Case Study: Marine Propeller Shafts

Our client is Europe’s largest marine propeller and stern gear designer/manufacturer, supplying superyachts, commercial, leisure and merchant vessels. With propellers being the most harshly stressed part of any boat, the propeller shaft needs to be equally robust.

We have been supplying precision-ground shafts now for over 10 years, to various bespoke lengths and diameters. The main grade used in the shafts is Duplex F51, due to its good corrosion and stress resistance properties.

“We have been working in partnership with Birds for over 10 years now and consider them an integral part of our supply chain. Birds supply an extensive range of quality material at competitive prices.”

Sales and Marketing Director

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Steel Grades in Stock

High Carbon Martensitic
Stainless Steels

Precipitation Hardening
Stainless Steels

Martensitic
Stainless Steels

Duplex
Stainless Steels

1.4418 High Strength
Stainless Steels

Austenitic
Stainless Steels