Systainers* are robust, convenient and readily available. They lend themselves perfectly to making professional cases for instruments, tools, cameras or other sensitive equipment.
Download the template Systainer T-lock (396×296mm)
So that you can easily draw in and order your own inlay.
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Layer Construction
The bottom of the inlay consists of a 5mm thick layer. This layer has a recess for the relief which is in the bottom of the systainer.
Above that is room for three foam layers 20mm thick. This is where your products will lie. Depending on the thickness of your product, you can draw cutouts in one, two or three of these layers.
The lid inlay consists of a sheet 2mm thick MDF and a 10mm thick foam layer. Alternatively, a ready-made lid liner made of bubble foam is available in several web shops.
Tip 1: To ensure that the products clamp nicely, draw the cutouts on all sides about 1mm smaller than the size of your product.
Tip 2: Don't forget to draw cutouts for your fingers so you can easily take the products out.
Tip 3: You can also flat engrave in PE foam. So if necessary, you can have a logo or text engraved. Don't make your engraving too small (at least 10mm letter height).
Assembly
If you have the drawing ready then you can order the layers. Choose as material PE foam of the desired thickness.
Want extra convenience? Then also choose self-adhesive film on the underside. This allows you to glue the layers together easily and permanently. Alternatively, you can use spray adhesive to glue the layers together.
Other systainers
The above layer assembly applies to a Systainer* T-lock type 1 (the smallest) 105mm high.
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For Systainer T-lock type II (157.5mm height) you need to add three foam layers to the middle section; 2 x 20mm and 1x 15mm. The lid and bottom plate remain the same.
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For Systainer T-lock type III (210mm height) you need to add five 20mm foam layers to the center section. The lid and bottom plate remain the same.
*Systainers are modular, stackable plastic containers. Originally, they were developed by Festo for transporting power tools. Today, they are produced by Tanos and sold by several brands such as Festool, Makita, Hitachi, BTI, Metabo, and so on. The template fits systainers of all brands, as long as it is the "T-lock" type. The template does not fit the older systainers that work with clips on the side.
