What makes Helical different?

As a designer and manufacturer of valve rotators:

• Helical is an independent, family-owned company.
• We are the only major manufacturer of valve rotators which designs and produces springs in-house.
• Valve rotators are at the core of our business, and we offer a specialist approach from concept to production.
• Helical has a full range of design and manufacturing skills, and in-house testing facilities.
• We pay close attention to customers’ requirements.
• We offer competitive products based on low-cost manufacturing of components and expert engineering.
• We have a worldwide presence due to our sales to major OEMs in Europe, North and South America and Asia, from our European HQ, Chinese joint venture and Indian subsidiary.
• We have the flexibility to expand our production capacity.

What is a Rotator?

A Valve Rotator is an assembly fitted to the top or the bottom of the valve spring.   

What does it do?

Each time a valve operates, the valve rotator turns the valve slightly. 

Advantages

• Reduces carbon deposits on the valve.
• Prevents carbon build-up on valve seat.
• Cleaner valves reduce engine emissions.
• Prevents burning and guttering of the valve face and seat.
• Reduces thermal gradient and stress.
• Benefits valve stem lubrication.
• Reduces the need for high-cost nimonic steel valves.
• Easy to replace during engine service.
• Allows longer engine service intervals.
• Extends the life of key engine and valve gear components.