The shaft rides on water.
The water rides on Exalto.
Every Exalto cutlass bearing is machined in Derby, England — 213 standard sizes across four shell materials, with specials made to order.
Distributed in Australia by Luxfords
British made. Water lubricated.
Exalto is a British manufacturer of precision-engineered shaft bearings — its cutlass bearings made by Exalto Bearings UK Ltd in Derby, England, part of the Graphite Metallizing Group since 2016. The brand has built a strong international reputation for producing high-quality cutlass bearings that deliver exceptional performance and longevity in the demanding marine environment. Exalto bearings are widely specified by boat builders, naval architects, and marine repair yards across Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
Exalto cutlass bearings are manufactured to exacting tolerances and are available in a wide range of sizes to suit virtually any shaft diameter and stern tube configuration. The fluted rubber inserts allow water to flow through for lubrication and cooling, providing reliable, long-life support for propeller shafts on sailboats, powerboats, motor yachts, and commercial vessels.
Luxfords Marine Industrial Solutions is Exalto's Australian distributor for cutlass bearings — with a particular speciality in GRP-shelled bearings — providing access to the full bearing catalogue including made-to-order specials. The Luxfords team offers detailed technical support on bearing selection, sizing, and installation. Customers across Australia benefit from Luxfords' specialist knowledge and ability to source even hard-to-find Exalto cutlass bearings.
213
standard sizes, imperial & metric
4
shell materials — phenolic, brass, GRP & rubber
Derby
machined at Exalto's works in England
Specials
custom ODs, flanges, keyways & re-lining to order
One rubber, four shells
Every Exalto bearing carries the same fluted nitrile rubber doing the same water-lubricated job — the shell is chosen for your housing.
Phenolic
80 sizesThe everyday default — immune to galvanic corrosion, suits bronze, steel and GRP housings alike
Which shell suits my boat?
Brass
49 sizesStructurally the strongest shell — the choice for worn or slightly oversize housings and traditional bronze fittings
Which shell suits my boat?
GRP
75 sizesThe best alternative to brass for steel and aluminium stern tubes — and ideal for bonding into fibreglass tubes
Which shell suits my boat?
All-rubber flanged
9 sizesProduction yachts (Jeanneau, Beneteau and similar) whose sterngear is designed around a flanged rubber bearing
Which shell suits my boat?Three measurements. Every matching bearing.
Shaft diameter, housing bore, length — the finder searches all 213 Exalto sizes and sends your matches to us as a pre-specced enquiry.
Why boats run on Exalto
- Machined in Derby, England by Exalto Bearings UK — part of the Graphite Metallizing Group since 2016
- Published sizes already include running clearance and press-fit interference — order the nominal size
- Phenolic, brass, GRP and all-rubber flanged shells from one maker — including the GRP speciality Luxfords is known for
- Specials machined to order: custom ODs, undersize bores, flanges, keyways — and re-lining of worn shells
Exalto on our site
Cutlass bearing finder
Match shaft size, OD and length to the right Exalto bearing
OpenCutlass bearings hub
The range, how they work, and the full resource library
OpenWear, inspection & replacement
How to check for wear and when to replace
OpenMeasuring guide
The three measurements that identify any bearing
OpenMaterials guide
Phenolic, brass, GRP or all-rubber — and the galvanic rule
Open
From the Derby works to your slipway
Exalto machines every shell and bonds every rubber in its own works — which is why the catalogue runs deeper than standard sizes. Worn housing? A brass shell can be machined to your exact bore. Odd flange pattern? Made to order. A sound shell with tired rubber? Exalto re-lines them.
In Australia, that catalogue is on our shelves. Luxfords stocks the popular sizes across all four shell materials and brings in the rest — with the sizing knowledge to make sure what arrives is what fits.
Exalto FAQs
Who supplies Exalto cutlass bearings in Australia?
Luxfords Marine Industrial Solutions is Exalto's Australian distributor for the Exalto cutlass bearing range, including water-lubricated rubber bearings in both metric and imperial sizes.
Where can I buy Exalto cutlass bearings in Australia?
Exalto cutlass bearings are available Australia-wide through Luxfords Marine Industrial Solutions. The team offers detailed technical support on bearing selection, sizing, and installation for new builds and replacements.
What sizes of Exalto cutlass bearings are available?
Exalto cutlass bearings are manufactured to exacting tolerances and are available in a wide range of sizes to suit virtually any shaft diameter and stern tube configuration, in both metric and imperial measurements. Luxfords Marine Industrial Solutions can assist with bearing selection and sizing for any application.
How long do Exalto cutlass bearings last?
Service life depends on hours of operation, alignment, water quality, and shaft condition, but Exalto cutlass bearings are engineered for long, reliable service. Regular inspection of the bearing for excessive play is the best way to plan replacement before failure.
Enquire about Exalto bearings
Send the code off the old shell, your three measurements, or just a photo with a tape across it — we'll confirm the exact Exalto part and quote it.
Exalto cutlass bearings are proudly distributed and stocked across Australia by Luxfords Marine Industrial Solutions — Exalto's Australian distributor.
(03) 5973 6444