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Marine Parts Reverse Engineering

316L stainless, naval brass, duplex stainless and engineering plastics — corrosion-grade reproductions for propulsion, deck hardware and engine room components when the part is unavailable or discontinued.

316L, naval brass, duplex 2205
Propulsion and deck components
Corrosion-grade reproductions
Quote in 24h

Marine Parts We Reproduce Most Often

  • Propeller shaft components — shaft keys, taper sleeves, shaft nuts, locking collars
  • Cutlass bearing housings — stern tube bore, carrier flanges, water inlet provisions
  • Stern gland and shaft seal carriers — internal bore, seal groove, flange bolt pattern
  • Deck fittings — cleats, fairleads, stanchion bases, custom hardware in 316L
  • Rudder pintles and gudgeons — taper, pin diameter, strap width reproduced
  • Seacocks and through-hull fittings — body, bonnet and handle in bronze or stainless
  • Engine room brackets and mounts — engine bed brackets, gearbox mounts, exhaust supports
  • Impellers for bilge and raw-water pumps — see pump parts RE

Material Selection for the Marine Environment

ApplicationMaterialWhy
Deck hardware, fastenings316L stainlessStandard marine grade; resists atmospheric and immersion corrosion
Propulsion components, seacocksNaval brass / HTB1 bronzeDezincification resistant; traditional marine bronze equivalent
Highly loaded fittings, seawater serviceDuplex 2205Higher strength than 316; superior chloride resistance
Extreme chemical or crevice conditionsSuper duplex 2507PREN >40; suits aggressive marine environments
Bearings, bushings, guidesHDPE or DelrinSelf-lubricating, water-resistant, light
Cutlass bearingsNitrile rubber / brass carrierReproduced to original interference and bore diameter

Haul-out deadline. Tell us when the vessel goes back in the water — we work back from that date. A single CNC-machined part in 316L stainless is typically 5–10 working days after approval. We confirm the timeline honestly before you commit.

Process

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Send photos and the worn part

Include the marine environment: salt water, fresh water, brackish. This determines whether we reproduce in 316L or recommend an upgrade to duplex.

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CMM measurement

All bore diameters, shaft interfaces, flange patterns, seal grooves and corrosion-critical surfaces measured to ±0.01 mm.

03

CAD and material specification

Drawing to your approval with material grade specified. Electropolish or passivation noted where applicable.

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Machine, passivate, ship

Stainless parts passivated post-machining. Bronze and brass components deburred and inspected. Shipped with CMM report.

Frequently Asked Questions

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316L stainless, 304 stainless, naval brass / HTB1 bronze, phosphor bronze, duplex 2205, super duplex 2507, Hastelloy C276 for aggressive environments, HDPE and PTFE for bearing and seal applications.

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Yes — propeller shaft seal carriers, cutlass bearing housings, stern gland components and shaft brackets are commonly reproduced items. We measure bore, OD, face run-out, seal groove geometry, and water inlet/drain provisions from the original.

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A quote in 24 hours. Production for a single machined component in 316 stainless: typically 5–10 working days after approval. Express turnaround is available — tell us your haul-out deadline and we assess whether we can hit it.

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Yes. Phosphor bronze and naval brass (HTB1) are standard materials for propulsion components. We machine shaft keys, taper sleeves, locking nuts, cutlass bearing carriers and custom stern tube fittings in these materials.

Marine Part Unavailable? We Machine It.

316L, naval brass, duplex — corrosion-grade reproduction from your worn original. Quote in 24 hours.

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