SG has wide experience in designing of fixed pitch propellers (FPP).Today SG has
capacity to produce FP propellers by weight up to 6 tons & by diameter 5 meters in
bronze alloy. SG experience & with latest version of propeller designing software
from Hydro-comp the propellers are made free from cavitations, noise, vibration free
& achieve desire speed of ship.
The overall designs of the propellers are all done inhouse,
keeping the knowledge and purpose of our design close in hand thus
enabling us to assist our clients in any possible way from our main office.
Selection of Propellers
In selecting the propeller usually diameter & pitch are two major criteria which are
taken into consideration; however there are many other factors which also play an
important role to improve the performance of the propeller.
THEY ARE LISTED AS UNDER:
- Diameter
- Pitch
- Number of blades
- Rotation
- Propeller hub dimensions
- Blade Area Ratio (B.A.R)
- Blade Section Shape
(Aerofoil, Camber)
- Skew
- Rake
- Propeller Material
These characteristics are playing measure role in performance of the propeller.
Taking all the things into consideration SG has introduced a wide range of propeller
series for different applications. Which will reduce the customer time while selecting
a propeller.