Helical Technology

Helical Technology Ltd. is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1962, specializing in the design and production of exhaust valves, actuators, and valve rotators. Primarily serving the automotive industry, their product portfolio includes emission control solutions like acoustic and EGR exhaust valves, turbocharger actuators, and valve rotators for large diesel and gas engines. The company operates from Lytham and Warton in Lancashire, UK, and has expanded its global reach with production facilities in India and China.

The company possesses extensive technical capabilities, housed within a comprehensive Technical Centre equipped for engine and powertrain testing, vibration systems, and environmental chambers. Their advanced manufacturing processes include High-Pressure Die Casting, CNC machining, press work, laser cutting, manifold fabrication, CNC electric mandrel tube bending, and 3D printing. Helical Technology also offers specialized services such as acoustic acquisition and analysis, mechanical and thermal fatigue analysis, structural diagnostics, climatic and environmental testing, and emissions measurements. They operate an ISO 10844 certified drive-by noise test track and a cold flow rig.

Helical Technology serves a global client base across Europe, America, and Asia, demonstrating their engineering prowess through projects like the development of bespoke prototype supercars, the Mk1 GT Racecar and Mk2 GT Roadcar, which acted as test rigs for new technologies. Their commitment to quality is supported by international accreditations and a focus on delivering solutions for challenging conditions. The company also actively engages with the future of engineering by sponsoring student competitions like the BAJA SAE Series.