Vetus RL Phenolic Shell Rubber Cutlass Bearing for Propeller Shafts – Metric Sizes

Name: Vetus RL Phenolic Shell Rubber Cutlass Bearing for Propeller Shafts – Metric Sizes
SKU: Vetus RL2540PH

SKU: Vetus RL2540PH

ID 1415576

$ 81.93

1-2 weeks delivery time

Shaft Diameter:

Stern Tube Diameter:

Length, mm:

Vetus RL water-lubricated Cutlass bearings feature a lightweight, non-corroding phenolic resin outer shell and nitrile rubber lining for marine propeller shaft support. Available in metric sizes for shaft diameters from 25 to 100 mm, with outer shell diameters from 40 to 125 mm and bearing lengths from 100 to 400 mm. The phenolic shell provides a non-metallic alternative to brass bearing housings.

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Vetus RL Phenolic Shell Rubber Cutlass Bearing for Propeller Shafts Ø25–100 mm

The Vetus RL Phenolic Shell Cutlass Bearing is designed for water-lubricated marine propeller shaft systems. Each bearing combines a phenolic resin outer shell with an internal nitrile rubber lining to support the rotating propeller shaft within a compatible stern tube or bearing housing.

The phenolic shell is lightweight, does not corrode and can be replaced when required. The RL series features fully metric dimensions for the shaft bore, outer shell diameter and bearing length. Available in eleven sizes, these bearings accommodate propeller shaft diameters from 25 to 100 mm.

Key Features

Phenolic resin outer shell: Lightweight, non-metallic construction that does not corrode.
Nitrile rubber lining: Internal rubber bearing surface for water-lubricated shaft operation.
Water lubrication: Designed for marine propulsion systems using water-lubricated Cutlass bearings.
Metric dimensions: Shaft diameter, outer shell diameter and bearing length specified in millimetres.
Shaft diameter range: 25–100 mm.
Outer shell diameters: 40–125 mm.
Bearing lengths: 100–400 mm.
Replaceable bearing: Suitable for replacement in compatible stern gear installations.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer	Vetus
Product Series	RL Phenolic Shell
Product Type	Water-Lubricated Rubber Cutlass Bearing
Outer Shell Material	Phenolic Resin
Inner Lining Material	Nitrile Rubber
Lubrication	Water
Measurement System	Metric (mm)
Shaft Diameter A	25–100 mm
Outer Shell Diameter B	40–125 mm
Bearing Length C	100–400 mm
Application	Marine Propeller Shaft and Stern Gear Systems

Available Models and Dimensions

All dimensions are specified in millimetres.

Vetus Part Number	Shaft Ø A (mm)	Outer Ø B (mm)	Length C (mm)
RL2540PH	25	40	100
RL3045PH	30	45	120
RL3550PH	35	50	140
RL4055PH	40	55	160
RL4565PH	45	65	180
RL5070PH	50	70	200
RL6080PH	60	80	240
RL7090PH	70	90	280
RL8010PH	80	100	320
RL9011PH	90	110	360
RL1012PH	100	125	400

Construction and Materials

Each Vetus RL phenolic Cutlass bearing consists of a phenolic resin outer bushing and a nitrile rubber lining. The outer shell provides the mounting surface for installation in the stern tube, while the rubber lining forms the bearing surface around the propeller shaft.

The non-metallic phenolic shell is lightweight and resistant to corrosion. The bearing is designed for water-lubricated operation in marine propulsion systems.

Selection and Installation

Select the correct Vetus RL phenolic Cutlass bearing according to the following dimensions:

A – Shaft Diameter: Internal bearing diameter in millimetres.
B – Outer Shell Diameter: External diameter of the phenolic bushing in millimetres.
C – Bearing Length: Overall bearing length in millimetres.

Verify the propeller shaft diameter, stern tube bore and available installation length before ordering. All three dimensions must correspond to the required stern gear configuration.