73 EXPLAINED TERMS & GROUPS · 11 BRANDS
What the names mean. What they do. What actually fits together.
M12, M18, LXT or V20 tells you which battery family to check.
FUEL, SHOCKWAVE or XPT describes construction, performance or a feature.
MODbox, PACKOUT or KNECT describes a system. Check its exact interface.
Choose a product category first, then refine by brand and system. These names are not product categories. Matching voltage or brand alone never proves compatibility.
App-based equipment inventory and Bluetooth-assisted locating. Supported smart tools also offer model-specific customization and management features.
Requires supported hardware and app permissions for Bluetooth features. It is not continuous onboard GPS tracking; available controls depend on the exact tool.
Performance-focused battery range designed for high power delivery, charging performance and battery life. Construction and cooling features vary by battery model.
FORGE is not a separate battery connector. Match M18 or MX FUEL to the tool; charging speed and active cooling also depend on the compatible charger.
Folding knife family with press-and-flip opening. Utility models such as 48-22-1501 offer tool-free blade changes; blade type and extra functions vary by SKU.
Not a battery or storage system. Check the exact knife model before choosing replacement blades; do not assume every FASTBACK uses disposable utility blades.
Compact cordless tool platform for installation, service and work in confined spaces.
Choose an M12 battery for an M12 tool; M18 is a different platform.
18V cordless platform covering drilling, fastening, cutting and other demanding work.
M18 and M18 FUEL use the M18 battery platform. M12 batteries are not a substitute.
Milwaukee’s M12 performance range combines brushless motor technology, batteries and electronic control on the compact M12 platform.
Use the M12 battery platform. M18 batteries do not fit; FUEL is a performance range, not a separate connector.
Milwaukee’s M18 performance range combines brushless motor technology, batteries and electronic control on the M18 platform.
Use the M18 battery platform. M12 batteries do not fit; verify attachments for the exact model.
Milwaukee’s brushless motor technology: the motor that turns electrical energy into mechanical work.
A motor feature, not a battery or accessory compatibility standard.
Electronics coordinate the tool and battery and help protect against overload, overheating and excessive discharge.
Protection functions depend on the tool. The name does not mean Bluetooth connectivity.
Impact-rated bits and accessories. On driver bits, the SHOCK ZONE absorbs peak torque to help reduce breakage.
Match the shank, drive size and intended application. SHOCKWAVE is not a battery system or a Milwaukee-only tool connection.
Modular storage for transporting and organizing tools, including boxes, organizers and mounting solutions.
Look for explicit PACKOUT compatibility and the required mounting interface on each item.
Hydraulic driver technology that uses a fluid-driven mechanism for fastening rather than a conventional mechanical impact mechanism.
Check the platform prefix: an M12 FUEL SURGE driver uses M12 batteries. SURGE does not specify bit size.
A separate cordless equipment system for heavy applications such as concrete cutting and demolition.
Uses MX FUEL batteries, not M12 or M18 packs. Despite the FUEL name, this is its own platform.
Modular boxes, wall storage, rail attachments and compatible bags or pouches form a configurable storage setup.
Stacking, side-rail, wall and internal attachments are different interfaces. Some cases need an adapter; not every Klein product connects directly.
Interchangeable, impact-rated driving and fastening system connecting bits and sockets with hand drivers, pass-through ratchets and impact drivers.
Check S/M sizing, drive dimensions and required adapters. KNECT describes the driving system; MODbox compatibility describes its storage or case.
DEWALT’s main US cordless platform. The 20V figure is maximum initial voltage; nominal voltage is 18V.
Match the DEWALT platform, not voltage alone. Another brand’s 20V pack is not automatically compatible.
Batteries change operating voltage for compatible 20V MAX and 60V MAX tools, allowing one pack family to serve both systems.
Compatibility is directional: a regular 20V MAX pack does not replace a FLEXVOLT pack in a 60V MAX tool. Check the model manual.
Performance-focused branding used on DEWALT cordless tools and batteries.
XR alone does not identify voltage, connector or a single motor design. Read the full platform name and model specifications.
Compact 20V MAX tools designed for maneuverability and work in tight spaces.
Part of 20V MAX, not a separate battery platform.
Pouch-cell battery design intended to deliver power in a compact pack.
The cited 20V MAX POWERSTACK pack works with 20V MAX tools. POWERSTACK is a battery design, not storage or a new tool connector.
Two distinct modular storage families for stacking and transporting tools and accessories.
Do not assume direct cross-compatibility. The DWST08017 adapter connects specified TSTAK, ToughCase and organizer products to TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0.
18V slide-battery system. LXT X2 tools use two 18V LXT packs together for 36V operation.
LXT X2 still uses LXT batteries; it is not XGT.
40V max platform for higher-demand tools and equipment. XGT X2 uses two packs for 80V max operation.
Do not interchange XGT and LXT tool batteries. The ADP10 adapter is for charging LXT packs on a compatible XGT charger, not powering LXT tools with XGT packs.
Compact 12V max slide-battery system prioritizing handling and balance.
Choose CXT batteries and chargers for CXT tools; LXT and XGT are separate platforms.
Auto-start Wireless System links a compatible tool to a dust extractor so extraction starts with the tool trigger.
Both ends must support the required AWS setup. AWS-capable tools may need a separately sold transmitter.
Extreme Protection Technology uses integrated seals to help keep dust and water away from internal components.
A durability feature, not permission to immerse the tool or a universal waterproof rating.
Shared 18V battery system for cordless tools, cleaning and outdoor work.
Use RYOBI 18V ONE+ batteries. 40V, 80V and USB Lithium are separately named systems, not ONE+ packs.
High-performance range that includes brushless tools across several RYOBI systems.
HP alone does not select a battery: check 18V ONE+, 40V, 80V or USB Lithium in the full product name.
Modular mobile and wall storage with compatible crates, boxes, hooks and selected tools.
Check whether the item attaches to wall rails, mobile storage or both. LINK says nothing about battery voltage.
Selected tools can operate from a ONE+ battery or an extension cord, such as the PCL633B work light.
Check the exact model and cord requirements. Hybrid is a power option, not a separate battery platform.
RIDGID 18V is the tool platform; MAX Output identifies performance-oriented batteries with electronics that coordinate power delivery.
The cited MAX Output pack is compatible with RIDGID 18V tools. Do not infer compatibility with other brands from the voltage.
EXP batteries use enhanced electronics and heat management. The 4Ah AC840041 specifically uses tabless cells; ThermaGuard manages heat.
Still part of RIDGID 18V. Cell construction and charging performance must be checked by SKU, not inferred for every EXP pack.
Modular tool storage with stackable boxes and carts. Selected vacuums can travel on the stack using a dedicated mount.
The PG0300 Vac-Mount supports specified 3-gallon NXT vacuums and Pro Gear 1.0/2.0. Other attachments require their own compatibility check.
V20 is the battery platform. BRUSHLESS RP identifies brushless tools emphasizing runtime and performance within that platform.
RP is not a different battery system. Choose CRAFTSMAN V20 batteries for V20 tools.
Distinct portable storage families: VERSASTACK offers stackable boxes and organizers; TRADESTACK is a separate durable storage range.
Match the exact storage family and check adapter requirements before mixing components.
Wall-mounted organization system for hanging tools and storage accessories.
Check the required hook or mount. VERSATRACK is not the same interface as VERSASTACK.
Mechanics-tool range designed to grip difficult fasteners, including partly rounded ones.
A fastener-grip feature, not a battery or storage system. Match socket or wrench size to the fastener.
Modular boxes, organizers and crates use locking stack connections, with rails for selected accessories.
Check Build-Out compatibility. The Build-Out dolly is explicitly not compatible with Husky Connect.
Portable modular storage combining compatible toolboxes, organizers and mobile carts.
Connect and Build-Out are distinct systems. A shared Husky brand does not guarantee matching latches.
Modular tool storage covering tool boxes, drawer boxes, organizers, crates, bags, work surfaces and transport accessories. The official catalog separates listed products from items in its Looking Forward section.
Choose products explicitly labeled StackTech and check the mounting interface, dimensions and load rating for the exact model. ClipTech accessories need the appropriate hub or mounting accessory; a shared brand alone does not prove fit.
A hub-based system for attaching and removing tool pouches and holsters. The range includes tool belts, pouches, hubs, wall organizers and compatible bags.
Look for explicit ClipTech compatibility and the required hub. Pouches, belts, bags and StackTech mounting accessories are distinct components; check what is included in each product.
A wide-opening tool-bag range designed for visibility and access to tools. The official Medium Massive Mouth Bag uses a rigid body, a waterproof base and a ClipTech bar for compatible pouches.
Bag sizes, wheels, pockets and included hubs vary by model. ClipTech compatibility does not by itself mean a bag locks directly into a StackTech stack.
Tape measures with a blade-control button, double-sided markings and a magnetic hook. On the documented 25-foot model, the 1.25-inch blade has a nylon-coated finish and a stated 11-foot standout.
Length, graduations, blade width and standout depend on the exact tape measure. This is a measurement-tool feature, not a storage or battery connection.
Push-button adjustment lets the lower jaw slide onto the workpiece. The documented 12-inch V-jaw pliers provide 22 adjustment positions and an opening up to 2-1/8 inches.
Choose jaw profile, overall length and opening capacity for the material and fastener. Adjustment specifications vary by model.
A utility knife that accepts spring-loaded blade magazines and loads a fresh blade with its actuator. The documented kit includes the knife, two magazines and straight and hook blades.
Use the specified Reload magazines. Check blade type and loading instructions: standard blade compatibility does not make an arbitrary magazine compatible.
A hammer range with a design intended to reduce recoil and felt vibration. The documented 20-ounce steel rip hammer combines a forged head, a milled face and a magnetic nail starter.
Choose head weight, face finish and handle material for the work. This is a hammer design feature, not an interchangeable accessory system.
QuickSet identifies TOUGHBUILT’s folding workbench range. It combines a portable support surface with a folding setup mechanism for jobsite use.
Check the exact workbench dimensions, rated load and setup instructions. A saw stand, sawhorse and workbench perform different jobs even when sold by the same brand.
Quick-reference measurement markings on the QuickSet workbench surface help with layout and clamping tasks. The documented WB700 workbench includes multiple clamping points and a marked working surface.
Check the exact workbench model and measurement markings before using them for precision work. SmartSurface is a work-surface feature, not a separate storage mounting standard.
A cushioning family used in TOUGHBUILT knee pads and selected support equipment. Knee-pad variants include different outer shells and stabilization designs.
Choose the exact knee pad for the surface and task. Removable SnapShell compatibility is model-specific; do not assume every GelFit product accepts interchangeable shells.
A knee-pad family using foam cushioning. The official range includes standard, riveted-shell and specialist thigh-support variants.
Check the exact construction. The standard FoamFit page explicitly identifies a model that is not compatible with SnapShells; riveted shells should not be treated as interchangeable.
A removable knee-pad shell range with rocker, non-marring and stabilizer options for different work surfaces and support needs.
Use SnapShells only with knee-pad models explicitly designed for them. Match the shell to the floor or task and follow the manufacturer’s attachment instructions.
FLEX North American cordless platform using matched 24V batteries, chargers and tools.
Use the exact 24V platform. Legacy FLEX 12V and 18V products are separate platforms.
Battery family using stacked pouch-cell construction on supported FLEX 24V battery models.
A battery family within 24V, not a new universal connector. Check the exact battery and charger.
FLEX battery thermal-management feature intended to manage heat in the compatible battery pack.
Check the exact battery model. This does not describe a shared connector with another brand.
FLEX brushless motor control technology offered on supported tools.
A motor feature, not a battery or accessory interface.
Interlocking modular storage family with tool boxes, organizers and model-specific mounting accessories.
Choose compatible STACK PACK components. Included cases do not change the category of the tool inside.
FLEX wall storage family of rails, holders and compatible storage attachments.
Check the attachment and rail specification; a wall-storage feature is separate from battery compatibility.
FLEX blade-release feature on supported saw models, designed to make blade removal convenient.
Use the blade interface specified by the exact tool. The feature name does not establish blade compatibility.
FLEX name used for model-specific adjustment or release controls on supported tools.
Read the exact model feature list: the control and function can differ between products.
Selectable speed or performance mode on supported FLEX drill models.
The feature and operating limits depend on the exact drill; it does not establish battery compatibility.
Modular transport and organization containers, with compatible drawers, organizers and transport accessories.
Check the Systainer generation and connector. A Systainer included with a power tool is packaging, not its primary product category.
Joiners cut mortises for loose tenons; the family also includes tenons, connectors and model-specific cutters.
Match the tenon, cutter and joiner capacity. DF 500 and DF 700 have different working ranges.
Gear-driven multi-mode sanders combine different sanding modes and, on supported models, polishing functions.
Choose the pad diameter, attachment and abrasive specified for the exact sander.
Festool dust extractor family and related dust-management accessories for suitable tools and applications.
Match hose fittings, extractor specifications and required filter class to the application.
Tool chuck and matching accessories for supported Festool drilling and screwdriving tools.
CENTROTEC accessory geometry is not automatically interchangeable with every conventional hex holder.
Model-specific quick-change attachments such as chucks and angle or eccentric adapters.
FastFix is used for different interfaces. Select the attachment listed for the exact tool.
Detachable power-cord system used on supported Festool corded tools.
Match the connector and cord rating to the tool. It does not make a corded tool battery-powered.
Cooling-assisted charging on supported Festool AIRSTREAM batteries and chargers.
The cooling feature requires a supported combination; check the exact battery and charger.
Supported batteries, remotes and tools use Bluetooth for model-specific functions such as dust extractor control.
Bluetooth alone does not imply every device shares every feature. Check the supported pairing.
Festool electronically controlled brushless motor technology, used on supported corded and cordless tools.
Motor technology does not establish battery, blade or attachment compatibility.
Supported saw models detect a kickback event and activate a response intended to reduce its risk.
This feature does not replace the specified operating procedure and is not present on every Festool saw.
Festool cordless platform using compatible 18V batteries, chargers and supported tools.
Check the exact tool requirements, including whether it uses one or two batteries. 12V tools use a different platform.
Guide rails and compatible clamps, stops and accessories support controlled straight cuts and model-specific guided work.
Check tool-to-rail compatibility and the accessory fit. FS and FSK have different functions.