Propeller polishing
Thanks to its network of offices and service stations, Hydrex can offer propeller polishings on a worldwide basis.
These operations are carried out using underwater equipment designed and developed in-house specifically for propeller maintenance.
Research has shown that propeller fouling can quickly reduce available horsepower by 20%. While rough propellers can be as destructive of fuel economy as rough hulls, the remedy is much cheaper and quicker. In economic terms, propeller maintenance yields a high return for a really small investment.
Research carried out with a propeller performance analysis tool showed that significant losses resulting from blade roughening can be recovered by thorough cleaning and polishing of the blades. It is therefore advised to perform propeller polishing at regular intervals to avoid losing propulsion efficiency and to keep the propeller in optimum operational condition.
Hydrex combines this service with underwater inspections where this is economically advantageous to the shipowner or operator.
