• Maximum thermal and mechanical protection of the patient: The protective shell in thermoformed HDPE coupled with lightweight aluminum alloy wraps the body of the injured person, isolating them from peripheral impacts and ground unevenness.
• Ease of transport and back-carry storage (Divisible in 2): The possibility of decomposing the stretcher into two pieces and carrying it on the shoulder via the shoulder straps reduces rescuer fatigue during approaches on foot in impervious areas.
• Immediate and error-proof assembly: The optimized system with central hinge, rapid screw collar, and colored self-centering side pins ensures a lightning-fast coupling and instant visual verification of correct assembly.
• Certified suitability for air rescue and vertical rescue: The length under 2 meters ensures total compatibility with most helicopter cabins, while the included suspension kit allows stable lifting with an inclination up to 45°.
• Emergency loading flexibility: The perfect symmetry of the shell’s geometric shape eliminates the risk of incorrectly positioning the patient, allowing the head and limbs to be accommodated in either direction.
• Deep hygiene and rapid decontamination: The removable internal paddings allow the fabrics to be detached from the HDPE shell, facilitating washing, disinfection, and removal of organic fluids after each use.
• Easy handling and firm multi-position grip: The continuous tubular structure running along the entire perimeter offers a comfortable and secure grip for multiple operators simultaneously, facilitating heavy manual lifts.

This aluminum and HDPE shell stretcher finds its optimal application in rescue and recovery operations managed by air rescue services, alpine rescue, speleological rescue, civil protection, fire brigades, ambulances, and industrial first aid teams. Thanks to its structure divisible into 2 pieces and the suspension kit for lifts up to 45°, it represents the ideal tool for use in scenarios of medical evacuation in the mountains, recovery in gorges or cavities, interventions in confined and impervious environments, or emergency helicopter take-offs that require compliance with compact dimensions (1980 x 600 mm) and reduced structural weights.

The h1046_02 model is the right choice when the technical emergency specifications demand a shell stretcher weighing only 9.50 kg that can be divided into two parts for shoulder transport and that is already complete with a suspension kit up to 45°. It proves preferable to traditional monobloc toboggan stretchers in speleological or alpine rescue contexts, where narrow paths prevent the passage of 2-meter long equipment and where assembly speed is bound by colored self-centering pins and rapid screw collars. Choosing this HDPE and aluminum stretcher means investing in a symmetrical and universal device, easy to disinfect thanks to the removable paddings, optimizing cabin space thanks to a calibrated overall length of 1.98 m.

How does the coupling and locking system work when the shell stretcher is reassembled in the field?

The h1046_02 stretcher adopts an optimized connection system to ensure maximum speed and safety in the most severe emergency conditions. The joining of the two halves occurs via a rapid connection central hinge, assisted by self-centering side pins. These pins are colored to allow the rescuer an immediate visual verification of correct structural alignment, while the final locking is ensured by a rapid closure screw collar that gives the stretcher the rigidity of a monobloc.

What advantages does the thermoformed HDPE shell offer compared to normal fiberglass or traditional rigid plastic shells?

Thermoformed HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) offers excellent resistance to mechanical impacts, abrasion, and extreme thermal excursions, without cracking or splintering like fiberglass. Furthermore, the lower part is modeled with specific geometries that reduce friction, allowing controlled dragging of the stretcher directly on the ground on snow, rock, or mud without damaging the lightweight aluminum alloy frame and maintaining the module weight at only 9.50 kg.

Is the suspension kit suitable for vertical lifting of the patient via winch or pulleys?

Yes, the standard supplied suspension kit is specifically designed and tested for vertical or diagonal lifting and recovery maneuvers. The peripheral aluminum tube structure distributes loads evenly, allowing the use of the stretcher in a suspended setup with a maximum inclination of up to 45°, a fundamental parameter for evacuation operations via air rescue or for the recovery of injured persons in speleological environments and rock faces.