Precision Guidance: Industrial Cam Followers and Track Rollers at Penn Tool Co.
Since 1968, Penn Tool Co. has provided the critical rolling components that ensure precise, reliable motion and guidance in automated machinery. In any system that relies on cams, tracks, or conveyor lines, the ability to smoothly translate rotary motion into linear or oscillatory motion is vital for consistent, high-quality production.
Explore our extensive selection of cam followers and track rollers for durable, high-capacity rolling elements that guarantee flawless machine performance. Discover competitively priced industrial cam followers & track rollers engineered with thick outer rings to withstand heavy impact and load, ensuring reliable tracking in complex systems.
Find the Right Rolling Element for Your Path
Cam followers and track rollers are specialized bearings designed to operate under direct contact and support heavy loads at a single rolling point on a track. Cam Followers are ready-to-mount bearings featuring an integrated stud for quick, direct installation into a housing plate. They are ideal for cam-actuated mechanisms and indexing applications.
When minimal deflection is required, the yoke design (which includes Cam Follower Yokes) is mounted on an external shaft or clevis pin, providing support on both sides for superior stability and capacity under heavy-duty cam follower and track roller situations. We also offer cam follower bearing components using full-complement needle rollers for maximum cam follower bearings to handle static load capacity, and caged designs for applications requiring higher speeds and less frequent relubrication.
What’s more, you can find precise track roller bearing cam followers for guiding systems, and components specifically engineered as cam followers for conveyor systems and linear motion devices. We partner with top brands like McGill, Osborn, and Accurate Bushing Company- Smith Bearing to deliver reliable, heavy-section components you can trust for continuous operation.
Explore our broader Motion Control & Fluid Power category for all your industrial movement and force application needs.
Reliability and Precision: Trends in Motion Control
The U.S. industrial market is focused on maintenance reduction and higher operational speeds, driving key trends in motion component design:
- Maintenance-Free Operation: There is a major shift toward sealed, precision cam followers and track rollers that are lubricated for life. These designs minimize maintenance requirements, especially in hard-to-reach areas, improving uptime.
- Handling Misalignment: To compensate for mounting errors or track deflection, crowned outer rings are increasingly preferred for track roller cam follower assemblies. The crowned profile helps distribute the load evenly, reducing stress and wear.
- Eccentric Adjustability: Modern stud-type cam followers and track rollers often feature eccentric collars that allow maintenance staff to precisely adjust the clearance or "fit" between the roller and the track after installation, effectively eliminating backlash.
- High-Impact Resistance: For applications involving rapid acceleration, deceleration, or repetitive shock loads (like in packaging or pick-and-place robotics), specialized heavy-duty cam followers and track rollers with thick, high-strength outer rings are essential for sustained operation.
- Integration with Automation: As industrial cam followers & track rollers are integrated into complex automated machinery, there's a push for advanced sealing and material coatings to resist harsh chemicals and washdown environments, ensuring they maintain precision under any condition.
Choosing the correct roller and mounting style is a strategic investment in the longevity and accuracy of your machinery. Look no further than Penn Tool Co. for durable rolling elements to guide your machine's motion. Browse our extensive collection to find precision components that reduce friction and extend your equipment's lifespan.