Product information "Turtle Plastics - Hybrid Crib™"
The Hybrid Crib® is a light‑duty stabilization block crafted from 100% recycled plastic, designed for durable, safe, and efficient vehicle and equipment stabilization—perfect for fire and rescue scenarios. Its compact 4″ × 4″ × 18″ dimensions make it ideal for support in tight spaces, enhancing safety during extrication and maintenance tasks.
Performance Requirements
1. Dimensions & Weight
Size: 4″ × 4″ × 18″ (approximately 10.2 cm × 10.2 cm × 45.7 cm)
Unit Weight (empty): ~2.7 kg (6 lbs)
2. Load Capacity & Construction
Working Load Limit (WLL): 20,500 kg (45,194 lbs) at 25 °C (77 °F)
Duty Rating: Classified as light‑duty, optimal for vehicle stabilization and smaller equipment support
Features:
Lanyard on one side for quick handling and deployment
Designed to interlock with matching top/bottom pad (e.g. ModPad®), offering enhanced stack protection and stability
Functional Objectives
Stabilize vehicles or compact equipment quickly and safely in rescue or field operations.
Maximize effectiveness in constrained environments, offering substantial load support despite minimal footprint.
Enable stack protection through pad compatibility, guarding against shifting or compression failures when paired with support pads.
Enhance operational efficiency by being lightweight, portable, and easy to incorporate in modular crib setups.
Performance Acceptance Criteria
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Dimensions | 4″ × 4″ × 18″ ± manufacturing tolerance |
| Weight (empty) | ≤ 3 kg (≤ 6.6 lbs) |
| Working Load Limit | ≥ 20,500 kg (45,194 lbs) at standard ambient temperature |
| Stacking Fit | Secure interlock with protection pad when used in stacked configurations |
| Handling Feature | Lanyard present and capable of supporting unit’s own weight |
| Material Durability | Resistant to UV, moisture, oils, and typical rescue environment exposure |
| Category: | Extrication Cribbing & Stabilization |
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