WVSA Series
240 – 1540 | 500 – 4,900 kW
Down-angle reverse-reduction gearboxes for fast vessels. Beveloid gears angle the output shaft 8–10° downward, lowering the power train and shrinking the engine room — with the high power-to-weight ratio and quiet running of the WVS series.
Lower the Power Train, Shrink the Engine Room
Built on the proven WVS platform, the WVSA down-angle gearbox angles the output shaft 8–10° downward with beveloid gears — freeing designers to install the engine horizontally while reducing overall engine room height for new builds.
High Power-to-Weight Ratio
A weight-optimised design delivers a power-speed ratio up to 2 kW/rpm, maximising output for minimum mass.
Space-Saving Down-Angle
The 8–10° down-angle lowers the power train and reduces engine-room height — crucial for new-build naval architecture.
Low Operating Noise
Optimal tooth-flank corrections, synchronised engagement, and resilient mounting absorb noise and vibration onboard.
Design Freedom
A wide reduction range of 1.5 to 4 and configurable shaft angles suit mega-yachts, patrol vessels, and crew boats alike.
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Specifications


WVSA Down-Angle Reduction Gearbox
WVSA down-angle gearboxes deliver a power-speed ratio of up to 2 kW/rpm with a reduction range of 1.5 to 4 and an 8–10° beveloid down-angle. Main dimensions (mm) are from the REINTJES WVSA 240–1540 brochure for the 740, 940 and 1540 sizes — WVSA 240, 340 and 440 are available on request. Dimensions and dry weights are for the standard design and are not strictly binding (subject to change). Per-ratio ratings are application-specific; contact Karl Senner for a binding gearbox selection.
Versions
- Aluminium alloy housing
- Shaft angle of 8° or 10° (down-angle)
- Rigid mounting
- Beveloid gears, helically toothed and case-hardened
- Built-in, hydraulically operated disc clutches (steel / sinter friction)
- Smooth engagement via adapted pressure increase during shifting
- Full power transmission & equal reduction in identical and counter rotation
- Integrated oil sump with common operating & lube oil circuit
- Oil pump and oil filter accessible from the outside
- Built-on heat exchanger, seawater-resistant
- Maximum cooling water inlet temperature 38°C (100°F)
- Fitted pressure gauge + connection for remote pressure / temperature supervision
- Built-on control valve with electric operation
- Input: free shaft with 1:30 taper
- Output: forged-on flange
- Coated with synthetic resin varnish, RAL 7001 silver-grey
- SAE bell housing (on request)
- Output-side counterflange
- Flexible coupling
- Supervision instruments per classification society rules
- Spare parts per classification society rules
- Synthetic resin varnish in all RAL colors
- Trolling valve (ADS active speed control)
- Power Take Off (PTO on request)
- Resilient mounting
- Special reduction ratios
- OD-box connections (on request)
- Engine-side flange
- Non-standard shaft angles on customer request
- All gearboxes can be supplied with additional supervision instruments
Downloads
WVSA 240 – 1540 Brochure
Down-angle WVSA 240 - 1540 brochure with dimensions, weights, standard equipment, and available options for fast vessels (500 - 4,900 kW).
Download PDFREINTJES Product Guide 2026
Complete REINTJES marine gearbox product guide covering series families, marine applications, and broader selection references.
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