The docking solutions that have been developed tend to be bespoke solutions, designed for specific tasks to be carried out. Consequently, Semmco liaises at length with its customers to ensure that the docking system developed fits the customer’s requirements.
The range of docking solutions developed to date include:
Variable Height Helicopter Docking System for Sikorsky S-92 / AW139
https://semmco.com/products/variable-height-helicopter-docking-system-s92-aw139/
This fixed or variable height docking system provides partial docking around the tail rotor or main rotor, engine and gearbox. Like all Semmco products, it is of modular aluminium design and construction making it lightweight and easy to move into position. The stairs and platforms have non-slip tread, stability jacks and ‘soft’ protective padding to prevent any damage to the helicopter.
Fixed Height Helicopter Engine Access Platform Docking System
https://semmco.com/products/helicopter-engine-access-platform-lh/
This fixed height docking system is designed to be used as a trio of platforms e.g. left hand, right hand and tail boom. It provides access for the engineers to the entire area of the helicopter while it is in the hangar. It is designed and manufactured from lightweight aluminium making it easy to move into position, has non-slip treads and stability jacks.
Bespoke Military Helicopter Docking Systems
https://semmco.com/products/military-helicopters-docking/
Semmco can design and manufacture bespoke docking systems for use with military aircraft and helicopters. These permanent docking solutions provide a stable, extensive working environment for engineers when they are required to carry out a multitude of tasks. All Semmco products are manufactured from lightweight aluminium so they are lightweight but durable and easy to move into position.
Nose to Tail Docking Systems
https://semmco.com/products/nose-to-tail-docking-system/
Semmco can design and manufacture a range of innovative designs/bespoke solutions for docking systems to provide access to all areas of an aircraft or helicopter. These solutions can be fixed or mobile and are manufactured from lightweight aluminium and can incorporate wide or narrow working platforms and fixed or sliding finger nose profiles. The docking systems can also be fixed or variable height and be designed with anti-slip floor finishes, up lighting, air and power facilities.
Our Aircraft Docking Solution applications
Semmco has designed and supplied docking solutions for both commercial and military customers and for both aircraft and helicopters. In most instances the designs are bespoke to the customer’s requirements and have included permanent and mobile structures.
Why Choose Semmco?
Semmco is renowned for designing and manufacturing high quality, innovative designs that are robust and provide a safe way of working for its customers. Consequently customers come to Semmco particularly when they are faced with a requirement that needs more than just a set of steps or an access platform. At this stage Semmco works with its customer to develop a bespoke, docking system.
Semmco’s in-house design department works closely with the customer during the design phase, often visiting the customer’s site to review and analyse the situation so that the best solution can be developed. Our products are designed by engineers for engineers. https://semmco.com/about/how-we-work/
Many of our bespoke solutions are used in conjunction with some of our more popular products such as our range of access platforms, ground support equipment and hop up steps.
