Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings

Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings from ABS consist of a shaft washer, a housing washer, and a cage with tapered rolling elements. This design optimizes load distribution, allowing the bearings to handle heavy axial loads, operate at high speeds, and reduce friction. These bearings are separable and non-latching, making them versatile for use in symmetrical or asymmetrical designs. The bearing washers and roller cage can be installed separately, providing flexibility during assembly. The precisely designed raceways of the housing and shaft washers ensure that the extension lines intersect at a single point on the bearing centerline, promoting smooth and accurate rolling motion.

The contact between the rib of the shaft or housing washer and the large, spherically ground roller ends is engineered to securely guide the rollers while forming a proper oil film, which enhances lubrication and reduces wear. Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings are especially suited for applications with extremely heavy axial and impact loads. They are available in three types: single direction, double direction, and screw-down spindle.

The screw-down spindle type is specifically designed for low-speed, heavy-load applications. The shaft washer surface is ground to a convex or concave spherical profile to match the ends of screw-down spindles, allowing for some misalignment during rotation. Additionally, the flat housing washer raceway accommodates spindle run-out, maintaining stability under heavy load conditions.

Features

• Optimized load distribution: Supports heavy axial loads while minimizing friction, even at high speeds.
• Separable design: Allows for easy installation and flexibility in both symmetrical and asymmetrical systems.
• Accurate rolling motion: Precision alignment of raceways ensures smooth and efficient roller movement.
• Enhanced roller guidance: Spherical roller ends improve alignment and ensure consistent lubrication for reduced wear.
• Versatile configurations: Available in single direction, double direction, and screw-down spindle types to suit a range of applications.
• Misalignment tolerance: The screw-down spindle type accommodates minor misalignment and spindle run-out, ideal for low-speed, high-load conditions.

Industrial applications

• Steel Manufacturing: Critical for screw-down spindles in rolling mills, where heavy axial loads and alignment issues must be managed efficiently.
• Mining: Designed for use in heavy-duty mining equipment, supporting large axial and impact loads in harsh conditions.
• Cement Industry: Ideal for large-scale machinery that operates under heavy axial forces and high-speed conditions in demanding environments.
• Automotive Industry: Used in high-speed systems such as transmissions, where precision and axial load support are essential.