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Helicopter / Crane Lifting Bags - Helibags®
Our HeliBag® is purpose-built for helicopter lifting, allowing aggregates, tools and equipment to be transported safely into remote or difficult-to-access locations.
- Built for remote access - Ideal for path building, conservation work, infrastructure projects and moving materials into hard-to-reach terrain.
- In stock & adaptable - Standard HeliBags® are ready for immediate dispatch, and we can manufacture custom sizes or configurations for specialised applications.
- Trusted for decades - Produced by a long-established UK manufacturer with extensive experience supplying lifting bags nationwide.
Order online or contact our team to discuss your project requirements.
Helicopter Lifting Bag Specialists for Over 20 Years
For over 20 years, Sackmaker has been a trusted manufacturer of Helibags® and helicopter lifting bags, producing every unit to an exceptionally high standard. Our bags have been used in major projects across the UK, Canada and the United States, supporting construction, infrastructure, environmental management and more. We supply helicopter-liftable bulk bags to a wide range of industries and have built a loyal customer base that values our outstanding product quality and dependable service. With extensive stock ready for fast delivery, and the capability to create highly customised HeliBag® solutions for specialist sectors, we remain one of the most experienced and versatile suppliers in the market.
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Contact our team with your specification or bag requirements for an instant quotation. Minimum order quantities apply:
Path Building, Construction & Remote Access
Our HeliBags® are widely used for footpath construction, remote access building projects and helicopter aggregate transport, helping teams deliver materials where vehicles cannot reach.
- Aggregate & material transport: Fly stone, gravel and construction supplies into upland paths, steep sites and remote civil-engineering works.
- Fast off-the-shelf availability: High stock ensures rapid dispatch for scheduled projects or urgent emergency repairs.
- Durable construction: Reinforced lifting loops and tough fabrics support reliable helicopter lifting in harsh terrain.
Ideal for contractors needing dependable, ready-to-ship helicopter lifting bags.
Offshore Oil & Wind Energy Supplies
Offshore operators use our HeliBags® for helicopter tool transport, turbine maintenance, and equipment delivery to wind farms and oil platforms.
- Aerial tool & parts delivery: Safe transport of maintenance tools, kits and turbine components.
- Custom sizes for offshore equipment: Designed for irregular loads and larger offshore parts.
- Offshore-grade durability: Reinforced materials withstand wind, spray and challenging flight conditions.
Reliable helicopter lifting solutions for offshore maintenance and inspection teams.
Lighthouse Maintenance: Bespoke Bags for NLB
For over 20 years, we’ve held an ongoing contract supplying the Northern Lighthouse Board with custom helicopter lifting bags engineered for demanding marine and coastal environments.
- Geotextile-lined safety bags: Reinforced internal liners provide extra containment and abrasion resistance for heavy lighthouse maintenance materials.
- Double-lined & waterproof options: Built for extreme saltwater, spray and coastal weather conditions.
- Fully custom-built designs: Tailored shapes, sizes and reinforcements to meet strict NLB operational requirements.
A long-term, trusted supplier delivering reliable, specialist HeliBags® for lighthouse and coastal infrastructure projects.
Forestry, Land Management & Conservation
HeliBags® allow forestry and environmental teams to transport materials into woodlands, moorlands and protected habitats without ground access.
- Tools & conservation materials: Suitable for fencing, saplings, timber, stone and ecological supplies.
- Lightweight yet robust: Designed for uneven, rugged ground and remote work areas.
- Optional customisation: Liners, fabric weights and reinforced builds for specialised forestry needs.
A practical, low-impact transport solution for land-management and conservation work.
Fast, UK-Made Bespoke HeliBag Manufacturing
We can manufacture fully customised HeliBags here in the UK, tailored to exact customer specifications for size, fabric, liners and lifting configuration. Thanks to our in-house production, urgent bespoke orders can typically be completed within 1–2 weeks, ensuring rapid delivery for time-sensitive projects and specialised applications
Helicopter Lifting Bags FAQ
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Are HeliBags® certified?
Yes. Our standard HeliBags are certified to 1,250kg, and bespoke versions can be engineered and certified to even higher safe working loads depending on your requirements
Are HeliBags® reusable?
No. HeliBags are designed as single-use lifting bags to ensure maximum safety and compliance during helicopter operations.
Are HeliBags® made in the UK?
Yes. We can manufacture HeliBags in the UK at short notice for urgent projects, or supply larger-volume production from overseas depending on lead time and application.
Do you deliver to remote locations?
Absolutely. We operate a fast, reliable distribution network covering UK mainland, the Highlands, islands and international destinations, ensuring HeliBags® reach even the most remote sites.
Can HeliBags® be produced in any size?
Yes. We can manufacture bags in virtually any size, shape or specification. Speak to our team for bespoke design options.
Need help?
Finding a helibag® that matches your specific application is hard, but our team is ready to guide you through every step to ensure you receive the correct specification. Contact us today: