METALNOX is a leading metallurgical company in the nautical sector, established in 1987 in the Balearic Islands. It is highly specialised in the maintenance, revision, replacement and complete alignment of the propulsion line.
The fact that METALNOX is the only company in the Mediterranean approved by ABS as an Approved Tailshaft Repair Facility for the repair, straightening and welding of shafts, means a lot. Always in continuous evolution and whatever the challenge, they do not hesitate.
Thanks to what their 360° Comprehensive Service provides, the results are a notable improvement in the boat’s performance by reducing consumption, eliminating vibrations and increasing its speed. But how do they achieve that level of precision? Through more than thirty years of experience in the nautical industry and constantly keeping up with the latest technology.
They work in detail and at the highest level, using approved welding procedures in the repair of steel and aluminium structures/hulls. Along with other works such as the design and manufacture of specific pieces for the structure on board, exhaust pipes, fixed and folding bimini tops, etc. Adapting to the needs of each client and on all types and different sizes of boats intended for numerous activities: pleasure yachts, fishing boats, ferries and private or charter Superyachts. All these services would be impossible without their highly qualified personnel that have LR Approvals for welding diverse types of propellers and alloys.
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To carry out the projects, they work with unique machinery designed and custom-made by their engineering department. In addition, they have 3D Scanning Systems for optimal propeller precision and functionality and Dynamic balancing machines adapted for the propulsion line according to ISO standards. Laser aligners, hydraulic presses and folding machines (up to 220 tons) for the straightening of deformed shafts and for the repair of fixed or variable pitch propellers. Milling machines, fixed and portable lathes for precision work, both in the workshop and on site.
They also have recently incorporated a portable 3D point cloud scanning service to allow propeller analysis and diagnosis with no need for disassembly. Probably wondering how this works? Once the 3D scan is performed, the file is exported to their PropScan/TrueProp propeller analysis system to verify the pitch control according to S-class and ISO 484/2 Primary and Secondary. In this way, possible damage to the propeller can be detected without having to remove the propeller!
Last year we reported their recent alliance with the Italian company ATS, which is working great as the perfect tandem. ATS, being naval piping specialists, bring their very own expertise to this alliance with the installation, maintenance and construction of hydraulic, pneumatic and oleodynamic systems. They design, manufacture and install cutting-edge solutions to yacht plumbing, fire control and air conditioning systems using the latest in technology. Resulting in the two companies being a match made in metal.
But there’s more! This year METALNOX PROPELLERS is preparing to take a big leap: the company will have new and improved state-of-the-art facilities. They will continue operating in Son Bugadelles, Santa Ponsa, where they have two brand new hi-tech factories. It is noteworthy that Metalnox-ATS have an additional auxiliary workshop in the STP Shipyard in Palma de Mallorca, from which they can attend their superyacht clients directly.
Don´t forget to visit the Metalnox-ATS double stand at the Palma Superyacht Village between 28 April – 1 May 2022 (Refit & Repair area, stands RR-9 and RR-22) to discover more and discuss all your propulsion and piping needs with their friendly international staff. For sure they will surprise you!
