Thrust ball bearings

Thrust ball bearings are mainly used in vehicles to support pressure of loads caused by coiling gears in the gearboxes of vehicles. Thrust ball bearings when lubricated facilitate higher speed application of machines within which they operate.

A wide range of industries and applications require the use of thrust ball bearings and they are:

1. Mining and construction industry: Corrosion resistant materials are used in the production of thrust ball bearings which allow them to support heavy and demanding equipment within the mining and construction industry.

2. Industrial / heavy duty machines: Thrust ball bearings are required during the rotation of shafts of heavy industrial machines hence the need to have them installed within these machines for their effectiveness. Heavy duty machines that require the use of thrust ball bearings are drills and cranes

3. Generators and water turbines: Thrust ball bearings when used in generators and water turbines reduce friction and drag.

4. Transportation: In transportation, they help improve the work of engines and propellers.

Types of thrust ball bearings

Cylindrical roller thrust bearings

Needle roller thrust bearings

Tapered roller thrust bearings

Spherical roller thrust bearings

Angular contact thrust