Blade Root
What is a Propeller Blade Root?
The blade root is the base of the propeller blades, As the propeller spins around the crankshaft, the speed of the prop blades is highest at the tip and slowest at the root. For a full rotation, the tip of the blade has to travel a much further distance than the blade root, in the same amount of time. That's why the blade angle is greatest at the root, and the least at the tip. 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
From the blade root to the tip, precision casting is critical for performance effeciency in any industry. 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.
