Acme Propellers are completely American-made and utilize U.S. labor for all phases of the development process, including engineering, fabrication, shipping, and verification and inspection.  This is not the primary reason why they are a favorite with boating enthusiasts, however.  Both pleasure boaters and those who use their crafts for business purposes appreciate the high quality and consistent attention to detail that is inherent in Acme Props.

The CNC Process

Acme uses a specialized method for manufacturing their props.  Known as CNC, the process allows line engineers to make tiny changes in any of the specifications of the propellers being fabricated.  Specifications that can be “dialed in” in this way include pitch, cup, and diameter.  The result is an ability to make incremental changes and test for quality until many individual models of boat have an ideal propeller to match, one that helps them reach optimal efficiency.

Acme Propellers are also known for their smoothness of operation.  Available diameters for these inboard propellers range from 12 inches to 13.5 inches with pitch ranging in value from 12.5 to 17.5 inches.  Different degrees of cup are also available.  For example, the ACME-1279, a three-bladed propeller, features 13.5 inches of diameter, a pitch measurement of 15.5 inches, and a cup of .105.  Another propeller with three blades, the ACME-1747, has an identical diameter but offers more pitch – a full 17.5 inches per rotation cycle.  The 1747 model also has a higher cup value at .150.

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