SKF Magnetic Bearings has supplied thrust bearings from 130 to 24,500 N (30 to 5,500 lbf), for shaft diameters ranging from 9 to 130 mm (3/8 to 5 inches). These are installed on machines that have rotational speeds ranging from 1,800 to 100,000 rpm. SKF also supplies canned thrust bearing designs for hermetically sealed applications and thrust bearings for high temperature applications up to 220°C (428°F).
The thrust bearings shown above are 17,000 N capacity (3,800 lbf) for a 12,000 rpm turbocompressor with a 120 mm shaft.
