Cam followers convert rotary to linear motion and range from simple two-dimensional cams to complex three-dimensional indexing cams with several followers. In linear-motion applications, cam followers ...

Under load, a cam follower bearing deflects at the bearing stud. This deflection affects the load distribution over the rollers and over the length of each roller, which, in turn, affects the ...

A cam and follower mechanism has two main parts: Cams can be produced in any shape, but the most common shapes are: Eccentric/off-centre Eccentric cams use an off-centre pivot to cause the follower to ...