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    Cam Followers

    Cam followers, also referred to as cam rollers, cam follower bearings and track followers are a type of specialist roller bearing used in a wide range of mechanical cam and roller track applications. Cam followers are extremely important parts because without one a cam would not work properly as cams must make contact with followers in order to transfer rotary motion into linear motion.

    RS have a great range of ball and roller bearings, track rollers and bearing units including cam followers which are available in a variety of types to suit different applications, offering high radial and axial support in order to keep production lines running smoothly.

    What is a cam?

    A cam is a part found in a machine that can convert rotary motion (around an axis) to linear motion which is motion in a straight line. Cams are found in various areas from household appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines to more industrial applications such as automation and material handling. A cam needs to make contact with a cam follower for the rotary motion to be transformed into linear motion.

    Types of Cam Followers

    Cam followers and bearings are available in a range of types with different characteristics, to assist in transforming rotary motion into linear motion. The two most common types available are:

    Stud - Stud type cam followers feature a cylindrical design and threaded pin, allowing them to be installed to the required machine quickly and efficiently. Stud cam followers are available with a wide range of thread sizes.

    Yoke - Yoke cam rollers are ideal for use with applications that have a heavier load and feature a hole allowing them to be shaft mounted. Yoke cam rollers are best suited with applications that require minimal deflection.

    Other types of cam followers include:

    • Concentric
    • Eccentric
    • Heavy duty hex
    • Heavy duty slot

    Typical Applications for Cam Followers

    Roller bearings like cam followers can be found in various applications and the type of cam follower you should use solely depends on your specific application. Some cam followers may need either ball or needle rollers depending on the job at hand. Cam followers can be used in various areas including:

    • Automation
    • Wastewater treatment
    • Metal processing

    524 Products showing for Cam Followers

    INA
    35mm
    9mm
    Sealed
    15mm
    -
    -
    -
    Steel
    SAM
    -
    -
    Extractor
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    IKO Nippon Thompson
    32mm
    40.2mm
    Standard Type Cam Follower
    6mm
    9790N
    7910N
    -
    -
    INA
    32mm
    14mm
    Yoke
    12mm
    8300N
    7500N
    Eccentric
    -
    INA
    32mm
    14mm
    Yoke
    10mm
    4800N
    7200N
    -
    -
    INA
    80mm
    -
    Yoke Type Track Roller
    40mm
    89N
    39.5N
    -
    -
    INA
    32mm
    15mm
    Yoke
    12mm
    15700N
    9700N
    -
    -
    IKO Nippon Thompson
    12mm
    22.5mm
    Miniature Thrust
    6mm
    1760N
    1670N
    -
    Stainless Steel
    IKO Nippon Thompson
    10mm
    33mm
    Miniature Type Cam Follower
    4mm
    6890N
    5430N
    -
    -
    INA
    30mm
    14mm
    Yoke
    10mm
    6900N
    7000N
    Eccentric
    -
    INA
    35mm
    14mm
    Yoke
    15mm
    9800N
    7600N
    -
    -
    INA
    35mm
    15.9mm
    Yoke
    12mm
    6000N
    8800N
    -
    Steel
    SKF
    40mm
    15.9mm
    Yoke
    15mm
    5500N
    10100N
    -
    -
    INA
    35mm
    19mm
    Yoke
    15mm
    23100N
    12600N
    -
    -
    INA
    16mm
    12mm
    Yoke
    5mm
    3350N
    3150N
    Eccentric
    -
    INA
    47mm
    -
    Track Roller
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    IKO Nippon Thompson
    10mm
    36.2mm
    Cylindrical Roller Cam Followers
    4mm
    11500N
    10400N
    -
    -
    INA
    47mm
    17.5mm
    Yoke
    17mm
    9800N
    13700N
    -
    -
    INA
    72mm
    22.7mm
    Yoke
    42mm
    36000N
    21500N
    -
    -
    INA
    85mm
    32mm
    Yoke
    45mm
    83000N
    56000N
    -
    -
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