Spherical thrust bearings are designed to operate — and correct — directional misalignments. These self-aligning thrust bearings are built to accommodate extreme thrust loads. The raceways are inclined to the bearing’s axis, so they can also handle radial loads up to 50% of the thrust load. When the shaft they support takes consistent shocks, consider double row bearings that can realign the bearing to the shaft.
Types Of Thrust Bearings We Offer
Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings
Cylindrical Thrust Roller Bearings
Cylindrical roller thrust bearings are designed to support high axial loads that are parallel to the shaft. They are best used for applications that require low friction at high speeds. They have no radial load carrying capacity. Common applications are extruders, service pumps, sludge/water separation presses, and injection molding equipment to name a few.
Ball Thrust Bearings
As a trusted manufacturer of thrust bearings, we offer ball thrust bearings, designed for high-performance axial load support. We inventory the light-duty, single-direction ball thrust varieties for our distributors, and we are sought for Scheerer’s angular contact ball thrust bearings that can handle both radial and thrust loads. Our grooved race systems are designed for higher load capacities found in electric motors, pumps, and other high-speed applications. Flat race systems are also available for bearings that require minimal space at slower speeds.
Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings
Scheerer manufactures both single and bi-directional tapered roller thrust bearings. This category of bearing is designed specifically to carry axial loads with no radial load capacity. Components include two washers: a shaft washer, and a housing washer plus a removable roller and cage assembly.
Self-Aligning Thrust Bearings For Industrial Performance
Scheerer Bearing specializes in manufacturing heavy-duty thrust bearings engineered for severe service conditions. Our bearings are designed for:
- Mining and aggregate equipment
- Steel mills
- Gearboxes and power transmission systems
- Construction and heavy machinery
All of our industrial thrust bearings are produced with high-grade materials and advanced manufacturing processes to ensure long-term reliability.
Innovative High-performance Thrust Bearings
Scheerer manufactures ball, spherical roller, tapered roller, and cylindrical roller thrust bearings with spherical seating rings — engineered for axial load management in high-pressure industrial applications.
ID Range:
50 mm to 2032mm (2 in. to 80in.)
Applications:
- Construction wheeled equipment
- Drilling equipment
- Lifting equipment
- Power generation gearboxes
Design Attributes:
- Bottom washer design allows thrust bearings to adapt to initial misalignment.
- Overlapping roller paths reduce race grooving, extending the life of ball thrust, spherical thrust, and tapered roller thrust bearings.
- TPS or AT Type bearings handle minor radial displacement
Large Diameter Thrust Bearing Experts
Our large-diameter thrust bearings range from 4″ (120mm) ID to 100″ (2540mm) OD — among the widest size ranges available from a domestic US manufacturer.
Scheerer Bearing manufactures large diameter thrust bearings in standard configurations including ball, cylindrical roller, tapered roller and spherical roller thrust bearings.
We manufacture all standard formats from all major manufacturers. We also manufacture custom solutions for specialty applications.
Variants & Options
- Ball Thrust Bearings
- Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings
- Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings
- Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings
- Self-Aligning
- Bearing Customization
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Specifications Required:
- Inch or Metric
- Bore Dimensions (d)
- Outer Diameter (D)
- Width of the Bearing (B)
- Required Load Capacity (C & Co)
Our engineering team routinely reviews proposed CAD designs from customers. We are available to share insights you may not have considered.
FAQs About Thrust Bearings
Scheerer Bearing manufactures four main types of thrust bearings: ball thrust, spherical roller thrust, cylindrical roller thrust, and tapered roller thrust. We also produce self-aligning variants and custom designs for specialty applications. Our bearings cover bore sizes from 50mm to 2032mm and serve industries including mining, steel, oil and gas, wind energy, and heavy manufacturing.
Ball thrust bearings use ball rolling elements and are best suited for lighter axial loads and high-speed applications such as electric motors and pumps. Roller thrust bearings — including cylindrical, tapered, and spherical roller types — handle significantly heavier axial loads and are built for severe industrial service. Spherical roller thrust bearings go a step further: they self-align to correct for shaft misalignment and can handle combined axial and radial loading simultaneously.
Yes. Scheerer specializes in large and extra-large diameter thrust bearings from 4″ (120mm) ID through 100″ (2540mm) OD — one of the widest size ranges available from a domestic US manufacturer. We produce all standard formats as equivalents to major manufacturer specifications, and our engineering team designs fully custom solutions for non-standard or specialty applications. Submit your CAD files or specifications and we will review and advise.
Scheerer thrust bearings are used across mining and aggregate processing, steel and metals manufacturing, oil production and drilling, wind turbines and power generation, corrugating machinery, military equipment, material handling systems, and heavy construction. Our bearings are engineered for severe service conditions — including shock loads, continuous high-speed operation, and hostile environments — where standard off-the-shelf bearings fail prematurely.
To specify a thrust bearing, you will need: bore dimension (d), outer diameter (D), bearing width (B), required dynamic load capacity (C), required static load capacity (Co), and whether you are working in inch or metric units. If you are designing around a specific shaft speed, temperature range, or misalignment condition, share those parameters too. Scheerer’s engineering team reviews submitted specifications and CAD drawings and can identify design factors you may not have considered. Call (800) 443-5252 or submit specs through our contact form for a preliminary estimate — standard quotes are typically returned within 24–48 hours.
Yes. Scheerer Bearing Corporation is ISO 9001:2015 certified. All thrust bearings are manufactured at our Willow Grove, PA facility using high-grade materials and precision manufacturing processes governed by our quality management system. Certification covers design, production, and inspection — ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy, load capacity, and long-term reliability across every bearing we produce.
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