Overview
The Carter SCE-48-SB is a precision 1-1/2″ eccentric stainless steel needle cam follower engineered for applications requiring tight tolerances and reliable stud positioning. The sealed design and eccentric bushing compensate for variations in track or cam alignment, making it ideal for automated machinery, packaging equipment, and mechanical power transmission systems.
Key Features
- 1-1/2″ roller outer diameter with crowned roller profile for smooth tracking
- Eccentric stud design accommodates machining tolerance variations
- Sealed bearing construction prevents contamination and retains lubrication
- Hex head for secure installation with standard wrenches
- Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in moisture-heavy environments
- Hardened outer race and needle rollers for long service life
Technical Specifications
- Roller Diameter: 1.500 inches
- Roller Width: 0.875 inches
- Stud Diameter: 0.625 inches (eccentric)
- Stud Length: 1.500 inches
- Male Thread Size: 5/8-18
- Thread Length: 0.750 inches
- Hex Size: 5/16 inch
- Head Type: Hex head
- Radial Dynamic Load Capacity: 4000 lbf
- Radial Static Load Capacity: 4350 lbf
- Torque Specification: 162.5 in/lb
- Lubrication Fitting: 3/16 inch
- Material: Stainless steel
- Seal Type: Sealed bearing
- Series: Xtendaâ„¢ series
Typical Applications
Eccentric cam followers like the SCE-48-SB are standard in:
- Automated packaging and filling machinery
- Conveyor systems with cam-driven tracking
- Index machinery and rotary tables
- Food and pharmaceutical processing equipment
- Textile and material handling automation
- Machinery requiring vibration damping and smooth load distribution
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 5/8-18 threaded mounting holes
- Machinery using 1-1/2″ needle cam followers
- Systems requiring eccentric stud positioning tolerance compensation
- Food-grade and industrial automation systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator or Carter technical support before ordering. The SCE-48-SB is dimensionally interchangeable with other 1-1/2″ eccentric needle cam followers meeting the same specifications.
Works With
- Standard machine tool and automation mounting interfaces
- Cam and track roller automation systems
- Precision machinery requiring modular bearing upgrades
