DODGE P2B-SCM-207 pillow block bearing

DODGE P2B-SCM-207 belongs to pillow block bearing, part of our Bearing housings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for P2B-SCM-207 and any equivalents.

The DODGE Y-bearing pillow block is a foot-mounted assembly in which a cast iron housing carries an insert ball bearing that arrives sealed and already greased. It holds rotating shafts on flat bases, and the shaft is secured either with set screws or with an adapter sleeve, depending on which model you are running. Sealing and alignment are the two things this unit is built around, which is why it turns up in equipment where dust, moisture or washdown would otherwise shorten bearing life.

Reading the code helps you order the right unit. The first letter tells you the housing style, the number after it gives the count of mounting holes in the base, and the SCM suffix points to the sealing and locking variant. So a P2B-SCM-100 is a two-bolt pillow block, and P2B-SCM-200 follows the same pattern with a different set of dimensions. SCH-E and SCM belong to the same family of mounted units but are not identical: the insert locking method and the peripheral seal differ between them.

Typical duty includes belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, industrial fans, centrifugal pumps and process lines in food, chemical and aggregate plants, plus material handling equipment and outdoor agricultural machinery. Sugar mills, oilseed plants, feed mills and mining installations rely on them as well, since dusty or humid conditions make an effective seal the deciding factor.

Selection comes down to three inputs: shaft diameter, the radial and axial load you expect, and the environment. Labyrinth or contact seals keep dust and water out, and where washdown happens often, the version with a reinforced radial shaft seal is the better pick. The insert absorbs a small amount of initial misalignment, but the base still needs solid support and the mounting bolts should be tightened to uniform torque. Grease is applied at the factory; add seal inspection to every maintenance interval.

On interchangeability, foot-mounted units cross between brands by shaft number and hole configuration, yet base dimensions and center height always need checking. DODGE SCH-E and SCM units have equivalents in other insert bearing lines, though the locking system may not match. For a replacement, send the code stamped on the housing, or the shaft and base dimensions.

MR Industrial Accessories supplies the DODGE line and can help you sort out which variant fits. If a reference is not obvious, message us on WhatsApp or by email with the part number or model, and we will come back with a quote. We can also point you to a compatible option within the same mounted unit family.