When stabilization matters, cribbing is only as good as the performance limits placed on it. If you’re working in fire/rescue, construction, utilities, or heavy equipment maintenance, load ratings and cribbing performance factors are critical to safe and effective operations. Failure to respect these limits can result in equipment damage, collapse,
In industrial environments, accidental spills and exposure to chemicals are ongoing challenges. Maintenance areas, repair stations, shipping and receiving departments, and assembly lines can all encounter leaks or spills from equipment and machinery. When these incidents occur, contaminated surfaces and tools can pose risks to both worker safety and operational
Whether responding to emergencies, performing routine equipment maintenance, or working on construction and industrial sites, professionals across a wide range of industries rely on effective stabilization solutions to ensure safety and efficiency. From fire and rescue teams to maintenance crews in construction, rail, and heavy equipment sectors, the comfort
The scene of a traffic accident is often one of urgency and chaos. Rescue workers and firefighters must cut through the uncertainty and “fog” to manage the situation-often by stabilizing overturned or unstable cars and trucks to safely rescue trapped occupants. Traditionally, they have relied on wooden blocks, which can
Turtle Plastics will be attending the 2025 REV Fire Group Dealer Meeting from June 2nd – 5th, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
Times are tough for publicly funded organizations like emergency medical services and fire departments, and the need to cut costs in many cases has become mandatory. For example, both volunteer and professional fire departments operate on extremely tight budgets, with volunteer firefighters often contributing their own money to purchase needed
Turtle Plastics has a cribbing solution for virtually every transportation application, whether it involves a rescue team attempting to stabilize a wrecked vehicle or a maintenance crew preparing a heavy truck or railcar for routine service. From small jobs to super heavy-duty ones, we offer tested and load-rated cribbing solutions
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
Turtle Plastics will be at Booth #5191 for the 2025 FDIC International from April 7th – 12th, at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Photo from NASA, Kennedy Space Center Until recently, the high-tech aerospace industry had a decidedly low-tech approach to the cribbing blocks it used for equipment repair and maintenance – wood. But in the age of massive air and spacecraft, wood can be problematic. Wood is susceptible to warping
Lorain, OH – Turtle Plastics, a leading innovator in safety and stabilization products, is thrilled to announce its continued involvement in the upcoming 2024 World Rescue Challenge (WRC) as the main and largest provider of cribbing equipment. The event, set to take place November 5-9th in the Azores, Portugal, draws
We look forward to sponsoring this year’s NAVRA Annual Challenge Event in Atlanta, Georgia. Please visit us if you are competing in this exciting event! Thank you to Atlanta Fire Fire & Rescue Department for hosting and good luck to all the teams! Location: Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road, NE,
