Overview
The Dodge 3535 Taper-Lock Bushing is an industry-standard mechanical power transmission component engineered for dependable shaft-to-hub connections. This 2-5/8″ bore variant delivers the clean, compact design that has made Dodge bushings a trusted choice across industrial automation, conveyor systems, and machinery for over 40 years. The taper-lock design eliminates wobble and provides secure mounting without protruding parts.
Key Features
- 8° taper grip: Tight gripping action with no wobble, runs true
- Easy installation and removal: No special tools required; operator-friendly design
- Flush mounting: Sits flush in tapered bushing hubs and sprockets with no protrusion
- Proven reliability: Industry standard for industrial motion control and mechanical power transmission
- Steel construction: Made of steel with black oxide coating
Technical Specifications
- Bore diameter: 2-5/8″ (finished with keyway)
- Outside diameter: 5 in
- Hub diameter: 7 in
- Overall length: 3-1/2 in
- Taper angle: 8° taper
- Material: Steel or ductile iron (per application)
- Bolt circle diameter: 4.83 in
- Bolt holes: 3 holes
- Mounting screw: 1/2″ × 1-1/2″ thread
- Torque capacity: 44,800 in-lb
- Screw torque: 1,000 in-lb
- Wrench torque: 1,000 in-lb
Typical Applications
The Dodge 3535 Taper-Lock Bushing is used in:
- Conveyor systems and belt drive assemblies
- Industrial gearbox and reducer mounting
- Pulley and sprocket hub connections
- Motor-to-load mechanical coupling
- General machinery and equipment power transmission
- Manufacturing automation systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Dodge 3535 series taper-lock hubs and sprockets
- Standard 4.83″ bolt circle mounting patterns
- Motor shafts and reducer output shafts with 2-5/8″ bore
- Industrial belting and chain drive systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This bushing replaces other Dodge 3535 bushings with 2-5/8″ bore in the same mounting footprint. The 3535 design is interchangeable across equivalent bore sizes within the Dodge mechanical power transmission product line.
Works With
- Baldor-Dodge mechanical power transmission products
- Standard industrial sprocket and pulley systems
- Motor coupling and mounting assemblies
- Most industrial motion control equipment
