Get to Know the Features and Uses of Roller Thrust Bearing in Industry
 

The significance of thrust bearings lies in the fact that they handle axial loads or pure thrust without any radial forces. Such bearings have barrel-shaped rolling components to handle thrust loads, whether single- or double-direction ones. These thrust bearings are generally found in applications, which require the bearings to carry higher load capacities.

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With different shapes and the roller length horizontal to the shaft, the roller thrust bearings are found to be quite effectively used in applications that require different efficiency level. The washers of the thrust roller bearings are also configured to suit the rollers’ shapes, which are:

• Cylindrical roller thrust bearing
• Tapered roller thrust bearing
• Spherical roller thrust bearing
• Needle roller thrust bearing

Some Important Features of Roller Thrust Bearing

The roller thrust bearing is known for its exclusive features and for this reason it scores over the plain bearing. Here are some of the important features of the thrust rolling bearings.

1. Low starting torque: The thrust bearings have a low starting friction and there is only a small difference between the starting and running torque.

2. Easy suitability and availability: Due to their application in a wide range of industry, the rolling bearings are internationally standardized to make them available and suitable anywhere in the world.

3. Easy maintenance and replacement: The design of the bearing enables easy lubrication as and when required. With the structure of the bearing unit is designed so that you can even replace it easily.

4. Handle both loads: The different types of roller thrust bearings help handle heavy loads in applications, where either radial or axial or both need to be handled independently or simultaneously.

5. Suitable for any temperature: The design and construction of the bearing make them quite adaptive to any temperature.

6. Attain higher rigidity: The pre-loading of the roller thrust bearing help give negative clearance, which offer greater rigidity.

Various Uses of Roller Thrust Bearing

Like other bearings the roller thrust bearing are designed to handle axial load. They are largely used in automobiles and other heavy machines to reduce friction and handle stress while allowing linear or rotational movement.

These bearings are found in applications that ask for handling higher loads. The primary function of the roller thrust bearing is to cut down friction by spreading the load over a large area and thereby, allowing the smooth function of the metal parts. They also offer durability in the long run.

With different types of bearings like the tapered, spherical, etc., you can use them to accommodate a combination of axial and radial loads, as well as the misalignment of shaft. Thus these bearings can be used in machinery that support larger thrust loads.