Hard protective tool case

Tool cases bring together storage, transport and protection options for technicians, mechanics, electricians and industrial maintenance teams. This page explains how the range is organised by format (trolley cases, carry cases, backpacks, hip pouches), capacity, load rating, ABS, polypropylene or polyester fabric materials, number of compartments, along with impact, dust and water resistance.

Representative codes mentioned include 00 21 37 Robust45 Move with 63 parts, the 00 21 19 LB S set with 52 parts in an L-BOXX® case, and the 00 21 10 LE backpack with 25-litre capacity, 47 compartments and a 12 kg load rating. The article also suggests how to choose according to the nature of the work. All KNIPEX codes are distributed as genuine goods, imported from Germany.

Tool cases bring together storage, transport and protection options for technicians, mechanics, electricians and industrial maintenance teams. The product group covers hard cases, tool bags, backpacks and many KNIPEX tool sets pre-packed by type of work. Users typically turn to this group when they need to move tools between job sites, arrange tools in fixed positions and keep equipment from being knocked about during transport. Codes in this group span a wide size range, from a compact 180 mm set to a large 550 mm set, suited to both daily carrying needs and equipping a service vehicle. Some codes come with VDE-tested tools to DIN EN 60900 for work on electrical systems. Many other codes focus on mechanical work and general maintenance. In terms of format, the range includes semi-open bags such as 00 21 02 EL, cases with positioning foam trays such as 00 21 05 EV, L-BOXX® cases such as 00 21 19 LB S and the Robust45 Move polypropylene case 00 21 37. In addition there are tool backpack codes such as 00 21 10 LE with 25-litre capacity, 47 compartments and a 12 kg load rating, the 00 50 50 T LE backpack for work at height, and the Modular X18 backpack 00 21 50 LE supplied without tools. The content below sets out the classification, material characteristics, representative codes by size and guidance on choosing according to practical needs.

Storage formats in the range

The format determines how you reach your tools during a shift. Hard cases protect tools when loaded into a vehicle or set down on the site floor. Soft bags open quickly and let you take out tools on the spot. Backpacks free both hands when climbing a ladder or moving through tight spaces. The range covers all three directions, together with tool-holder accessories that go with the cases.

Code 00 21 02 EL packs 23 tools in a semi-open bag for electricians. Many items in the set are VDE tested to DIN EN 60900. On the case side, 00 21 05 EV holds 34 parts for the servicing and repair of electric vehicles. The colour-coded positioning foam tray makes it quick to identify where each item belongs when taking it out or putting it back.

Built on the L-BOXX® case platform, 00 21 19 LB S contains 52 parts, including 13 KNIPEX tools, for the installation and maintenance of domestic and industrial plumbing and electrical systems. The same case platform also includes 00 21 19 LB E with a length of 357 mm. The 00 21 19 LB WK tool board adds the ability to hang tools inside the L-BOXX® case.

Materials and protection

The shell material directly affects how well tools are protected in transit. Hard plastic shells withstand knocks in a vehicle compartment and on the site floor. Fabric shells are lighter and convenient for continuous carrying. The range covers both groups, with specific information given for each code. Buyers should read the technical description of the code they are interested in before deciding.

Code 00 21 37 belongs to the Robust45 Move Electric line and is equipped with 63 branded parts. The case shell is made of impact-resistant, dust-resistant and water-resistant polypropylene. Many tools in the set are VDE certified to DIN EN 60900 for work on electrical equipment. The 00 21 37 M version is 428 mm long and is intended for mechanical work and maintenance.

Representative codes by size

The length of a tool set reflects the volume of tools carried and the storage space required. The KNIPEX range runs from pocket-sized sets to large sets for service vehicles. Knowing the size range helps you quickly narrow down the codes that fit the cabinets, vehicle compartments or storage shelves already in your workshop.

The compact group includes 00 21 20 at 180 mm and 00 21 21 HK S at 200 mm. The medium group includes 00 21 15 at 275 mm, 00 21 11 at 290 mm, plus the two codes 00 21 41 and 00 21 42, both 290 mm long.

The larger group includes 00 21 35 at 370 mm and 00 21 36 at 419 mm. The 515 mm range has four codes of the same size: 00 21 06, 00 21 06 M, 00 21 06 HK S and 00 21 06 HL S. The largest size in the group listed above is 00 21 33 E with a length of 550 mm.

Choosing according to the work

Choosing a code should start from the nature of the work rather than the number of parts. Electricians give priority to sets with VDE-tested tools to DIN EN 60900. Mechanics and maintenance staff usually need a longer combined set to hold many types of pliers and screwdrivers. Electric vehicle technicians need clear positioning trays for each item.

For work on electrical systems, you can look at 00 21 02 EL or 00 21 37. For plumbing and electrical installation, 00 21 19 LB S supplies 52 parts in an L-BOXX® case. For mechanical maintenance, the codes 00 21 33 S and 00 21 34 HL S2 belong to the genuine KNIPEX tool set line.

Notes on use and storage

Orderly habits keep a tool set usable for longer and make items quick to find. Return each tool to the correct tray slot or holder after every use. Check the case latches and the carry handle before long journeys. Wipe the shell and the tools dry before closing the lid, especially after working outdoors or in damp areas.

For tools VDE tested to DIN EN 60900, check the insulation before every shift working on electrical equipment. Any item with a crack or a peeling coating should be replaced. Codes with positioning foam trays such as 00 21 05 EV make it easy to spot a missing item as soon as the job is finished.

You can browse all tool case codes in the collection and open each detail page to view the technical description. Contact our advisory team if you need to compare configurations between codes before ordering.