Product Overview: The CF 6 Cam Follower
The CF 6 is a high-performance stud-type Cam Follower, also known as a track roller, engineered for reliability in a wide range of industrial applications. Featuring a stud diameter of 6mm and an outer roller diameter of 16mm, this compact unit integrates needle rollers within a thick-walled outer ring, providing exceptional rotational performance and high load capacity. The stud design allows for easy and direct mounting onto machine components, simplifying assembly and ensuring a rigid, secure fit.
Designed to follow cams or tracks in linear motion systems, the CF 6 minimizes friction and wear, making it an essential component in automation, material handling, and processing machinery. As a premier supplier of industrial mechanical parts, we ensure our CF 6 cam followers are manufactured to precise industry standards, offering smooth motion and a long operational life even under demanding conditions. Explore our full range of Track Rollers to find the perfect solution for your specific application.
Key Features of the CF 6
- Integrated Design: Combines a high-rigidity stud with a needle roller bearing into a single, compact unit.
- High Radial Load Capacity: The thick outer ring and needle rollers are designed to handle heavy radial loads and shock loads effectively.
- Simple Mounting: The threaded stud allows for straightforward and secure mounting, reducing installation time.
- Smooth and Precise Motion: Engineered for low-friction operation, ensuring accurate guidance along tracks or cam profiles.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality bearing steel to ensure longevity and consistent performance.
- Pre-Lubricated: Supplied ready-to-use with grease, minimizing initial maintenance requirements.
Common Applications of CF 6 Cam Followers
- Automated Machinery: Essential for guiding components in robotic arms, automated assembly lines, and tool changers.
- Conveyor Systems: Used as guide rollers in sorting, packaging, and material transport systems.
- Machine Tools: Provides precise linear motion for tables, slides, and other moving parts in CNC machines and lathes.
- Packaging Equipment: Ensures accurate and repeatable movements in cartoners, fillers, and wrapping machines.
- Printing Presses: Guides paper and mechanical components with high precision for consistent print quality.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in processing and bottling lines where reliable guidance is critical.
- Textile Machinery: Guides threads and fabrics through various stages of production.
Benefits of Using the CF 6
- Enhanced Machine Performance: Provides stable and smooth linear motion, improving the overall efficiency and accuracy of equipment.
- Space-Saving Design: The integrated stud and bearing unit offers a compact solution, ideal for applications with limited space.
- Reduced Maintenance: Robust construction and pre-lubrication lead to a longer service life and fewer maintenance intervals.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Simplifies machine design and assembly, reducing both component and labor costs.
- High Reliability: Built to withstand heavy operational demands, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime.
- Versatile Functionality: Can be used in a diverse range of mechanical systems requiring reliable track-following performance.
