Roller Followers

Reliable follower bearings for cam mechanisms and linear motion guidance IKO manufacturers a variety of durable roller followers that feature needle rollers embedded in a thick outer ring, specifically designed for smooth outer ring rotation. Crowned and cylindrical outer ring styles meet a diverse range of application needs. Outer rings run directly on mating track surfaces. Other features include: Crowned outer rings that mitigate end loads due to installation errors. Cylindrical outer rings for greater contact with mating track surfaces for applications with large loads or tracks with low surface hardness. Specifications for cam mechanisms and for linear guidance in conveying equipment. Two bearing designs offer maximum flexibility—caged and full complement versions. Caged bearings feature a smaller coefficient of friction, ideal for high-speed rotation. Full complement bearings handle heavy loads at low speeds as well as oscillating motions. Three structures meet a wide range of application needs and include open, shield and sealed versions. Open style is available for separable roller followers. Shield style offers narrow clearances between outer rings and stud collars and between outer rings and end plates to form labyrinths. Sealed style features synthetic rubber seals to prevent dust and dirt from entering the bearing. Cylindrical roller followers are full complement, heavy duty roller bearings featuring double-row cylindrical rollers incorporated in the outer ring. Built to handle large radial loads and some axial loads. Inner ring IDs range from 15 to 50 mm. Inch series non-separable roller followers feature a black oxide surface treatment. Inner ring IDs range from 1/4 to 1 1/4 in. (6.35 to 31.75 mm)