Systainer

Systainer
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
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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]

  1. ^ Noe, Rain (18 June 2015). "Core77 Visits Festool, Part 8: The Wrap-Up". Core 77.
  2. ^ a b DeBoer, Clint (21 October 2010). "Festool T-LOC Updates Systainer Storage System". Pro Tool Reviews. 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).
  3. ^ Morris, Michael; Carnett, John B. (September 1994). "Euro Tools". Popular Science. Vol. 245, no. 3. p. 84. ISSN 0161-7370. 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. ^ a b Meltzer, Matthias (7 May 2018). "Handkreissäge kaufen: Das sind die beliebtesten Produkte" [Circular Saw shopping: these are the most popular products]. Computer Bild (in German). 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.
  5. ^ "Trademarks". Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 1170 (3): 128. 1995. SN 74-482,890, Festo KG, 7300 Esslingen Filed … Systainer