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PRECISION & RELIABILITY MEET EASY MOUNTING & MAINTENANCE WITH IKO CAM FOLLOWERS
Cam followers convert rotary motion to linear motion in various machines. They are a guide mechanism that makes rolling contact to the cam lobe profile and transfers a prescribed motion to the component that needs to move on a linear axis. Typical applications include machine tools, industrial robots, conveyors, pallet changers, packaging machinery, electronic parts production, office automation equipment and sewing machines.
When properly installed, a cam follower will distribute loads evenly without deflections and misalignment. Many cam followers incorporate a stud and a rotating outer ring, while others mount to the mating part via a through hole. Standard cam followers typically offer a broad range of stud diameters to suit a wide variety of applications. They traditionally include a hex fitting on the outside of the bearing for tightening into place:
Many cam followers come in stainless steel versions that provide excellent corrosion resistance for equipment prone to washdowns.
Because equipment used in space and vacuums most likely cannot be accessed for maintenance, and lubricating greases can outgas and contaminate sensitive components, Applied® recommends a more suitable grease.
In many applications, an effective seal will keep foreign substances out, prevent grease from leaking and protect against several conditions that can lead to premature failure, like thrust loads. One such seal, IKO’s ThrustDisk Seals™, has a synthetic resin disk that sits between the shoulders of the outer ring, stud head and side plate to handle axial loads caused by mounting errors, preventing friction and abrasion inside the bearing while providing exceptional wear and heat resistance.
