Helibases and Winches
Helibases eliminate the problems associated with ground handling large Helikites. They allow the largest Helikites to be safely and easily handled by only one or two people whatever the weather conditions. This considerably reduces manpower costs and is far safer for the Helikite and the operators than struggling with a large half-filled helium object on a dirty tarpaulin, in a high wind. The Helibase makes Helikite deployment fast, easy, stress-free and safe.
Helikite Helibase
The secret to the Helibase is the sheave that is at its centre. The flying line runs from the winch to the sheave block at the centre of the Helibase and then from there to the tow-point of the Helikite. This allows the winch to pull the Helikite down onto the Helibase where it automatically docks safely without any manhandling at all. So the Helikite can be easily handled in all weathers because all the strain is taken by the winch. Helium inflation is made easier too, because if it is windy, the uninflated Helikite is tied down onto the Helibase from all sides so the Helikite balloon
is always under control as it fills. The possibility of damage to the Helikite balloon during filling is minimal. In low wind conditions only the center of the Helikite requires to be secured.
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High Speed 12V Custom Drum MK2 Electric Helikite Winch
For SkyShot and Skyhook Helikites
Specifications
Weight: 60Kg
Length: 60, Depth: 20, Height:33
Line speed 20 metres/minute in and out.
Heavy duty series wound motor delivers strong torque.
Built in waterproof control unit.
Reliable 3 stage planetary gearbox runs cool so it will not harm Dyneema tether line.
Smooth aluminium fairlead designed for Dyneema tether line.
Rotating ring gear clutch. Free spooling of line is possible (but not recommended during Helikite flight).
Easy installation and maintenance.
Brake Automatic, double cone brake, external to the drum so it will not heat up drum core.
Large drum custom made to accommodate long line length. A strong and reliable 12 volt electric winch suitable for Helikite operations. It can operate directly from a 12 volt car battery or other suitable 12 volt supply and can be remotely operated via radio or cable. Custom-made extra large capacity drum for long lengths of flying line. It has an extra fast line speed of approximately 20 metres/minute to enable fast Helikite deployment. The gearbox position is moved away from the drum, so it does not melt the soft Dyneema flying line and the fairlead is designed to protect soft, thin, Dyneema flying line. It is weather-proof and suitable for marine use if required.
It has an optional bracket allowing direct attachment to the tow-hitch ball of a vehicle.
It has a large, steel base plate suitable for easy anchorage to the ground.
This can also be bolted to the flat bed of a truck or any suitable flat surface.
Recommended power supply
It can operate directly from a 12 volt car battery or other suitable 12 volt supply and can be remotely operated via radio or cable.
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12V Standard MK1 Electric Helikite Winch
Specifications
Weight: 60kg
Length: 60, Depth: 20, Height:33
Line speed 20 metres/minute in and out.
Heavy duty series wound motor delivers strong torque.
Built in waterproof control unit.
Reliable 3 stage planetary gearbox runs cool so it will not harm Dyneema tether line.
Brake Automatic, double cone brake, external to the drum so it will not heat up drum core.
Smooth aluminium fairlead designed for Dyneema tether line.
Rotating ring gear clutch. Free spooling of line is possible (but not recommended during Helikite flight).
Easy installation and maintenance.
Water resistant sealed.
A strong and reliable 12 volt electric winch suitable for Helikites from 1m3 up to 40m3. Also, very useful for a large variety of other winching purposes where a strong, reliable, all-weather winch is needed. It has a relatively fast line speed of approximately 20 metres/minute. The gearbox and fairlead is optimised for the use of Dyneema flying line. It is weather-proof and suitable for marine use if required.
It can take hundreds of feet of line, the exact amount depending upon the thickness of the line chosen. It can operate directly from a 12 volt car battery or other suitable 12 volt supply and can be remotely operated via radio or cable. It has an optional bracket allowing direct attachment to the tow-hitch ball of a vehicle. It can also be attached by bolting it to the flat bed of a truck or any suitable flat surface, or anchored directly onto the ground.
Recommended power supply
One 12V, 100amp/hour battery will give 30 minutes continuous use. Two batteries recommended for extended use.
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Also Available
Small Gasoline Helikite Winch
Superb, mobile winch using a 4.5HP Honda engine. Can be operated on the ground, at sea or from a pick-up truck. Removable wheels. Totally, stand-alone system. For Helikites up to 34m3. Suitable for fibre-optic.
Specifications
Power: 4.5 HP Honda gasoline motor Weight: 120kg
Wheeled dimensions: Length: 100cm Width: 50cm Height: 70cm
Non-Wheeled dimensions: Length: 100cm Width: 50cm Height: 60cm
Line speed 50 metres per minute forward and reverse.
Max. Recommended Working Line tension is 200kg.
Max line pull is 300kg.
Automatic 90 degree gearbox brake, plus foot operated disc brake.
Full safety features
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