Shadowboards & Tool Trays

Tool Trays That Show a Missing Tool at a Glance

Custom-cut shadowboards and tool trays that keep every tool in its place, make empty spots impossible to miss and cut the risk of foreign object damage.

  • Custom-cut to your tools
  • Two-tone color contrast
  • Recycled materials on request
Our Work

Recent Shadowboards & Tool Trays

Custom-cut for real tools, drawers and carts.

Wall-mounted shadowboard with two-tone tool cutouts
Wall-mounted shadowboard
Blue rigid shadowboard tray with tool cutouts
Rigid tool tray
Drawer tray holding precision measuring tools
Precision tool drawer
Kit cart with slide-out foam tool trays
Kit cart with trays
Why Shadowboards

A Safer, More Organized Workspace

Every tool gets its own outlined pocket, so your team always knows what's there and what's missing.

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Organized Tools

Every tool has a home, so your team finds what they need fast and puts it back in the right place.

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Prevent FOD

Securely stored tools mean fewer chances for foreign object damage on the job.

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Custom Designs

Trays are built around your tools, drawers and workspace, not a one-size-fits-all template.

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Built to Last

High-quality materials stand up to heavy daily use for years.

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Visual Accountability

Two-tone color contrast makes a missing tool stand out instantly.

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Simple to Order

Photograph your tools on one of our light boxes and we handle the rest. Find your light box →

Our Proprietary Materials

The Right Material for Every Environment

From general tool control to cleanrooms and static-sensitive electronics. Ask your sales rep which one fits your work best.

Two-tone XLPE foam tool tray
Foam

XLPE Foam

For tighter fits and controlling tools. Available in a range of densities, thicknesses and colors, cut to your exact tooling and part-kitting needs. Add a Stata-Cell base to make the foam last longer.

Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Yellow

Tool ControlPart Kitting
Stata-Cell rigid tool tray in a case
Rigid foam replacement

Stata-Cell

A rigid, durable plastic that handles the constant stress of daily tool use without breaking down into particles or creating FOD. Costs about the same as foam and lasts years longer.

Backing colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Black, White

Tool ControlPart Kitting
Stata-Dene chemical-resistant tool board
Chemically inert, rigid

Stata-Dene

An exceptionally rigid plastic with excellent chemical resistance, designed for cleanrooms, FOD-critical areas and spaces that use highly corrosive chemicals and fluids.

Backing colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Black, White

Cleanroom-SafeChemically ResistantFOD-Free
Stata-Lene ESD-safe tool tray
ESD-safe

Stata-Lene

Built for critical ESD and static-sensitive environments, and specified by many top aerospace and defense manufacturers of electronics and energetics. Still offers excellent chemical resistance.

Backing: Blue static-dissipative mat

ESD-SafeCleanroom-SafeChemically ResistantFOD-Free
Recycled materialsRecycled materials available on request
Custom tool and part container with adjustable compartments
Containers

Tool & Hardware Containers

When parts and assemblies are packed or moved around, they need to stay secure through normal handling. Our custom tool and part containers give your storage that extra security.

  • Your choice of material
  • Perforated FOD trap system
  • Adjustable compartments
  • Two-tone ESD material available
  • Clear hinged lids
  • Locking latches
FEATURED PRODUCT

The FOD Tower

A rotating tool cart that puts all your tool trays within easy reach while taking up less floor space.

  • Lazy Susan turning
  • Visual management
  • Smaller footprint
  • Fully customizable
  • Slide-out tool trays
  • ESD material available
  • Mobile with locking casters
FOD Tower rotating tool cart with slide-out trays
Getting Started

From Photo to Finished Tray

No foam cutting, no tracing. Here's all it takes.

Pick a Light Box

Choose the ShadowPad, Smart Box or Commercial Light Box to fit your drawer size.

Photograph Your Tools

Lay your tools out just how you want them stored and take one photo.

We Build Your Trays

Pick your material and colors, and we'll cut trays that fit every tool exactly.

Let's Build Your Shadowboards

Tell us about your tools and environment, and we'll recommend the right material.