DODGE P2B-VSC-104S pillow block bearing

DODGE P2B-VSC-104S 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-VSC-104S and any equivalents.

A DODGE VSC pillow block is a mounted unit: a cast iron housing paired with an insert ball bearing, bolted down to a flat base. It carries and locates rotating shafts in power transmission equipment where space is tight and mounting must be straightforward. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to customers throughout the United States and Latin America, and helps buyers confirm the right configuration for their shaft and duty.

Reading the VSC designation helps you order with confidence. The P stands for pillow block, the following number sets the insert bearing size, B signals a split-type housing, and VSC covers the sealing and locking variant. A trailing S means set screw locking. In a number such as P2B-VSC-104S, the 2 is the diameter series and the 104 is the shaft diameter in inches.

Typical installations include belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, mills, centrifugal pumps and industrial fans. Food processing, cement, tanneries and agro-industrial sites often specify these units because the environment calls for protection from dust and moisture. Bolting a cast iron housing with insert bearing to a steel structure is quick, and the insert can be swapped out without pulling the shaft apart, which shortens maintenance downtime.

Selection comes down to shaft diameter, the radial and axial loads you expect, and site conditions. The VSC seal keeps contaminants out; where washdowns or damp conditions are routine, check the seal type before ordering. Inserts run on grease and need relubrication on a schedule that matches the duty cycle. Set the base rigid and aligned, then tighten the locking screws evenly so the raceway is not distorted. Small misalignments are taken up by the self-aligning insert.

Cross-referencing pillow blocks from different brands comes down to critical dimensions: shaft diameter, mounting hole spacing, height to center and locking method. A DODGE VSC unit can be replaced by an equivalent line from another maker when those dimensions and the sealing arrangement line up. Part numbers alone are not enough, so drawings should be compared. If you are replacing an existing unit, MR Industrial Accessories LLC can point you to a compatible alternative.

Have the part number or model of the pillow block you need? Send it to MR Industrial Accessories LLC by WhatsApp or email and the team will reply promptly with a quote. They can also suggest a variant with a different locking or sealing type, and advise on equivalents and selection.