Propellers: VEEM Maxifoil
The Maxifoil® system is a radical new design that provides further efficiency gains over VEEMKaplan and VEEMSkewplan designs. The Maxifoil design utilises a multi-element propeller where the key to the efficiency gain is due to the overlapping blade arrangement.
Secondary blades operate in pre-accellerated flow aft of the main blade and when combined with reduced pitch main blades (which are inherently more efficient themselves), a propulsion system results that commonly yields thrust improvements of between 10 and 15% over existing Kaplan propellers.
The secondary blades also improve reversibility due to the re-direction of flow over the trailing edge of the main blades.
The Maxifoil design was developed in conjunction with many large trawler fleet operators, who continue to utilise the advanced design, proving the Maxifoil provides a significant improvement over conventional propellers.
The Maxifoil system is NOT simply an add-on, but an integral arrangement to the main blade. The improved efficiency of the Maxifoil system delivers more thrust for the same engine power resulting in reduced fuel consumption, increased bollard pull and/or an improved cruise speed.
Manufactured using the latest robotic and CNC processes, the VEEM Maxifoil is of the highest quality and accuracy attainable, and is further improved with dynamic balancing at VEEM's NATA. approved balancing facility.
Overall, the VEEM Maxifoil system provides the ultimate in propeller thrust and efficiency for nozzle applications.
VEEM Maxifoil Nominal Specifications:
| Diameter: | 500mm - 4000mm (20" - 173") |
| Pitch Distribution: | Variable Pitch |
| Blade Section Type: | Aerofoil/Ogival |
| Skew: | 35 Degrees |
| Blade Rake: | As required |
| Material: | NiBrAl (Nickel Aluminium Bronze) |
| Manufacturing Standard: | ISO 484/2 Class 1 |
| Balance Standard: | ISO 1940/1 G6.3 |
Custom configurations mentioned above are available on request. Should you require assistance in selection of the propeller suited to your vessel, please complete and forward the enquiry sheet.