Thrust Bearings

High-quality rolling bearings for axial loads

The vast majority of electric actuators and worm drive motors use thrust roller bearings in order to counteract the opposing force of the worm drive. This is the case, in particular, with parking brakes (EMPB), electromechanical brakes (EMB), but also in hatchback (tailgate) motors.

The thrust needle bearing or the thrust roller bearing effectively prohibits the shaft executing axial movement, which would be detrimental to the application.

ROLLAX provides ball or needle thrust bearings, with or without thrust washers. The thrust washers are supplied, if so desired, lubricated and sealed, ready-to-fit.

ROLLAX thrust needle bearings designed to be able to absorb high axial and impact forces. To this end we have developed a very reliable rolling element that distinguishes its self in the following features:

  • furnished with thrust washers,
  • able to absorb high dynamic and static forces,
  • minimal space requirement,
  • lifetime maintenance free through the use of specialized lubricant,
  • customizable.

ROLLAX thrust bearings in closed design

In addition to the standard thrust bearing with externally visible rolling elements and separate thrust washers the ROLLAX portfolio contains completely closed modules, comprising of a thrust bearing and two thrust washers. These units allow for a highly efficient and cost-effective assembly. While conventional systems require multiple process steps, the closed system requires only a single step to assemble thrust bearings and washers. The snap on fastening procedure creates a closed space, preventing lubrication loss and the ingress of dust and grime. This results in particularly long product life.

Needs based and customer specific solutions in the use of thrust bearings.

Many applications in the automotive industry require that rotary movement be converted to linear movement. This results, to some extent, in very high axial forces which require specific bearing solutions. ROLLAX designs and manufactures highly functional thrust bearings built to withstand the highest axial loads. Where necessary we provide your needed thrust bearings with compatible components such as thrust collar or thrust washers or combine thrust bearings and radial bearings to so called combination bearings. We welcome your inquiries.

Roller thrust cage

Roller thrust cage

Roller thrust cage

  • customer specific modification available
  • Minimal installation space requirement
Roller thrust cage

Roller thrust cage

  • customer specific modification available
  • Minimal installation space requirement

Thrust-Ball Cage

Thrust-Ball Cage

Thrust-Ball Cage

  • Customer specific modification available
Thrust-Ball Cage

Thrust-Ball Cage

  • Customer specific modification available
Thrust-Ball Cage

Thrust-Ball Cage

  • customer specific modification available
  • Minimal installation space requirement
Thrust-Ball Cage

Thrust-Ball Cage

  • customer specific modification available
  • Minimal installation space requirement
Thrust-Ball Cage

Thrust-Ball Cage

  • customer specific modification available
  • Minimal installation space requirement

Thrust-Ball Bearing

Thrust-Ball Bearing

Thrust-Ball Bearing

  • Lower friction through use of balls
  • Customer specific modification available

Roller Thrust Bearing

Roller Thrust Bearing

Roller Thrust Bearing

  • With thrust washer
  • Innovative needle design facilitates high static and dynamic axial load carrying capacity
  • Minimal installation space requirement
  • Fully maintenance free through lifetime lubrication with specialised high pressure grease
  • Customer specific modification available
Roller Thrust Bearing

Roller Thrust Bearing

  • With thrust washer
  • Innovative needle design facilitates high static and dynamic axial load carrying capacity
  • Minimal installation space requirement
  • Fully maintenance free through lifetime lubrication with specialised high pressure grease
  • Customer specific modification available
Roller Thrust Bearing

Roller Thrust Bearing

  • With thrust washer
  • Innovative needle design facilitates high static and dynamic axial load carrying capacity
  • Minimal installation space requirement
  • Fully maintenance free through lifetime lubrication with specialised high pressure grease
  • Customer specific modification available

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