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Craftline

PL-16

Craftline 16-Compartment Steel Service Tray Box – PL-16

PL-16

Craftline 16-Compartment Steel Service Tray Box – PL-16

Built Like My Toolbox, Not a Toy

"This steel tray keeps every screw and connector exactly where I left it, and it slides straight into my rack."

▷ Prime Cold-Rolled Steel Shell with a Durable Gray Powder-Coat Finish
▷ 16 Equal-Size Scoop Compartments
▷ Built for Modular Systems
▷ Front Carry Handle with Thumb Grip

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Lock Down the Small Parts That Keep Your Big Jobs Moving

Lock Down the Small Parts That Keep Your Big Jobs Moving

Digging through random bins, coffee cans, and cracked plastic drawers steals time from every job—and every time a box tips in the van, you lose a little more time sorting it all again. That mess isn’t just annoying; it slows your crews, delays installs, and makes you look less organized in front of customers.

The Craftline 16-Compartment Steel Service Tray Box pulls all those loose screws, fittings, and connectors into one professional system. A cold-rolled steel case with a full-length piano hinge and center latch keeps the lid aligned and clamped down, while the 16 scoop-front plastic compartments keep hardware separated, visible, and easy to grab. Slide it into a Craftline rack in your service truck or on your shop wall, pull out the exact pre-built kit you need, and walk straight to the work knowing every small part is exactly where you expect it.

Digging through random bins, coffee cans, and cracked plastic drawers steals time from every job—and every time a box tips in the van, you lose a little more time sorting it all again. That mess isn’t just annoying; it slows your crews, delays installs, and makes you look less organized in front of customers.

The Craftline 16-Compartment Steel Service Tray Box pulls all those loose screws, fittings, and connectors into one professional system. A cold-rolled steel case with a full-length piano hinge and center latch keeps the lid aligned and clamped down, while the 16 scoop-front plastic compartments keep hardware separated, visible, and easy to grab. Slide it into a Craftline rack in your service truck or on your shop wall, pull out the exact pre-built kit you need, and walk straight to the work knowing every small part is exactly where you expect it.

🔑 Key Features

  • 16 fixed scoop-style compartments for small parts
  • Full-length heavy-duty piano hinge on the lid
  • Center pull-down latch keeps lid clamped shut
  • Rack-ready footprint for Craftline tray racks
  • Label sheet included for fast ID and organization

💪 Construction & Finish

  • Prime cold-rolled steel case with durable gray powder-coated
  • High-impact plastic insert with molded compartments
  • Steel carry handle with thumb grip for comfortable transport
  • Industrial-grade hardware (hinge, latch, handle)P
  • Powder-coat finish resists chips, scratches, and shop grime

📏 Dimensions & Layout

  • Overall size: 18" W × 12" D × 3" H
  • 4 × 4 grid of equal-sized compartments
  • Low-profile height for rack, shelf, and drawer systems
  • Standard Craftline service tray footprint (18" × 12")
  • Fixed compartments (non-adjustable layout)

Who This Tray Box Is Built For

Who This Tray Box Is Built For

Built for Pros Who Want a Faster, Cleaner, More Professional Way to Handle Every Small Part

Mobile Automotive Tech - Preset trays for brake hardware and connectors, grab one from the rack, and everything you need is in the same spot every job.

Shop Owner - Line a rack with labeled PL-16 trays so anyone on your team can find the right hardware tray in seconds.

Electrician - Build job-ready kits for wire nuts, push-in connectors, lugs, and ferrules, laid out in a clean 4×4 grid.

HVAC / Plumbing Pro - Sort fittings and o-rings by size, carry one low-profile tray into tight spaces, and pull parts with one hand.

Maintenance Lead - Stock trays by machine or line so techs can grab a labeled PL-16 and walk straight to the repair.

Built for Pros Who Want a Faster, Cleaner, More Professional Way to Handle Every Small Part

Mobile Automotive Tech - Preset trays for brake hardware and connectors, grab one from the rack, and everything you need is in the same spot every job.

Shop Owner - Line a rack with labeled PL-16 trays so anyone on your team can find the right hardware tray in seconds.

Electrician - Build job-ready kits for wire nuts, push-in connectors, lugs, and ferrules, laid out in a clean 4×4 grid.

HVAC / Plumbing Pro - Sort fittings and o-rings by size, carry one low-profile tray into tight spaces, and pull parts with one hand.

Maintenance Lead - Stock trays by machine or line so techs can grab a labeled PL-16 and walk straight to the repair.

Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits

Real shop-grade steel vs. flimsy plastic - Plastic cabinets flex, tip, and dump parts when you move them. The PL-16 uses a cold-rolled steel shell, full-length piano hinge, and a solid latch so you can load it up, carry it out, and trust it on every job.

Organized system vs. “random containers” - Coffee cans and mixed bins make you dig. Here, a clean 4×4 grid and included labels give every screw, fitting, and connector a permanent home, so you work faster and make fewer mistakes.

Rack-ready footprint vs. one-off boxes - Most organizers are stand-alone. The PL-16 slides into Craftline racks and drawer systems, letting you build a wall or truck layout where each labeled tray is a ready-to-go job kit.

Professional image vs. cluttered workbench - Opening a labeled steel tray in front of a client feels very different from rummaging through piles of parts. This box supports the kind of organized, “dialed-in” setup that wins trust and repeat work.

Buy-once tool vs. constant replacements - Instead of cycling through cheap organizers, you invest once in a rugged, system-ready tray that can grow with your shop as you add more PL-series boxes and racks over time.

Real shop-grade steel vs. flimsy plastic - Plastic cabinets flex, tip, and dump parts when you move them. The PL-16 uses a cold-rolled steel shell, full-length piano hinge, and a solid latch so you can load it up, carry it out, and trust it on every job.

Organized system vs. “random containers” - Coffee cans and mixed bins make you dig. Here, a clean 4×4 grid and included labels give every screw, fitting, and connector a permanent home, so you work faster and make fewer mistakes.

Rack-ready footprint vs. one-off boxes - Most organizers are stand-alone. The PL-16 slides into Craftline racks and drawer systems, letting you build a wall or truck layout where each labeled tray is a ready-to-go job kit.

Professional image vs. cluttered workbench - Opening a labeled steel tray in front of a client feels very different from rummaging through piles of parts. This box supports the kind of organized, “dialed-in” setup that wins trust and repeat work.

Buy-once tool vs. constant replacements - Instead of cycling through cheap organizers, you invest once in a rugged, system-ready tray that can grow with your shop as you add more PL-series boxes and racks over time.

Specifications

Detailed Specs


Specification Details
Overall Footprint:  18" W × 12" D × 3" H
Compartment Count: 16 fixed compartments (4 × 4 grid)
Compartment Style:  Scoop-front plastic cells for easy part access
Case Material: Prime cold-rolled steel
Case Finish: Durable gray powder-coat
Interior Tray Material:  High-impact plastic
Lid / Hinge:  Full-length heavy-duty piano hinge
Latching System: Center-mounted pull-down latch
Handle: Front carry handle with thumb grip
Layout: Fixed, equal-size compartments (non-adjustable)

Installation

Installation

DIY or Let The Pros Handle It for You

DIY or Let The Pros Handle It for You

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