From small micro bearings to large industrial bearings, you can find them all here at Queensland Bearings, including precision-engineered thrust bearings.
For over 35 years, we have strived to provide Australian industries with the highest quality bearings in the Asia-Pacific market, including sectors such as:
- Production and manufacturing
- Civil and industrial engineering
- Motor vehicle industries
- Agriculture and farming equipment
- Fabrication and manufacturing
- Building and construction
- Marine and much more
Read on to learn more about thrust bearings and their many applications and benefits.
What is a thrust bearing?
A thrust bearing can be configured with all bearing types, including:
- Ball bearings
- Cylindrical bearings
- Spherical bearings
- Needle bearings
- Fluid bearings
- Magnetic bearings
Thrust bearings are a type of rotary bearing generally used to accommodate axial loads; however, some designs can equally be applied to radial loads.
The benefits of thrust bearings
Thrust bearings are often used in aerospace, engine and marine industries and provide a range of benefits, including:
- High-performance reliability
- High load capacity
- Perform well in harsh environments
- Are easy to install and replace
- Are diverse in application
- Readily available
- Lowest friction of most bearing types
- Run cool at high speeds
Because of their versatility, thrust bearings are becoming more popular in areas where other bearing types were traditionally used.
Different types of thrust bearing
Thrust bearings provide a reliable, high-performance solution that continues to be applied to more and more applications; therefore, there is a wide range of thrust bearing types.
Single direction thrust bearing
A single-direction thrust ball bearing consists of a shaft and housing washer with a raceway, with the ball bearings in a cage assembly. A single-direction thrust ball bearing performs well under axial loads operating in one direction. These types of bearings, however, are not suitable for radial loads.
Double direction thrust bearing
A double-direction thrust ball bearing operates with axial loads in both directions but, like single-direction thrust bearings, is not suitable for radial loads. Double-direction thrust ball bearings consist of a shaft washer with a raceway on each face, dual assemblies with ball and cage, and two housing washers with the raceways.
Full-complement thrust ball bearing
A full complement thrust ball bearing is designed for axial loads but not radial loads. These bearings allow for high load carrying capacity and operate best at lower speeds.
Thrust bearings are not confined to ball bearing designs and have been configured with other roller bearing types. Some examples include:
- Single and double direction angular thrust ball bearings
- Thrust needle bearings
- Tapered roller thrust bearing
- Spherical roller thrust bearings and more
To learn more about our full range of thrust roller bearings, contact our hotline on 07 3265 3622 or head into our Zillmere warehouse.
Industry-leading thrust bearings Australia-wide
As well as thrust bearings and other bearing types, we also stock all your other bearing tools and accessories, including:
- Bearing pullers
- Bearing tools
- Lubricants
- Degreasers
- Industrial cleaners and more
We also provide a 24-hour emergency breakdown service that you can access by calling 0452 398 997.
Our warehouse is located at 2/260 Zillmere Road, Zillmere, just 18 kilometres north of Brisbane. For more information about our full range of products and services, call our helpdesk today.