When converting rotary motion to linear motion in mechanical designs, cam followers are often the first choice. However, many robotic systems, electronic devices, manufacturing machinery, and automated equipment that benefit from cam followers face space limitations, particularly on the stud side of the mounting assembly. Even if a cam follower fits the available space, finding one that supports your preferred mounting method can be challenging. Improperly mounted cam followers risk misalignment and costly equipment downtime.
Fortunately, there are high-performance cam followers available that offer both space efficiency and flexible mounting options. The IKO CFC…B Series of short stud cam followers are designed specifically to meet tight mounting constraints while maintaining exceptional performance.
The CFC…B cam followers feature a specialized mounting structure with a hexagon socket head bolt and a dedicated flange nut. This innovative design reduces the stud-side mounting space by up to 34%, offering significantly more space efficiency than traditional cam followers. By providing enhanced design flexibility, this cam follower series boosts production efficiency across various industries and applications.
Key features of the CFC…B Series cam followers include:
Sealed structure with crowned outer ring
Available with cage or full-complement rollers
Outer diameters ranging from 19 to 32 millimeters
Stud diameters available in 8, 10, and 12 millimeters
Rotational speeds (dln values):
Cage type: 8,400 (recommended), 84,000 rpm (max.)
Full complement: 4,200 (recommended), 42,000 rpm (max.)
Accuracy tolerances:
Outer ring: -50 to 0 µm
8- and 10-millimeter studs: -15 to 0 µm
12-millimeter stud: -18 to 0 µm
Outer ring width: -120 µm
Installation of CFC…B Series short stud cam followers is straightforward. Secure the dedicated flange nut as a rotation stopper using a wrench or hex wrench, and then tighten the hexagon socket head bolt. Refer to the dimension table for the maximum tightening torque.