Roller Follower

Outer ring
Seal
Inner ring
Side plate

Needle roller
Cage

Fig. 1 Structure of Roller Follower Model NAST-ZZUU

Structure and Features

The Roller Follower is a compact and highly rigid bearing system. It contains needle bearings
and is used as a guide roller for cam discs and linear motion.
Since its outer ring rotates while keeping direct contact with the mating surface, this product
is thick-walled and designed to bear an impact load.
Inside the outer ring, needle rollers and a precision cage are incorporated. This prevents the
product from skewing and achieves a superb rotation performance. And, as a result, the product is capable of easily withstanding high-speed rotation.
and non-separable type whose inner ring cannot be separated.
There are two types of the outer ring in shape: spherical and cylindrical. The spherical outer
ring easily absorbs a distortion of the shaft center when the cam follower is installed and helps
lighten a biased load.

Roller Follower

Roller Followers are divided into two types: separable type whose inner ring can be separated,

Applications

3
The Roller Follower is used in a wide range of applications such as cam mechanisms of automatic machines, dedicated machines as well as carrier systems, conveyors, bookbinding
machines, tool changers of machining centers, pallet changers, automatic coating machines,
sliding forks of automatic warehouses.

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Types and Features

Separable Roller Followers
Model NAST

Model NAST-R

Model NAST is a separable type of bearing system

This model is a spherical outer ring type of model NAST.

that combines a thick-wall outer ring, an inner ring

It easily corrects a distortion of the shaft center when the

and needle rollers equipped with a precision cage.

roller follower is installed and helps lighten a biased load.

Model NAST-ZZ

Model NAST- ZZR

This separable type of bearing system has a labyrinth

This model is a spherical outer ring type of model NAST-ZZ.

seal consisting of a pair of side plates formed on both

It easily corrects a distortion of the shaft center when the

sides of the inner ring of model NAST.

roller follower is installed.

Model RNAST

Model RNAST-R

This model is basically the same as model

This model is basically the same as model

NAST, but does not have an inner ring.

NAST-R, but does not have an inner ring.

It easily corrects a distortion of the shaft
center when the roller follower is installed.

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q. Roller Follower

Non-separable Roller Followers

Model NART-R

Model NART-VR

This model is a non-separable type of bear-

Based on model NART-R, this model is a

ing system whose inner ring is fixed to the

full-roller bearing suitable for locations

side plates. Since the circumference of the

where a heavy load is applied in low speed

outer ring is spherically ground, it helps

operation.

lighten a biased load.

Types and Model Numbers

The Roller Follower is divided into several types as indicated in table 1.
Table 1 Types of Roller Follower
Classification

Separable type
RNAST

NAST

Non-separable type
NAST-ZZ

NART

Roller Follower

Main model No.

Shape

outer ring

Without seal

With seal

With seal

Spherical Without seal

outer ring
Full rollers

RNAST
RNAST-M

NAST
NAST-M

RNAST-R
RNAST-MR

NAST-R
NAST-MR

With seal

NAST-ZZ
NAST-ZZM
NAST-ZZUU
NAST-ZZMUU
NAST-ZZR
NAST-ZZMR
NAST-ZZUUR
NAST-ZZMUUR

Cylindrical Without seal

NART-R
NART-MR
NART-UUR
NART-MUUR
NART-VR
NART-VMR
NART-VUUR
NART-VMUUR

Note: Symbol M indicates stainless steel type.

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Accuracy Standards
Roller Followers are manufactured with accuracies in accordance with the following.
0
0.05

Dimensional tolerance of the spherical outer ring in outer ring D:

Dimensional tolerance of model RNAST in inscribed circle diameter dr: F6

Dimensional tolerance of model NART in bearing width B1:

h12

Accuracy of the inner ring and accuracy of the outer ring in width:

table 2

Accuracy of the outer ring:

table 3

Table 2 Accuracy of the Inner Ring and Accuracy

of the Outer Ring in Width (JIS Class 0)
Unit: m
Nominal dimension Tolerance of the Tolerance of the Tolerance of
of the bearing inner bearing in inner inner ring (or outer the inner
ring in radial
diameter (di) (mm) diameter (dm) (note)
ring) in width
run-out
Above Or less Upper Lower Upper Lower (max)

Table 3 Accuracy of the Outer Ring (JIS Class 0)

Unit: m
Nominal dimension of the Tolerance of the bearing
Tolerance of
bearing outer diameter (D)
in outer diameter
the outer ring
(mm)
(Dm) (note)
in radial runout (max)

Above

Upper

Lower

Or less
18

15

10

120

10

18

30

15

10

18

120

10

30

50

11

20

18

30

10

120

13

50

80

13

25

30

50

12

120

15

80

120

15

35

2.5

Note: "dm" represents the arithmetic average of

the maximum and minimum diameters
obtained in measuring the bearing inner
diameter at two points.

Note: "Dm" represents the arithmetic average of

the maximum and minimum diameters
obtained in measuring the bearing outer
diameter at two points.

Radial Clearance
The radial clearances of Roller Followers meet clearance C2 indicated in table 4 (normal clearance applies to full-roller types).
Table 4 Radial Clearance
Unit: m
Nominal dimension of the bearing's
inscribed circle diameter (dr) (mm)

Normal clearance

Or less

Min.

Max.

Min.

Max.

10

20

15

30

10

18

25

15

35

18

30

10

30

20

40

30

50

10

40

25

55

50

80

15

50

30

65

Above

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Clearance C2

q. Roller Follower

Fitting
For the fitting of the Roller Follower with the shaft, we recommend the combinations indicated
in table 5.
Table 5 Fitting with the Shaft
Without inner ring

With inner ring

k5, k6

g6, h6

Dust Prevention and Lubrication

The Roller Follower models include seal types (model numbers: "UU"), which are incorporated
with special synthetic rubber seals that are highly resistant to wear in order to prevent foreign
matter from entering the interior of the roller follower and the lubricant from leaking.
Some models are not filled with grease when assembled. When using a model not filled with
grease, apply and fill grease to the interior first (lithium-based grease with consistency of No. 2).
Model No.

Grease

NASTR

Not filled with

RNASTR

No seal setting

NAST-ZZR

Without seal

NART-VR

With seal

grease
Filled with
grease

The lubrication interval varies depending on the operating conditions. As a guide, however,
replenish grease of the same group every six months to two years for types with a cage, or
Even with types equipped with seals ("UU"), surplus grease may seep during the initial operation period or immediately after resumption of grease replenishment. If desiring to avoid contamination of the surrounding area of the machine by grease, first perform seasoning or the like
in advance, and then wipe the seeping surplus grease.

Roller Follower

every one to 6 months for full-roller types.

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Installation
Fig. 2 shows examples of installing the Roller
Follower.
To protect the side plates, the height of the
mounting portion needs to be equal or
greater than the dimension "a" in the corresponding dimensional table.
If the Roller Follower is to be used under a
heavy load, it is necessary to install the
product so that the greasing hole of the
inner ring is out of the loaded area.
Note 1: The structure of the Roller Follower is
designed to receive a radial load. If it
receives a thrust load, the side plates or
the outer ring may be damaged.
It is necessary to minimize a component of
thrust force, or prevent it from occurring,
when designing the system and installing
the Roller Follower.
Note 2: If an external force is applied to either of
the side plates of model NART, it may
cause abnormal rotation. Use much care
in installing the Roller Follower.

Radial load

Thrust load

Fig. 2 Examples of Installing the Roller Follower

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Model NAST
Separable Type with a Cylindrical Outer Ring

B1
B
r

r1
D di

dr
r1

Unit: mm

Model No.
Cylindrical

Basic load Track load Rotation

Mass
capacity speed limit*
rating

Major dimensions
Inner Inscribed circle Outer
diameter
diameter
diameter

C0

outer ring

di

dr

B1

r1

kN

kN

kN

min-1

NAST 6
NAST 8
NAST 10
NAST 12
NAST 15
NAST 17
NAST 20
NAST 25
NAST 30
NAST 35
NAST 40
NAST 45
NAST 50

6
8
10
12
15
17
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

10
12
14
16
20
22
25
30
38
42
50
55
60

19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

10
10
12
12
12
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20

9.8
9.8
11.8
11.8
11.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8

0.5
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
2

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
1.5
1.5
1.5

4.12
5.68
9.7
10.4
12.3
17.4
19.2
20.7
30.3
32.2
35.7
37.1
38.7

4.55
5.89
9.67
10.9
14.3
20.9
24.5
28.4
45.4
50.6
61.6
66.4
71.8

3.53
4.02
5.59
5.98
6.57
10.9
12.7
14.1
22.1
25.7
26.9
28.5
30.2

20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8500
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

17.8
28
50
58
62
110
155
180
320
440
530
580
635

Note

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The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models using grease lubrication. With
those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.

q. Roller Follower

Model NAST-R
Separable Type with a Spherical Outer Ring

B1
B
r

r1
D di

dr
r1

r
R500

Unit: mm

Model No.
Cylindrical

Basic load Track load Rotation

Mass
capacity speed limit*
rating

Major dimensions
Inner Inscribed circle Outer
diameter
diameter
diameter

dr

B1

r1

kN

kN

kN

min-1

NAST 6R
NAST 8R
NAST 10R
NAST 12R
NAST 15R
NAST 17R
NAST 20R
NAST 25R
NAST 30R
NAST 35R
NAST 40R
NAST 45R
NAST 50R

6
8
10
12
15
17
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

10
12
14
16
20
22
25
30
38
42
50
55
60

19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

10
10
12
12
12
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20

9.8
9.8
11.8
11.8
11.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8

0.5
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
2

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
1.5
1.5
1.5

4.12
5.68
9.7
10.4
12.3
17.4
19.2
20.7
30.3
32.2
35.7
37.1
38.7

4.55
5.89
9.67
10.9
14.3
20.9
24.5
28.4
45.4
50.6
61.6
66.4
71.8

1.37
1.86
2.45
2.74
3.14
3.72
4.61
5.29
6.66
8.13
9.31
10.1
11

20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8500
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

17.8
28
50
58
62
110
155
180
320
440
530
580
635

The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models using grease lubrication. With
those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.

Selecting a Model Number Refer to the "

General Catalog - Technical Descriptions of the Products," provided separately

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11

Note

C0

di

Roller Follower

outer ring

Model NAST-ZZ
Separable Type with a Cylindrical Outer Ring and Side Plates

B1

B1

B
e1

e1
e2

e1
e2

e1

e2

di a

e2

di a

Model NAST-ZZUU

Model NAST-ZZ

Unit: mm

Model No.
Spherical

Basic load Track load Rotation

Mass
capacity speed limit*
rating

Major dimensions
Inner
Outer
diameter diameter

C0

outer ring

di

B1

e1

e2

kN

kN

kN

min-1

NAST 6ZZ
NAST 8ZZ
NAST 10ZZ
NAST 12ZZ
NAST 15ZZ
NAST 17ZZ
NAST 20ZZ
NAST 25ZZ
NAST 30ZZ
NAST 35ZZ
NAST 40ZZ
NAST 45ZZ
NAST 50ZZ

6
8
10
12
15
17
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

14
14
16
16
16
20
20
20
25
25
26
26
26

13.8
13.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
24.8
24.8
25.8
25.8
25.8

14
17.5
23.5
25.5
29
32.5
38
43
50.5
53.5
61.5
66.5
76

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
1
1
1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2

4.12
5.68
9.7
10.4
12.3
17.4
19.2
20.7
30.3
32.2
35.7
37.1
38.7

4.55
5.89
9.67
10.9
14.3
20.9
24.5
28.4
45.4
50.6
61.1
66.4
71.8

3.53
4.51
6.86
7.35
8.04
11.8
13.8
15.3
22.1
25.7
30.3
31.1
34

20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8500
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

24.5
39
65
75
83
135
195
225
400
550
710
760
830

Note

The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models that have no seal and use grease
lubrication. With those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted. With
those attached with seals, up to 40% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.
The seal must be used at temperature of 80 or below.

Model number coding

NAST 20 ZZ UU
z

zWith seal

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q. Roller Follower

Model NAST-ZZR
Separable Type with a Spherical Outer Ring and Side Plates

B1

B1

di a

R500

di a

R500

Model NAST-ZZR

Model NAST-ZZUUR

Unit: mm

Model No.

Basic load
rating

Major dimensions

Track load Rotation

Mass
capacity speed limit*

C0

outer ring

di

B1

kN

kN

kN

min-1

NAST 6ZZR
NAST 8ZZR
NAST 10ZZR
NAST 12ZZR
NAST 15ZZR
NAST 17ZZR
NAST 20ZZR
NAST 25ZZR
NAST 30ZZR
NAST 35ZZR
NAST 40ZZR
NAST 45ZZR
NAST 50ZZR

6
8
10
12
15
17
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

14
14
16
16
16
20
20
20
25
25
26
26
26

13.8
13.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
24.8
24.8
25.8
25.8
25.8

14
17.5
23.5
25.5
29
32.5
38
43
50.5
53.5
61.5
66.5
76

4.12
5.68
9.7
10.4
12.3
17.4
19.2
20.7
30.3
32.2
35.7
37.1
38.7

4.55
5.89
9.67
10.9
14.3
20.9
24.5
28.4
45.4
50.6
61.1
66.4
71.8

1.37
1.86
2.45
2.74
3.14
3.72
4.61
5.29
6.66
8.13
9.31
10.1
11

20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8500
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

24.5
39
65
75
83
135
195
225
400
550
710
760
830

The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models that have no seal and use grease
lubrication. With those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted. With
those attached with seals, up to 40% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.
The seal must be used at temperature of 80 or below.

Model number coding

NAST 25 ZZ UU R
z

zWith seal

Selecting a Model Number Refer to the "

General Catalog - Technical Descriptions of the Products," provided separately

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13

Note

Outer
diameter

Roller Follower

Spherical

Inner
diameter

Model RNAST
Separable Type with a Cylindrical Outer Ring and No Inner Ring

B
r

dr

Unit: mm

Model No.

Track load Rotation

Basic load rating
Mass
capacity speed limit*

Major dimensions

Cylindrical

Inscribed circle
diameter

Outer
diameter

C0

outer ring

dr

kN

kN

kN

min-1

RNAST 5
RNAST 6
RNAST 8
RNAST 10
RNAST 12
RNAST 15
RNAST 17
RNAST 20
RNAST 25
RNAST 30
RNAST 35
RNAST 40
RNAST 45
RNAST 50

7
10
12
14
16
20
22
25
30
38
42
50
55
60

16
19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

7.8
9.8
9.8
11.8
11.8
11.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8

0.5
0.5
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
2

2.74
4.12
5.68
9.7
10.4
12.3
17.4
19.2
20.7
30.3
32.2
35.7
37.1
38.7

2.39
4.55
5.89
9.67
10.9
14.3
20.9
24.5
28.4
45.4
50.6
61.6
66.4
71.8

2.35
3.53
4.02
5.59
5.98
6.57
10.9
12.7
14.1
22.1
25.7
26.9
28.5
30.2

30000
20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8500
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

8.9
13.9
23.5
42.5
49.5
50
90
135
152
255
375
420
460
500

Note

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The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models using grease lubrication. With
those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.

q. Roller Follower

Model RNAST-R
Separable Type with a Spherical Outer Ring and No Inner Ring

B
r

dr

r
R500

Unit: mm

Model No.

Track load Rotation

Basic load rating
Mass
capacity speed limit*

Major dimensions

C0

outer ring

dr

kN

kN

kN

min-1

RNAST 5R
RNAST 6R
RNAST 8R
RNAST 10R
RNAST 12R
RNAST 15R
RNAST 17R
RNAST 20R
RNAST 25R
RNAST 30R
RNAST 35R
RNAST 40R
RNAST 45R
RNAST 50R

7
10
12
14
16
20
22
25
30
38
42
50
55
60

16
19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

7.8
9.8
9.8
11.8
11.8
11.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8

0.5
0.5
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
2

2.74
4.12
5.68
9.7
10.4
12.3
17.4
19.2
20.7
30.3
32.2
35.7
37.1
38.7

2.39
4.55
5.89
9.67
10.9
14.3
20.9
24.5
28.4
45.4
50.6
61.6
66.4
71.8

1.08
1.37
1.86
2.45
2.74
3.14
3.72
4.61
5.29
6.66
8.13
9.31
10.1
11

30000
20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8500
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

8.9
13.9
23.5
42.5
49.5
50
90
135
152
255
375
420
460
500

The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models using grease lubrication. With
those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.

Selecting a Model Number Refer to the "

General Catalog - Technical Descriptions of the Products," provided separately

q-15

15

Note

Outer
diameter

Roller Follower

Spherical

Inscribed circle
diameter

Model NART-R
Non-separable Type with a Spherical Outer Ring

B1

B1

r
D

r
D

di a
r

R500 (model NART17 or lower)

R1000 (model NART20 or higher)

di a
r

R500 (model NART17 or lower)

R1000 (model NART20 or higher)

Model NART-R

Model NART-UUR

Unit: mm

Model No.
Spherical

Basic load
rating

Major dimensions
Inner
Outer
diameter diameter

Track load Rotation

Mass
capacity speed limit*

C0

outer ring

di

B1

kN

kN

kN

min-1

NART 5R
NART 6R
NART 8R
NART 10R
NART 12R
NART 15R
NART 17R
NART 20R
NART 25R
NART 30R
NART 35R
NART 40R
NART 45R
NART 50R

5
6
8
10
12
15
17
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

16
19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

12
12
15
15
15
19
21
25
25
29
29
32
32
32

11
11
14
14
14
18
20
24
24
28
28
30
30
30

12
14
17.5
23.5
25.5
29
32.5
38
43
50.5
53.5
61.5
66.5
76

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
1
1

2.84
3.33
5.68
7.94
8.53
13.7
17.4
22.9
24.6
33.4
35.5
44.6
46.6
48.3

2.65
3.35
5.89
7.59
8.44
16.4
19.3
30.6
33.3
51.4
57.3
81.4
88.6
95.7

1.08
1.37
1.86
2.45
2.74
3.14
3.72
7.15
8.23
10.5
12.9
14.9
16.1
17.3

25000
20000
17000
15000
13000
10000
9500
8000
7000
5500
5000
4000
4000
3500

14.5
20.5
41.5
64.5
71
102
149
250
285
470
640
845
915
980

Note

The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models that have no seal and use grease
lubrication. With those models using oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is permitted. Whit
those attached with seals, up to 70% of this value is permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.
The seal must be used at temperature of 80 or below.

Model number coding

NART 17 UU R
z

zWith seal

q-16

q. Roller Follower

Model NART-VR
Non-separable Type with a Spherical Outer Ring and Full Balls

B1

B1

di a
r

R500 (model NART17 or lower)

R1000 (model NART20 or higher)

di a
r

R500 (model NART17 or lower)

R1000 (model NART20 or higher)

Model NART-VR

Model NART-VUUR

Unit: mm

Model No.
Spherical

Basic load
rating

Major dimensions
Inner
Outer
diameter diameter

Track load Rotation

Mass
capacity speed limit*

B1

kN

kN

kN

min-1

NART 5VR
NART 6VR
NART 8VR
NART 10VR
NART 12VR
NART 15VR
NART 17VR
NART 20VR
NART 25VR
NART 30VR
NART 35VR
NART 40VR
NART 45VR
NART 50VR

5
6
8
10
12
15
17
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

16
19
24
30
32
35
40
47
52
62
72
80
85
90

12
12
15
15
15
19
21
25
25
29
29
32
32
32

11
11
14
14
14
18
20
24
24
28
28
30
30
30

12
14
17.5
23.5
25.5
29
32.5
38
43
50.5
53.5
61.5
66.5
76

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
1
1

6.46
7.58
11.7
15.8
17
25.3
32
41.7
45.4
60
63.2
76.4
80.5
84.4

7.81
10.2
15.6
18.5
21
36.9
46.6
67.7
79.5
111
123
166
183
200

1.08
1.37
1.86
2.45
2.74
3.14
3.72
7.15
8.23
10.5
12.9
14.9
16.1
17.3

10500
8700
7000
5700
5200
4300
3900
3400
3000
2400
2200
1900
1700
1600

15.1
21.5
42.5
66.5
73
106
155
255
295
485
655
865
935
1010

The rotation speed limit value in the table (*) applies to models that have seals and use grease
lubrication. With those models have no seal and use oil lubrication, up to 130% of this value is
permitted.
Stainless steel types are also available. Contact
for details.
The seal must be used at temperature of 80 or below.

Model number coding

NART 15 V UU R
z

zWith seal

Selecting a Model Number Refer to the "

General Catalog - Technical Descriptions of the Products," provided separately

q-17

17

Note

C0

di

Roller Follower

outer ring