Ship propeller XS / XL

controllable pitchshaft drive4-blade

Nakashima designs and manufactures environmentally friendly high-efficiency controllable pitch propellers. Our controllable pitch propellers developed utilizing the expertise and advanced technology accumulated in the development of fixed pitch propellers have been delivered to many customers in Japan and other countries. Features The controlling blade angle enables the vessel to move forward or backward and stop more easily. When used with a side thruster, controllable pitch propellers are convenient when vessel speed needs to be changed frequently when entering or leaving port, leaving shore, or docking. In the case of an emergency stop, this type of propeller can immediately respond from full forward to full reverse movement. Since the blade angle can be regulated, vessel speed can be freely adjusted with the engine running at the most efficient load. Use of a controllable pitch propeller can reduce fuel and NOx emissions. Due to these advantages, this type of propeller is used in a wide range of vessels, including fishing vessels, tankers, ferries, and tugboats.