Product Overview: The CR 16 Cam Follower
The CR 16 is a robust, stud-type track roller bearing, commonly known as a cam follower, engineered for high-performance applications. With a roller outer diameter of 16mm and a stud diameter of 6mm, this component is designed to run on all types of tracks and is used in cam drives or conveyor systems. Its thick-walled outer ring enables it to accommodate heavy radial loads and reduce distortion and bending stresses. As a critical part of our Cam Followers and Track Rollers collections, the CR 16 provides a compact and easily mounted solution for translating rotary motion into linear motion.
Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel, the CR 16 integrates a full complement of needle rollers, providing maximum load-carrying capacity within a small envelope. The stud acts as an inner raceway and mounting pin, simplifying the design and assembly of surrounding machine components. This makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of automated machinery and linear guidance systems where reliability and precision are paramount.
Key Features of the CR 16
- Stud-Type Design: Features an integrated stud with a threaded end for simple and secure mounting using a standard nut.
- Heavy-Duty Outer Ring: A thick cross-section helps withstand high radial loads and shock loads without deforming.
- Full Complement Needle Rollers: Maximizes the number of load-carrying rollers for superior radial capacity.
- Crowned Outer Surface: The slightly crowned running surface helps to reduce edge stresses, especially in applications with potential track misalignment, extending the bearing's life.
- High-Quality Materials: Constructed from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for exceptional hardness, durability, and wear resistance.
- Sealed for Protection: Typically equipped with seals to retain lubricant and prevent the ingress of contaminants, ensuring long-term performance.
Common Applications
- Automated Production Lines: Used in transfer units, tool changers, and positioning systems.
- Conveyor Systems: Acts as a guide roller for belts and chains in material handling equipment.
- Packaging Machinery: Ensures precise and repetitive movements in cartoners, wrappers, and palletizers.
- Printing Presses: Guides paper and supports moving components with high accuracy.
- Linear Motion Guides: Serves as a reliable roller in custom linear guidance systems.
- Machine Tools: Applied in mechanisms requiring precise guidance and support, such as indexing tables.
- Cam Mechanisms: Directly follows cam profiles to actuate mechanical linkages in various industrial machines.
Benefits of Using the CR 16
- Simplified Assembly: The integrated stud eliminates the need for a separate shaft or bolt, reducing component count and installation time.
- Space-Saving Solution: Its compact, self-contained design is ideal for applications where space is limited.
- Enhanced Reliability: The robust construction and high load capacity lead to fewer failures and less downtime.
- Smooth and Efficient Operation: Low-friction design ensures smooth rolling motion, contributing to overall machine efficiency.
- Cost-Effective: Combines the functions of a bearing and a roller into a single unit, offering an economical solution for linear motion tasks.
- Versatile Performance: Suitable for a wide array of industrial automation and material handling applications.
