THRUST BEARING Definition & Meaning

thrust bearing

Machinery.

thrust bearing

engineering a low-friction bearing on a rotating shaft that resists axial thrust in the shaft. Usually it consists of a collar which bears against a ring of well lubricated stationary and sometimes tilting pads Compare tapered roller bearing

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First recorded in 1860–65

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A £1.8m revamp has seen repairs completed to the thrust bearing and replacement lifts installed.

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The Science Centre said the £10m structure had undergone a £1.8m revamp with repairs to the thrust bearing and replacement of the existing lifts.

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Science centre bosses said a £1.8m renovation would include repairs to the thrust bearing and replacement of the existing lifts.

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Outside of the thrust bearing an annular ball bearing is used to take the radial load of the propeller.

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Stirling worked his way aft to the thrust bearings, which were three in number.

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