sHELLIPORTS
The Gaptek Shelliport is a revolutionary retractable heliport, designed for urban, industrial, and strategic environments.
The platform can be anchored to a building rooftop or an existing helipad, while the drive system is installed underground to avoid obstacle infringements—optimizing space and integration.
Built with EN AW 6082-T6 and EN 6005-T6 aluminum profiles with S275 steel junctions, and protected by a fireproof, waterproof architectural canvas, Shelliport delivers reliable, all-weather operations and seamless night capability via integrated airfield lighting.
Characteristics
Specifications
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Easy on-site installation; reusable and relocatable.
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Anchored to a building rooftop structure or to an existing helipad.
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Underground installation of the drive to avoid obstacle infringements.
Structure:
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Aluminum profiles: EN AW 6082-T6 and EN 6005-T6.
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Junctions: Steel S275.
Canvas (Envelope):
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Architectural canvas 700–800 g/m².
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Full electromagnetic permeability.
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Fireproof and waterproof; sun-radiation protection.
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Highly customizable to client requirements (premium finish available).
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Full opaque canvas with optional skylights.
Mechanical System:
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2× electric motors with brakes of 2.2 kW.
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2× first-stage countershafts.
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2× epicycloidal engine-countershafts.
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380/400 V, 50 Hz power supply.
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Underground installation.
Operational Performance:
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Operating wind speed: gusts up to 70 km/h.
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Operating temperature: -20 °C to +75 °C.
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Minimum opening/closing time: 1.5 minutes.
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Roof load resistance: up to 0.70 kN/m².
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Deployed wind resistance up to 120 km/h.
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Manual opening and closing in case of electrical power failure.
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During helipad operation, the structure folds below ground level.
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Remote open/close control linked with the airfield lighting system.
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Industrial design patented and registered; concept developed in JV with Urjato (heliport engineering specialist).
Helideck (FATO):
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Metallic FATO structure ensuring levelled ground at any location.
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Aluminum profiles EN AW 6082-T6 and EN 6005-T6.
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Airfield lighting included for night operations.
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Easy, fast and reusable structure.
Current Layout (Reference Design):
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Developed layout designed for D 10–13 m range.
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Diameter Ø = 20 m; Height H = 10 m.
Design Aircraft (Compatibility):
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AW-139, AW-189, H135, H120, B429, SI-92.
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Dimensions can be adapted to the required aircraft types according to each client’s helicopter fleet.
Advantages
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Rapid deployment with easy on-site installation; structure is reusable and relocatable.
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Space-saving, low-profile integration thanks to underground drive and fold-below-ground operation.
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All-weather, day/night capability with fireproof/waterproof canvas, wind and temperature envelope, and integrated lighting.
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Safety & continuity: manual open/close in case of power failure; remote control linked to lighting system.
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Customization: canvas finishes and skylights; dimensions adapted to fleet needs.
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Patented design developed with Urjato, specialized in heliports.
Gaptek is synonymous with trust

Short build time
Pre-design and production of buildings for rapid assembly on site.

Turnkey solutions
We offer turnkey solutions, from design, construction, adaptation to building maintenance.

Predefined quality
All construction elements can comply with the CE marking and are subjected to the strictest quality controls.

Energy efficiency
We incorporate passive systems for greater energy savings.

Low maintenance
Minimum maintenance of the structures, even in aggressive environments, due to the antioxidant properties of aluminum.

Scalability
Expandable and adaptable buildings to your activity thanks to the use of replicable structures of modular architecture.
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