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« on: June 09, 2012, 01:52 PM »

Until I just collected 2x Sys3 6 drawer Sortainers, I had no idea how much they'd weigh - hadn't even thought about it in fact. Well, they're HEAVY.

For some reason I thought they'd weigh just a little more than a normal Sys3, but no. I'll need to put them on the scales to be certain, but I'd say they're easily 2.5x a normal Sys3.

Time to go back to the gym Eek!
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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2012, 03:24 PM »

They have quite a metallic structure. It appears to be made of steel.


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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2012, 03:36 PM »

If you don't have time fore the gym, it is possible to save some weight by removing the drawers Poke
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2012, 11:06 PM »

If you take out the drawers you can see the metal "beams" and "posts " that help strengthen the case.  Also the plastic areas are effectively double  layer in most parts.


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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2012, 12:40 AM »

If you take out the drawers you can see the metal "beams" and "posts " that help strengthen the case.  Also the plastic areas are effectively double  layer in most parts.


Seth

Yes - they're really substantial ... I may get a couple more. I was on the fence with them in terms of relative value, but I really like them. Can't see myself going for the 12's though, maybe a couple more 6's.

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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2012, 01:00 AM »

If you take out the drawers you can see the metal "beams" and "posts " that help strengthen the case.  Also the plastic areas are effectively double  layer in most parts.


Seth

Yes - they're really substantial ... I may get a couple more. I was on the fence with them in terms of relative value, but I really like them. Can't see myself going for the 12's though, maybe a couple more 6's.



The small and medium drawers can be swapped  with each other. Two for one and vice versa.



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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2012, 01:32 AM »

If you take out the drawers you can see the metal "beams" and "posts " that help strengthen the case.  Also the plastic areas are effectively double  layer in most parts.


Seth

Yes - they're really substantial ... I may get a couple more. I was on the fence with them in terms of relative value, but I really like them. Can't see myself going for the 12's though, maybe a couple more 6's.



The small and medium drawers can be swapped  with each other. Two for one and vice versa.



Seth

Ahh - I see. So 2x Sort6 + 1x Sort 12 = 3x Sort8 ... Cool. Now we can do fractions with Systainer Math  Big Grin
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2012, 08:08 AM »

I too was always shocked, and still am, by their weight.  Overbuilt.  Certainly durable and will last a very long time.
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2012, 12:54 AM »

You guys can't work on site.

A worm drive weighs more than my Sort 5.
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« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2012, 02:01 AM »

You guys can't work on site.

A worm drive weighs more than my Sort 5.

Through the working day the heaviest thing I probably lift is my coffee cup  Sad

I really need some exercise!
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2012, 04:38 PM »

This reappears every so often.  About 6 mos. ago I was taken aback with the same thought.  So, I weighed my new purchase. The bulk of the weight is in the chassis cabinet which as stated is standard to take combinations of trays. I unscientifically, inserted what is presumably the median weight, e.g. equal portions of small medium and large trays, 3, 3, and 3 or whatever it is.

It weighed 11 pounds empty. But, gosh, is it solid and the secure trays - firmly lock in and so forth is sure superior.

Also, rarely mentioned, the tops of the systainers make good small work surfaces for miscellaneous parts in progress, assembly, etc. without rolling off or all over a cluttered workbench - not that anyone here has cluttered benches.  Blink
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