The Cam follower extensively used in aircraft engines is

Q. The Cam follower extensively used in aircraft engines is

A. Knife edge follower

B. Roller Follower
C. Flat spaced follower

D. Spherical spaced follower

Answer: Roller Follower

A cam follower, also known as a track follower, is a specialized type of roller or needle bearing designed to follow cam lobe profiles. Cam followers come in a vast array of different configurations, however, the most defining characteristic is how the cam follower mounts to its mating part; stud style cam followers use a stud while the yoke style has a hole through the middle.

The Roller Follower is a compact bearing with a high-rigidity shaft and a built-in needle bearing. Most suitable as a guide roller for cam mechanisms and linear motion.

Q. The cam follower generally used in automobile engines is

A. knife edge follower
B. fiat faced follower
C. spherical faced follower
D. roller follower

Answer: Spherical faced follower