Vetus - Flexible Engine Mount - K40A - For 3-cylinder Marine Diesel Engines.
Type K40 has a relatively soft, rubber compound which fulfills the requirements of light-weight vessels with a modern 3-cylinder marine diesel engine. The rubber elements create optimum vibration dampening.
Type KSTEUN40 features internal buffers which limit the engine movements when started or stopped. It is also secured against overload and shearing off.
Stiffness Ratio:
- Vertical: 1
- Athwart Ships: 1
- Fore & Aft: 2.4
| Part Number | Max. Load (Static & Dynamic) | Max. Compression (Static & Dynamic) | Min. Load (Static) | Min. Compression (Static) | Hardness In Shore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTS-KSTEUN40A | 40kg | 8mm | 25kg | 5mm | 50° |
The torque of an engine is one of the deciding factors for determination of the load applied to the engine mounts. When more powerful engines are installed, it is important to use the following formula to define the load per support in kilograms (4 supporting points).
| engine weight in kg | + | kW x 487 x reduction of gearbox | = | max. load per support in kg |
| number of supports | engine revs/min. x centre to centre spacing in metres of the longitudinal engine bearers |
