Cam Yoke Roller Bearing Supplier
Baker Bearing Company stocks cam yoke roller bearings and ships most orders the same day. As a cam yoke roller bearing supplier, we serve automotive, industrial, agricultural, trucking, and oilfield customers who need parts on hand right away. Our six million in-stock parts cover OEM production runs and MRO replacement orders alike. Distributors and corporate buyers skip the lead time entirely.
What Is a Yoke Roller Bearing?
A yoke roller bearing is a cam follower designed to handle heavier loads than a standard stud-mounted design. Rather than threading into a housing, it mounts on a pin that runs through a clevis or yoke bracket, which supports the pin from both sides. The extra support lets the bearing absorb more shock and impact than a stud-type follower can handle.
This mounting style is why the parts are also called 'yoke type track roller bearings'. Inside, the outer ring rides on needle rollers housed in a heavier housing than a stud-type design. Many models use a crowned outer ring, which compensates for small amounts of misalignment between the roller and its track.
Sealed construction is standard on most of these bearings. The seal holds grease in and keeps contaminants out, which matters most in dirty or high-cycle environments.
Yoke Roller Bearing Materials & Specifications
Baker Bearing carries yoke roller bearings in a range of materials, sizes, and load ratings, so you can match the part to the duty cycle rather than settling for a close-enough substitute.
Materials
We stock yoke roller bearings in 52100 bearing steel with a black oxide finish for standard duty work. For washdown, food processing, or corrosive environments, we also carry 440C stainless steel versions.
Sizing and Ratings
Here is what to check against your application before you order:
| Specification | Range / Rating |
|---|---|
| Roller Diameters | 3/8 inch to 5 inches, plus metric sizes from 6mm to 35mm |
| Dynamic Load Ratings | Up to 20,200+ pounds on heavier-duty cam yoke roller bearings |
| Speed Limits | Roughly 700 RPM to 11,500 RPM, depending on construction |
| Operating Temperature | -20°F to 250°F standard, with short-term peaks to 300°F on select models |
Seals
Sealed models arrive pre-lubricated with NLGI-grade 2 lithium grease and require little maintenance. Open designs take a grease nipple instead, which suits equipment where manual relubrication is easier than a full bearing swap.
Cages
Cage design also varies. Some models use a full complement of needle rollers with no cage, which maximizes load capacity. Others use a pressed steel cage, which trades some capacity for smoother running at higher speeds.
Yoke Roller Bearing Applications
Yoke roller bearings are used anywhere loads exceed what a stud-type cam follower can handle, across a range of industries and equipment types:
- Conveyor systems, cranes, and hoists, where shock loads and heavier weights are routine
- Packaging machinery running continuous cam and track roller duty
- Manufacturing and material handling equipment using yoke type track roller bearings across power generation, metal processing, transportation, and automation lines
- Food processing equipment, using stainless versions built for regular washdown
For distributors sourcing on behalf of OEMs or MRO customers, inventory depth matters more than any single spec sheet. Baker Bearing carries cam yoke roller bearings across SKF, Timken, NSK, INA, and a dozen other brands, so you will not get stuck substituting a part number your customer did not ask for.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cam Yoke Roller Bearings
A stud-mounted cam follower threads directly into a housing. That makes it easy to install and relubricate, but it limits how much shock load the part can absorb. A yoke roller bearing mounts on a pin instead, supported on both sides by a yoke or clevis bracket. That two-sided support lets the pin carry more load, which is why yoke rollers get used once a stud-type follower's rated capacity falls short.
Sealed bearings hold grease longer and keep out dirt, which suits equipment that is hard to reach for maintenance. Open designs cost less upfront and require relubrication through a grease nipple. That works well when access is easy and duty cycles are lighter.
Yes. Alongside inch sizing, we stock metric roller diameters and can source less common sizes through our network of brands. Call or submit an RFQ with your specs, and we will confirm availability.
Request a Cam Yoke Roller Bearing Quote
Baker Bearing ships from stock, not from a build queue. Request a quote for your next cam yoke roller bearing order, or contact our team to confirm pricing and lead time on the sizes your customers need.
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