About Hartzell
Hartzell Propeller Inc. is the leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing technology. We design and make propellers—that’s what we do, that’s all we do. Because of our concentration and commitment to propeller driven aviation, we are the supplier of choice for nearly every major aircraft manufacturer.
The company traces its history to 1914 when a relationship between Orville Wright and Robert Hartzell led to the manufacture of the first Hartzell propeller in 1917. The company’s founding principle of "Built on Honor" has been central to our corporate values from the very beginning.
Today, Hartzell propellers are produced using an innovative blend of sophisticated engineering analytics, certification skills and world class manufacturing technologies. We design for performance, reliability and safety. After more than nine decades of experience, we have unmatched engineering experience and offer the broadest range of products.
We enjoy exclusive relationships with dozens of manufacturers in the United States and around the globe. Hartzell propellers are utilized on virtually all of today's common power plants, including engines produced by Lycoming, Teledyne Continental, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and others. Hartzell has shipped more than 250,000 propeller systems, most still in service today. Current products include 2 through 6-bladed propellers for aircraft engines ranging from 160 to 2,180 hp.
Our Philosophy
We aspire to be the best at what we do and to maintain our market-leading position. Hartzell is driven to meet the needs of its customers by working to continuously improve every aspect of our business in ways that matter to customers. Our business relies upon the following values:
- Highest Quality Processes - We value business and manufacturing processes that satisfy the most demanding customer requirements.
- Teamwork - We value being a cohesive and cooperative team that takes pride and satisfaction from the work we do together.
- Commitment - We value doing what it takes to get the job done right, whatever it takes.
- Respect - We value one another for our unique talents and abilities.
- Empowerment Balanced With Accountability - We value taking responsibility for the success of Hartzell and our customers. We expect our work to stand up to tough standards.
- Training & Education - We value continuing education and training so that our combined talent is always growing.
- Informed Workforce - We value a workforce that understands our opportunities and challenges. Informed people are engaged and do a better job.
- Community Involvement - We value the community strengths that produced our business. We therefore actively pursue opportunities to improve the quality of life in our area.
- Fairness - We value an environment where our business dealings and treatment of each other are honest and balanced.
- Belonging to the Hartzell Family - We value a workplace that creates a sense of connection between coworkers, takes joy in the fact that families and friends work together, and honors our proud heritage.
What's in the prop?
Engineering
Hartzell has been the leader in aircraft propeller systems for over 80 years. We have over 400 different blade designs available which can be configured in hubs with 2 - 6 blades to provide optimal performance for the aircraft designer / modifier. All Hartzell propellers are constant-speed and many are available with optional de-ice systems. More...
Design Technology:
Many different design tools are available for the propeller designer to use in configuring a new propeller design. In addition to an extensive product history upon which to draw field service experience, we have many analytical tools available to us to help understand and improve upon our new designs. More...