Cam follower

In mechanical engineering, a cam follower, also known as a track follower, is a specialized type of roller or needle bearing designed to follow cam lobe profiles. Cam followers come in a vast array of different configurations, however the most defining characteristic is how the cam follower mounts to its mating part; stud style cam followers use a stud while the yoke style has a hole through the middle.

This article is about the type of needle bearing. In automotive terms a cam follower may also refer to a tappet (or lifter) or rocker arm.
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