Timba™ · NPR Australia
Timba™ blocks: load support that replaces timber
Timba™ is a rigid polyurethane support block that replaces timber cribbing: rated 30 kg/cm² to AS1170.0, 18 to 108 tonnes by model, with no splinters and no water or oil absorption. Built for mining workshops. Made by NPR in Australia, distributed in Peru by Endeavant.
The problem
Timber blocks splinter and soak up fluids
Timber blocks crack and deform under repeated load, gain weight with water and oil, rot and are thrown away after a few uses, and nobody knows their real capacity. Timba™ publishes its rating, lab-tested for every model, and is reused with no upkeep. More in support blocks for mining equipment maintenance.
- No splinters or sudden failureRigid polyurethane does not splinter or crack under load.
- Known capacity18 to 108 t per model, lab-verified.
- Up to 30% lighterLess effort and fewer handling injuries.
- Reusable, no upkeepIt does not rot or absorb water or oil: it lasts, it is not thrown away.
Model range
Three series, eight sizes
Timba™ blocks come in three series by support section (100, 200 and 300 mm) and eight sizes, 400 to 1800 mm long. More bearing area means more capacity: from 18 t for the 100 series 600 mm to 108 t for the 200 series 1800 mm. All of them in the NPR catalogue with part numbers.
100 series · 600 mm
100 × 100 mm · 3 kg · 18 t
100 series · 1200 mm
100 × 100 mm · 5 kg · 36 t
100 series · 1800 mm
100 × 100 mm · 8 kg · 54 t
200 series · 600 mm
200 × 100 mm · 5 kg · 36 t
200 series · 900 mm
200 × 100 mm · 7.5 kg · 54 t
200 series · 1200 mm
200 × 100 mm · 10 kg · 72 t
200 series · 1800 mm
200 × 100 mm · 15 kg · 108 t
300 series · 400 mm
Solid 300 × 300 mm · 13 kg · 36 t
Stacking guide
Max height by series and pattern
Timba™ blocks stack in a vertical pattern (aligned, one on top of the other) or a crossed pattern (each layer turned 90°, for more stability and height). Crossed stacks reach 6 blocks in the 100 and 200 series; the 300 series stacks vertically only, up to 2. Never exceed each series' limit.
| Series | Sizes | Vertical | Crossed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 series · 100 × 100 mm | 600 · 1200 · 1800 mm | 2 blocks | 6 blocks |
| 200 series · 200 × 100 mm | 600 · 900 · 1200 · 1800 mm | 3 blocks (600 mm: 4) | 6 blocks |
| 300 series · solid 300 × 300 mm | 400 mm | 2 blocks | Vertical only |
Full capacity assumes complete, even contact over the whole block surface. Always carry out your own risk assessment before stacking and loading.
Load calculation
Capacity = bearing area × 30 kg/cm²
A Timba™ block's capacity is the effective contact area in cm² times 30 kg. For a rectangular load the area is A × B; for a round one, the area of the contact circle. Minimum area is 100 cm².
Validation
Load tested to AS1170.0 and ASTM D1621-10
Timba™ load capacity was set to AS1170.0 with independent lab tests, and its compression was verified with ASTM D1621-10, the standard test for rigid cellular plastics. It works from −50 to +40 °C block temperature.
AS1170.0
Load capacity set per the structural design standard, with independent lab tests.
ASTM D1621-10
Compression verified with the standard test for rigid cellular plastics: minimal compression, less ejection risk.
−50 to +40 °C
It keeps its capacity while block temperature stays in that range.
0% absorption
It absorbs no water or oil: it does not gain weight or degrade.
Up to 30% lighter
Than timber and other traditional supports.
Rigid polyurethane
Industrial, high density: no splinters, no deformation, no rot.
In operation
Timba™ in workshops and shipyards
Timba™ supports heavy components and assemblies in mining workshops, ship hulls in dry dock and parts on manufacturing lines. For taller towers with plates and V-blocks, NPR makes the interlocking Stacko™ system.
FAQ
Timba™ FAQ
What is a Timba™ block?+
How much load does a Timba™ block hold?+
Which Timba™ series and length should I choose?+
Why use Timba™ instead of timber blocks?+
What is the difference between Timba™ and Stacko™?+
How many Timba™ blocks can I stack?+
Can Timba™ be used and stored outdoors?+
Where can I buy Timba™ blocks in Peru?+
Data sheet and quote
Get the Timba™ data sheet
We email you the brochure right away. Tell us the load's weight and shape and we will recommend the series and number of blocks.
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