WorkWheel: Thrust Monster
The HS WorkWheel is specifically designed for displacement vessels operating at less than 16 knots; such as tug boats, pushboats and a variety of utility vessels. This high-thrust propeller has a semi-elliptical blade outline with constant pitch and no skew. This provides excellent ahead thrust and maximum backing ability. The blade sections are standard ogival shapes with flat pressure faces allowing for easy measurement and repair. The blades are extremely robust with generous edge and tip radii to avoid damage from debris. The 5-blade option provides additional blade area for high power, heavily-loaded applications. Blade area can be adjusted as required for special applications. Anti-singing edges are standard on all 5-blade WorkWheels and an option on the 4-blade version. The WorkWheel, also commonly referred to as the Gawn Burrill propeller, is the best option for those who are primarily concerned with thrust. Whether you’re pushing big tows up river or operating at bollard, there is no better propeller on the market than the WorkWheel.
When your livelihood depends on the gear that you run, you can count on the quality, durability and value that’s built into every WorkWheel. This legendary propeller has the following features:
• Available in 3, 4 or 5-blade configurations up to 150”
• Available in Bronze, Ni-Al-Br and CF-3 Stainless Steel
• BTF: 30”-50” = 0.045, 51”-70” = 0.048, 71”+ = 0.050
• DAR <60”: 4-blade is .70, 5-blade is .875
• DAR >60”: 4-blade is .62, 5-blade is .775
• Custom blade widths available