What Are Cam Followers? Uses, Types, and How to Choose the Right One Cam followers are specialized bearings designed to handle high radial loads while following cams, tracks, or guide rails in industrial machinery. They are commonly used in automation systems, conveyor equipment, packaging machines, robotics, and material handling applications.... What Are Cam Followers? Uses, Types, and How to Choose the Right One Cam followers are specialized bearings designed to handle high radial loads while following cams, tracks, or guide rails in industrial machinery. They are commonly used in automation systems, conveyor equipment, packaging machines, robotics, and material handling applications....