Thrust Roller Bearings

Thrust roller bearings consist of a shaft washer, a housing washer, rollers, and a cage. They are designed primarily to support axial loads and are not suitable for radial loads. Their design helps reduce friction between rotating components, maintain accurate axial positioning of the shaft, and ensure smooth rotation under heavy axial loads, thereby improving machine stability and reliability while extending equipment service life.
As a thrust roller bearing manufacturer and factory, BKZ Industry offers various types, including cylindrical, needle, tapered, and spherical thrust roller bearings. Compared with rolling elements in thrust ball bearings, thrust roller bearings generally provide higher axial load capacity. They are widely used in gearboxes, rolling mills, crane hooks, and machine tools. With 15 years of experience and ISO 9001:2015 certification, BKZ Industry provides high-quality bearing solutions.

Thrust Roller Bearings With Higher Load Capacity

Benefits & Advantages of BKZ Industry Thrust Roller Bearings

Thrust roller bearings are designed to support high axial loads while requiring limited installation space. They provide high rigidity, stable operation, and good resistance to shock loads, making them suitable for heavy-duty and demanding applications. With ISO 9001 quality management and 15 years of bearing manufacturing experience, BKZ Industry can supply thrust roller bearings that meet various application requirements.

Benefits of Thrust Roller Bearings

Higher Load Capacity

Compared with thrust ball bearings, thrust roller bearings offer higher load capacity because cylindrical rollers, needle rollers, tapered rollers, and spherical rollers have line contact with the raceways instead of point contact, resulting in higher load carrying capacity.

Limited Installation Space

The internal structure is optimized in the axial direction rather than the radial direction, so the bearing height is relatively small compared with bearings designed to carry combined loads. The small radial cross-section makes them suitable for applications with limited installation space.

High Rigidity and Stability

Thrust roller bearings use larger rolling elements and a contact angle close to 90°, which provides high axial rigidity, stable operation, and accurate axial positioning of the shaft.

Better Shock Resistance

Line contact between rollers and raceways, combined with larger rolling elements and a strong internal structure, provides good resistance to shock loads and vibration.

Easy Installation

Thrust roller bearings usually have separable components such as the shaft washer, housing washer, and roller and cage assembly. They do not require radial clearance adjustment and use flat washer mounting surfaces, which simplifies installation and maintenance.

Advantages of BKZ Industry Thrust Roller Bearings

Wide Range of Sizes and Configurations

BKZ Industry offers a wide range of sizes and configurations of thrust roller bearings, including cylindrical roller, needle roller, tapered roller, and spherical roller thrust bearings. Customers can find different types and sizes from one factory, simplifying sourcing and supply management.

Strong Manufacturing Capacity

With over 400 employees, more than 15 production lines, and a daily production capacity exceeding 60,000 pieces, BKZ Industry has strong manufacturing capacity and can meet large-volume bearing production requirements.

Custom Design and OEM Supported

BKZ Industry has an engineering team of more than 50 engineers who can design and manufacture thrust roller bearings based on customer requirements. Custom design, OEM, and special bearing solutions are supported according to drawings or technical specifications.

Strict Quality Control

BKZ Industry uses various bearing testing equipment, including roundness measuring instruments, surface roughness testers, hardness testers, clearance measuring instruments, vibration and noise testers, life testing machines, and metallographic microscopes to ensure strict quality control throughout the production process.

ISO 9001 + 15 Year Experience

With 15 years of bearing manufacturing experience, BKZ Industry operates under an ISO 9001 quality management system to ensure stable quality, reliable performance, and consistent production standards.

Thrust Roller Bearing Types

Thrust roller bearings are classified based on roller type, including cylindrical roller thrust bearings, needle roller thrust bearings, tapered roller thrust bearings, and spherical roller thrust bearings, to meet different load capacities, speeds, and application requirements.

Needle Roller Thrust Bearings

Needle Roller Thrust Bearings

Designed with thin needle rollers and flat washers, this bearing provides high axial load capacity in a very small axial space. The needle rollers increase contact area while keeping the bearing compact and lightweight. It is commonly used in automotive transmissions, power tools, gear pumps, and other equipment where installation space is limited but axial load capacity is required.

Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings

Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings

This type uses cylindrical rollers arranged in a cage between precision ground race washers, allowing line contact for very high axial load capacity and high stiffness. It is suitable for low to medium speed applications under heavy axial loads. Typical applications include rolling mills, crane hooks, heavy gearboxes, and industrial machinery.

Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings 2

Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings

Featuring barrel-shaped rollers and a spherical raceway, this bearing can automatically compensate for shaft misalignment and housing deflection. It can support extremely heavy axial loads together with moderate radial loads and perform reliably under shock and vibration conditions. It is widely used in mining equipment, construction machinery, marine drives, and large industrial gearboxes.

Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings

Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings

With tapered rollers and tapered raceways, this bearing provides excellent axial load capacity, high rigidity, and accurate axial positioning. The tapered geometry improves load distribution and stability under heavy loads. It is commonly used in construction equipment, gear drives, crane systems, and industrial transmissions requiring high axial stability.

*We also offer Thrust Ball Bearings not listed here. Contact us for more options.

Thrust Roller Bearing Size Chart​

Thrust roller bearing size charts include cylindrical roller thrust bearings, needle roller thrust bearings, spherical roller thrust bearings, and tapered roller thrust bearings. Due to the wide range of designs and dimensions, it is not possible to include all specifications in a single chart. Therefore, we only list some commonly used sizes based on our experience working with customers. For specific applications or detailed dimensions, please contact us for further information.

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Thrust Roller Bearing Applications

Thrust roller bearings are widely used in applications requiring the support of high axial loads, especially in heavy-duty and high-load environments, including:

FAQs About Thrust Roller Bearing

Q1. Can I Customize Thrust Roller Bearings?

Yes, thrust roller bearings can be customized according to specific application requirements. Common customization options include special bearing materials, heat treatment processes, cage types, lubrication grooves, surface coatings, and sealing structures. Internal clearance, roller profile, and bearing height can also be modified to improve load capacity, service life, and performance under heavy load or harsh operating conditions.

Thrust roller bearings are primarily designed to support axial loads and usually cannot carry radial loads. They also require precise alignment and rigid shaft support to operate properly. Compared with ball thrust bearings, they may generate more friction and heat at very high speeds. Proper lubrication, installation accuracy, and sufficient axial space are important to avoid premature wear and failure.

Selecting a thrust roller bearing depends on axial load, operating speed, installation space, alignment conditions, and lubrication method. Cylindrical thrust roller bearings are suitable for very high axial loads, while spherical thrust roller bearings are better for applications with misalignment or combined loads. Life calculation, working temperature, environment, and mounting structure should also be considered during selection.

The main difference is the rolling element type and load capacity. Thrust roller bearings use rollers with line contact, allowing much higher axial load capacity. Thrust ball bearings use balls with point contact, making them suitable for higher speeds but lower loads. Thrust roller bearings are typically used in heavy machinery, while thrust ball bearings are used in lighter load applications.

Thrust roller bearings are used when the load is mainly axial and very heavy, such as in gearboxes, cranes, rolling mills, and large machinery. Deep groove ball bearings are used when loads are mainly radial with moderate axial loads and higher speeds. If the application mainly supports axial load, use thrust bearings; if radial load dominates, use deep groove ball bearings.

Stainless steel needle roller thrust bearings are axial bearings made from stainless steel materials for corrosion-resistant environments. They use needle rollers to provide high axial load capacity in a very compact axial space. These bearings are commonly used in food processing equipment, medical devices, marine machinery, and chemical equipment where corrosion resistance, hygiene, and compact design are required.

Bearing Solutions for Different Industries

In addition to thrust roller bearings, we supply a wide range of industrial bearings for different operating conditions and equipment requirements, including thrust ball bearings, stainless steel bearings, ceramic bearings, and high temperature bearings.

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