Blade Number
Custom Cast Propellers Manufactured to Your Specifications
The blade number refers to the actual amount of blades on your propeller. Common blade numbers are 3-5, but any number of blades may be casted for a variety of purposes. Generally, 3 blade styles are cheaper but still hold high performance value, while 5 blade models are more expensive but offer the most durability. When casting new custom propeller blades, it’s important to make sure each section is made with precision and accuracy. The blades are some of the most vitally important parts of the propeller, and there are several components to one:
- Blade Back – Suction side. Forward side of the blade (surface facing the bow).
- Blade Face – Pressure Side, Pitch Side. Aft side of the blade (surface facing the stern).
- Blade Number – Equal to the number of blades on the propeller.
- Blade Root – Fillet area. The region of transition from the blade surfaces and edges to the hub periphery. The area where the blade attaches to the hub.
If your company needs high-quality custom propellers made by professionals, call R2 Quality Castings today for a quote.
Custom Propellers Built For Your Industry
Blade number is an extremely important factor in performance effeciency that varies from industry to industry. Make sure you know what blade number you need for your application. Quality Castings manufactures durable propellers, mixers, and aerators for several industries. From water treatment mixers to soil cultivator components, we supply any type of propeller your industry requires.
Our propellers serve the following industries:
- Industrial mixing
- Agricultural equipment
- Food preparation
- Aeration propellers
- Marine propellers
- Wastewater treatment
In addition to our propeller casting, product finishing, and polishing capabilities, R2 Quality Castings possesses a wide selection of propeller molds and patterns well suited for many different applications. Our master precision investment casters can also utilize our parts design and manufacturing services if we don’t have the propeller mold or pattern you’re looking for.
Some of the propeller blade we regularly cast include:
- 3-Blade MP Style
- 2-Blade Weedless
- 3-Blade Weedless
- Custom
Whether your company or production facility is in need of tough mixing propellers or custom cast propellers for demanding industrial applications, depend on the precision investment casting professionals at R2 Quality Castings.
