Thrust Roller Bearing – To Handle Heavy Thrust and Axial Loads

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Bearings are used to reduce friction and to provide smooth functioning of machines and equipment. They act as lubricators between two machinery parts and reduce temperature and friction. 

The design and shape of a bearing is based on the application of the bearing and the performance depends on the type of material used and quality of the bearing. For this reason when you choose a bearing for any application, it is better to use a quality product. The life of any machinery or bearing depends on the quality of bearing used in them. Each and very baring has unique function whether they are used in a huge machines such as road roller or a small equipment like table fan.

Likewise each and every bearing has its own nomenclature too, where small and big components are synchronized to operate any machine. One among very popular bearings, thrust bearing is a rotary bearing which specially designed to handle axial load and also it is also called anti- friction bearing. When the axial load acts along the axis the baring effectively act to reduce friction and helps smooth running of machines.

Structure and Specification of Thrust Roller Bearing

Many activities in our day-to-day life such as hammering in building constructions will require thrust, in such cases a thrust bearing is used.  When total force act perpendicular to the surface requires thrust and to reduce friction in such cased these types of bearings are applied.  Thrust bearing allow rotation of two moving parts and is a rotary bearing. Moreover, it supports both axial load and thrust.

They are designed to handle very heavy loads with higher speed and requires oil applications. The automobile and aerospace sector use this types bearing widely and is known as the anti-friction bearing. Furthermore, thrust roller bearings have self-alignment features and helps maximum shaft misalignment. The angle contact of the bearing is designed to handle small amount of radial loads too. Some of the application where these bearing are used are, DVD players, fitness equipment, mixer, blenders, bicycle, water pump, fan, rocket washing machine, and many more.

Taper Roller and Double Row Taper roller bearings

On the other hand when there is a need to support the axial load in both direction, taper roller bearings are used. Wheel bearings of vehicles is one of the example where the application of a taper bearing or double row taper roller bearing is required.  

With many Thrust Roller bearing available in the market, you can choose the best one by understanding and application and performance to enhance durability and smooth fictioning of machines. Get the best bearing for your application with the help of a expert advice and enjoy long life span of your machine.