NSK YCRS-80 support roller

NSK YCRS-80 belongs to support roller, 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 YCRS-80 and any equivalents.

The NSK YCRS series is a cylindrical roller bearing built with a crowned outer profile, intended for cam and linear guidance duties where radial loads are high. The crowned surface spreads contact pressure and helps the roller run smoothly when minor misalignment is present. Because it mounts straight onto a shaft through its inner bore, no separate housing is required, which keeps cam mechanisms, guides and conveying equipment simpler to design.

Reading the YCRS code is straightforward. The letters mark the crowned-profile cam follower family, and the digits that follow give the outer diameter in millimeters. YCRS-12 is therefore a roller measuring 12 mm across the outside, while YCRS-16 measures 16 mm. Sizes continue in the same pattern as the number in the code grows. Basic designations carry no extra suffixes, so the part is easy to identify on drawings and bills of materials.

Typical installations include machine tools, automation equipment, presses, punching machines and conveyor guidance, as well as cam and follower arrangements in the automotive sector and compact components in food processing. The design handles vibration and fluctuating loads well when the size is matched to the duty and lubrication is kept up.

Selection comes down to the radial load, the rotation speed and the operating environment. Confirm that the outer diameter and inner bore fit the shaft and raceway, and align the mounting carefully so lateral loads do not shorten service life. Grease or oil both work as lubricants depending on the application, and periodic renewal is advised. In dusty or damp locations, add external protection, since the YCRS series has no factory-integrated sealing.

Cam followers with a crowned profile from other manufacturers can serve as equivalents when the key dimensions line up: outer diameter, bore diameter and overall width. Load capacity and profile type still need checking, because small differences can change performance. Send another brand's code and the team can point you to the matching NSK reference or a compatible alternative.

To request a quote, send the full code or the size you need by WhatsApp or email. The team also assists with selection, mounting and lubrication questions.