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Cam follower MCGILL MCFRE 85 X
- Manufacturer Part Number
- MCFRE 85 X
- Brand
- MCGILLOfficial brand
- Category
- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Cam follower and support roller
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Description
MCGILL MCFRE 85 X is a cam follower and support roller reference, within Bearings. Request a quote for MCFRE 85 X via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The MCGILL MCFRE X series cam follower is a roller bearing designed to work in direct contact with cams, raceways and linear guides. Its robust construction and its ability to withstand radial and impact loads make it ideal for reciprocating or high-demand applications. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this official brand for the Argentine market, with technical advice to choose the correct variant for your mechanism.
The MCFRE X series designation is read in parts: MCFRE identifies the CAMROL metric cam follower family, the final X indicates a version with special sealing or a needle cage, and the number between them (for example, in MCFRE 85 X) corresponds to the outside diameter in millimeters. This way, the code lets you quickly locate the size and the sealing variant. To confirm the exact configuration for your application, send the complete code via WhatsApp.
These followers are used on machine tool cams, transfer systems, presses, bottling equipment and packaging lines. In Argentine industry they appear in conveyors, stamping machines, cranes and road equipment. Their cylindrical roller design allows them to withstand high radial loads and shocks, so they are common in applications with impact or oscillating motion. They are also found in elevator guides and indexing mechanisms.
To select the correct follower, take into account the outside diameter, the width and the type of sealing. The MCFRE X series usually incorporates lip seals that retain lubrication and exclude contaminants. Mounting requires a ground support surface and precise alignment to avoid parasitic axial loads. Initial lubrication comes from the factory, but in service it is advisable to relubricate according to the conditions. If the application is very dirty, consider variants with reinforced sealing.
As for equivalents, metric cam followers from different brands can be interchanged if the main dimensions and load capacity match. It is not enough for the code to be similar: tolerances, roller type and sealing must be verified. MR Accesorios Industriales can advise you on interchangeability with other series, always starting from the actual dimensions of your mechanism. Avoid replacements by approximation without checking the overall height and the raceway diameter.
If you need an MCGILL MCFRE X series cam follower, send the code or the model shown on your equipment via WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. We will reply shortly with the quote and the available alternatives. We can also advise you if you are looking for a variant with a different seal or a different size within the same family. With more than 80 years in the business, at MR we know industrial applications and help you choose well.
This description provides guidance on the product type. Check the configuration and dimensions of this reference.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Send us the part number via WhatsApp and we'll confirm dimensions, sealing, and internal clearance against the manufacturer's data sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the X mean in the MCFRE 85 X code?
- The final X indicates a version with special sealing or a needle cage, according to McGill nomenclature. To confirm the exact variant for your code, send it via WhatsApp and we will advise you.
- How do I know if this cam follower is compatible with my machine?
- Check the outside diameter, the overall width and the mounting type. If you have the original code, send it via WhatsApp and we will compare it with the options available for your application.
- Can the cam follower be relubricated?
- Many models allow relubrication through a channel in the shaft. Check the working conditions and the recommended frequency for the environment. If you need guidance, write to us via WhatsApp.

