It’s essential that hospitals are prepared for life-or-death emergencies. By taking the steps to ensure that helipads are safe and that friction levels are optimal, you can make helicopter take off and landing as safe as possible. At Pro Friction Services, we carry out comprehensive testing of helipads for hospitals all across the United States. We understand that every hospital in the US has different emergency goals and that’s why we tailor our testing services to meet those goals. Our in-depth technical reports will fully assess the condition of helipads, the status of friction and required actions moving forward.
Friction testing measures the coefficient of friction (COF) of a helipad surface. Friction must
be at the recommended required level in order to prevent sliding and skidding, particularly in
harsh weather conditions when the surface becomes wet. Hospitals must have a safe and efficient helipad in order to ensure that rescue missions are successful. Patients and operators’ lives are at risk and we at Pro Friction Services want to work with you to ensure the highest safety standards are implemented.
Helipad friction testing is not only vital to keep the helicopter pilot safe but also for patients and support staff who are involved in emergency hospital services or medical transport in the US. A safe takeoff, landing, and patient disembarkment on the helipad with the required level of friction can make all the difference when it matters most.
As well as saving lives, keeping helipads safe is paramount for ensuring industry standards and recommended compliance. In accordance with FAA guidelines and UK CAP 1264, hospital helipads should comply with standards of safety in order to minimise risks during landing and take off. At Pro Friction Services, we’ll help you keep in compliance, offering the peace of mind that medical workers and patients deserve.
Precise and Reliable Measurements: using the most advanced and sophisticated
technology in the industry, we carry out full assessments of the condition of your helipad and
the accurate measurement of friction levels.
Versatile Coverage: our team has the skill and expertise to work on a range of different
helipads and helidecks. We can also recommend the optimal friction levels for your
hospital’s specific helipad, making our services bespoke to your service.
Proactive Detection: our team of friction testing specialists will quickly identify any issues
that could compromise helicopter operations. By detecting friction issues early, we can help
minimise potential hazards.
Highly Qualified and Experienced engineers
CAA accepted Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment
Detailed friction contour maps, easily highlighting areas of poor friction
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Pro Friction Services Ltd provides aviation friction assessments on all surfaces.
Pro Friction Services Ltd
C/O Sawford Bullard, The Old Mill, Blisworth Hill Farm,
Stoke Road, Northampton, NN7 3DB