Overview
The RBC S-44-LWX is a CamCentric® adjustable cam follower bearing designed for applications requiring precise positioning and load sharing in cam-driven systems. This sealed, needle roller bearing features HexLube technology, which allows convenient relubrication through the hex head—eliminating the need for traditional lubricant access methods in confined spaces.
Key Features
- Eccentric Adjustment: CamCentric® design with adjustable eccentric bushing for reducing backlash and precise height adjustment along cam tracks
- HexLube® Technology: Hex socket head enables relubrication using standard needle nozzle adapters (Lincoln #5803 or Alemite #6785) without requiring stud access
- Double Sealed: Sealed construction keeps grease in and contaminants out for extended bearing life
- Standard Stud Design: 1/2″ diameter stud with 1/2-20 thread for convenient mounting in threaded applications
- Needle Roller Bearing: Provides efficient, compact rolling element design suitable for moderate loads
Technical Specifications
These specifications define the S-44-LWX’s performance envelope and compatibility with mounting systems:
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation equipment with cam-driven mechanisms
- Material handling systems requiring precision positioning
- Packaging machinery and print presses
- Machinery where backlash elimination is critical
- Applications in confined spaces where hex-head relubrication provides access advantages
- Multi-follower setups requiring load sharing and parallel motion control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- RBC CamCentric® cam follower applications with standard 1/2-20 threaded stud mounting
- Cam track systems designed for 1.375″ outside diameter followers
- 1/2-20 UNC threaded mounting holes and eccentric bushing adjustment systems
- Lincoln and Alemite hex needle nozzle lubricators for regreasing
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- RBC S-44-LW (non-adjustable cylindrical cam follower with similar dimensions)
- Verify compatibility with your equipment documentation before ordering, as adjustable models have specific mounting requirements
Works With
- Standard 1/2″ threaded stud mounting systems
- RBC cam follower track systems and mounting blocks
- HexLube-compatible needle nozzle adapters (Lincoln #5803, Alemite #6785)
- Industrial machinery with eccentric bushing adjustment capability
