Aludeck®
Aludeck planking system
Aludeck Installation
As part of our continuous effort to offer value-added solutions and drive improvement, we have developed an aluminum structural deck specifically designed for elevated heliports.
HELITECNICA’s planking systems cover the entire range of helicopters on the market, in accordance with CAP 437, FAA and ICAO specifications, as well as regulations established by classification societies such as DNV, BV, ABS and LR.
Our systems are available in various formats to meet client requirements, with each project carefully studied to apply the most suitable solution.
Advantages of our Aludeck® planking over other materials:
- Lightweight: up to 60% lighter than a comparable steel surface
- High structural resistance (260-310 MPa)
- Easy installation
- Marine-grade aluminum alloy
- Corrosion-resistant, virtually maintenance free
- Equivalent to steel in terms of fire resistance
- Recyclable
Our Aludeck® planking can be attached to any type of support structure using our clamping system, which secures the aluminum profiles to the top flanges of the support structure with bolts and special clamps. This eliminates the need for drilling the frame beams and reduces installation time.
Fire Test DNV
Aludeck® has been tested according to DNV specifications and certified as equivalent to steel in terms of fire integrity.
Test details:
- Aluminum heliport prototype size: 5 × 5 meters
- Helicopter weight simulated by a static load placed on the deck
- Jet A1 fuel continuously pumped onto the prototype surface, ignited and burned for 10 minutes, totaling 1,200 kg of fuel burned
- No fuel leakage or flames observed under the deck during the test
- No damage or deformation of the platform surface observed after the pool fire test
The fire test was witnessed by DNV. Official DNV report approval available upon request.
