You are only as good as your tools, the old expression says, but what it should also say is that you are only as good as your tool storage system. After all, loose and unorganised tools are more difficult to access and ultimately use effectively. Poor tool storage will decrease productivity and can even cause a danger to health and safety.
Choosing the best tool storage system for your needs will depend on the nature of the work that you are doing, but a good organisation system always delivers the following:
- Easy-access your equipment.
- Secure storage for tools, and safe storage of small or loose materials.
- Good conditions for a tool to last for the longest possible time while in storage.
Tool storage is important for many commercial and industrial settings, such as factories, garages and workshops. However, tool storage systems will be important in homes and gardens too – with garden tool storage being something that many people require. Other commercial settings such as office buildings also make use of tool storage systems.
As industry-leading suppliers of a variety of tool storage systems, we are in an excellent position to assess and recommend the best tool storage ideas for many circumstances. You can browse our range of storage options for tools, as well as many other items, and buy online. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
What Are the Best Tool Storage Systems?
Choosing a storage system will depend on the type of tools you are storing. In many cases, small to medium-sized equipment is easy to store on shelves. You can also choose to have freestanding storage space for larger equipment, particularly cumbersome tools such as garden lawn mowers or heavy-duty industrial drills.
The following are some common storage systems that are suitable for multiple settings:
If you use effective tool storage you will get an organisation system that meshes with your workflow. The following are some tips for deciding on the best tool storage options for different settings.
The Best Tool Storage Products for Garages
If you are operating a commercial or industrial garage then the storage needs for your tools will be more extensive than a small home garage. However, the principles usually remain largely the same. Keen DIYers can benefit from industrial tool storage as much as commercial garages.
A key to effective tool storage in a garage is the ability to move tools easily, as garage tools are often heavy. Garage tool storage systems can benefit from the following products:
- Rolling tool storage: A portable rolling toolbox can provide excellent tool organisation. Draw tool chests will make it simple to access small storage compartments as well as providing a sturdy tool holder. A great example of a storage system like this is the Armorgard Fittingstor Mobile Storage Cabinet.
- Cabinet tool storage: Not every tool requires portability. Using a heavy-duty cabinet can help you store tools and materials that are in less frequent use. Cabinets offer a sturdy solution that is also very secure. One useful cabinet product for tool storage is the Armorgard Tuffstor Storage Cabinet.
A home garage may contain many different types of tools and materials, such as woodworking or gardening tools. Residential garages may also be in use simply as storage areas for other items, in which case low-cost plastic shelving can help a lot.
The Best Organisation Systems for Garden Tools and Materials
Garden tools and equipment cover a lot of areas, from very small items such as shears and clippers to large mowers, strimmers or even industrial-scale tools such as chainsaws. The best storage systems for gardens will be applicable in an industrial setting as well as a residential one.
One thing about garden tools is that they are often expensive and so require very safe storage solutions, which will also prevent common problems such as rust. Storage ideas for garden tools include the following:
- Storage chests: Tool storage chests give you secure storage for shovels, forks and other common garden tools away from the main tool shed. With strong locks and steel materials, storage chests such as the Armorgard ToolBin GB3 Galvanised Storage Box can store tools outdoors more or less permanently.
- Rubble trucks: Rubble tilt trucks are a tool in themselves and can make it easy to store loose garden materials. You can use them for the storage and dispersal of soil, wood chips and sand or any other loose item. A great example is the Armorgard Rubble Tilt Truck, which has a 400-litre storage capacity.
Garden tools are usually in use by gardeners or commercial groundsmen away from their main storage site, so storage for common materials such as soil, compost and grit are useful. Grit bins can make a safe and accessible storage system for gardens.
The Best Tool Storage for Commercial Settings
A commercial or industrial setting will usually use a lot of higher-end tools and equipment, and a wide range of materials. Commercial settings also mean that storage for larger numbers of tools is necessary, and transport is also important.
There are a range of tool and equipment storage options for industrial settings that can help improve workflow. Tool storage ideas for industrial settings include the following:
- Loadall trolleys: Working with long or flat materials such as timber or plasterboard can present a logistical challenge, but a good loadall trolley will offer great storage and a highly portable method of transportation. One of the best loadall organisation systems is the Armorgard LoadAll Sheet Board Trolley.
- On-site workstations: Industrial work sites can often benefit from sturdy mobile workstations, which deliver flexible storage for tools or equipment and access to plans and essential site office items. The best one we supply is the Armorgard Sitestation On-Site Work Station, which flips up and can provide cover from weather while on site.
Industrial settings need the best tool storage systems possible, as not having a good organization system is critical to workflow – and therefore revenue. The nature of industrial construction means sites are temporary, so portable storage is usually best.
The Best Tool Storage Ideas Explained
When you are struggling for ideas on how to store garage tools, garden tools and industrial equipment it can be a real headache. You should always seek the best tool storage for your requirements. Using mobile storage such as tool trolleys and other portable storage you can expand your workflow and become more efficient.
Using a lot of industrial equipment within our businesses gives us solid knowledge that can help you decide what the best tool storage products are. We provide many tools and other storage solutions for commercial and industrial settings, and some are suitable for other settings too. Get in touch with us if you have any questions.
FAQs
The following are some common questions and further information about tool storage and the services we provide:
What is the Best Tool Storage System?
The best tool storage system is one that provides easy access, security and cool, dry conditions to prevent rust or other issues. Depending on your needs this may mean you require simple storage boxes, dedicated toolboxes, portable rolling cabinets, or specialist trolleys for storing and transporting larger tools and materials.
What Are the Different Types of Tool Boxes?
There are many materials and styles of toolboxes, lots of which make reliable storage options. Larger industrial settings often make use of big tool boxes, usually on rollers so they can manoeuvre an array of tools easily. Large rolling toolboxes will allow for the storage and movement of potentially heavy and cumbersome tools, so they often require materials such as galvanised steel.
Smaller residential settings, or industries where tools are not in everyday use, tend to benefit more from little toolboxes that are portable – usually via carry handles. Small mobile toolboxes enable the easy transport of an essential selection of tools, so they can make use of many materials including steel, other metals, wood or even plastic. Most types of toolboxes are fitted with a locking or security mechanism.
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