Propeller manufacturer ups capacity

Propeller manufacturer Stone Marine Singapore has invested in two new furnaces which will increase the melting capacity of the foundry in Singapore by over 50% in order to meet demand. The furnaces, which are currently being installed, have a capacity of 1,800kg each and, together with the firms existing furnaces, will give a total melting capacity of approximately 9,500kg.

At present most of Stone Marine Singapore?s production of high accuracy propellers falls in the 500kg to 2,500kg weight range. The new furnaces will enable the company to manufacture propellers up to 5,000kg in finished weight.