Yoke-style standard cam followers are constructed with materials and finishes designed to provide minimum friction. The outer races feature high-carbon, chrome-bearing steel construction, and the inner races feature low-carbon alloy steel construction, carburized and case-hardened on the raceway area. Crowned versions are used where tracks or cams may impart excessive thrust loading on bearing due to misalignment. The yoke roller design features an inner race made for shaft or clevis mounting. Stainless Steel models are made from 440 stainless steel for increased corrosion resistance.

When choosing a cam follower, there are many options to consider based on what sort of job they’ll be used for and the specific weights and speeds required. The two major types are yoke rollers and stud rollers. Yoke rollers are typically used in applications with heavier overall loads, where standard conditions exceed the capabilities of stud type cam followers. They do require clevis or shaft-mounted installation, which provides support on both sides of the cam follower and permits use of a high-strength pin.