The physics of an accident can vary based on complex interactions among the vehicles involved, the surroundings, and the road itself. The interplay of these factors coupled with the momentum, force, and kinetic energy of the accident make every car crash unique, producing a singular effect on the occupants of the vehicle. That’s why first responders must be prepared for virtually anything when arriving at a crash scene.

Turtle Plastics Has the Tools for Safe Auto Extrication

Turtle Plastics understands the many factors at work in an auto accident and has designed its cribbing products to anticipate the almost infinite variety of crash scenarios a rescue team might face. Our Dura Crib™ safety products are specially designed to stack and interlink, offering an extra measure of reliability when first responders face the uncertainties surrounding auto extrication. Unlike wood alternatives, every Dura Crib™ product is labeled with a working load limit, reassuring rescuers as they race against time to extract crash victims quickly and safely.

Whether you need The Slab®, our heaviest capacity stabilizing plastic cribbing block, the Half Slab®, designed for stacking, or the Prime Crib®, our most popular heavy-duty block, Turtle Plastics can deliver. We also offer medium-duty cribbing blocks that securely interlock with each other to prevent slippage, and many other solutions, including the Little Black Diamond Crib®, useful for smaller loads and tight spaces. Fire and rescue players often opt for the Cog Step Chock Combo™ as a great first responder stabilization tool. It features a wedge and incline that interlock to provide greater stability during an auto extrication. Turtle Plastics also offers a comprehensive array of other cribbing blocks, chocks, and pads designed to handle virtually every eventuality rescuers and other parties may need to ensure heavy loads remain where you want them.

The Safer Method for Accident Cribbing

Dura Crib™ safety products offer a safer alternative to wood when used to stabilize vehicles after an accident. While wood is the traditional material used to steady vehicles in accidents, many fire and rescue teams are switching to plastic cribbing because of its many benefits. Turtle Plastics cribbing is made of recycled plastic, making it an environmentally sustainable alternative to wood. Its advantages include:

• Waterproof: Wood will absorb water, chemicals, or oil when exposed to it, which can gradually weaken and degrade it. Plastic is less sensitive to such exposure.
• Denser, more durable: Plastic cribbing typically remains viable for years longer than wood blocks.
• Greater load capacity: While wood has different strengths depending on the type of wood used, plastic cribbing can typically endure nearly two and a half times the load pressure wood can handle.
• Cost: While cribbing plastic may cost more than wood on a piece-to-piece basis, its greater durability and performance can make it more cost-effective in the long run.

To learn more about Turtle Plastics, auto extrication, and our outstanding plastic cribbing solutions, call (800) 756-6635, or contact us.