Product information "Turtle Plastics - Half Slab®"
The Half Slab® is a heavy-duty, interlocking plastic cribbing block designed for stacking in narrow or confined spaces — offering robust stabilization for rescue, maintenance, and heavy equipment applications. Made from 100% recycled plastic and produced in the USA, it delivers strength, sustainability, and environmental resistance.
Performance Requirements
1. Dimensions & Weight
Size: 6″ × 12″ × 12″ (approx. 15.2 cm × 30.5 cm × 30.5 cm)
Unit Weight (empty): ~12.02 kg (26.5 lbs)
2. Load Capacity
Working Load Limit (WLL): 55,000 kg (121,254 lbs)
3. Construction & Features
Heavy‑duty design, ideal for environments where wood cribbing isn’t suitable.
Equipped with lanyards on two sides for ergonomic handling and placement.
Includes interlocking top/bottom pads to enhance stack protection and stability.
Displays interlocking top-and‑bottom surfaces to prevent slippage and promote secure stacking.
Built to be weather, oil, and most industrial chemical resistant, facilitating use in varied environments.
Functional Objectives
Provide stable, reliable load support in narrow or space-restricted operational zones.
Deliver high-capacity support comparable to or exceeding traditional wood cribbing, while minimizing weight.
Offer rapid and safe deployment during rescue or maintenance operations.
Enhance operational safety and sustainability, aligning with wood-free policy environments and zero-waste initiatives.
Performance Acceptance Criteria
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Exactly 6″ × 12″ × 12″ ± manufacturing tolerance |
| Weight | ≤ 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) |
| Working Load Limit | ≥ 55,000 kg (121,254 lbs) at standard ambient temperature |
| Stacking Integrity | Interlocks securely with adjacent blocks, resisting lateral shifting |
| Handling & Ergonomics | Lanyards fully functional and capable of supporting the unit's weight |
| Environmental Resistance | No degradation when exposed to water, oils, UV, or common chemicals |
| Compliance | Marked with WLL and origin; supports non‑wood policies |