SYS-GRP FS Rail Manus — FORG3D Edition

Hold a guide rail with vacuum and it becomes workholding — place it, seal it, cut clean, with no clamps in the path. Maximus is the full-size pod, the broad-contact grip built for the bench. SYS-GRP FS Rail Manus — FORG3D Edition takes that grip on the road. The Manus pod brings Maximus-class hold into a body sized for a Systainer³ S 76, packed with the Janus driver and every part to run it. Build Your System FORG3D Edition for FS Rails ships in one configuration: Manus. It's the same clamp-free rail holding as the individual FS Rail pods, curated to travel complete in a Systainer³ S 76. FORG3D Edition — Manus Configuration Manus is the FS Rail pod built for the Edition case — engineered to match the Maximus pod's holding force in a footprint that fits an S 76. The kit runs two pods, and the whole setup deploys clamp-free straight out of the case. (2) SYS-GRP FS Rail Manus Pods (2) SYS-GRP FS Rail Brackets + M4 hardware (4) M5 Rail Inserts + M5 hardware (1) SYS-GRP Janus — double-ended bench driver Linking 1/4 in PU tubing (1) FORG3D Edition Systainer³ S 76 with precision fitout Key Features Clamp-free rail deployment: Two Manus pods, brackets, and M5 rail inserts hold a Festool-style guide rail with vacuum — no hardware in the cut path, straight into the cut. The Janus bench driver, in the box: The new FORG3D double-ended bench driver sets the bracket and rail-insert hardware and travels in the fitout, not a drawer. Complete, nothing to source: Pods, hardware, driver, storage, and precision fitout arrive as one kit. Vacuum source not included. Scales into SYS-GRP: Built on standard SYS-GRP infrastructure — additional pods, Hub valve routing, and Nexus surfaces integrate directly. Compatibility / Notes Festool-style guide rails in all standard widths, alongside standard rail accessories: parallel guides, rail squares, and the Festool LR32 system. The two-pod configuration is sized for standard rail lengths. For long rails over 1700 mm, plan for additional holding force and check the FS Rail Vacuum Pod Guide for tested configurations. For vertical applications, run pre-operation testing to confirm sufficient holding force, since materials vary widely. Vacuum pump not included. For a fully mobile setup, pair with the SYS-GRP Nexus Baseplate and a Grabo Pro-Lifter, Grabo Brushless, or DeWalt Grabo source. For long single-operator rails, the Accessory Valve Kit lets you engage the center pod first, then lock the outer pods. System Links SYS-GRP FS Rail Vacuum Pods — the individual Maximus and Hydraeus pods, sold as bundles rather than a complete Edition SYS-GRP Workholding System — the full system this Edition plugs into; compatible with SYS-GRP vacuum pod formats, Hub manifolds, and Nexus Baseplate surfaces unless otherwise noted FS Rail Vacuum Pod Guide & FAQ — rail compatibility and tested configurations FAQs How is the Manus pod different from the Maximus FS Rail pod? It's engineered to hold as hard in a smaller body. Maximus reaches its grip at bench size, too large to store in a Systainer³ S 76; the Manus pod keeps that holding force in a footprint that fits the case. If you already run Maximus pods on the bench, Manus is the version that travels. Does the Edition include everything I need to get started? Almost — you'll need a vacuum source. Every other component is in the box: the Manus pods, FS Rail brackets, M5 rail inserts, hardware, linking tubing, the Janus bench driver, and the FORG3D Edition Systainer³ S 76 with precision fitout. For a mobile setup, pair the kit with the SYS-GRP Nexus Baseplate and a Grabo Pro-Lifter, Grabo Brushless, or DeWalt Grabo source. What is the Janus driver? Janus is FORG3D's new double-ended bench driver. It sets the bracket and rail-insert hardware in the kit and travels in the fitout, so the tool that deploys the pods is always with them. Can I use this on long guide rails? The two-pod configuration is sized for standard rail lengths. Long rails over 1700 mm need extra holding force. Check the FS Rail Vacuum Pod Guide for tested long-rail configurations, and consider the Accessory Valve Kit for single-operator long-rail work. Why is this sold only as a FORG3D Edition and not a bare kit? A FORG3D Edition is a complete setup where every part in the box comes from FORG3D: the pods, the companion hardware, the driver, the storage, and a precision fitout. The Manus pod was built for that turnkey box rather than as a standalone pod, so the Edition is how it ships. Your Workflow. Without Limits.