Welcome to Helix Operations
Providing a complete capability for vertical access, method of entry and rescue in mountain, maritime and urban environments for security, defence and rescue operations.
Advanced Capabilities
Built for the Field
Products and systems that meet operational requirements.
HCMH II
Our fully modular tactical harness system.
It can be either used as a standalone EN358 Riggers Belt, an EN 12277 Waist Harness or an EN 361 Full Body Harness. The HMCH II Full Body harness is certified at 150kg as standard with EN 361 (PPE for Fall Protection - Full Body Harnesses).
Fully integrates with other ‘on the man’ systems such as life jackets and plate carriers and is extremely compact.
HCMH II Chest Harness
A low profile chest harness which can be used under a plate carrier. Made by bonded and laminated fabrics with bespoke variable width webbing.
HCMH II Riggers Belt
EN 358 certified belt for fall restraint with connection points on both the front and rear of the belt that are rated to 15kN. The belt will fit through standard trouser belt loops so that it can be used as a standard belt but can be quickly transformed into a EN 12277 certified Sit Harness by adding the leg loops.
HCMH II Sit Harness
Tactical sit harness, purpose-built for military operations, offering exceptional comfort, durability, and functionality in a compact and versatile package.
HCMH II Fully Body Harness
The HMCH II Full Body harness is certified at 150kg as standard with EN 361 (PPE for Fall Protection - Full Body Harnesses).
Stainless Steel Two-Part Buckles
Coated with electrophoretic paint used in car bodywork applications. Quick to open and close but also exceedingly secure, easy to maintain, and exceptionally durable,
Compact and Slim Design
The HCMH II boasts an ergonomic leg shape and utilizes cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques ensuring that load distribution is optimised.
A completely unique design of ultra-light sectional tactical ladders offering a wide range of applications.
Two different sections comprising of 2 rungs and 3 rungs means that different length options of sectional ladders from 0.7 m up to 5.0 m (extended by one rung space of 0.3 m) are available.
A multi purpose hook which can be used on a variety of surfaces and railings.
The shape of the hook has been designed so that there is three points of contact (tip and the edges of both wings) in various orientations - no matter whether the placement is on a vertical, sloping or overhung placement.
Encased in a plastic coating that reduces noise when placing.
A modular, lightweight and low volume micro rope system that gives users the capability to quickly descend or egress from a position.
It can be used for both personal descent, and to lower a single operator or load. The system has been designed for fast deployment, intuitive to use and have minimal training burden
Featured Training Courses
Knowledge
8mm Prusik Testing
The aim of this testing was to determine the compatibility of the Sterling 8mm sewn prusiks.
Rescue 3 / Helix Rigging Plate Test
In conjunction with Rescue 3 Europe, we carried out testing on the effects of using doubled up rigging plates and...
6mm Anchor Cord Testing
A comparison of the Sterling 5.9mm Powercord and Edelrid 6mm Aramid Cord for building anchors in rescue and access systems.
