Cam Followers / Cam Bearings

Description

Unified Supply provides the cam followers and cam bearings for most baggage carousels.  These products come in several sizes, most of which we stock, including:

  • Standard Sizes and Lengths
  • Modified Lengths
  • Threaded and Snap Ring

Please call today and Unified Supply will verify support for your cam follower and cam-bearing products.

Video Transcript:
Tara: Hi, this is Tara with Unified Supply, and I’m here with Colin, today we’re going to talk about cam followers, also known as cam bearings. So here I have in my hand a cam follower with a snap ring, and Colin has just a standard threaded cam follower. And he’s going to tell you a little bit about the difference and what they’re used for. So why don’t we start with the standard threaded cam follower? What is it used for on the carousel and why do you need to replace them?

Colin: Well, these are most typically going to be used on a flat plate. There are some old legacy slope plates out there that have these, the Stearns Maxi I is probably the best example. But typically, this is going to serve one of two functions, sometimes it does both. It’s going to be the guide, which means that it’s going around the carousel, usually rolling along a track, and as you can see, this is a bearing, so it is able to pivot freely. As that goes around the track, it’s going to be riding along some of the steel. It’s fixed into, typically, a link weldment, and occasionally a pallet support. And when it does that, again, it’s going to be kind of maintaining that perimeter shape and keeping the crescent pallets or the stainless steel pallets in line with where they need to be.

The other function is that this is because it’s very strong, it is made of steel, this is able to be engaged with the drive chain, and so you’ll actually have the drive chain hit it and drag it along, and that’s what propels the link weldments forward, like on one of the TransiTread style of carousels. That’s the typical use of this product.

Tara: Great. Well, thanks so much for stopping by and learning about cam followers. We hope to get an order from you soon, just e-mail us at parts@unifiedsupply.com. Have a great day. Bye.

Other Parts By Manufacturer
Manufacturer Brand
Portec Power Turns
Transnorm Power Turns
BAE Pusher
G&T Pusher
Matflex Pusher
Siemens 6600 High-Speed Diverter
Siemens 6650 High-Speed Diverter
Vigneaux Doors Fire / Security Doors
Raynor Doors Fire / Security Doors
Allen-Bradley Electrical Components
Hubbell Electrical Components
Siemens Electrical Components
Electrical

Unified Supply provides the full suite of airport related electrical brands and components.  Among these brands and components are:

Brands:

  • Allen Bradley
  • Siemens
  • Hubbell
  • Many More

Components:

  • Switches
  • Relays
  • Push Buttons
  • Many More

Please contact Unified Supply if you have any questions or needs for electrical components.

Custom

Unified Supply provides custom solutions to many customer problems.  We have worked closely with customers to implement our extensive experience in the baggage conveyor industry for their unique challenge.

We have often helped customers modify their antiquated systems to incorporated readily available new parts.  In other situations, we have developed entirely new parts to address customer needs and prevent them from having to replace entire units.

At Unified Supply, our main focus is supporting end users.  To accomplish this, we often must think outside the box and offer solutions to unusual problems.  It’s part of the challenge we enjoy about the baggage conveyor industry.

If you have a hard-to-solve problem or unique need, let Unified Supply assist with a custom solution.

Fire / Security Doors

Fire and Security Doors are additional components of a comprehensive baggage conveyor system that Unified Supply supports.  We work with manufacturers of the door, and the associated electrical components to fully support our customers with these products.  The products include:

  • Airport Equipment Specialist (AESI)
  • Raynor Doors
  • Vigneaux Doors
  • Overhead Doors
  • More

Please call today if you are experiencing any problems with your fire or security doors.  If neglected, the door can often be the cause of a baggage conveyor system default resulting in significant time and expense to airport operations.

Power Turns

Unified Supply distributes Flowturn, Portec, and Transnorm power turn parts.  We work closely with these manufacturers to support our customers with their parts in addition to all of our other baggage conveyor products.  Unified Supply offers this service at no additional cost to our customers.

  • Flowturn
  • Portec
  • Transnorm

We deal with these companies on a daily basis, so we can easily take care of your power turn needs without costing you any additional time.

Belting, Lacing & Pins

Unified Supply offers products, hardware and tools associated with baggage conveyor belting.  Belting is available in many combinations of material, type and size, along with lacing and connecting pins.  Below is a small sampling of the belting-related products we offer:

  • Standard/Custom Sizes and Materials
  • Cog Guided
  • Merge Assembly
  • Unique Applications
  • Lacing Tools

Our Parts Specialists can get you the right belting for your application.  We’ve helped many customers with standard replacements, as well as find some unique solutions.  Please call today for assistance with your belting needs.

Bearings

Unified Supply provides many different types of bearings and for baggage belt conveyors.  Listed below are just a sampling of the brands and types we provide:

Bearings:

Brands:  Dodge, Sealmaster, Browning, Ina, Timken, SKF, Fafnir, and many more.
Types:  Ball, Wheel, Roller, Flange, Pillow Block, Take-up, Thrust.

If you need help with a brand or type listed here, or one currently not listed, please give us a call.  Our Parts Specialists can help with most any type of bearing used industry-wide.

Power Transmission Components
Pulleys, Rollers & Shafts

We specialize in all types of baggage conveyor parts.  For belt conveyors, some of the most commonly replaced parts are pulleys, rollers and shafts.  Unified Supply offers many different styles including:

  • Pulleys Provided With or Without Shafts
  • Plain Steel
  • Rubber Lagged
  • V-Grooved
  • Return Rollers
  • Keyed or Un-Keyed Shafts

Pulleys, rollers and shafts come in many combinations.  Unified Supply can help make the process easier by connecting you with one of our Parts Specialist.

Flat Plate Parts By Manufacturer

We also supply replacement components utilized in all industry standard flat plate systems.

*Note: OEM and Brand names are for reference only, to indicate systems for which parts are compatible.

Manufacturer Brand
ABHI Flat Plate
BAE Jetplate Flat Plate
BCS CP2006 Crescent Plate Pallet Loop Flat Plate
BCS CP2006 Overlapping Slate Flat Plate
CCC Conveyors Ultra-Flite 2000 Flat Plate
CCC Conveyors Ultra-Flite Old Flat Plate
FKI (Stearns) Flat Plate
G&S Pallet Loop Flat Plate
G&T Flat Plate
Glidepath Pallet Loop Flat Plate
Horsley Flat Plate
Logan Teleflex 688 Caterpillar Drive Flat Plate
Logan Teleflex 788 Friction Drive Flat Plate
Matflex Flat Plate
Mathews Flat Plate
Pteris Flat Plate
Rapistan Flat Plate
Siemens 300C Friction Drive Flat Plate
Siemens 6700 Flat Plate
Siemens Flat Plate (Old Style)
Stearns TransiTread Oversize Flat Plate
Stearns TransiTread Standard Snap Ring Flat Plate
Stearns TransiTread Standard Threaded Flat Plate
Unified Supply Uni-Flite Flat Plate
Unified Supply Uni-Plate Flat Plate
Vanderlande TRIPLANAR Flat Plate
Vanderlande CRESPLANAR Flat Plate
Webb Flat Plate
Hardware / Fasteners

Unified Supply provides all of the specialized hardware used in the baggage conveyor industry.  Types include:

  • Shoulder Bolts
  • Spacers (All Sizes)
  • Bronze Thrust Washers, Spring Washers, Wave Washers, Plastic Washers & Fiber Washers
  • All Types of Miscellaneous Zinc Plated, Stainless Steel & Plastic Fastening Hardware

Unified Supply keeps baggage conveyor specific hardware in-stock to support our customers.  Please contact us to determine your particular needs.

Power Transmission Components

Power Transmission Components (PTC) are critical for all flat plate carousels.  Unified Supply supports all brands and styles of motors, reducers and gearmotors.  Also, we have frequently assisted customers in transitioning from the OEM motors and reducers to their own preferred models.  Below are a small sampling of PTC components we offer:

Motors:

Brands:  Baldor, Reliance, US Motors and many more.

Reducers:

Brands:  Dodge, Sumitomo, Grove, Ohio, Winsmith, Hub City, Boston Gear and many more.

 

If you have questions or a PTC need, please contact Unified Supply.

Bearings / Bushings

Unified Supply provides many different types of bearings and bushings for baggage conveyor carousels.  Listed below are just a sampling we provide:

Bearings:

Brands:  Dodge, Sealmaster, Browning, Ina, Timken, SKF, Fafnir, and many more.
Types:  Ball, Wheel, Roller, Flange, Pillow-block, Take-up, Thrust.

Bushings:

Brands:  Bunting, Boston, Oilite.
Types:  Steel, Spanner, Bronze (Sleeve, Flange & Thrust).

Cam Followers / Cam Bearings

Unified Supply provides the cam followers and cam bearings for most baggage carousels.  These products come in several sizes, most of which we stock, including:

  • Standard Sizes and Lengths
  • Modified Lengths
  • Threaded and Snap Ring Attachments

Please call today and Unified Supply will verify support for your cam follower and cam bearing products.

Video Transcript:

Tara: Hi, this is Tara with Unified Supply, and I’m here with Colin, and today we’re going to talk about cam followers, also known as cam bearings. So here I have in my hand a cam follower with a snap ring, and Colin has just a standard threaded cam follower. And he’s going to tell you a little bit about the difference and what they’re used for. So why don’t we start with the standard threaded cam follower? What is it used for on the carousel and why do you need to replace them?

Colin: Well, these are most typically going to be used on a flat plate. There are some old legacy slope plates out there that have these, the Stearns Maxi I is probably the best example. But typically, this is going to serve one of two functions, sometimes it does both. It’s either going to be the guide, which means that it’s going around the carousel, usually rolling along a track, and as you can see, this is a bearing, so it is able to pivot freely. As that goes around the track, it’s going to be riding along some of the steel. It’s fixed into, typically, a link weldment, and occasionally a pallet support. And when it does that, again, it’s going to be kind of maintaining that perimeter shape and keeping the crescent pallets or the stainless steel pallets in line with where they need to be.

The other function is that this is, because it’s very strong, it is made of steel, this is able to be engaged with the drive chain, and so you’ll actually have the drive chain hit it and drag it along, and that’s what propels the link weldments forward, like on one of the TransiTread style of carousels. That’s the typical use of this product.

Tara: Great. Well, thanks so much for stopping by and learning about cam followers. We hope to get an order from you soon, and just e-mail us at parts@unifiedsupply.com. Have a great day. Bye.

Guides, Wear Bars & Wear Bar Holders

Among the most common wear items on baggage carousels are chain guides, wear bars and wear bar holders.  Maintaining these items frequently is one of the most effective ways to maximize the life span of the higher-cost components on your unit.  With this in mind, Unified Supply provides the following:

  • All Sizes of Wear Bar & Strip Holders/Frames
  • All types of Wear Bars & Strips (Steel, UHMW & Poly)
  • Chain Guides, Including Metal and UHMW Components

Unified Supply stocks all different types of chain guides, wear bars and wear bar holders to support our customers.  Excessive wear of these products can lead to drive chain damage and ultimately additional damage to other critical carousel parts.  Please contact us if you have questions about the condition of your unit.

Wheels, Casters & Support Rollers

Wheels and support rollers are one of the highest frequency wear items on baggage conveyors.  Unified Supply provides the largest variety of wheels and rollers available for baggage carousels.  See below for a small sampling of the types of wheels and rollers we provide:

  • Support Rollers
  • Upper/Lower Support Wheels
  • Guide Wheels (All Sizes)

Unified Supply keeps quantities of wheels and rollers in large scale for quick shipment.  Whether you need one wheel or a thousand, we will handle your order with care.  Simply call our Parts Specialists and we can help determine exactly what your unit requires.

More information on Support Rollers:

More information on Wheels:

Drive Chains & Main Chains

Unified Supply provides drive chains and main chain for many flat plate units throughout the industry.  These chains are made from the highest-quality material and many are available for same day shipment.  Among these chain types are:

  • Primary Drive Chains
  • Drive Chains With and Without Lugs
  • Standard and Oversize Drive Chains
  • Motor/Reducer Drive Chains
  • Main Chain (Surrounds the Carousel Perimeter)

Unified Supply understands your entire carousel can breakdown based on the failure of one chain.  We make every effort to maintain chain stock and provide shipment on demand.  Call today and we’ll verify support for your exact unit.

Pallet / Carrier Links & Link Assemblies

Unified Supply provides link weldments for many different units.  These link weldments are called many other names in the industry, including drive chains by some customers because they surround the unit and are engaged by the drive.  Unified Supply provides link weldments individually, or in assemblies including the necessary hardware for faster field installation.  Additional information for Unified Supply’s link weldments:

  • Carrier Links / Carrier Weldments
  • Link Weldments / Link Assemblies
  • Made of High-Quality Mild Steel

Unified Supply can help you determine which link weldments match your needs, as well as discuss the benefits of getting your order as multi-link assemblies.

Crescent Pallets / Flights

Unified Supply stocks steel crescent pallets, also known as crescent flights or crescent plates, for most flat plate style carousels.  All steel crescent pallets are powder coated for protection from corrosive elements.  An optional urethane coating is available for the pallet top surface, providing an additional high-quality textured appearance and protection for claim areas.  Crescent pallets Unified Supply has available entail:

  • Most Manufacturers Supported
  • Standard and Oversize Widths Available
  • Made of Minimum 1/4″ Thick Laser Cut Steel
  • Powder Coated Finish for Make-up Areas
  • Optional Urethane Coating for Claim Areas

Please call Unified Supply today and we can help you select the correct replacement pallet for your application.

Drives & Drive Components

Unified Supply supports many different drives throughout the industry.  The following products are among those components we have available:

  • Caterpillar & Triangular Styles
  • Friction Drives
  • Drive Frames
  • Sprockets, Sheaves, Drive & Idlers Shafts, Shaft Spacers, Bearings
  • Wear Guides / Strips & Holders

Because the drive is a critical part of your unit, Unified Supply works to keep emergency stock for these components at all times.  Contact us today for availability of parts compatible with your drive.

Slope Plate Parts By Manufacturer

We also supply replacement components utilized in all industry-standard slope plate systems.

*Note: OEM and Brand names are for reference only, to indicate systems for which parts are compatible.

Manufacturer Brand
ABHI Slope (Incline) Plate
BAE Jetclaim Mark II Slope (Incline) Plate
BAE Jetclaim Mark IV Slope (Incline) Plate
BCS Caterpillar Drive Slope (Incline) Plate
BCS Friction Drive Slope (Incline) Plate
CCC Conveyors Ultra-Claim Slope (Incline) Plate
FKI (Stearns) Slope (Incline) Plate
G&S Slope (Incline) Plate
G&T Slope (Incline) Plate
Glidepath Incline Dispenser Slope (Incline) Plate
Horsley Slope (Incline) Plate
Logan Teleflex 687 Caterpillar Drive Slope (Incline) Plate
Logan Teleflex 810 Caterpillar Drive Slope (Incline) Plate
Logan Teleflex 787 Friction Drive Slope (Incline) Plate
Matflex Slope (Incline) Plate
Mathews VIP Slope (Incline) Plate
Mathews Slope (Incline) Plate
Pteris Friction Drive Slope (Incline) Plate
Rapistan Slope (Incline) Plate
Siemens 7000 Slope (Incline) Plate
Siemens 7100 Slope (Incline) Plate
Siemens 7900 (Colby) Slope (Incline) Plate
Stearns Maxiclaim I (Maxi I) Slope (Incline) Plate
Stearns Maxiclaim II New Style (Maxi II New) Slope (Incline) Plate
Stearns Maxiclaim II Old Style (Maxi II Old) Slope (Incline) Plate
Unified Supply Uni-Claim Slope (Incline) Plate
Vanderlande TRIPLANAR Slope (Incline) Plate
Webb Baggage Slope (Incline) Plate

 

Hardware / Fasteners

Unified Supply provides all of the specialized hardware used in the baggage conveyor industry.  Types include:

  • Shoulder Bolts
  • Spacers (All sizes)
  • Bronze Thrust Washers, Spring Washers, Wave Washers, Plastic Washers & Fiber Washers
  • All Types of Miscellaneous Zinc Plated, Stainless Steel & Plastic Fastening Hardware

Unified Supply keeps baggage conveyor specific hardware in-stock to support our customers.  Please contact us to determine your particular needs.

Power Transmission Components

Power Transmission Components (PTC) are critical for all slope plate carousels.  Unified Supply supports all brands and styles of motors, reducers and gearmotors.  Also, we have frequently assisted customers in transitioning from the OEM motors and reducers to their own preferred models.  Below are a small sampling of PTC components we offer:

Motors:

Brands:  Baldor, Reliance, US Motors and many more.

Reducers:

Brands:  Dodge, Sumitomo, Grove, Ohio, Winsmith, Hub City, Boston Gear and many more.

 

If you have questions or a PTC need, please contact Unified Supply.

Nylon Strap

Nylon strap is an important component to ensure the functionality of your carousel. Unified Supply provides strap compatible with every different carousel in the industry. Our nylon strap products include:

  • All Styles & Lengths
  • With or Without Holes
  • With or Without Brass Grommets
  • Free-of-Charge Cutting to Custom Lengths
  • Fastening Hardware

Call a Parts Specialist today for a quote on your specific nylon strap needs.

Finger Guard

Finger guard is one of the most critical safety items for slope plate carousels.  Since finger guard is susceptible to frequent wear and tear, it is one component requiring constant focus.  Below are some details of the finger guard products Unified Supply provides:

  • Multiple Finger Guard Types
  • Free-of-Charge Cutting to Custom Lengths
  • Finger Guard Support Plywood
  • Fastening Hardware

Don’t endanger airport employees and the traveling public.  Replace cracked and torn finger guard before it leads to a costly injury.

Bumpers

Unified Supply provides multiple types of bumpers for many different units.  In some cases, we have even assisted customers in modifying their antiquated units to incorporate modern bumpers.

Below are several of the bumper styles that Unified Supply stocks:

  • 3-D Bumper
  • 7-Rib Bumper including Metal Clips and UHMW Strips
  • Molded
  • Three-Piece
  • Sectional
  • Modified
  • And Many More

If you have any questions, need more details about our available bumpers, or need help with a unique bumper problem, please call our Parts Specialists today.

Bearings / Bushings

Unified Supply provides many different types of bearings and bushings for baggage conveyor carousels.  Listed below are just a sampling we provide:

Bearings:

Brands:  Dodge, Sealmaster, Browning, Ina, Timken, SKF, Fafnir, and many more.
Types:  Ball, Wheel, Roller, Flange, Pillow-block, Take-up, Thrust.

Bushings:

Brands:  Bunting, Boston, Oilite.
Types:  Steel, Spanner, Bronze (Sleeve, Flange & Thrust).

Please call today if you have questions, or need bearings and bushings.

Guides & Wear Bar Holders

Among the most common wear items on baggage carousels are chain guides, wear bars and wear bar holders.  Maintaining these items frequently is one of the most effective ways to maximize the life span of the higher-cost components on your unit.  With this in mind, Unified Supply provides the following:

  • All Sizes of Wear Bar & Strip Holders/Frames
  • All Types of Wear Bars & Strips (Steel, UHMW & Poly)
  • Chain Guides, Including Metal and UHMW Components

Unified Supply stocks all different types of chain guides, wear bars and wear bar holders to support our customers.  Excessive wear of these products can lead to drive chain damage, and ultimately additional damage to other critical carousel parts.  Please contact us if you have questions about the condition of your unit.

Wheels / Rollers

Wheels and support rollers are one of the highest-frequency wear items on baggage carousels.  Unified Supply provides more wheels and rollers for more units than any other source in the industry.  See below for a small sampling of the types of wheels and rollers we provide:

  • Support Rollers
  • Upper/Lower Support Wheels
  • Guide Wheels (All Sizes)

Unified Supply keeps these wheels and rollers in stock in the hundreds for quick shipment.  Whether you need one wheel or a thousand, Unified Supply will handle your order with care.  Simply call our Parts Specialists and we can help you determine exactly which wheels and rollers your unit requires.

Drive Chains & Main Chains

Unified Supply provides drive chains and main chain for most units throughout the industry.  These chains are made from the highest quality material and many are available for same-day shipment.  Among these chain types are:

  • Primary Drive Chains
  • Motor/Reducer Drive Chains
  • Main Chain (surrounds the carousel perimeter)

Unified Supply understands your entire carousel can break down based on the failure of one chain.  We make every effort to maintain chain stock and provide shipment on demand. Call today and we’ll verify support for your exact unit.

Pallet / Carrier Supports

Unified Supply supports many different manufacturer products with compatible pallet supports. These products are also known as:

  • Carrier Supports
  • Support Arms
  • Support Weldments
  • Carousel Arms

Unified Supply’s pallet supports are fabricated from mild steel and can be provided either assembled with wheels and hardware or as an individual weldment. All pallet support weldments are finished with a powder coat paint process, supplying protection from corrosive elements, as well as a durable, high-quality appearance.

Stainless Steel Pallets / Carrier Pans

Unified Supply provides stainless steel pallets for slope plate carousels compatible with many different brands and original manufacturers.  Below are some additional common names for stainless steel pallets:

  • Carrier Pans / Flights
  • S.S. Plates
  • Slides
  • Incline Plates, Incline Slides, or Incline Pans

The stainless steel pallets Unified Supply manufactures are of high-quality, 14 gauge 304 stainless steel, with a #4 brush finish.

For Stainless Steel Pallets, we recommend UHMW Tape (also called Teflon Tape) to ensure the look and safety of your carousels. UHMW / Teflon Tape is available by-the-foot and can be installed on the Stainless Steel Pallets prior to shipping. It is a much more effective and durable alternative to Velcro Loop, which was used in the baggage conveyor industry for many years.

Drives & Drive Components

Unified Supply supports many different drives throughout the industry.  The following products are among those components we have available:

  • Caterpillar & Triangular Drive Styles
  • Friction Drives
  • Drive Frames
  • Sprockets, Sheaves, Drive & Idlers Shafts, Shaft Spacers, Bearings,
  • Wear Guides / Strips & Holders

Because the drive is a critical part of your unit, Unified Supply works to keep emergency stock for these components at all times.  Contact us today for availability of parts compatible with your drive.