Introduction to Cam Follower Types, Characteristics, and Applications

To fully understand the purpose of cam followers, it's essential to understand the function of cams. Cams are rotating and sliding mechanical components of linkage mechanisms that help convert rotational motion into linear motion. Cam followers (also known as track followers) slide or roll in contact with and are driven by a rotating cam. These roller bearings are commonly used in conveyors and process lines in industries such as food and beverage, plastics, packaging, power generation, wastewater treatment, glass, defense, and aircraft industries, where maintainability and system reliability are key design considerations.

The ideal type of cam follower for a specific application depends on several factors, including the operating environment, operating speed, and accessibility of the installation. Cam followers come in various configurations, depending on how the component is mounted to the mating part. Common types of cam followers include anti-friction, driven, and eccentric types. The two main types are stud type and roller type.

Stud-type cam followers typically have a standard-sized stud. Heavy-duty studs are available for situations involving high loads and large impacts, as well as low deflection. Roller-type cam followers have a hole in the center and are typically used in applications requiring minimal deflection because these followers can be supported on both sides.

Roller types can support the same static loads as heavy-duty stud followers. However, stud-type cam followers generally offer more versatility than roller-type followers. Stud types only require a single mounting hole in the bracket, housing, or frame. The materials and surface treatments used help ensure minimal friction.
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Roller-type cam followers are generally very cost-effective and an easy-to-install solution. These bearings are known for their precision and can be mounted multiple times in distributed load situations. Like the stud type, the materials and surface design of roller-type cam followers minimize friction. Both styles have corrosion-resistant coatings on their outer surfaces. Cam followers offer several unique advantages. Precisely machined, they provide superior noise reduction and help ensure low rolling resistance, dampened vibrations, and shock absorption.

Depending on the precision of the cam follower's construction, they can reduce mechanical noise levels by more than 10 decibels. The more precise the construction, the quieter the operation. Noise can also be attenuated through the use of sound-insulating materials.

Due to their many unique advantages, cam followers are reliable, high-performance bearing solutions in a wide range of applications. These components play a crucial role in many industrial applications, offering optimal noise reduction, ease of maintenance, versatility, and consistently reliable performance.

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Designation		Principal dimensions			Basic load ratings		Maximum radial loads
					dynamic	static	dynamic	static
	d[mm]	D[mm]	B[mm]	C[mm]	C[kN]	C0[kN]	Frmax.[kN]	F0rmax.[kN]
KR 16	6	16	28.2	11	2.92	3.1	3.05	4.3
KR 16 PP	6	16	28.2	11	2.92	3.1	3.05	4.3
KR 16 PPX	6	16	28.2	11	2.92	3.1	3.05	4.3
KR 16 X	6	16	28.2	11	2.92	3.1	3.05	4.3
KRE 16 PP	9	16	28.2	11	2.92	3.1	3.05	4.3
KRV 16	6	16	28.2	11	4.57	6.4	4.15	6
KRV 16 PP	6	16	28.2	11	4.57	6.4	4.15	6
KRV 16 PPX	6	16	28.2	11	4.57	6.4	4.15	6
KRVE 16 PP	9	16	28.2	11	4.57	6.4	4.15	6
KR 19	8	19	32.2	11	3.3	3.8	3.75	5.4
KR 19 PP	8	19	32.2	11	3.3	3.8	3.75	5.4
KR 19 PPX	8	19	32.2	11	3.3	3.8	3.75	5.4
KR 19 X	8	19	32.2	11	3.3	3.8	3.75	5.4
KRE 19 PP	11	19	32.2	11	3.3	3.8	3.75	5.4
KRV 19	8	19	32.2	11	5.01	7.8	4.9	6.95
KRV 19 PP	8	19	32.2	11	5.01	7.8	4.9	6.95
KRV 19 PPX	8	19	32.2	11	5.01	7.8	4.9	6.95
KRVE 19 PP	11	19	32.2	11	5.01	7.8	4.9	6.95
KR 22	10	22	36.2	12	3.96	5	4.15	6
KR 22 PP	10	22	36.2	12	3.96	5	4.15	6
KR 22 PPX	10	22	36.2	12	3.96	5	4.15	6
KR 22 X	10	22	36.2	12	3.96	5	4.15	6
KRE 22 PP	13	22	36.2	12	3.96	5	4.15	6
KRV 22	10	22	36.2	12	5.61	9.5	5.5	7.8
KRV 22 PP	10	22	36.2	12	5.61	9.5	5.5	7.8
KRV 22 PPX	10	22	36.2	12	5.61	9.5	5.5	7.8
KRV 22 X	10	22	36.2	12	5.61	9.5	5.5	7.8
KRVE 22 PP	13	22	36.2	12	5.61	9.5	5.5	7.8
KR 26	10	26	36.2	12	4.46	6.1	9.3	13.4
KR 26 PP	10	26	36.2	12	4.46	6.1	9.3	13.4
KR 26 PPX	10	26	36.2	12	4.46	6.1	9.3	13.4
KR 26 X	10	26	36.2	12	4.46	6.1	9.3	13.4
KRE 26 PP	13	26	36.2	12	4.46	6.1	9.3	13.4
KRV 26	10	26	36.2	12	6.44	11.6	11.4	16.3
KRV 26 PP	10	26	36.2	12	6.44	11.6	11.4	16.3
KRV 26 PPX	10	26	36.2	12	6.44	11.6	11.4	16.3
KRVE 26 PP	13	26	36.2	12	6.44	11.6	11.4	16.3
KR 30	12	30	40.2	14	6.16	8	8.65	12.2
KR 30 PP	12	30	40.2	14	6.16	8	8.65	12.2
KR 30 PPX	12	30	40.2	14	6.16	8	8.65	12.2
KR 30 X	12	30	40.2	14	6.16	8	8.65	12.2
KRE 30 PP	15	30	40.2	14	6.16	8	8.65	12.2
KRV 30	12	30	40.2	14	8.58	14.6	11	16
KRV 30 PP	12	30	40.2	14	8.58	14.6	11	16
KRV 30 PPX	12	30	40.2	14	8.58	14.6	11	16
KRVE 30 PP	15	30	40.2	14	8.58	14.6	11	16
KR 32	12	32	40.2	14	6.44	8.5	11.6	16.6
KR 32 PP	12	32	40.2	14	6.44	8.5	11.6	16.6
KR 32 PPX	12	32	40.2	14	6.44	8.5	11.6	16.6
KR 32 X	12	32	40.2	14	6.44	8.5	11.6	16.6
KRE 32 PP	15	32	40.2	14	6.44	8.5	11.6	16.6
KRV 32	12	32	40.2	14	9.13	15.6	14.6	20.8
KRV 32 PP	12	32	40.2	14	9.13	15.6	14.6	20.8
KRV 32 PPX	12	32	40.2	14	9.13	15.6	14.6	20.8
KRVE 32 PP	15	32	40.2	14	9.13	15.6	14.6	20.8
KR 35	16	35	52.1	18	8.58	12.9	11	15.6
KR 35 PP	16	35	52.1	18	8.58	12.9	11	15.6
KR 35 PPX	16	35	52.1	18	8.58	12.9	11	15.6
KR 35 X	16	35	52.1	18	8.58	12.9	11	15.6
KRE 35 PP	20	35	52.1	18	8.58	12.9	11	15.6
KRV 35 PP	16	35	52.1	18	11.9	23.6	14.3	20.4
KRV 35 PPX	16	35	52.1	18	11.9	23.6	14.3	20.4
KRVE 35 PP	20	35	52.1	18	11.9	23.6	14.3	20.4
NUKR 35 A	16	35	52	18	16.8	17.6	8.65	12.2
NUKR 35 XA	16	35	52	18	16.8	17.6	8.65	12.2
NUKRE 35 A	20	35	52	18	16.8	17.6	8.65	12.2
PWKR 35.2RS	16	35	52	18	11.9	11.4	8.65	12.5
PWKRE 35.2RS	20	35	52	18	11.9	11.4	8.65	12.5
KR 40	18	40	58.1	20	10.2	17	15	21.2
KR 40 PP	18	40	58.1	20	10.2	17	15	21.2
KR 40 PPX	18	40	58.1	20	10.2	17	15	21.2
KR 40 X	18	40	58.1	20	10.2	17	15	21.2
KRE 40 PP	22	40	58.1	20	10.2	17	15	21.2
KRV 40 PP	18	40	58.1	20	14	31	19	27
KRV 40 PPX	18	40	58.1	20	14	31	19	27
KRVE 40 PP	22	40	58.1	20	14	31	19	27
NUKR 40 A	18	40	58	20	19	22	14	20
NUKR 40 XA	18	40	58	20	19	22	14	20
NUKRE 40 A	22	40	58	20	19	22	14	20
PWKR 40.2RS	18	40	58	20	13.8	14.3	13.7	19.6
PWKRE 40.2RS	22	40	58	20	13.8	14.3	13.7	19.6
KR 47	20	47	66.1	24	14.7	25	22	31.5
KR 47 PP	20	47	66.1	24	14.7	25	22	31.5
KR 47 PPX	20	47	66.1	24	14.7	25	22	31.5
KR 47 X	20	47	66.1	24	14.7	25	22	31.5
KRE 47 PP	24	47	66.1	24	14.7	25	22	31.5
KRV 47 PP	20	47	66.1	24	19.4	41.5	27.5	39
KRV 47 PPX	20	47	66.1	24	19.4	41.5	27.5	39
KRVE 47 PP	24	47	66.1	24	19.4	41.5	27.5	39
NUKR 47 A	20	47	66	24	28.6	33.5	17.6	25
NUKR 47 XA	20	47	66	24	28.6	33.5	17.6	25
NUKRE 47 A	24	47	66	24	28.6	33.5	17.6	25
PWKR 47.2RS	20	47	66	24	22.9	24.5	18.3	26
PWKRE 47.2RS	24	47	66	24	22.9	24.5	18.3	26
KR 52	20	52	66.1	24	16.1	28	35.5	50
KR 52 PP	20	52	66.1	24	16.1	28	35.5	50
KR 52 PPX	20	52	66.1	24	16.1	28	35.5	50
KR 52 X	20	52	66.1	24	16.1	28	35.5	50
KRE 52 PP	24	52	66.1	24	16.1	28	35.5	50
KRV 52 PP	20	52	66.1	24	21.2	48	42.5	60
KRV 52 PPX	20	52	66.1	24	21.2	48	42.5	60
KRVE 52 PP	24	52	66.1	24	21.2	48	42.5	60
NUKR 52 A	20	52	66	24	29.7	36	18	25.5
NUKR 52 XA	20	52	66	24	29.7	36	18	25.5
NUKRE 52 A	24	52	66	24	29.7	36	18	25.5
PWKR 52.2RS	20	52	66	24	23.8	26.5	18.6	26.5
PWKRE 52.2RS	24	52	66	24	23.8	26.5	18.6	26.5
KR 62	24	62	80.1	29	24.2	44	57	81.5
KR 62 PP	24	62	80.1	29	24.2	44	57	81.5
KR 62 PPX	24	62	80.1	29	24.2	44	57	81.5
KR 62 X	24	62	80.1	29	24.2	44	57	81.5
KRE 62 PP	28	62	80.1	29	24.2	44	57	81.5
KRV 62 PP	24	62	80.1	29	30.3	69.5	65.5	93
KRV 62 PPX	24	62	80.1	29	30.3	69.5	65.5	93
KRVE 62 PP	28	62	80.1	29	30.3	69.5	65.5	93
NUKR 62 A	24	62	80	28	41.3	48	25	36
NUKR 62 XA	24	62	80	28	41.3	48	25	36
NUKRE 62 A	28	62	80	28	41.3	48	25	36
PWKR 62.2RS	24	62	80	28	31.9	32.5	20.4	29
PWKRE 62.2RS	28	62	80	28	31.9	32.5	20.4	29
KR 72	24	72	80.1	29	25.5	48	100	143
KR 72 PP	24	72	80.1	29	25.5	48	100	143
KR 72 PPX	24	72	80.1	29	25.5	48	100	143
KR 72 X	24	72	80.1	29	25.5	48	100	143
KRE 72 PP	28	72	80.1	29	25.5	48	100	143
KRV 72 PP	24	72	80.1	29	33	78	110	160
KRV 72 PPX	24	72	80.1	29	33	78	110	160
KRVE 72 PP	28	72	80.1	29	33	78	110	160
NUKR 72 A	24	72	80	28	45.7	58.5	34.5	50
NUKR 72 XA	24	72	80	28	45.7	58.5	34.5	50
NUKRE 72 A	28	72	80	28	45.7	58.5	34.5	50
PWKR 72.2RS	24	72	80	28	39.6	45	47.5	68
PWKRE 72.2RS	28	72	80	28	39.6	45	47.5	68
KR 80	30	80	100	35	35.8	71	102	146
KR 80 PP	30	80	100	35	35.8	71	102	146
KR 80 PPX	30	80	100	35	35.8	71	102	146
KR 80 X	30	80	100	35	35.8	71	102	146
KRE 80 PP	35	80	100	35	35.8	71	102	146
KRV 80 PP	30	80	100	35	44.6	112	114	163
KRV 80 PPX	30	80	100	35	44.6	112	114	163
KRVE 80 PP	35	80	100	35	44.6	112	114	163
NUKR 80 A	30	80	100	35	69.3	86.5	48	69.5
NUKR 80 XA	30	80	100	35	69.3	86.5	48	69.5
NUKRE 80 A	35	80	100	35	69.3	86.5	48	69.5
PWKR 80.2RS	30	80	100	35	57.2	73.5	64	91.5
PWKRE 80.2RS	35	80	100	35	57.2	73.5	64	91.5
KR 90	30	90	100	35	38	76.5	156	224
KR 90 PP	30	90	100	35	38	76.5	156	224
KR 90 PPX	30	90	100	35	38	76.5	156	224
KR 90 X	30	90	100	35	38	76.5	156	224
KRE 90 PP	35	90	100	35	38	76.5	156	224
KRV 90 PP	30	90	100	35	46.8	122	170	245
KRV 90 PPX	30	90	100	35	46.8	122	170	245
KRVE 90 PP	35	90	100	35	46.8	122	170	245
NUKR 90 A	30	90	100	35	78.1	102	86.5	125
NUKR 90 XA	30	90	100	35	78.1	102	86.5	125
NUKRE 90 A	35	90	100	35	78.1	102	86.5	125
PWKR 90.2RS	30	90	100	35	62.7	85	108	153
PWKRE 90.2RS	35	90	100	35	62.7	85	108	153

Bearing No.	Size(mm)	Mass(kgs)
CF3-A	3x10x17	0.0045
CF4-A	4x12x20	0.0075
CF5-A	5x13x23	0..0105
CF6-A	6x16x28	0.0185
CF8-A	8x19x32	0.0285
CF10-A	10x22x36	0.045
CF10-1-A	10x26x36	0.06

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