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what is the use of offset follower in cam?
why and where we have to use this type of follower?

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what is the use of offset follower in cam? why and where we have to use this type of follower?..

Answer / baibhaw prakash

to provide proper contact and reduce thrust on bearing off set follower is used.

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what is the use of offset follower in cam? why and where we have to use this type of follower?..

Answer / divya singh

To reduce the pressure angle during the upward movement of the follower

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what is the use of offset follower in cam? why and where we have to use this type of follower?..

Answer / abhijeet

Offset is generally preferred in cam n followers to reduce the pressure angle DURING ASCENT OF THE FOLLOWER and REDUCE SURFACE WEAR of cam,to reduce side thrust also

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what is the use of offset follower in cam? why and where we have to use this type of follower?..

Answer / anil kamat

Offset followers are used in case of mechanical systems
where the valves are not in constant touch with the push
rod or pull rod. Example Steam engine valves.

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what is the use of offset follower in cam? why and where we have to use this type of follower?..

Answer / ravi

Anybody can explain mathematically?

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what is the use of offset follower in cam? why and where we have to use this type of follower?..

Answer / gopal

To provide from reciprocating motion to rotary
motion.because to valves correct opening and closing time.In
all automobiles systems.

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