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HE, DE & RE MANUAL
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Oct 12 R4
LUBRICATION OF DODGE FAN BEARINGS
Suggested Re-lubrication Schedule (Months)* for Dodge Ball Bearing Pillow Block
Speed (RPM)
500
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Shaft DIA.
½” - 1
1
/
16”
6
6
5
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
15
/
16
” – 2
7
/
16
”
6
5
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
11
/
16
” – 2
5
/
16
”
5
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
7
/
16
” – 3
15
/
16
”
4
3
2
1
1
* Suggested initial greasing interval. . If safety permits, re-lubricate while running until some purging
occurs at seals. Adjust lubrication frequency depending on condition of purged grease. Hours of
operation, temperature and surrounding conditions will affect the re-lubrication frequency required. For 24
hour operation double the lubrication frequency.
Lubricate with a multipurpose NLGI No. 2 or No. 3 ball bearing grease having rust inhibitors, antioxidant
additives and a minimum viscosity of 500 SSU at 100°F (38°C). Some examples of grease having these
properties are:
Shell
Alvania RL 2
Mobil
Mobilith SHC220
Exxon
Ronex MP
Lubricate bearings prior to extended shutdown or storage and rotate shaft monthly to aid corrosion
protection.
Suggested Re-lubrication Schedule (Months)* for Dodge Spherical Roller Bearing - Solid Pillow
Block
Speed (RPM)
500
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Shaft DIA.
1
3
/
16
” – 1
7
/
16”
6
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
/
2
1
11
/
16
” – 2
3
/
16
”
4
2
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
2
2
7
/
16
” – 3
7
/
16
”
3
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
4
1
/
4
3
15
/
16
” – 4
15
/
16
”
2
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
1
/
4
* Suggested initial greasing interval. If safety permits, re-lubricate while running until some purging occurs
at seals. Adjust lubrication frequency depending on condition of purged grease. Hours of operation,
temperature and surrounding conditions will affect the re-lubrication frequency required. For 24 hour
operation double the lubrication frequency.
