Helix-Carbon GmbH
Founded in 1990, Helix-Carbon GmbH has established itself as a global leader in the production of carbon fiber propellers for a variety of application in multiple industry sectors.
Kurzgesagt:
(In a nutshell)
Founded in 1990, Helix-Carbon specializes in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge carbon composite propellers across diverse applications.
In the aviation realm, Helix leads the industry by developing robust propellers for aircraft with a power range of 5 to 250 kW. Our use of carbon composite materials, informed by extensive flight tests and experience, results in propellers known for high strength, low weight, exceptional robustness, and efficiency across a broad speed range—accompanied by minimal noise.
As a recognized global market leader, Helix engages in ongoing collaborations with industrial and academic partners, including RWTH University and FH Aachen University, ensuring our position at the forefront of innovation.
With over 33 years of experience, we annually sell more than 10,000 Helix propellers worldwide, allowing us to tailor solutions to individual customer requirements. European light aircraft manufacturers, drawn to our innovative propellers, often collaborate exclusively with us to meet their technical specifications.
Our commitment to quality extends to complex applications, with a growing production line for unmanned aircraft, especially military UAVs. Additionally, we undertake continuous projects for industrial clients, producing large fans, cooling propellers, and high-load-bearing carbon components for machine production and plant construction.
Join us on our journey of innovation, where Helix continues to propel possibilities, pushing the boundaries of what carbon composite propellers can achieve.
By the numbers:
2023
Cooperation with Comco Ikarus
2022
Development of the new fully automatic, in-flight adjustable H60A Constant Speed Propeller with internal electrical adjustment
2020
Helix receives certification as an EASA-approved production organization (DE.21G.0126)
2017
In-flight adjustable H60A Propeller updated for hydraulic governors
2016
Cooperation with MGM-Compro
2014
Upgrade of the new ground-adjustable (H60V) and in-flight-adjustable (H60A) Propellers to 180 hp
2012
Participation in a multicopter cooperation project with E-Volo (later: Volocopter)
2010
Receipt of the first EASA Type Certificate for H50F Propeller (EASA.P.502)
2010
Certification of the Helix Propeller manufacturing process by DIN EN 9100
2010
Manufacture of the first propellers with metal leading-edge protection
2009
Collaboration with Yuneec for the first electric airplane E-Spyder and EA430
2008
Integration of the Aixtron industrial robot arm
2007
Development of the Scimitar Propeller (bending against the turning direction) for Fresh Breeze
2007
Establishment of a new production plant at Airfield Aachen-Merzbrück
2007
Establishment of a new production line in Thailand (Helix Composites)
2006
Helix secures an exclusive supply contract for paramotor propellers with Fresh Breeze Paramotor
2005
Contribution to UAV propeller development for the German Bundeswehr project KZO
2003
Manufacture of the first carbon-visible propeller
2003
Production of the inner carbon tube of the CMS Tracker Unit for CERN
2002
Certification of the first serial H50F propeller on the Jabiru equipped Aircraft, Wild Thing
2001
Introduction of the first foldable propeller for Mosquito
2001
Implementation of the Helix detachable fixed-pitch propeller system with the H50F
2001
First ever electrically powered paramotor flight
2000
Production of the first Helix in-flight adjustable propeller blades for Rospeller
1999
Introduction of the BASF cooling tower propeller with a 3.5m diameter
1999
Development of the first Cameron Balloon inflating fan propeller
1999
Helix secures an international supply contract for paramotor propellers with Adventure Paramotor
1999
Launch of the H50V propeller with an aluminum hub
1999
Introduction of the BASF cooling tower propeller with a 3.5m diameter
1999
Collaboration with the University Institute IAG Stuttgart for a sound-reduced wind turbine layout and acoustical wind tunnel testing
1998
Creation of the first special electric propeller for the Microlight sailplane Silent from Air Energy
1997
Development project in collaboration with CargoLifter for a heatable Zeppelin propeller
1995
Design and launch of the Vertical Skydiving Propeller H100V for the BodyFly System by Schaefer
1994
Invention of the Helix detachable fixed-pitch propeller system, known as the Helix plug-in system
1992
Introduction of the first ground adjustable paramotor propeller (H30V)
1990
Helix-Carbon GmbH was founded and began producing Microlight Propellers with Carbon-Kevlar Blades