A spherical roller thrust bearing is a rolling-element bearing of thrust type that permits rotation with low friction, and permits angular misalignment. The bearing is designed to take radial loads, and heavy axial loads in one direction....
A thrust bearing is a particular type of rotary bearing. Like other rotary bearings they permit rotation between parts but they are designed to support a high axial load while doing this (parallel to the shaft). Different kinds of thrust bearings...
Angular contact thrust ball bearings are designed to accommodate axial loads in one direction only and therefore are adjusted against a second bearing or mounted as sets. In their main application area of rotary tables, two bearings are always used...