Cam follower like the Crane cam follower is a part of your vehicle that moves in an upward and downward direction in contact with a cam on a rotating shaft. It has either an integral stud or an inseparable inner ring yoke mounting on a pin or shaft. The outer rings and roller bearings are mounted in rigid housings to provide support and the whole circumference. Cam follower is supported at a single point on its circumference.

The individual roller forces produce bending moments on the outer ring around the point of contact. It would cause an outer ring deformation with reversed bending stresses in dynamic applications, a reduced load zone, and a higher maximum roller load. To avoid this circumstance, the outer ring of a cam follower must have a heavier cross section than the standard bearing. A cam and a follower system create a specific motion.

The cam, in most cases is a flat piece of metal that has an unusual shape machined to it. It is attached to the shaft which enables it to rotate by applying a turning action to the shaft. As the cam rotates, the shape of the cam causes the follower to move in a particular way. The movement of the follower is then transmitted to another mechanism. You can browse in our online catalog and there you can find a wide selection of Crane cam followers. Each of our cam followers is precision finish to ensure its long life and high performance. You can also rely on its reliability as it provides additional stud strength for high shock loading and corrosion resistance.Cam followers come in different design options including relubrication with built-in grease fitting or seals, mounting options, and crowned outer rings to handle misalignment. Also, needle roller cam followers have a heavy outer ring cross-section and a full complement of needle rollers. They offer high dynamic and static load carrying capability, and anti-friction performance.