Turtle Plastics - Black Diamond Crib™

Overview

The Black Diamond Crib™ by Turtle Plastics is a rugged, interlocking stabilization block made from 100% recycled plastic. With its four-sided pyramid-pyramid (diamond) design, this heavy-duty cribbing block enables secure, stable, and repeatable load support, outperforming traditional wood cribbing in durability and safety 

Performance Requirements

1. Dimensions & Weight

• Size: 6 in × 7 in × 30 in (approx. 15.24 cm × 17.78 cm × 76.2 cm) 

• Empty Weight: approx. 18.14 kg (40 lbs) 

2. Working Load Limit (WLL)

• Rated for 71,600 kg (157,850 lbs) at standard ambient temperature (25 °C / 77 °F) 

3. Construction & Features

• Interlocking design: Pyramid facets on all four sides allow stable stacking and configurable box crib setups

• Heavy-duty capability: Engineered to replace wooden cribbing in critical rescue and industrial environments

• Lanyard attachment: Blocks equipped with lanyards on two sides for ease of handling and tool tethering 

• Made in the USA, non-porous, chemical- and fluid-resistant, and cleanable with EPA‑approved decontamination agents

Functional Objectives

• Enable safe, stable, and repeatable load stabilization, particularly during rescue operations and heavy equipment maintenance.

• Reduce risk of splintering, cracking, or contamination, improving safety compared to wood cribbing in environments involving oil, blood, or chemicals.

• Provide a compact yet robust solution, optimized for storage in emergency vehicles or apparatus compartments.

• Achieve scalable load support, accommodating a wide range of weight requirements through modular stacking.

Acceptance Criteria