1413.06.08 Cam Followers.qxd - RBC Bearings

Cluster MountingCluster mounting of four cam followers around a squarecolumn demonstrates the unique versatility of these bearings.Threads are concentric with the shank within very closelimits. This feature is important on “blind hole” mountingswhere run-out would result in binding.TYPICAL APPLICATIONSTextile MachineryThe sealed yoke rollers work extremely well as picking rollsof looms due to the fact that the minimum friction assuresconstant turning to eliminate wear.Manual Lift TruckSchematic arrangement of cam followers is shown on theupright of a warehouse hand truck. CamCentric ® bearingsare frequently used to provide adjustment so that all bearingscontact the track without critical hole positioning.48