DODGE WS-515X24-TUFR take-up bearing

DODGE WS-515X24-TUFR belongs to take-up 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 WS-515X24-TUFR and any equivalents.

The DODGE NS series Y-bearing insert unit is a mounted take-up bearing that combines a ball insert with a housing, ready to install. It guides and tensions shafts in belt or chain drives, absorbing slight misalignments and maintaining system tension without separate components. MR Industrial Accessories supplies this unit to customers across the United States and Latin America.

The NS series code is structured in parts: the letters WS denote the take-up housing line, the following number indicates the insert size, and the final suffix describes the housing type and finish. References such as WS-300X1-1/2-TUFR, WS-300X3-TUFR, and WS-308X9-TUFR follow this same logic, with differences in shaft diameter and housing configuration. The TUFR suffix identifies the mounting variant within the NS family.

These units are found in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, bottling lines, mills, and process equipment. They are used in meatpacking plants, food processing facilities, and chemical industries, at points where the shaft requires tensioning and moderate angular correction. The cast iron housing and sealed ball insert handle dust, humidity, and frequent washdowns, depending on the variant selected.

When selecting, consider shaft diameter, insert locking type, and sealing. Variants with a contact lip seal suit fine dust environments, while single-lip seals are adequate for clean conditions. During installation, align the base before tightening, check axial play, and lubricate according to the duty cycle. Excessive misalignment reduces insert life more than any other factor.

Cross-brand equivalents are determined by shaft dimensions, hole spacing, and center height, not by the commercial code. A housing from another brand with the same geometry can replace the original, but compare tolerances and sealing type before deciding. If you have the code or model you need, send it via WhatsApp or email to MR Industrial Accessories, and we will provide the compatible alternative or a quote promptly.