A boat propeller can be cast from a number of metals and alloys. There are some boat propellers that are constructed from cast iron that consists of a mixture carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus, magnesium, nickel, copper, titanium and a number of other elements. Such propellers are frequently used on outboard motors and can be driven at speeds up to 9,000 revolutions per minute.
Bronze, aluminum and stainless steel can also be cast for a boat propeller. Such propellers are used by ships, pleasure boats, cargo ships, ocean liners, tugs and trawlers for high speed and high efficiency. Casting foundries that specialize in boat propellers can cast up to a maximum diameter of almost 16.5 feet. Continue...
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