systainer® was first developed in 1993 for Festool with the Classic Line, the first stackable, linkable tool box system in the market. With 4 latches to seal and connect these systainers, they were innovative but still not the ideal convenient solution for someone on the go.

In 2010, after a lot of market feedback, the T-Loc generation of systainer resolved this pain point by providing an easy single T-Loc catch that could be twisted to connect, open, and close systainers with just one hand.

While a massive improvement on the first generation, the T-Loc generation still had some shortcomings. The lid had to be in the perfect position to properly close, and the design wasn't optimized for mobility. In 2019, Systainer³ was created in cooperation between TANOS, Bott, and Festool with a consistent mobility concept. The latest and greatest design is able to close easily without any issues and has guides on the sides to integrate into Bott van, trailer and workshop racking, so it can be taken from workshop to van to worksite without any hassle.

All three generations remain compatible with each other.

The Systainer³ comes in 5 different widths: XXS, S, M, L, and XXL. The name of the systainer tells you the footprint and height. For instance, a Systainer³ M 187 is the M width and 187mm tall.

Here are the breakdowns for the heights available in each width:

• XXS: 33mm
  At just 4.13" wide, the smallest systainers are commonly used for small bit sets and business cards.
• S: 76mm, 147 mm
  These compact cases are 10.43" wide, great for hand tools, small power tools, and bit sets that take up a little more space like hole saws and forstner bits. You can make the S 76 compatible with the M, L, and XXL footprints by using a Sysatiner³ Rack, which stores and transports six Systainer³ S 76.
• M: 89mm (Organizers only), 112mm, 137mm, 187mm, 237mm, 337mm, 437mm
  The most common systainer at 15.59" wide, these are used for anything from power tools to caulk tubes.
• L: 89mm (Organizers only), 137mm, 187mm, 237mm
  The L footprint is 19.74" wide and is most commonly used for power tools that need some extra space for hose or backup batteries.
• XXL: 237mm, 337mm
  At 31.18" wide, the XXL is the biggest systainer. These are like a lightweight trunk you can use to store and transport bulkier tools like chainsaws and telescopes, or sets of materials like holiday décor and camping gear.

While all sizes are available in anthracite and light gray with a signal blue catch, the M footprint systainers (M 112, M 137, M 187, M 237, M 337, and M 437) are also available in black, carmine red, daffodil yellow, deep orange, emerald green, sapphire blue, and sky blue.

For all M, L, and XXL systainers, the handles are available in all the aforementioned colors, PLUS signal green and white, and the catch colors are in all the available handle colors PLUS signal blue, the catch color that typically comes on a light gray systainer.

Even Organizers, Sortainers, Carts, and Systainer S can be built to order with our colorful catches.

The most common reason for customizing a systainer is color coding for different tool types or brands, but some of our customers do it to align with their business's brand or even just because they like the colors.

Another way to customize your systainer is with labels. There are two label fields that you can either use as a flat surface for a sticker label or slide a label card in. We have available label card paper, or you can make your own. The labels can be printed with photos as well to make the tool you're looking for especially easy to find.

A wide variety of inserts are available for systainers of all shapes and sizes. These inserts also vary in use, whether it's simply to cradle and protect a tool, store specific consumables like abrasives or caulk tubes, or divide your systainer into smaller cubbies to store hardware and small components.

Different types of inserts include:

Foams:

• Soft base foam
• Soft, egg-crate style vaulted foam
• Pick & pluck foam
• Medium density foam
• EPP Caulk tube/cartridge insert
• EPP Spray can insert

Hard Plastic Inserts:

• Universal inserts with small compartments
• Cordless drill insert
• Angle grinder insert
• Abrasives insert

Lid Inserts:

• EPP hard, dense foam to hold inserts like universal insert in place
• Office lid organizer for pens, pencils, notepads, etc.
• Tool lid insert for easily accessible hand tools

Inserts specific to the XXL size:

• Mounting insert for large tools like a chainsaw

The Systainer³ Organizer is a storage and transportation hub for small components and hardware. The transparent lid makes it easy to see exactly what's inside.

The inside has a grid system that nests small compartment boxes which are held in place with a mirrored grid system in the lid. This not only helps prevent the boxes themselves from shifting, but also prevents contents from spilling over into other boxes within.

The Systainer³ Organizer comes in both M and L footprints and is available with 2 different box varieties in each as well as an empty version with the boxes sold separately so you can decide exactly how you want to divide the space inside.

Along with the rest of the Systainer³ product line, Organizers can be integrated into Bott vehicle and workshop racking as well as into the rest of the systainer® ecosystem - on a systainer stack, on a cart, in a Mobile Workstation, etc.

The Systainer³ Lid Compartment, also known as an attic lid systainer, keeps your tools and accessories together with a compartment on top that can hold accessories like bits and attachments.

The compartment has a transparent cover, so the parts inside are visible at all times. This compartment can be divided into smaller sections using a series of dividers that allow you to customize this space to your needs, with up to 12 small compartments. Bit holders are also available for this compartment, one to store SDS bits and another with adjustable magnetic compartments for 1" or 2" drill bits. Available in the M 137, M 187, and M 237 sizes, these systainers can accommodate a wide variety of tools.

The most common way to transport the systainer® from point A to point B is the Systainer³ Cart, which is compatible with M, L, and XXL systainers. The cart also includes the same guides on the sides to integrate directly into Bott van racking, so it can easily transport with your systainers in a van or trailer, or stay neatly tucked away in your workshop.

Another option is the MW1000 or Mobile Workstation 1000, which is essentially a systainer hand truck that doubles as a small workbench. The narrow footprint is designed to easily navigate a jobsite's narrow hallways.

If you have a Festool dust extraction system, your systainers can also be integrated on top to be wheeled around on a jobsite.

The Systainer³ S is the new version of the systainer® T-Loc MINI, available in 76mm and 147*mm tall. Previously, MINIs were not compatible with other systainers. They could stack with other MINIs, but that was the end of the line for their compatibility. The new Systainer³ Rack can be integrated with six Systainer³ S 76 cases, making them compatible with M, L, and XXL footprint systainers, as well as Bott van racking. The S 76 is designed with feet that have an angle notch, allowing them to lock into place within the Rack while in transport. The Rack has a spring system to make loading and unloading the S 76 cases easy. There are several inserts available for the S footprint, including a universal insert with small cubbies, dividers, and several foams. Keep your eyes peeled for more inserts coming soon!

The Systainer³ ToolBox is the new and improved version of the systainer® T-Loc ToolBox. The key differences are: the adjustable handle that can fold down to fit into a stack or racking, the integrated holes all along the rim for screwdrivers and similar hand tools, and the guide rails on the sides to slide into Bott racking in a van, trailer or workshop.

The open top design makes it easy to access tools quickly on a jobsite. The ToolBox can be customized with different color catches, so you can color code your tools or match your systainer collection with your brand colors.

The Systainer³ ToolBag is an open top textile tool bag with a hard bottom that integrates with the systainer ecosystem, including stacking it onto a systainer stack or cart and sliding it into Bott vehicle and workshop racking. The ToolBag comes with removable pouches and pockets that attach inside quickly and easily with Velcro to make customizing which tools go where easy. There are also pockets all along the outside with hard plastic backing so you can carry things like chisels without worrying about a collapsing fabric bag.

The ToolBag's handle is a soft-grip ergonomic handle, and it also comes with a padded carrying strap.

The systainer® Storage Box is a collection of collapsible containers that stack into the systainer footprint. This box is actually the original design from the T-Loc generation but is so beloved by systainer users that it hasn't been changed. Commonly used for hardware and even as a tacklebox, the Storage Box comes with insert boxes that can be rearranged and nested into the base to prevent the contents from moving within the box.

The SYS-AZ Drawer allows you to get the best of both worlds by giving a systainer® the functionality of a drawer.

Easy to install in any cabinet, the SYS-AZ can help convert clutter to a functional workshop in just a few simple steps.

The systainer was designed to maximize your efficiency and storage space with a lightweight and affordable solution. It only takes one systainer to become a part of the systainer system, but the way these cases stack and save time instantly makes them a crowd favorite, especially for anyone who needs to take their work on the go. The Systainer³ compatibility with Bott vehicle and workshop racking as well as carts, trolleys, and mobile workstations in the systainer ecosystem make these cases a truly mobile solution for any job.

In this Will It Fit episode, Noah creates a snug fit for his Nintendo DS, game cartridges, and power cable.

Noah used a Carmine Red Systainer³ S 76 with vaulted lid foam and kaizen foam. The kaizen foam is manufactured in layers, making it easy to cut to the exact depths you need for any tool or prized possession. In fact, the kaizen foam is so easy to cut that Noah created this home for his DS using nothing but a steak knife (not our recommendation, but hey, it worked ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯).

Learn about the differences and similarities between the old generation cart and the new Systainer³ cart.

The old generation has a tray that the M footprint of systainer nests into. It's side clasps were made to lock onto the original Classic Line systainers, but all M footprint systainers can attach here.

The new cart attaches with the front catch mechanism, which means that only a T-Loc generation or Systainer³ generation can go on the bottom of the stack. Because it no longer has the nesting tray, an M, L or XXL can easily attach here without any issues.

Two of the casters include locking clasps to keep your stack from moving around.

The Systainer³ cart also has integrated rails to store the cart into Bott racking.

The Mobile Workshop MW 1000 is a great way to transport systainers and doubles as a mobile work surface you can take with you to any jobsite.

The top has an MDF work surface with a V groove, recessed trays, a t track style profile on the side, and holes on top for clamps.

Underneath, an AZ drawer allows you to pull out a systainer without having to remove the systainer from the stack. The height of the drawer is adjustable, and the entire mechanism can be removed and re-positioned. The tension can also be adjusted with an easy knob.

The bottom tray can accept any M footprint systainer, and there's actually a small slot in the center that perfectly fits the S 76.

With just a few quick maneuvers, the work table can be added to extend the work surface and provide a full collapsible worktable in tight spaces.