Thrust Ball Bearings
Single direction thrust ball bearings are able to accommodate axial thrust loads in one direction. They are not able to tolerate any amount of radial load.
These bearings consist of two rings, which are commonly referred to as shaft and housing washers, along with a ball and cage assembly. They also have an aligning seat, which enable the bearing to tolerate initial misalignment.
The balls which are used as rolling elements in thrust ball bearings enable outstanding performance at the highest speeds. These bearings have a separable design to facilitate easy mounting, dismounting and bearing inspection. This also means that they are easily interchangeable.
For Single-Direction Thrust Ball Bearings, pressed steel cages and machined brass cages are usually used. The cages in double-direction thrust ball bearings are the same as those in single-direction thrust ball bearings of the same diameter series.
Features & Benefits
- Single direction and double direction designs available.
- Available with spherical aligning seats or aligning seat washers to accommodate initial misalignments.
- Optional seating rings take initial misalignment
- Available in two designs: single direction and double direction.
- To accommodate initial misalignments in an assembly both designs are available with spherical aligning seats or aligning seat washers.
- High quality steel-ultra clean steel to extend bearing life by up to 80%.
- Advanced Grease Technology — SNK lubricants that can extend grease life and performance.
- High Grade Balls — Quiet and smooth operation even at high speed.
- Optional seating rings take initial misalignment.
Applications
Flat thrust bearings are usually fit into applications where speeds are low and the shaft is in a vertical position, common applications include:
- Crane Hooks
- Electric Drills
- Screw Jacks
- Turntables
- Steel Industry
- Papermaking
- Injection Molding Machines
- Mining & Construction
- Gearboxes
- Motorcycles
