Thrust ball bearings consist of ball, retainer, both shaft and housing washers which contain grooves for the balls, and can be subject to axial load only.
Since introduction of polyamide cages the level of noise substantially improved.
Attention
The design of Thrust Ball Bearing may not be subjected to any radial load.
Thrust Ball Bearings are not suitable for high-speed rotation since lubricant is expelled by centrifugal force.
When used on a horizontal shaft, a minimum axial load must be applied.
Care must be taken in handling to prevent damage to the separable rings and ball assembly.
