
MCGILL MCYR 17 SX cam follower
- Brand
- McGILL
- Category
- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Cam follower and support roller
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Description
McGILL MCYR 17 SX belongs to cam follower, part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for MCYR 17 SX and any equivalents.
The MCGILL MCYR SX is a cam follower built to mount on a shaft or stud and run as a support roller in cams, linear guides and reciprocating mechanisms. Its construction handles high radial loads and keeps rotation smooth and accurate. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to plants across the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.
The code tells you what you are holding. MCYR names the series, the figure after it sets the roller size, and SX marks a construction variant inside the series, normally tied to the sealing or the stud arrangement. So MCYR 5 SX, MCYR 6 SX, MCYR 8 SX and MCYR 10 SX step up in outside diameter. When you pick the number, start from the stud dimensions and the load the follower has to carry.
You will find these followers on machine tools, packaging equipment, conveying systems, presses, drive cams and guiding mechanisms, and in the automotive, food and metallurgical industries where a support bearing has to mount easily and hold up. The design takes radial loads and small misalignments, so it suits both rotary and oscillating motion.
Selection comes down to three things: stud diameter, radial load and the conditions around the bearing. The MCYR SX series normally includes sealing that keeps lubricant in and contaminants out. At mounting, confirm the stud lines up with the cam or guide surface, because poor alignment speeds up wear. Lubrication and the right internal clearance are what carry performance over the long run. Our technical team can help if anything is unclear.
On equivalents: MCYR SX followers can be swapped with other brands that share dimensions and capacities, but check tolerances and sealing type first. Interchange between manufacturers is not automatic, since material, heat treatment or preload may differ. Compare the technical specifications and the catalogs before you replace a component, and we can guide you to the right option.
For an MCGILL MCYR SX series cam follower, send the part number or model by WhatsApp or email. We reply promptly with a quote and can suggest equivalents or help you choose the correct variant for your application. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies bearings, mounted units and housings, power transmission parts, seals, lubrication and maintenance tools.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Message us the part number on WhatsApp and we'll verify its dimensions and version with the manufacturer's datasheet.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the SX suffix mean in MCYR followers?
- SX marks a construction variant inside the MCYR series, usually linked to the sealing or the stud configuration. For the exact feature of a given part number, ask us on WhatsApp.
- How do I choose the correct cam follower size?
- Look at the stud diameter where it mounts, the radial load it must take and the space available. Numbers such as MCYR 5 SX, MCYR 6 SX or MCYR 8 SX indicate different sizes. Message us if you need help.
- Are MCGILL followers interchangeable with other brands?
- They can be interchangeable when dimensions and load capacity match. Always check tolerances, sealing and material, as these vary between manufacturers. If in doubt, send us the original part number.

