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IFOS is proud to provide Helideck Friction Test service for EGYPT and overseas.
IFOS Engineering division HELITECH – CAP COMPLIANT SERVICES; a Member of British Helicopter Association (BHA) specializes in Helideck Friction Testing on Offshore Installations and Vessels with a team of trained technicians. Elevated helipads and offshore helidecks that do not use a helicopter landing safety net, are required to have an adequate friction surface. CAP 437- Edition 8 (December 2016/Amendment 01/2018 September 2018) clearly specifies an acceptable level of friction and the only way to properly assess the resistance to helicopter slippage and skidding is by a formal and comprehensive friction test.
Helideck Friction Test carried out is based on UK CAA, CAP 437 – Edition 8 (December 2016/Amendment 01/2018 September 2018) which provides guidance on the periodicity of helideck friction testing. The helideck should be re-tested annually or when the condition of the deck suggests more frequent testing is appropriate. More on Civil Aviation Authority website.
Our new, fully UK CAA CAP 437 compliant, friction tester enables us to do just that for our local and regional customers.
Helideck Micro Grip Tester easily guides operators through the friction survey process and the easy to use view software outputs the data in a visual friction map illustration of the helideck. It is robust, easy to use and gives helideck operators vital information on the friction levels available not only for regulator purposes. Latest edition of FINDLAY IRVINE – Helideck Micro Grip Tester is the world’s first purpose built continuous friction measuring device designed specifically for testing Helidecks and Helicopter Landing Zones, recognized in UKCAA, CAP 437 – Edition 8 (December 2016/Amendment 01/2018 September 2018). HMGT Testing It has been purpose built to cope with harsh offshore environments and for transportation too hard to reach facilities.
The free analysis software allows Helideck Operators to easily view the data as it is converted to illustrate the friction levels in an easy to read colour coded system with the parameters as defined in UKCAA CAP 437. This makes it quick and easy to see friction deficient areas on the Helideck and program maintenance to rectify the exact individual area.
