers", EP patent 2313321B1, published 2011-04-27, issued 2012-02-15
- T-Loc (2009), credit card size (ID-1 format) label holder/attachment interface: Michels, Markus & Lutz Wolle, "Container arrangement", EP patent 2485874B1, published 2012-08-15, issued 2017-12-06
- Toolbox (2013): Kuhls, Timo & Lutz Wolle, "Container assembly", EP patent 2994274B1, published 2016-03-16, issued 2017-05-31
External links
- Woodbox plans from Heinrich-Hübsch college, via BM-Online
- Compatibility matrix for Systainer variants (in French)
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