TIEDOWNS

The Frictape Helideck Tiedowns are purpose-built connectors that link a helideck landing net directly to the deck’s fixed mounting points around the perimeter. Each tiedown functions as the tensioned interface between the net edge and the structural fixing point, holding the net flat against the deck surface at the correct tension. Stock sizes cover the most common helideck configurations, while custom-made lengths and specifications are produced to exact site requirements. All tiedowns ship as standard with every Frictape landing net installation, and replacement units are available individually for any existing installation. Materials used throughout meet the high-load and corrosion resistance demands of offshore and marine environments.

A properly tensioned tiedown holds the landing net firmly against the deck without slack, preventing net movement that could otherwise allow the ratchet mechanism to shift and damage the helideck surface coating. Each net installation uses 32 tiedown points around the perimeter, with each tiedown carrying an approximate tension of 225 kg. Tiedowns work in combination with the Frictape stainless steel ratchet system, which applies and locks the required tension at each fixing point. The tiedown loop connects the net border to the ratchet, which then connects to the deck mounting shackle to complete each fixing assembly.

Frictape Helideck Tiedowns are used on offshore oil and gas platforms, offshore wind installation vessels, naval ships, military vessels, megayachts, and onshore helipads — wherever a Frictape landing net is installed and requires fixed, tensioned attachment to the deck structure. Individual replacements are ordered when a single tiedown shows wear, damage, or reduced integrity during routine CAP 437 inspection, without requiring replacement of the entire net assembly.

Leader Infra supplies Frictape tiedowns as both standard net components and standalone replacements — ensuring every helideck installation maintains correct net tension at all 32 fixing points, in compliance with CAP 437 helideck safety requirements across offshore and marine operations globally.

FAQ — How often should helideck landing net tiedowns be inspected or replaced? Tiedowns should be inspected as part of the regular CAP 437 maintenance routine. Any tiedown showing visible wear, fraying, reduced tension retention, or physical damage must be replaced immediately, as a failed tiedown reduces net tension uniformity across the perimeter — directly affecting the net’s ability to prevent helicopter movement on deck during landing.