What is a Dodge Gearbox?
Gearing components can be a lot to keep straight. Sometimes the terminology used by engineers and component designers are interchangeable. The term gearbox is sometimes used interchangeably with “gearhead” or “gear reducer.” Even though those components sometimes include slightly varying physical arrangements of gears.
A Dodge gearbox is actually contained in the gear train, or a mechanical unit consisting of a series of gears within a housing. It is, quite literally, a box containing gears, which functions like any system of gears does– altering speed and torque between a driving device like a motor and a load. A minimum of two gears are included in the device with one of the gears driven by the motor. The relationship between speed of the gearbox and the gear ratio is inversely proportional. Conveyors and cranes are examples of constant speed applications that commonly use gearboxes that produce increased torque.
Dodge Gearboxes
Dodge gearboxes are high quality components used in many different applications including machine tools, conveyors, industrial equipment, and essentially any rotary motion power transmission application that requires changes in torque and speed. Dodge gearboxes are exceptionally effective, offering high efficiency and consistent performance. At ProSource Industrial, we offer Dodge gearboxes to help you meet the specific needs of your application and operational requirements.
Dodge Gearbox Types
Dodge gearboxes, also known as enclosed gearing, are available in a variety of types including:
- Shaft Mounted Reducers
- In-Line/Concentric Reducers
- Off-Set/Parallel Reducers
- Right Angle Reducers Vertical Gearmotor
Dodge Vertical Gearmotor
The Dodge Vertical Gearmotor (VGM) offers an alternative to the common vertical pump drive technologies, which make use of large, high pole count vertical motors or a combination of a horizontal motor with a right angle gear reducer. The Vertical Gearmotor can have significant benefits when compared to these other pump drive systems.
Features:
A smaller footprint and a lighter overall construction than traditional pump drive systems Cost savings from the ability to use a lower pole count motor versus higher pole count motor options Utilizing the reducer to accommodate thrust loading is more cost efficient than incorporating this functionality into the motor itself If required, an anti-rotation device can be easily incorporated into the Vertical Gearmotor configuration Higher efficiency and higher power Optimal pump shaft speed
These Dodge gearboxes are often used in pumping applications within a variety of industries including chemical, oil, and gas, and water and wastewater.
Other Types of Dodge Gearboxes
Motorized Torque-Arm II Shaft Mount Reducers
Seven new reducer sizes with modular accessories All reducers can be shaft mounted, screw conveyor, vertical, and flange mounted Up through 100 HP Torque ratings through 130,000 lb-in 12 ratios and multiple motor speeds Harsh duty, metal shielded sealing system with excluder lip
Torque-Arm II Shaft Motor Reducers
12 new reducer sizes with modular accessories All reducers can be shaft mounted, screw conveyor, vertical, and flange mounted Up through 400 HP Torque ratings through 500,000 lb-in All new, very efficient helical gearing design Harsh duty, metal shielded sealing system with excluder lip
TXT Torque-Arm Shaft Mount
Reducers Exclusive twin tapered bushings Rugged cast-iron efficient Precision, high-quality helical gearing Reliable anti-friction bearings and seals Efficient splash lubrication Exceeds AGMA standards 100% factory noise- and leak-tested
SCXT Screw Conveyor Shaft Mount Reducers
Industry standard, quality drive mounting Adapter conforms to any CEMA trough ends Sealing system alternatives in adapter Seals Braided felt seal Rugged, high-thrust roller bearings Conforms to CEMA standards CEMA high-strength shafts, 2- and 3-bolt
Dodge Gearbox Selection
At ProSource we stock a Dodge gearbox selection to help you meet your application’s needs. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can help you find it, or if you need help selecting the right Dodge gearbox for your specific use, our team can help point you in the right direction. If you’re looking to add Dodge gearbox products to your operations, work with ProSource to get the best.
The Dodge Brand
Operating under the ABB brand umbrella, Dodge bearing products are high-quality and built for the long haul. Their line of bearings, couplings, conveyor components, and other products is uniquely and expertly engineered to deliver reliable performance even in the harshest environments. Dodge has been a leading supplier of power transmission products and system components for more than 120 years. Today, the brand makes use of global resources to ensure that bearing users across the world have access to top-quality bearings, and the broadest selection of products the industry has to offer.
