Hydrodynamic thrust bearing
max. 100 m/s
Main Metall
Hydrodynamic, wear-free thrust bearings carry loads which act along the axis of the shaft. They can be combined with journal bearings. Depending on the application thrust bearings will be designed with fixed wedges or tilting pads.
Applications
Circumferential speed up to 100 m/s depending on design
One or two thrust directions
Advantages
Split design permits easy installation
Tilting pads balance shaft misalignments
One or two directions of rotation
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