Thrust Bearings

Thrust bearings are rolling bearings arranged to carry load along the shaft axis. Raceway washers enclose balls or rollers in a cage, with single-direction, double-direction and self-aligning forms serving vertical shafts, indexing tables, gearboxes and other positions where axial force dominates.

Key facts

Family: Bearings
Common types: Thrust ball bearing, Double-direction ball thrust, Spherical roller thrust, Cylindrical roller thrust, Needle thrust assembly
Materials: Bearing steel, Case-hardened steel, Steel cage, Brass cage, Stainless steel
Used in: Vertical pumps, Hoist hooks, Marine shafts, Indexing tables, Extruder gearboxes

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Types

Thrust ball bearing
Double-direction ball thrust
Spherical roller thrust
Cylindrical roller thrust
Needle thrust assembly

Materials

Applications

Vertical pumps
Hoist hooks
Marine shafts
Indexing tables
Extruder gearboxes

What to send for a quote

shaft washer bore
housing washer diameter
axial height
load direction
rolling element type

Questions about thrust bearings

What should I send to identify thrust bearings?

Send shaft washer bore, housing washer diameter, axial height, load direction, rolling element type. Keep shaft and housing washers distinct and include the centre washer where a double-direction assembly is required. A clear photograph, drawing or readable reference can resolve details that dimensions alone do not show.

How should I select thrust bearings?

Choose ball or roller geometry from axial load, speed, stiffness, alignment, radial load presence and available height. Confirm the mating parts and operating environment before ordering, since an apparently similar size can use a different profile, material or internal arrangement.

Last updated: 2026-10-08