Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Coated Cam Followers Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Meridian ML6 polyurethane coated cam followers, also called track rollers, guide materials, support movable assemblies and protect track surfaces. They are made in the USA.
Urethane is bonded directly to the outer race, runout is as low as 0.0015 in, standard cores are black-oxide steel with stainless optional, and the threaded stud has a relubrication hole for a grease zerk or a supplied brass plug.
Quick Verdict
Heavy-duty, quiet track rollers that protect rails and products in automation equipment.
Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Coated Cam Followers at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Polyurethane coated cam followers |
Bonding | To outer bearing race |
Runout | TIR as low as 0.0015 in |
Core | Black-oxide steel; stainless optional |
Mounting | Threaded stud |
Lubrication | Relube hole with zerk or brass plug |
Sizes | SAE and metric |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
ML6 is Meridian Laboratory's proprietary polyurethane compound, valued for abrasion resistance, tear strength, flexibility, chemical resistance and bond strength. Parts are precision molded to final dimensions in-house, usually without grinding or post-machining, and Meridian's mold library often avoids extra tooling charges.
Bonding the polyurethane directly to the core, rather than gluing a sleeve on, resists delamination and tear-off under high load and high cycle counts. Precision molding achieves total indicated runout as low as 0.0015 in, which keeps contact pressure even as the part rotates.
Integration and Selection
Select stud size and urethane durometer for load. Install in tapped holes or through holes with nuts.
Grease via the zerk where required.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Material handling | Track rollers |
Automation | Linear guides |
Packaging | Cam tracks |
Converting | Guide rollers |
Functional Uses
Track guiding
Load support
Quiet operation
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Made in USA
Tear-off resistant
Relube option
Limitations
Load ratings not on A3
Who Should Consider the Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Coated Cam Followers?
These cam followers suit guided motion with quiet, protective contact.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Meridian Laboratory prices the ML6 Cam Followers by size, durometer, core and quantity, from single prototypes to high-volume production, with short lead times.
Further Reading
Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Coated Cam Followers FAQ
What is the standard core?
Black-oxide coated steel.
Can they be relubricated?
Yes, via a hole for a grease zerk.
Who makes ML6 products?
Meridian Laboratory.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Meridian Laboratory.
