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