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RTL Series

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Description

Hydrodynamic bearing that provides exceptionally strong performance in high heat applications

Features/Benefits
  • Imperial (inch) dimensions and hardware.
  • Excellent radial and thrust load capacities.
  • Coolant chambers directly in the liner provide especially effective heat dissipation.
  • Coolant chambers allow the use of water, oil or air.
  • All components are fully split.
  • Housings are pre-machined for thermocouples, heaters, thermostats and circulating oil.
Technical data

See the Sleevoil Bearings section of the DODGE Bearings catalog for more detailed information.

Sizes / Housing Styles Available

3 7/16" to 12" bore

     
Key Industries / Applications
  • Motors
  • Generators
  • Fans
  • Test stands
  • Dynamometers
  • Pumps and compressors
 
Complementary Dodge Products
  • P-Series Sleevoil
  • M-Series Sleevoil
  • F-Series Sleevoil
     
Accessories Available
  • Thrust collars
  • Auxiliary seals
  • End covers
  • Heaters
  • Thermostats
 
Modifications Available
  • Cylindrical bore
  • Undercuts
  • Special bore sizes
     
    Documentation Available
   
  • DMR-913 - SLEEVOIL Replacement Liners
  • DMR-966 - SLEEVOIL Circulating Oil Systems

Sleevoil Pedestal Bearing Selection Guidelines

Bearing Type Cooling Type Cost Factor 1 Speed Radial Load

Moderate To High Axial Load

High Ambient Or Process Temperature
High Moderate High Moderate
P-Series Natural 1.00 X X n/a X n/a n/a
RTL Natural 1.50 X n/a X n/a X X
RTL Water 1.75 n/a X X n/a X n/a
P-Series
Circulating Oil
4.00 X X X n/a X X
RTL
Circulating Oil
5.50 X X X n/a X X

1 Cost Factor is approximate and based on bearings of equivalent size. The RTL Series offers the designer opportunities to downsize the bearing bore versus the P-Series based on similar loading conditions and shaft speeds.

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