You start mobile because that’s how the work comes. An Organizer holds your fasteners, bits, and layout tools. Everything stacks. Everything travels. It works.
Then the workflow shifts. A shop cart shows up. A Sortainer joins the stack. The bins don’t change. The workflow does.
That’s the point of a modular system: move the bin, not the contents.
When storage has to follow the work
Most organizers assume you know exactly what you need and where you’ll use it. Mobile stays mobile. Bench stays at the bench.
Real workflows don’t stay put.
SYS-ORG bins maintain consistent dimensions across three grid types: Systainer Organizers, SYS-GRD drawer plates, and Sortainer compartments. You reorganize by moving bins between contexts—not by re-buying storage or re-sorting parts.
Where the bins live
Systainer³ Organizers (M 89 and L 89)
Transparent-lid cases with modular insert grids. SYS-ORG bins register cleanly into the grid, scaling in 25 mm increments so layouts stay tight and repeatable.
Best for: Jobsite kits, travel setups, or any time visual inventory saves you from digging through cases.
SYS-GRD drawer grid plates
Drop a SYS-GRD plate into any drawer that lacks a grid system. Bins sit on the grid. Lift them out when you need to. Reconfigure when your kit changes.
No adhesive. No cutting.
Best for: Bench-side access to parts you use during shop projects.
Sortainer drawer systems
Front-loading drawers that stack with Systainers. Bins drop into the compartments. Pull the drawer without unstacking the entire column.
Best for: Mid-stack access on mobile rigs or crowded benches where unstacking disrupts workflow.
Color is the visual shortcut
Bin colors do more than look good. They act as instant identifiers when you’re scanning a stack or pulling a drawer open. You see the color before you read a label.
SYS-ORG bins come in multiple colors so you can assign a color to a category and keep that language consistent across M 89, SYS-GRD drawers, and Sortainers.
- Sky blue: Metric fasteners and Euro hardware
- Red: Imperial fasteners and standard threads
- Yellow: Drywall, construction screws, anchors
- Orange: Electrical boxes, wire nuts, connectors
- Grey: Mixed or project-specific hardware
For a deeper look at building a color-coded shop system, see Organizing Your Shop with Colors.
Half-height vs full-height: match the bin to the task
Half-height bins keep frequently grabbed items near the top—no chopstick fingers reaching into deep bins for a single screw. They also stack efficiently: two categories in the same vertical space.
Full-height bins are ideal for deeper hardware, longer fasteners, cable runs, or bulk consumables that need extra depth.
Three workflows, one bin system
Mobile-first: start with an Organizer
Stock an M 89 (or L 89) with bins for fasteners, bits, shims, marking tools, and consumables. The transparent lid gives you instant visual inventory. Pull a bin, use it at arm’s reach, return it. The case stays organized even after a full day of fast pulls.
Bench-first: add SYS-GRD to drawers
Drop SYS-GRD plates into cart or bench drawers. Now your “point of use” storage becomes modular. When a mobile project comes up, lift a few bins out of the drawer and drop them into an Organizer for transport.
Scale both: add Sortainers for access
When the mobile stack gets tall, the bins you need most end up buried. Add a Sortainer so your high-frequency items become front-access without unstacking. Same bins. Faster access.
Pairing with vacuum workholding
If you run SYS-GRP vacuum pods, AnchorDogs, or BenchGrip hardware, Pod Bins keep them protected and organized across the same three contexts.
Store pods in an Organizer when your vacuum setup travels. Move them to SYS-GRD drawers when the shop becomes the primary workspace. Use Sortainers when quick swaps matter during long bench sessions.
Starting points
- If your work is mobile: Start with an M 89 or L 89 Organizer for visual inventory and structured transport.
- If you work from a shop: Start with SYS-GRD plates in your drawers so bins organize at the point of use.
- If you move between both: Start with one Organizer + one set of SYS-GRD plates, then add Sortainers when stack height makes mid-access worth it.
You don’t need to decide your final layout today. The system scales as your workflow changes.
Explore the system
Primary: Explore SYS-ORG bins and SYS-GRD systems
Secondary: Organize once. Move as your workflow scales.