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Vetus RULAG Phenolic Shell Rubber Cutlass Bearing for Propeller Shafts Ø25–80 mm
The Vetus RULAG Phenolic Shell Cutlass Bearing is a water-lubricated marine bearing designed to support propeller shafts in stern gear systems. It combines a lightweight phenolic resin outer shell with an internal nitrile rubber lining.
The non-metallic phenolic housing does not corrode and provides an alternative to conventional brass shell bearings. The series combines metric shaft bore dimensions with imperial outer shell diameters for marine stern gear installations.
Key Features
- Phenolic resin outer shell: Lightweight, non-metallic construction that does not corrode.
- Nitrile rubber lining: Internal bearing surface designed for water-lubricated operation.
- Water lubrication: Suitable for marine propeller shaft and stern gear systems.
- Metric shaft diameters: Available for propeller shafts from 25 to 80 mm.
- Imperial outer diameters: Shell sizes from 1 1/2" to 4".
- Multiple bearing lengths: Available from 100 to 320 mm.
- Replaceable construction: Phenolic shell bearings can be replaced when required.
- Additional sizes: Larger propeller shaft bearings are available on special request.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification Manufacturer Vetus Product Series RULAG PH Product Type Water-Lubricated Rubber Cutlass Bearing Outer Shell Material Phenolic Resin Inner Lining Material Nitrile Rubber Lubrication Water Shaft Diameter A 25–80 mm Outer Shell Diameter B 1 1/2"–4" Bearing Length C 100–320 mm Application Marine Propeller Shaft and Stern Gear Systems
Available Models and Dimensions
Shaft diameter A and bearing length C are specified in millimetres. Outer shell diameter B is specified in inches.
Vetus Part Number Shaft Ø A (mm) Outer Ø B (inch) Length C (mm) RULAG25PH 25 1 1/2" 100 RULAG30PH 30 1 3/4" 127 RULAG35PH 35 1 7/8" 140 RULAG40PH 40 2 1/8" 160 RULAG45PH 45 2 3/8" 180 RULAG50PH 50 2 5/8" 200 RULAG60PH 60 3" 240 RULAG70PH 70 3 1/2" 280 RULAG80PH 80 4" 320
Construction and Materials
Each bearing consists of a phenolic resin outer bushing and an internal nitrile rubber lining. The phenolic resin housing is lightweight, corrosion-resistant and designed for replacement in compatible stern tube installations.
The rubber lining forms the contact surface between the bearing and propeller shaft and operates with water lubrication.
Selection and Installation
Select the correct Vetus RULAG phenolic Cutlass bearing according to three dimensions:
- A – Shaft Diameter: Internal bearing diameter in millimetres.
- B – Outer Shell Diameter: External diameter of the phenolic housing in inches.
- C – Bearing Length: Overall bearing length in millimetres.
Confirm that the shaft diameter, stern tube bore and available installation length correspond to the selected bearing dimensions.
Vetus RULAG phenolic Cutlass bearings are designed for water-lubricated marine stern gear installations.
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