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# cam followers

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[Belvac 595](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/topic/belvac-595)

** 3 minute read

 | February 25, 2013

## [Actuator Redesign For High-Speed Belvac 795 Can Making Machine](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/113583/Actuator-Redesign-For-High-Speed-Belvac-795-Can-Making-Machine)

Though the necker on a can making line performs a very specialized task, the mechanical subsystems found on this machine...

<https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/109334/Lube-Free-Rotary-Positioning-for-Cleanrooms-and-More>

[washdown application](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/topic/washdown-application)

** 4 minute read

 | October 3, 2012

## [Lube-Free Rotary Positioning for Cleanrooms and More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/109334/Lube-Free-Rotary-Positioning-for-Cleanrooms-and-More)

Intech’s Power-Core® rollers have found uses in applications ranging from industrial machines to transportation. Most of...

<https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/109333/Plastics-Improve-Roller-and-Cam-Follower-Performance>

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** 3 minute read

 | October 1, 2012

## [Plastics Improve Roller and Cam Follower Performance](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/109333/Plastics-Improve-Roller-and-Cam-Follower-Performance)

When designing motion systems that require rollers or cam followers, many engineers still believe that only all-metal...

<https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/109144/How-to-avoid-design-compromises-when-the-equipment-function-calls-for-cam-followers>

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** 5 minute read

 | September 10, 2012

## [How to avoid design compromises when the equipment function calls for cam followers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/109144/How-to-avoid-design-compromises-when-the-equipment-function-calls-for-cam-followers)

How to avoid design compromises when the equipment function calls for cam followers Engineering design is an art of...

<https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/101768/Introducing-Intech-Non-lubricated-Linear-Slides>

[cam follower](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/topic/cam-follower)

 | February 2, 2012

## [Introducing Intech Non-lubricated Linear Slides](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/101768/Introducing-Intech-Non-lubricated-Linear-Slides)

Below is the first look at our newest product: A non-lubricated linear Slide.

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 | August 27, 2010

## [Cam Followers for RT Light Testers in Can Making Production Line](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/29114/Cam-Followers-for-RT-Light-Testers-in-Can-Making-Production-Line)

In a high speed can making production line, light inspection is required to find pin holes and split flanges after the...

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[cam followers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/topic/cam-followers)

** 5 minute read

 | May 26, 2010

## [Flat spot development on steel/plastic rollers in skid steer cab door](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/47986/Flat-spot-development-on-steel-plastic-rollers-in-skid-steer-cab-door)

We wrote in our last post about wear on steel cam followers, below we have some more images that offer a great illustration...

<https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/47995/Are-steel-cam-followers-overrated-for-use-in-packaging-machines>

[cam followers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/topic/cam-followers)

** 3 minute read

 | May 12, 2010

## [Are steel cam followers overrated for use in packaging machines?](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/47995/Are-steel-cam-followers-overrated-for-use-in-packaging-machines)

“Metal cam followers are overrated” said one packaging engineer in a recent conversation when asked why he opted for...

<https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/48091/Combating-vibration-shaft-bearings-are-only-as-good-as-their-grease>

[cam followers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/topic/cam-followers)

** 2 minute read

 | March 16, 2010

## [Combating vibration, shaft bearings are only as good as their grease](https://www.intechpower.com/blog-old/bid/48091/Combating-vibration-shaft-bearings-are-only-as-good-as-their-grease)

Intech Power-Core™ guide rollers and iCamFollowers™ absorb shock and vibration and their life is typically calculated for...

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