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Huge Range of Thrust bearings 

Looking for Thrust Bearings? Well here at Bearing Revolution, we have a wide range of thrust bearings in stock and ready for dispatch, like cylindrical roller, needler roller, single direction, spherical roller thrust bearings and a range of thrust washers too  - we stock all popular and hard to find thrust bearings in our stock range of over 12.5 million bearing related products.

Thrust bearings are a type of rotating bearings that can handle axial loads. Axial loads are loads that act along the shaft's axis and not perpendicular to the shaft. We at Bearing Revolution have been serving the UK's industrial sector for many decades and have observed how our thrust bearings have solved many problems that cannot be solved by radial bearings. Radial bearings can only handle loads that act at a right angle to the shaft.

On the other hand, a thrust bearing can handle loads that act along the length of the shaft. The design comprises rolling elements such as balls, cylindrical rollers, needle rollers, and spherical rollers that are located between the washers. The rolling elements help in the distribution of loads over a large surface area and hence can rotate smoothly while handling high axial loads.

 

Types of Thrust Bearings We Supply

Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings

Cylindrical roller thrust bearings comprise rollers that are located between flat raceways. The rollers have a cylindrical shape. The flat raceways are precision ground. The bearings can handle high loads and can be used for axial loads only. We recommend these bearings for use in heavy machines, ship propulsion units, crane hooks, and pumps.

Needle Roller and Cage Thrust Assemblies

The bearings comprise needle rollers that have a small diameter. The bearings can handle high loads and can be used in very compact axial space. We recommend these bearings for use in automobile transmissions, machine tools, and aircraft.

Single Direction Thrust Ball Bearings

The bearings comprise a set of balls that are located in a groove. The bearings can handle axial loads only and can be used in one direction only. The bearings can be obtained in both metric and imperial sizes. We recommend these bearings for use in 60% of general-purpose machines and equipment.

Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings

These bearings allow for shaft misalignment while supporting extremely high axial loads along with moderate radial loads. Working on UK marine industry projects has highlighted the benefits that shaft misalignment provides in extending the working life of large vertical pumps, propeller shafts, and hydroelectric turbines.

Thrust Washers

Precision ground hardened steel washers intended for usage with Needle Roller & Cage Assemblies or for replacement parts. Available in case hardened steel, through-hardened steel, or stainless steel for hostile environments.

Where Thrust Bearings Excel

Thrust bearings are used in modern automobile gearboxes, especially clutch release systems and transmission torque converters. They are used in marine propulsion systems for handling huge axial loads from propellers. Machine tool spindles utilise thrust bearings for precise position retention, whereas vertical pumps and crane hooks utilise thrust bearings for high axial load retention.

We have also provided thrust bearings for wind turbines' yaw systems, radio control helicopter rotor blades, antenna masts, centrifuges, turntables, and many other industries throughout the UK.

Thrust Bearings UK - Your Trusted Partner

Bearing Revolution has a vast inventory of thrust bearings - nearly 2,000 configurations ready for immediate dispatch from our base. We provide next-day dispatch for all UK industries. We provide expert advice from experienced engineers familiar with UK industry requirements. We provide emergency breakdown services for those critical industries that require it.

We only deal with industry leaders like SKF, FAG/INA, NSK, and Timken for our thrust bearings that have consistently delivered in UK industries.

In selecting a thrust bearing, factors that must be considered are load requirements, speed limits, misalignment tolerances, and environmental factors. Our technical team will guide you in choosing the most suitable bearing for your specific need.

Contact our thrust bearings team:

• Phone: +44 (0)1952 222100
• Email: technical@bearingrevolution.co.uk
• Live chat: Available during business hours

Whether you're looking for standard thrust bearings that are readily available or advice on a non-standard application, we're here to assist you in choosing the right bearing for your needs.