Industrial Components

Thrust Bearings

Ball and roller designs intended primarily for axial loads acting along the shaft.

Overview

Thrust bearings carry load along the shaft axis. Thrust ball bearings are available in single- and double-direction separable designs and are not intended for radial load. Spherical roller thrust bearings can support very high axial load, a limited radial component, and misalignment. Final selection depends on load direction, speed, alignment, and lubrication.

Applications

Vertical pumps and shafts
Gearbox axial location
Cranes, extruders, and rotary tables

Highlights

Single- and double-direction axial-load options
Ball and roller configurations
Separable and self-aligning designs where applicable