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P R O D U C T N OT E

Dodge® modified mounted bearings

Solving mounted bearing lubrication issues
Challenge: Is the location of your
mounted bearings inhibiting
relubrication?
An OEM was incurring repeated
service calls and warranty claims on
a flanged roller bearing. Due to the
tight location of the bearing, routine
relubrication by the equipment user
was difficult, so it was often avoided
altogether. This resulted in
premature bearing failure.

Solution
Original grease
fitting location
ABB was able to relocate the grease fitting on the
Dodge mounted bearing to a location more accessible
Relocated grease
to users. Moving the grease fitting allowed for a safer fitting for easier access
and more convenient relubrication procedure.

The ability to purge contaminates by adding fresh

grease as needed ensured the bearings achieved
longer life.

Result
The OEM was able to provide a user friendly feature
that lowered costly service calls and warranty claims.
Standard bearing life = 6 months
Dodge modified bearing life = 24 months
Total savings of $2,544 per machine/year

Original grease Relocated

fitting location. grease fitting
location.
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Dodge® modified mounted bearings
Mounted bearings that meet your application needs

Local manufacturing and customer service

Building Dodge mounted bearings locally, with

modification capability, means that you get the bearing
you need, when you need it. Being local also means that
you get the availability and personal customer service you
deserve.

Local sales engineers can work with you to review your

specific standard bearing challenges and find the
modification required for your specific application.
Local Manufacturing Video
Dodge application engineering
brgpttechsupport@abb.com
864.284.5700

Mounted bearing modification Application specific mounted

capabilities include: bearing modification capabilities
include:

Sealing High temperature applications

• Accomodate high speeds and temperatures • Designed especially for use in temperatures
• Minimize drag ranging from 215⁰ to 400⁰ F.
• Protect bearings from harsh environments
Low temperature applications
Lubrication • Designed especially for use in temperatures
• Supply specific greases and factory fill rates ranging from -20⁰ to -40⁰ F
• Provide bearings without grease for
customer fill Air handling applications
• Plug bearings to reduce maintenance • Specifically designed and tested for high speeds
• Plug bearings to avoid the addition of and quiet operation
potentially incompatible grease by customer

Other modifications are available upon

application and product review. Multiple
modifications within a single unit may also be
available.

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