Questions on ToolBed-Designer

The ToolBed-Designer is a free software tool for creating custom hard foam inserts for tool distributors and consumers around the world.

You can test the demo version of ToolBed-Designer without logging in. If you would like to use our extensive contour database, you have to log in.

New accounts are not automatically activated. Accounts are normally activated on the next business day.

No, there is no minimum order quantity in ToolBed-Designer. We already fabricate and supply from one custom designed hard foam insert.

Our contour database includes thousands of tool contours from various manufacturers. Contours are added daily. Please contact us if there are no contours for your project.

It is not necessary to install ToolBed-Designer, and it can be used with all commonly used browsers. We recommend using Google Chrome. JavaScript must be activated.

Please register, and log in after your account is activated under [My ToolBed]. Click on [New Project], and then click on [New Layout]. Enter the required product data, and click on [Edit Layout]. Click on [Add Tool] in ToolBed-Designer, and select a manufacturer and part number. If you click on the [+] symbol next to the part number, the respective tool silhouette is inserted. You can position the silhouettes as required and align, distribute, etc. them on additional features in the menu ribbon. Have fun with your layouts!
  • Keep a minimum distance of 6 mm between the tools and the edge.
  • Finger holes may overlap.
  • Combine appropriate tool groups.
  • Position frequently used tools at the front.
  • Pay attention to the right and left-handed operation.
  • Pay attention to the obstacles related to design; e.g., partial extension of drawers, etc.

Questions on ToolBed-Scanner

ToolBed-Scanner is a piece of equipment on loan. It is free of charge for creating individual hard foam inserts and shadowboard foils for tool distributors and corporate customers.

ToolBed-Scanners are currently available to commercial customers in Europe only.

The minimum quantity is 10 scans/usage day for the ToolBed-Scanners (terminals) and 5 scans/usage day for the ToolBed-Scanner light (suitcase solution).

The use of a ToolBed-Scanner is free of charge. Only a one-time freight and maintenance charge will be invoiced. Please pay attention to the minimum quantities when using a ToolBed-Scanner!

Please contact us if you are interested in using a ToolBed-Scanner. We would be happy to set up a trial period of use with you.

Questions on the Product

All ToolBed product prices are based on the surface area of the respective product type.

While the ToolBed-Designer automatically calculates the prices, the product prices of the ToolBed-Scanner are tiered according to size classes and include a post-processing fee. We are happy to send you the ToolBed-Scanner price list.

The use of the ToolBed-Designer and ToolBed-Scanner is free of charge. Please pay attention to the minimum quantities when using a ToolBed-Scanner.

  • Hard foam inserts come in four standard designs
  • ToolFoam 18 mm (TF18): 2-D design, 2-layer (5+13 mm), contour depth 13 mm
  • ToolFoam 28 mm (TF28): 2-D design, 2-layer (5+23 mm), contour depth 23 mm
  • ToolFoam 31 mm (TF31): 3-D design, 3-layer (5+13+13 mm), contour depth 13 and 26 mm
  • ToolFoam 51 mm (TF51): 3-D design, 3-layer (5+23+23 mm), contour depth 23 and 46 mm
  • Maximum dimensions: Length 2000 x width 1000 mm
  • Construction: Multi-layered sandwich design with resistant, welded, black top layer
  • Material: Solid, oil-resistant, chemically cross-linked, closed-cell polyethylene (PE) foam plastic, density 45 kg/m³
  • 9 colors (black top layer): Blue, red, yellow, green, light green, orange, wine red, grey, anthracite
  • Hard foam trays with solid base plate come in two standard designs
  • ToolPallet 16 mm (TP16): 2-D design, 2-layer (3+13 mm), contour depth 13 mm
  • ToolPallet 26 mm (TP26): 2-D design, 2-layer (3+23 mm), contour depth 23 mm
  • Maximum dimensions: Length 1600 x width 1000 mm
  • Construction: Multi-layered sandwich design with robust, welded, black top layer and laminated bend-resistant, colored base plate
  • Material: Solid, oil-resistant, chemically cross-linked, closed-cell polyethylene (PE) foam plastic, density 45 kg/m³ and corrosion-resistant 3 mm PVC integral foam sheets
  • 7 colors (black top layer): Blue, red, yellow, green, orange, grey, black
  • Self-adhesive hard foam sheet sets
  • DIY-ToolFoam 18 mm (DY18): 2-layer (5+13 mm), possible contour depth 13 mm
  • DIY-ToolFoam 31 mm (DY31): 3-layer (5+13+13 mm), possible contour depths 13 and 26 mm
  • Maximum dimensions: Length 2000 x width 1200 mm
  • Construction: Multi-layered sandwich design
  • Material: Self-adhesive, oil-resistant, physically cross-linked, closed-cell polyethylene (PE) foam plastic, density 30 kg/m³
  • 2 colors: Anthracite/blue, anthracite/red
  • Magnetic or self-adhesive foil cut-outs
  • ToolBoard Magnetic Foils (TBMF): Magnetic foil cut-outs
  • Maximum dimensions: Length 2000 x width 1000 mm
  • Material: 0.85 mm magnetic foil
  • Standard colors: black, blue, red, custom colors upon request
  • ToolBoard Adhesive Foils (TBAF): Self-adhesive foil cut-outs
  • Maximum dimensions: Length 2000 x width 1200 mm
  • Material: High-quality, durable, adhesive brand-name adhesive foils
  • Standard colors: Black, custom colors upon request

All ToolBed products can be cleaned using glass cleaner or cleaning solvent. Use a soft moistened cloth, and carefully wipe the product surface.

Questions on Service

If you do not want to use ToolBed-Designer, ToolBed-Scanner, or DIY-foam for self-tapping, we will gladly takeover complete project development from contour capture and layout creation up to production against a service fee. If you are interested, please contact us using the contact form.

It is free of charge to digitize new brand-name tools by major manufacturers that are provided. We charge a small service fee for the form capture of small quantities of old, no-name, special tools provided. We recommend the use of a ToolBed-Scanner for the form capture of larger quantities of old, no-name, and special tools provided.