Why we bet on aluminium
Steel rusts. Concrete cracks. Aluminium does neither, at a third the weight.
Painted steel
Aluminium
Density
7.85 t/m³
2.70 t/m³
Corrosion in chloride
Continuous · re-coat every 5–7 yr
Forms self-passivating oxide layer. None.
Service life (marine)
20 – 30 yr
50+ yr
Install weight
100%
33%
Maintenance cost / yr
Significant
Nominal
Recyclability
Recyclable (energy-heavy)
Indefinite · 5% of virgin energy
Lighter than steel, ton for ton
Helidecks delivered worldwide
Recyclable, indefinitely
Corrosion in chloride atmospheres
A deck that outlives its platform.
1. Lightweight
Aluminium structures weigh 40–50% less than equivalent steel designs. In deep-water offshore operations, every ton saved in topsides weight multiplies across the supporting structure, cutting material and assembly costs while making units easier to handle, lift, and install. The same advantage applies to onshore elevated helipads.
2. Low Maintenance
Properly designed marine alloy structures are virtually maintenance-free. Aluminium's non-corrosive properties mean the helipad will typically outlast the platform itself, drastically reducing the cost and risk of offshore upkeep.
3. Cost Effective
Aluminium is highly cost effective against equivalent steel, and in some cases delivers a lower upfront price. Factor in maintenance, inspection, and ancillary savings, and the life cycle cost is lower than any other available material.
4. Safety
Aluminium allows built-in safety features that are difficult to replicate in other materials, including our patented passive fire suppression system that extinguishes fires automatically. Our XE Enhanced Safety™ Helideck uses aluminium's rapid thermal dissipation to channel heat away from hot spots, unique to aluminium helidecks.
