What are stud track roller bearings?

Stud track roller bearings, also called cam followers, are types of rolling components specifically designed for movements on tracks. They usually possess cylindrical or needle types of roller bearings on the inside. However, stud track roller bearings have no inner rings, instead, they feature solid threaded studs. These types of roller bearings are ideally used on cam drives, conveyor systems, and similar applications. 

Types of stud track roller bearings

Stud track roller bearings come in different configuration variants. For example, the commonly available configurations include full complement and non-caged rolling elements and caged rolling elements. Some variants featuring an eccentric collar are also available. Other than these, you can also find stud track roller bearings that possess parallel or crowned outer rings. Full complement configuration of rolling elements ensures even distribution of loads. 

Applications

A stud track roller bearing, also known as a cam follower roller bearing or track follower roller bearing, are primarily used in an extensive range of linear motion systems, as in a diverse range of industries like food and beverage, glass, plastic, etc. Their application thus includes conveyor belts and process transfer lines, as well as defence and aircraft applications.