Is there anything taller than a XXL337 (eg a XXL437) from any vendor?

[dcb]

This would be for a Shaper Workstation and Shaper Plate.

 

[Systainer.Store]

Hi [member=82338]dcb[/member] -

I'm not aware of anything beyond the XXL 337.  A MAXI systainer is a bit of a different format that may fit the elements you want to transport though I can't source that now unless it is in large quantities.  The systainer technology, if you will, was used in a case for the Festool Exoskeleton, but I've only seen that in images/video and that is very tool specific.

 

[mino]

I am surprised the MAXI is not more in demand in the US.

It is excelent for shop use in a "MAXISYSPORT" arrangement and the move around as needed in a car/truck. Better than several SYS II/III size systainers for the same amount of stuff.

When in a SYSPORT arrangement, the classic style systaines can keep the catches opened, making them even more convenient than a T-Loc or a SYS3. Plus the added depth from a 600x400 footprint helps too.

 

[woodferret]

This would be for a Shaper Workstation and Shaper Plate.

In case you haven't seen it, Pelican 1605 Air Case
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/61ce87f5b4afbd0011663ad8/shares/6251ddb910ba91001c06f1b4

That said, there's a Maxi 2 that's up on hub too.

 

[Coen]

I am surprised the MAXI is not more in demand in the US.

It is excelent for shop use in a "MAXISYSPORT" arrangement and the move around as needed in a car/truck. Better than several SYS II/III size systainers for the same amount of stuff.

When in a SYSPORT arrangement, the classic style systaines can keep the catches opened, making them even more convenient than a T-Loc or a SYS3. Plus the added depth from a 600x400 footprint helps too.

Because the MAXI Systainer doesn't worshop at the altar of Bott it got kicked out of the catalog.

 

[semenza]

I'm surprised the Maxi is popular any where. 

It doesn't play well with the rest. Suitcase handle. Too big for many / most things. Different foot print ( I know two regular foot prints).

  Nope. I don't like them.

Seth

 

[mino]

I'm surprised the Maxi is popular any where. 

It doesn't play well with the rest. Suitcase handle. Too big for many / most things. Different foot print ( I know two regular foot prints).

  Nope. I don't like them.

Seth

That is before you use it. It complements "M-size" systainers excellently. Much better than the XXL does.

The thing is the use case is complementary/alternative to normal systainers. Its form factor is different-enough to not be a replacement where an M is the optimal choice.

This would do for a novel, so I will try to be short:

The normal systainers:
++ small/easy to carry in a stack
+ great for per-tool usage/shipping/sales
- a stack is relatively unstable in a car (if not supported)
- relatively fragile (compared to a MAXI or a T-stack class stuff)
- small, as in space-inefficient for general use
- the bigger ones or a stack of are just too wide to comfortably carry when a stack is 30+ lbs (15+ kg)
-- horrible for space use in a SYSPORT in a shop
-- T-Loc and SYS3 are HORRIBLE for usability in SYS-AZ or other drawers as the catch must either be removed (a PITA) or open/closed each time the content is accessed

Now the MAXI:
- impossible to carry in a stack
- useless for per-tool usage/shipping/sales (for most but biggest tools)
+ a stack is pretty stable in a car
+ super-sturdy for its weight
+ big-enough for efficient general space use
++ narrow-enough to comfortably carrry fully-loaded at 30+ lbs (15+ kg) content
+ better space efficiency for SYSPORT use in shop
    (45cm*61cm d*w drawer footprint as rails can "hide" in canted bottom space as compared to 40d*44w for M)
++ perfect for drawer use as catches can stay opened when in drawer
+ the huge front handle serves as a drawer pull

Now, the funny part is that the "M" size is more suited for the mobile European markets - where rolling sys-rolls and carts into appartments from a van through hundreds of meters, stars, lifts, is the bread and butter. The "M" size shines there.

In US, where most distances to homes from car are short, this advantage of "M" + cart disappears.

Also, for hobby use - where he systainer stays mostly in its SYSPORT-ish setup in a shop, the MAXI just kills etc. Including the casual transport in a car/truck where its toughness means less risk of a family member breaking it.

In other words, in the US market is where it makes all kinds of sense, more so than in Europe. Yet it was never properly marketed there while TANOS is losing business to the various bulky but rugged setups permeating the market. Setups which the MAXI /at least partially/ competes with.

 

[ggc]

Hi [member=82338]dcb[/member] -

I'm not aware of anything beyond the XXL 337.  A MAXI systainer is a bit of a different format that may fit the elements you want to transport though I can't source that now unless it is in large quantities.  The systainer technology, if you will, was used in a case for the Festool Exoskeleton, but I've only seen that in images/video and that is very tool specific.

Just had a look at the case for the Exo skelton in the Festool Ekat.  It looks like the base is a separate piece of plastic that has all the usual systainer geometry built-in. 
Assuming Festool will sell it as a separate part, could attach the base to any sized box, put a SYS-RB cart base on the top, you could essentially "Systainerize" any size storage case.