Roller Followers
Roller Followers, or Support Rollers as they are also known, are designed for outer ring rotation. The bearing – which incorporates needles or cylindrical rollers - has a thick-walled outer ring which can be either crowned or cylindrical.
The outer rings run directly on mating track surfaces and the crowned outer ring is effective in relieving the edge load caused by mounting errors. The cylindrical outer ring, on the other hand, has a large contact area with the mating track surface and is suitable for applications involving large loads or low track surface hardness.
In Support Rollers or Roller Followers, there are two types of bearings available, the caged type and the full complement type. The caged type is useful for applications at high-speed rotation. The full complement type, on the other hand, is suitable for heavy-load applications at low-speed rotation or oscillating motions.
Features & Benefits of Support Rollers or Roller Followers
- High-Speed Rotation (Caged)
- Takes Heavy Load (Full Compliment Type)
- Accommodate Shock Loads
- Reduce Distortion & Bending Stresses
Applications
These bearings are available in a variety of types to suit almost any kind of application. They are widely used for:
- Cam Mechanisms
- Linear Motion Conveying Equipment