PADGETT-SWANN MACHINERY Where Quality is Tradition since 1946
For the last fifty years, Padgett-Swann Machinery has proudly served the marine, dredging, citrus, mining and various other heavy industries throughout the United States. Always a world-class propeller shop, Padgett-Swann Machinery has grown to be an industry leader in the areas of fabrication and machining as well. Quality was the foundation upon which Joseph Padgett and Major Edmond Swann built the company and continues to be the catalyst that grows the business today.
At Padgett-Swann Machinery, we endeavor to offer the highest quality and most cost-effective machine shop, propeller shop and fabrication shop services on the Gulf of Mexico. Our mission is to continually improve our products and services, emphasizing quality in every phase of production – from design through delivery. To reach our goals we will: • Provide our customers quality and value in all our products and services; • Constantly meet our customer’s needs and exceed their expectations; • Strive for continuous improvement; • Foster an environment that promotes teamwork and growth for the company and its employees.
President, Nathan L. Scott, Jr., leads the team at Padgett-Swann Machinery. Nathan joined Padgett-Swann Machinery in 1991, bringing with him over twenty-five years’ experience in the marine propeller and machine shop business. Joining Nathan on the Padgett-Swann Machinery team are marine engineers and mechanical engineers with decades of experience in the marine, mining, automotive, aircraft, and regulatory industries. This team is designed to solve customer’s problems and deliver only the highest quality of products and services.
Propellers
Padgett-Swann Machinery offers newly manufactured propellers and propeller repair. Highly-skilled and experienced engineers offer propeller sizing and recommendations for all applications. The four primary new propeller types available are:
NEW PROPELLERS
The blade profile features semi airfoil sections, which allow the vessel to obtain maximum efficiency, while reducing vibration common in other workboat-style propellers. Common applications are shrimp boats, utility boats, large ships, notch tugs, and tugs requiring shallow draft.
The most efficient, fixed pitch propeller presently available. Most applications are for blue or deepwater ships, notch tugs, utility boats, and yachts.
The Kaplan is engineered to run in a nozzle and provide more pulling power with the same horsepower than a conventional open-face propeller. This means increased fuel economy and maximum efficiency and durability when run in a Padgett-Swann nozzle.
PROPELLER MANUFACTURING IN THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS
• Stainless Steel (CF-3) • Manganèse Bronze (ABS Type 2) • Ni-Al-Br (ABS Type 4) • Mg-Ni-Al-Br (ABS Type 5)
One of the most universally used propellers on the market, this design increases maximum performance on all types of boats allowing for the maneuverability for larger, heavier vessels. With extra heavy duty construction, this propeller offers dependability, economy, and efficiency.
PROPELLER REPAIR
Padgett-Swann Machinery’s propeller repair facility is equipped with large hydraulic pitching tables and K & R pitchometers for straightening and pitch alterations of any style or material propeller to 24’ diameter. These machines are designed for essential pitch measurements while pressure is applied and maintained in the press until all corrections are complete. Certified welders and an experienced staff of propeller technicians work 24/7 on-site to complete propeller repairs. All work is approved and performed in strict adherence to the methods, rules, and regulations of all International Association of Classification Societies [IACS] including, ABS, Det Norske Veritas, Bureau of Veritas, and Lloyd's. When applicable, ISO standards are adhered to.
150" Reconditioned Propeller
CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPELLER (CPP) REPAIR
20' Mean Camber Blades
12'-6" Conventional Blades
Each year, Padgett-Swann Machinery repairs numerous CPP blades and hubs of various types, sizes and materials. We have dummy hubs for repairing and balancing many sizes of three-blade and four-blade sets of CPP blades. With our welding and machining capabilities, we can machine the palms and bolt holes of any size blade. We can also weld up the palms and the bolt holes then machine back to blue print dimensions, provide new tip castings for tip replacement, furnace or vibratory stress relief after repairs.
NOZZLES
MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR
USING A PADGETT-SWANN NOZZLE MEANS PULLING POWER
Padgett-Swann Machinery is one of the oldest nozzle manufacturers in the United States. Nozzles increase forward and astern pull; protect the propeller from striking objects; and increase flow conditions into the propeller thus reducing fluctuation in pressure on the blades results in a beneficial effect on cavitations, fatigue stress, vibration and noise. The nozzle offers a means of increasing the efficiency of heavily loaded propellers and the nozzle itself produces a positive thrust. Efficiency is increased by 30 percent, giving more dragging, towrope and bollard pull, while not reducing the speed or consuming more fuel than with a conventional openface propeller. While not sacrificing thrust, the fuel savings on new construction are upward of 20 percent.
FULL SERVICE MACHINE & FABRICATION SHOP - SHAFT MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR - ABS CERTIFIED FOR CLAD WELDING AND PARENT METAL REPAIR - BLUE-FIT OF PROPELLERS AND COUPLINGS - CNC MACHINING CAPABILITIES - WELDING
ADDITIONAL SERVICES - IMPELLERS - PUMP COMPONENT FABRICATION AND REPAIR - VALVES - FIBERGLASSING – CLASS APPROVED - SHAFT SLEEVES AND BEARINGS - SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING ALL COATING TYPES
Distributor for the following Underwater Components:
• Buck Algonquin Marine Hardware
• Camp ZINC Anodes for Hulls, Rudders, and Shafts
• Duramax Marine LLC Johnson Cutless® Sleeve and Flange Bearings; Industrial Bearings for Pump Installations; Stave Bearings for Stern Tubes, Struts, Cutter Heads, and Pumps; Marine Sealing Systems: Stuffing Boxes: and Shaft Seal Systems. Fendering Systems including Weather-Strip Door Gaskets, Window Channel, Hatch Cover Gaskets, Commercial Dock Bumpers, Tow Knees, Batter Board Systems, Packing Glands, Demountable Keel Coolers, and DuraCooler Keel Coolers.
• Hawboldt Industries Propellers
• Hytorq Propellers by Hall & Stavert Ltd.
• Svedala Trellex Morse Marine Bearings
• Wagner Marine Hydraulic Steering Systems Complete Steering Systems and Repair Kits
