Powerfin
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Powerfin Propellers, is an American manufacturer of
ultralight aircraft, as well as wind power generation systems. The company headquarters is located in Hurricane, Utah, although it was formerly in El Campo, Texas and originated in Arlington, Washington.[2][3][4][5][6]
Products
Powerfin produces
The company is noted for its use of the
rotating inertia of its designs, a key wear factor on lightweight engine gearboxes. The propeller blades are constructed of carbon fiber and aramid pre-preg cloth with a foam core, and cured in an autoclave. The company's Apex series of two- to five-bladed propeller hubs were CAD/CAM designed and are created on a Haas VF-4 CNC vertical milling station.[2][7][8][9]
History
Founded by Stuart Gort, the company went out of business in 2009. It was acquired by powered parachute manufacturer Frederick Scheffel and production moved to Texas in late 2009[10] and then to Utah in 2012.
Applications
See also
References
- ^ Gort, Stuart. "Letter". Powerfin.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
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- ^ Powerfin Propellers (2011). "Welcome to Powerfin Propellers". Retrieved February 8, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7106-29166
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7106-29555
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7106-30001
- ^ "Powerfin Props". Leading Edge Airfoils. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ^ "- Powerfin Propellers". Recreational Power Engineering. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ^ "Powerfin Adds CNC Milling Machine to Make Composite Props | Archives". Ultralightflying.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ^ "Light Plane World". Experimental Aircraft Association. Archived from the original on December 15, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2013.