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FRANCE HELICES CATALOGUE
FRANCE HELICES CATALOGUE
FRANCE HELICES is a prominent company specializing in the design, manufacture, and repair of custom marine propulsion systems. Established in 1977, it is recognized as a leading French manufacturer of marine propellers and a global leader in naval propulsion.
The company provides a variety of propellers, including folding, fixed pitch, skew back, controllable pitch, Kaplan, and surface piercing propellers, each tailored for specific marine applications such as sailboats, yachts, commercial boats, and defense vessels.
Utilizing advanced technologies like CAD/CAM, CFD software, and CNC machines, FRANCE HELICES ensures precision and quality. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, maintaining high standards in design, manufacturing, marketing, and repair processes.
Comprehensive engineering services include product development, calculation studies, project management, and on-board installation. Additional services cover vibration measurements, marine propulsion expertise, and performance calculations.
Propellers are made from materials like manganese bronze or Ni-Br-Al, adhering to ISO 484-2:2015 standards. They are available in various precision classes, with Class S for high-speed boats, Class I for work boats, and Class II for leisure and work boats.
The process involves designing a CAO file for 3D modeling, creating a mold for casting, machining, grinding, balancing, and final inspection, ensuring high quality at each step.
FRANCE HELICES collaborates with classification societies like ABS, Bureau Veritas, and RINA to ensure product safety and reliability, involving mechanical and chemical analysis, dimensional inspection, and electronic balancing.
FRANCE HELICES remains a trusted partner in marine propulsion, committed to innovation and quality, offering custom solutions tailored to client needs.
The document details specifications for various propeller models, highlighting their efficiency, material composition, and suitability for different marine applications. It includes customer testimonials praising performance improvements.
FRANCE HELICES offers nozzles for applications like tugboats and tractive fishing, designed to maximize thrust at low hull speeds, with significant thrust increases and propeller diameter reductions compared to open water propellers.
The SDS package includes drives, propellers, and hydraulic systems, offering advantages like increased speed and improved steering. It is customizable and suitable for various engine types, with classification society approval available.
FRANCE HELICES manufactures marine components like rudder arms and rope cutters, offering training for SDS installation and maintenance globally.
Propellers are made from materials such as bronze, cupro-aluminium, and Ni-Br-Al, adhering to ISO 484-2:2015 standards. The document outlines material specifications for various steel types and provides guidelines for installation and maintenance.
FRANCE HELICES offers repair services for propellers, ensuring conformity to ISO 484/2 standards. The company is recognized for its expertise and eco-friendly initiatives, adhering to CSR 26000 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
Training sessions cover naval propulsion topics, aiming to educate maritime experts and shipyards. The company participates in trade shows and sponsors events to engage with clients.
The document includes a glossary of technical terms related to propellers, providing clear definitions to aid understanding.
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FABRICANT FRANCAIS ET REPARATEUR FRENCH MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR srt
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FRANCE HELICES sommaire / table of content
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FRANCE HELICES De par son savoir-faire et son expérience depuis plus de 40 ans en propulsion navale, FRANCE HELICES, numéro 1 fabricant Français de l’hélice marine, se positionne parmi les leaders mondiaux de la propulsion navale. Nos systèmes de propulsion sur mesure sont adaptés aux voiliers, yachts, bateaux de travail et de défense. Nos trois sites de fabrication FRANCE HELICES assurent l’ensemble des usinages avec un service contrôle présent à tous les stades de la production. Plus de 40 collaborateurs, hautement qualifiés, à votre service. FRANCE HELICES dispose d’un bureau d’étude interne...
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FRANCE HELICES Des hommes, des machines et de la compétence Men, machines and competency
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à prpos de nous / about us FRANCE HELICES
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FRANCE HELICES INGENIERIE NAVALE Naval engineering
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SERVICES DISPONIBLES : Developpement de produits Etudes calculs Avant projet Avant projet detaille Qualification, validation, solutions Gestion, ordonnancement Suivi de projet Dossier de realisation Realisation et suivi Installation a bord Mise en route AVAILABLE SERVICES: Product development Calculation studies Pre-project Detailed project study, approval, solutions Project management Project faisability Commissioning management Manufacturing management on board installation launching, sea trial, commissioning a prpos de nous / about us SERVICES COMPLEMENTAIRES : Mesures de vibrations Expertise...
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FRANCE HELICES Les dernières technologies à votre service The most advanced technologies at your service
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FRANCE HELICES Nos technologies CAO, DAO, FAO Logiciel de CFD pour le contrôle des rendements et des poussées, possibilité études de carènes Programmes de calculs d’hélices développés en interne Bras de mesure 3D permettant de faire de la rétro-conception et du contrôle tridimensionnel Imprimante 3D Usinage sur machines à commandes numériques Contrôle électronique informatisé rendant un rapport de contrôle de conformité selon la norme ISO 484/2 pour les classes II, I et S à prpos de nous / about us our technologies CAC, CAD, CAM CFD program for efficiency and thrust control, possibility of...
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FRANCE HELICES HÉLICES PROPELLERS Our propellers are mainly manufactured in manganese bronze and Ni-Br-Al up to 3m diameter. Nos hélices sont principalement fabriquées en bronze manganèse, ou en cupro-aluminium jusqu’à 3 mètres de diamètre. They are manufactured on calculation according to the accuracy class of ISO 484-2:2015 : Elles sont fabriquées sur calculs selon la classe de précision de la norme ISO 484-2:2015 Class I: High accuracy (application example : work boats) Classe S : très haute précision (exemple d’application : hélices de surface pour navires rapides) Class II: Medium accuracy...
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FRANCE HELICES fabrication/manufacturing process CALCULS HELICES Propellers calculations CONCEPTION D’UN FICHIER C.A.O POUR IMPRESSION DU MODELE DE PALE EN 3D Design of a CAO file to create a 3D model of the blade’s pattern REALISATION DU MOULE POUR COULER EN FONDERIE Production of the mould for casting in foundry FINITION PAR MEULAGE Grinding finition
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HELICES BRUTES EN SORTIE DE FONDERIE Outgoing raw propellers from foundry USINAGE CONE HELICE Hub machining USINAGE SELON LA CLASSE DE L’HELICE Machining according to the propeller class fabrication/manufacturing process MARQUAGE HELICE Propeller marking CONTROLE FINAL Final inspection EXPEDITION Shipment
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FRANCE HELICES Certification sur demande de notre matériel par un organisme de classification Equipment certification upon request by a classification society Les constructeurs de navires et armateurs assurent la meilleure sécurité et fiabilité de leur embarcation tout au long de leur cycle de vie. Pour les navires classés, tels bateaux de charters, bateaux de travail et de défense, FRANCE HELICES travaille en collaboration avec les sociétés de classifications (ABS, Bureau Veritas, RINA, CCS...). L’organisme de classification valide les process suivants : L’analyse mécanique L’analyse chimique...
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Etapes du contrôle par ressuage Liquid penetrant testing steps 1 pplication d’un pénétrant A Application of a liquid penetrant 2 limination de l’excès de pénétrant E Excess penetrant is removed 4 xamen de la surface E Surface examination Shipbuilders and shipowners ensure the best safety and reliability of their vessels throughout their life cycle. For the classified ships, such as charter boats, workboats and defense vessels FRANCE HELICES works in association with classification societies (ABS, BUREAU VERITAS, RINA, CCS..). The classification society validates the following processes: 3 pplication...
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FRANCE HELICES Hélice bec de canard (bipale repliable) Folding propeller (2 blades) FHBC RACING FRANCE HELICES, entreprise du patrimoine vivant, développe, fabrique et répare les systèmes de propulsion marines depuis plus de 40 ans. De nombreuses années d’applications associées aux technologies de pointe : la fabrication sur machines à commandes numériques permet un haut degré de précision. Un profil amélioré pour une meilleure performance. hélice voilier / sailboat propeller A fin de faciliter l’ouverture de pale, un écart de pale optimisé a été mis au point. Profil unique pour une trainée minimum...
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FRANCE HELICES Réduction de la traînée sous voile Drag reduction Usinage hélice sur machines à commandes numériques 5 axes High precision manufacture with a 5 axis CNC Expert en propulsion marine depuis plus de 40 ans Marine propulsion experts for over 40 years Matière : Cupro-aluminium Material: Ni-Br-Al Hélice fabriquée sur-mesure Custom-made propeller Montage en ligne d’arbre et sail-drive For shaft lines and sail-drives installation hélice voilier / sailboat propeller Toutes nos hélices FHBC RACING sont fabriquées à la demande, soit en rotation droite (RH), soit en rotation gauche (LH) Our...
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