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Bronze Rubber Water Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings English Type 1″–3″
English Type Bronze Rubber Water Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings are designed to support and guide rotating propeller shafts in marine propulsion systems. The bearings combine a bronze outer housing with a rubber inner lining and are intended for hydro-lubricated operation.
The English Type range includes five configurations with shaft diameters from 1" to 3", external bearing diameters from 1 1/2" to 4" and overall lengths from 100 to 305 mm.
Bronze Housing and Rubber Bearing Lining
Each bearing features a cylindrical bronze outer housing and a rubber internal bearing surface. The bronze housing provides the supporting structure, while the rubber lining supports and guides the rotating propeller shaft.
Water-Lubricated Operation
The bearings are designed for hydro-lubricated marine propulsion systems. Water lubrication supports smooth shaft rotation and helps reduce friction and wear during operation.
English Type Design
The English Type series includes shaft bearings with imperial internal and external diameters. The manufacturer's catalogue also provides corresponding metric dimensions for both diameters.
The overall bearing length is specified in millimetres.
Bearing Dimensions
The technical drawing identifies three dimensions:
- Ø A: Internal bearing diameter corresponding to the propeller shaft.
- Ø B: External bearing diameter.
- C: Overall bearing length.
Available Models and Dimensions
The following table lists all five English Type configurations according to the technical catalogue.
FNI Article Shaft Ø A (inch) Shaft Ø A (mm) External Ø B (inch) External Ø B (mm) Length C (mm) 2732330 1" 25.40 1 1/2" 38.10 100 2732331 2" 50.80 2 5/8" 66.67 200 2732332 2 1/4" 57.16 3" 76.20 220 2732334 2 5/8" 66.67 3 3/8" 85.72 260 2732336 3" 76.20 4" 101.60 305
Product References
FNI Article Item Reference 2732330 63BR25438 2732331 63BR50866 2732332 63BR57176 2732334 63BR66678 2732336 63BR76210
Key Features
- Product Type: Marine Propeller Shaft Bearing.
- Series: English Type.
- Construction: Bronze Housing with Rubber Lining.
- Lubrication: Water (Hydro Lubricated).
- Shaft Diameter Range: 1"–3".
- External Diameter Range: 1 1/2"–4".
- Overall Length Range: 100–305 mm.
- Available Configurations: 5.
Technical Specifications
Product Type Propeller Shaft Bearing Series English Type Materials Bronze / Rubber Lubrication Type Water Lubricated Internal Diameter Ø A 1"–3" External Diameter Ø B 1 1/2"–4" Overall Length C 100–305 mm Number of Variants 5
Bearing Size Selection
Select the appropriate English Type shaft bearing according to three dimensions:
- Shaft (A): Internal bearing diameter corresponding to the propeller shaft, in inches.
- Shaft Tube (B): External bearing diameter, in inches.
- Length (C): Overall bearing length, in millimetres.
Use the specified combination of shaft diameter, external bearing diameter and length when selecting a bearing for the marine shaft installation.
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