DODGE TB-GT-45M pillow block bearing

DODGE TB-GT-45M 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 TB-GT-45M and any equivalents.

A DODGE GT series pillow block arrives as one assembled unit: a cast iron housing plus an insert bearing, fastened down with two bolts. It carries rotating shafts on conveyors, fans, belt drives and process equipment, where a self-aligning mounting absorbs small misalignments and keeps assembly simple.

The part number breaks down in stages. TB marks the pillow block itself, GT identifies the insert bearing family, and the trailing digits give the nominal shaft size. So TB-GT-04M is a pillow block with a GT insert for a 4/8 inch shaft, and TB-GT-20M is built for a 20/8 shaft, which is 2 1/2 inches. The M suffix signals the metric or inch mounting variant per the catalogue. Before ordering, have the shaft diameter and mounting type ready.

Typical installations include food and beverage plants, cement works, paper mills, water treatment facilities and packaging lines: belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, blowers and continuous process equipment, plus agricultural machinery and material handling gear. The cast iron housing stands up to dust, humidity and moderate radial loads, while the insert's labyrinth seal holds grease in place in dirty conditions.

Start selection from the shaft diameter, then check the radial and axial load the unit must carry. Look at the sealing arrangement: contact seals suit fine dust or liquid exposure, whereas labyrinth seals handle higher speed. The base needs to be flat, bolts tightened to the specified torque, and all pillow blocks on the same shaft lined up. Use lithium or compatible grease and never mix different bases. Self-alignment in the insert covers minor misalignment; it does not replace proper alignment work.

Interchange between brands works by shaft number and mounting configuration, not by the full part number. A DODGE GT series unit can be swapped for another brand with the same shaft size and comparable load capacity, provided center height, bolt spacing and sealing type are checked first. If you need to change brands, MR can point you to the compatible alternative.

Send the pillow block part number or the shaft diameter through WhatsApp or email and the team will prepare your quote. They can also advise on lubrication, mounting and suitable equivalents for your application.