Category Archives: Helipads

Why we use Thorgrip™

Posted on 22nd May 2019 by pinnacleadmin

Thorgrip provides excellent quality anti-skid surfacing with a cost-effective solution suitable to many everyday situations and applications. Application of Thorgrip means that it provides areas of safe access for anyone who uses those treated surfaces. What is Thorgrip? Thorgrip is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Anti Slip Surfacing

Posted on 15th December 2017 by pinnacleadmin

Slips and trips can have drastic consequences, particularly when you are operating in a risky environment such as the ramp of a boat or a pedestrian bridge. This is why anti slip surfacing is so important: it helps to keep everyone safe, … Continue reading →

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Thortech International meets quality and safety standards against the clock

Posted on 15th November 2017 by pinnacleadmin

  Thortech’s products and services literally support all these varied individuals going about their daily lives, whether they are aware of it or not. That’s because our waterproofing products and anti-slip surfaces are there to make sure people get around … Continue reading →

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New Voom App lets Commuters Hail a Helicopter

Posted on 15th August 2017 by pinnacleadmin

Sao Paulo, Brazil, has some of the most congested traffic in the world, and there is no solution in sight. There are well over seven million vehicles per day attempting to drive within a limited area. This leaves commuters spending … Continue reading →

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Helipad Design

Posted on 5th August 2016 by pinnacleadmin

A helipad is a helicopter landing pad and designates a safe, identified landing area that is on an appropriate surface and free from obstacles. The design and construction of each helipad will vary, determined by the weight of helicopters that … Continue reading →

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The World’s Highest Helipads

Posted on 21st October 2015 by pinnacleadmin

Helipads have been a fixture on top of buildings for decades and were a common feature of skyscrapers from the 1970s onwards. Tall buildings have helipads for evacuations during emergencies although other uses include goods delivery and air taxi services. … Continue reading →

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What Makes an Effective Helipad?

Posted on 19th February 2015 by pinnacleadmin

A safe and secure helipad is critical for the controlled ascent and descent of a helicopter. So, it is obvious that a number of features need to be taken into account during its construction. What are some of the most … Continue reading →

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When Are Helipads Used?

Posted on 4th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  While the concrete and H that marks a helipad may not be a common sight, they can be found in a variety of locations. The following are some of the places they are used. Hospitals Larger medical facilities may … Continue reading →

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Thorgrip™ and Helipad Surfacing Are a Perfect Match

Posted on 20th May 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  Thorgrip provides safe helipad surfaces that include anti-slip coatings, and which are also oil and fire retardant. In addition, these accurate and colourful systems are designed to be extremely visible to all helicopter pilots. Thorgrip’s™ helipad surfaces are long-lasting, … Continue reading →

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The Origins of The Helipad

Posted on 31st March 2014 by pinnacleadmin

A helipad is a specially designated landing pad for helicopters. They usually follow a standard design of a round circle with a large letter ‘H’ on it. Helicopters are vulnerable to obstacles when landing, so a clearly marked landing space … Continue reading →

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