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CHOOSE FROM THE BROADEST LINE OF CAM FOLLOWERS...

In 1937, McGILL engineers invented the first needle bearing cam follower. Since that time, McGILL has maintained its leadership position through development of innovative solutions to the problems faced by industry. McGILL offers a variety of problem solving cam followers, along with having the broadest line of standard cam followers in the industry.

Stainless CAMROL Cam Follower

The Problem Solver…CRES

CRES (Corrosion Resistant Engineered Solutions) CAMROL® cam followers from McGILL are designed to help solve corrosion problems. Processors of food, beverage and pharmaceutical products face the ever present challenge of providing wholesome products. Many processors have adopted HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plans to insure safe production. McGILL® CRES CAMROL® bearings join the EPT family of CRES solutions to help meet your needs.

  • More Corrosion Resistance
    –  440C Stainless Steel Components

  • Improved Sealing
    – LUBRI-DISC+® Seals 

  • Quality Heat Treatment
    – Zone Hardened Stud

CRES CAMROL Cam Follower Bearing Sizes

Size Stud Series Eccentric Stud Series

Yoke Series

1/2 CF-1/2-SB-CR CFE-1/2-SB-CR N/A
9/16 CF-9/16-SB-CR CFE-9/16-SB-CR N/A
5/8 CF-5/8-SB-CR CFE-5/8-SB-CR N/A
11/16 CF-11/16-SB-CR CFE-11/16-SB-CR N/A
3/4 CF-3/4-SB-CR CFE-3/4-SB-CR CYR-3/4-S-CR
7/8 CF-7/8-SB-CR CFE-7/8-SB-CR CYR-7/8-S-CR
1 CF-1-SB-CR CFE-1-SB-CR CYR-1-S-CR
1 1/8 CF-1 1/8-SB-CR CFE-1 1/8-SB-CR CYR-1 1/8-S-CR
1 1/4 CF-1 1/4-SB-CR CFE-1 1/4-SB-CR CYR-1 1/4-S-CR
1 3/8 CF-1 3/8-SB-CR CFE-1 3/8-SB-CR CYR-1 3/8-S-CR
1 1/2 CF-1 1/2-SB-CR CFE-1 1/2-SB-CR CYR-1 1/2-S-CR
1 5/8 CF-1 5/8-SB-CR CFE-1 5/8-SB-CR CYR-1 5/8-S-CR
1 3/4 CF-1 3/4-SB-CR CFE-1 3/4-SB-CR CYR-1 3/4-S-CR
1 7/8 CF-1 7/8-SB-CR CFE-1 7/8-SB-CR CYR-1 7/8-S-CR
2 CF-2-SB-CR CFE-2-SB-CR CYR-2-S-CR

Heavy Duty CAMROL Cam Follower

The Problem Solver…Heavy-Duty

McGILL Heavy-Duty CAMROL® bearings are designed to help solve some of the toughest problems in your cam follower applications. Utilizing Heavy-Duty CAMROL® bearings in situations involving incidental thrust loads, higher speeds, contamination, or maintenance-free operation can provide significant operational life increases over standard cam followers.

  • Improved Thrust Capability
    – Double Row Cylindrical Rollers

  • Resists Contamination
    – Rubber Lip Seals

  • Provides Lube-for-Life Operation
    – Large Lubricant Reservoirs

  • McGill Quality Features
    – Zone Hardened Raceways 
    – Integral Flange


Specail Duty CAMROL Cam Follower

The Problem Solver… Special-Duty 

When your application needs more than the industry standard cam follower, consider Special-Duty CAMROL bearings. McGILL engineers designed these bearings especially for situations involving lube-for-life conditions and dirty environments. Special-Duty CAMROL bearings perform particularly well in welding environments.

  • Provides Maintenance Free Operation
    – Large Lubricant Reservoir
    – Synthetic Grease

  • Helps Protect Against Contaminated Environments
    – Heavy-Duty Seal
    – End Plug Seal


CAMROL Cam Follower Bearings...

Invented and patented by McGill, and refined over six decades so that today more than 1,400 different configurations are available, CAMROL Bearings offer solutions to motion transfer problems. They provide rapid, repeatable, reliable motion control for indexing and many similar applications. CAMROL full complement type anti-friction cam follower roller bearings can withstand the intermittent shock and heavy loads of cam operation. Bearing types include standard stud, heavy stud and yoke designs in sizes from 1/2' to 10", as well as metric dimensions to ISO standards.

CYR Series CAMROL Cam Follower

CYR Series yoke type CAMROL bearing shown. All CAMROL bearings have black oxide finish on all external surfaces to extend life by inhibiting rust.

CF Series CAMROL Cam Follower

 

CF Series stud type CAMROL bearings are available with a wide variety of options, including the LUBRIDISC® seal which can reduce relubrication requirements and permit higher operating speeds.

CAMROL® Metric Bearings...

MCF Series CAMROL Cam Follower MCF Series Metric stud type CAMROL® bearings with full complement of needle rollers shown. Yoke type MCYR Series also available
MCFR Series CAMROL Cam Follower MCFR Series Metric Stud type CAMROL® bearing with needle rollers and retainer shown. Yoke type MCYRR Series also available.
MCFD Series CAMROL Cam Follower MCFD Series Heavy-Duty Metric Stud type CAMROL® bearing with double row of cylindrical rollers shown. Yoke type MCYRD Series also available.

CAMROL CAM FOLLOWER BEARINGS

Series Outer Ring Diameter Size Range Stud Type Roller Type
CF123 1/2 - 10" Standard or Eccentric with Screw Driver Slot or Hex Hole Full Complement
CFH123 1/2 - 7" Heavy, with Screw Driver Slot or Hex Hole Full Complement
CYR23 3/4 - 10" N/A Full Complement
BCF-S23 1/2 - 4" Standard or Eccentric with Screw Driver Slot or Hex Hole Non-Metallic Bushing
BCYR-S23 3/4 - 4" N/A Non-Metallic Bushing
MCF®123 13 - 90(mm) Standard or Eccentric with Screw Driver Slot or Hex Hole Full Complement or Caged
MCYR®123 Diameter 16 - 90 (mm) N/A Full Complement or Caged
MCFD®234 35 - 90 (mm) Standard with Screw Driver Slot Full Complement Cylindrical Rollers
MCYRD®234 Diameter 35 - 90 (mm) N/A Full Complement Cylindrical Rollers
1. Bearings may be unsealed; or provided with patented LUBRI-DISC® Seals.
2. Outer race shape may be cylindrical or crowned on all types.
3. Most sizes can be relubricated; consult factory for grease specifications.
4. Shields help keep contaminates out.

TRAKROL® Special Duty Cam Follower Bearings...

Designed and developed for specialized severe duty applications such as a track roller, and slide guide bearings. TRAKROL Bearings branded McGill are built with features and performance characteristics not available with needle roller bearings. They are double-sealed for more demanding environments and built for longer life under combination radial and thrust loads. Sizes 1 1/2" - 2 3/4" O.D. feature heavy-duty ball bearings; sizes 3" - 8" feature tapered roller bearing construction.
PCF Series TRAKROL Cam Follower PCF Series TRAKROL bearing, special-duty cam follower with plain OD and integral seals.
VCF Series Trakrol Cam Follower VCF Series TRAKROL bearing, special-duty cam follower with V-groove OD and integral seals.
FCF Series TRAKROL Cam Follower FCF Series TRAKROL bearing, special duty cam follower with flanged OD and integral seals.

TRAKROL TRACK ROLLER AND GUIDE BEARINGS*

Series Roller OD Shape Seals
PCF 1 1/2 - 8"
Plain
Cylindrical
Single Lip
Rubber Seals,
Smaller Sizes;
Double Lip
Rubber Seals,
Larger Sizes
VCF 3 1/2 - 8 1/2" V-Grooved
FCF 1 1/2 - 8" Flange
* Standard operating temperature range is -30°F to 225°F.
All sizes have large lubrication reservoirs for extended maintenance-free operation.