Sparks ahoy!

The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Technical State Museum is delighted to announce an extraordinary donation. Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH (MMG) from Waren an der Müritz has presented the museum with three impressive models of propeller parts, known as flukes. The flukes belong to a ship's propeller and were successfully set up on the outside area of the phanTECHNIKUM by the company Rostock-Trans GmbH on September 23, 2024.

The models are impressive in size and already attract the attention of visitors. The largest model is almost five meters high and weighs an impressive 1.8 tons. The total weight of the donation is almost 5 tons. These impressive propeller parts complement our museum perfectly and provide a fascinating insight into the world of modern shipbuilding and metalworking “Made in MV”. The casting model is made of wood and is used for casting in a sand mold. The model is molded in sand and then removed. The remaining cavity is then filled with the molten material to produce the desired casting.

The delivery and installation of the casting models went smoothly. The team at the State Museum of Technology will publicize the donation on its communication channels in the coming days and display informative museum texts about the propeller parts on site.

The wooden propeller casting flukes are not only technological masterpieces, but also impressive testimonies to the high engineering skills of Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH, which is known worldwide for the production of propellers and ship parts. With their striking red color and imposing size, they enrich the outdoor facilities of the phanTECHNIKUM and offer visitors to the museum a unique opportunity to explore 150 years of experience in foundry technology and propeller production up close.

The “originals” of the ship propellers were made by MMG for three different ships. A propeller with a diameter of 8.4 meters and a weight of almost 30 tons was manufactured for the newbuild project of the LNG carrier Shaolin. A propeller with an impressive diameter of 10.6 meters and a weight of almost 70 tons was also produced for the oil tanker DHT Stallion as part of a new construction project. Another new construction project concerns the LNG carrier Langenda Suria, which will be equipped with two propellers.

The Technical State Museum MV cordially invites all interested parties to discover the new exhibits on the outdoor area of the phanTECHNIKUM and to be inspired by the size and technical know-how behind these impressive models.

About Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH:

Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH is an internationally renowned manufacturer of ship propellers and large castings and is based in Waren an der Müritz. With decades of experience in the field of metal processing, the company is one of the leading suppliers in its sector. Last year, MMG celebrated 75 years of propeller production.