Rolling mill bearings

Tapered Roller Thrust Bearing

A Tapered Roller Thrust Bearing is a robust bearing designed for heavy axial (thrust) loads and some radial loads, using tapered rollers for efficient load distribution, high rigidity, and shock resistance, commonly found in heavy machinery like cranes, gear drives, and steel mills for precise axial guidance. Its design allows it to handle significant forces in one direction while offering a compact, stiff solution with long life.

Features: Type: Single-row (unidirectional axial load) / Double-row (bidirectional axial load, self-aligning); Shaft Washer & Housing Washer: Split structure (easy installation); Roller Arrangement: Tapered rollers (evenly distributed, matched taper angles, line contact);

Accuracy: P0, P6, P5, P4;

Size:Inner Diameter: 127–550 mm; Outer Diameter: 150–640 mm; Total Thickness: 48–185 mm;

Materials: Bearing Rings & Rollers: GCr15 high-carbon chromium steel or SUS440C stainless steel; Cages: Brass, reinforced Nylon 66, or stamped steel; 

Delivery: Standard models: 7–15 days (single-row), 10–20 days (double-row); Customized models: Please contact the manufacturer. 

Techspecs

Tapered Roller Thrust Bearing
DesignationsBoundary dimensionsBasic load ratingsMass
CurrentOriginalmmKNkg
DD1d1TRM1M2rminCoa
NB.TTSV1504297/15015014812748228.6M12-1.516305
NB.TTSV1754297/17517517315253228.6M12-1.521808
NB.TTSV2034297/20320320117865254M12-1.5254011
NB.TTSV2054297/20520520317865254M20-1.5337015
NB.TTSV2354297/23523523320873280M20-1.5337018
NB.TTSV2654297/26526526322981304.8M20-1.5413024
NB.TTSV3204297/32032031828095380M24-1.5737042
NB.TTSV3774297/377377375330112457.2M24-2.5823086
NB.TTSV3804297/380380378330112457.2M24M301.5822067
NB.TTSV4104297/410410408355122508M24M30311300115
NB.TTSV4404297/440440438380130508M24M36318500140
NB.TTSV4954297/495495492432146558.8M24M36319100198
NB.TTSV5254297/525525522460155635M24M36320380210
NB.TTSV5554297/555555552482165635M24M36321380275
NB.TTSV5804297/580580577510165710M24M42323540250
NB.TTSV6104297/610610607533178762M30M42324170350
NB.TTSV6404297/640640637550185762M30M42328670410

Description

Design Principles: Adopt precise taper angle matching design of tapered rollers and conical raceways, with contact line extensions intersecting at the bearing axis, enabling axial loads to be evenly transmitted to the shaft washer and housing washer through line contact. The load-bearing density is 3-5 times higher than that of thrust ball bearings; single-row models achieve unidirectional axial positioning through a single row of rollers, while double-row models can bear bidirectional axial loads through a double-row symmetrical roller design. Some models are equipped with spherical housing washers to achieve ±1°-2° self-alignment, compensating for installation misalignment and shaft deflection. The split structure facilitates installation, disassembly and maintenance of large-size equipment without overall disassembly of related components; raceways are ground for heavy-load reinforcement, and roller end faces are optimized to reduce friction loss and temperature rise, adapting to long-term heavy-load operation. Performance Features: Core High Axial Load Capacity: Taper angle matching + line contact design, single-row models with maximum axial load up to 5000 KN, double-row models up to 8000 KN, 3-5 times higher than thrust ball bearings of the same size, adapting to the axial heavy-load requirements of ultra-heavy equipment. Flexible Unidirectional/Bidirectional Adaptation: Single-row models are compact, suitable for unidirectional axial positioning scenarios; double-row models can bear bidirectional axial loads, with built-in self-aligning function, adapting to complex eccentric load scenarios without additional thrust bearings. High Rigidity & Shock Resistance: Reinforced materials and conical contact design, outstanding deformation resistance and shock resistance, capable of withstanding high-frequency impact loads, adapting to harsh working conditions such as mining and metallurgy. Long Service Life & Stability: Surface hardening treatment of GCr15 material, precision polishing of roller end faces (Ra≤0.08μm), fatigue life increased by 40% compared with conventional thrust bearings, adapting to long-term continuous operation. Full Coverage of Large Sizes: supporting non-standard customization, perfectly replacing imported large-size series, filling the gap of domestic heavy-load thrust bearings. Customization Options: Supports non-standard size (shaft washer/housing washer size, thickness) customization, corrosion-resistant material (SUS440C) customization, unidirectional/bidirectional structure selection, self-aligning angle optimization (double-row models), special lubrication solutions for high/low temperature, and cage material customization (heavy-load dedicated).
Tapered Roller Thrust Bearing

Features

Ultra-High Axial Load Capacity

Maximum axial load up to 8000 KN, leading in the industry, adapting to the axial heavy-load requirements of ultra-heavy equipment, replacing multiple sets of ordinary thrust bearing combinations.

Flexible Unidirectional/Bidirectional Adaptation

Single-row (compact) and double-row (self-aligning) options, selectable according to equipment load direction and working condition requirements, no need for additional bearings.

Convenient Installation & Maintenance

Split structure design, enabling installation and replacement without disassembling related components, reducing maintenance costs and downtime of large-size equipment.

High cost-effectiveness and import substitution

Technical specifications fully match imported series, ensuring stable supply and reducing procurement costs by 20%-30%.

Wide Application Adaptability

Compatible with complex heavy-duty environments such as high-temperature, dusty, and humid conditions, supports multi-dimensional customization, covering metallurgy, mining, machine tools, wind power and other fields.

Working Principle

Tapered Roller Thrust Bearing
Working Principle Roller Arrangement and Load Distribution: Tapered rollers are evenly distributed along the annular raceways of the shaft washer and housing washer. The precise taper angle matching of rollers and raceways ensures that the extension lines of contact lines intersect at the bearing axis, forming a stable load transmission path. Axial loads are evenly transmitted through line contact between rollers and raceways, avoiding local overload; double-row models bear bidirectional axial loads through a double-row symmetrical roller design, and the spherical housing washer allows rollers to adjust their posture slightly to compensate for ±1°-2° installation misalignment; the cage guides the rollers to move orderly, reducing frictional interference and improving operational stability under heavy loads. Thermal Management and Sealing: Thermal Management: Precision grinding of raceways and rollers + low-friction cage design reduce frictional losses and effectively control operating temperature rise (typical temperature rise ≤18°C); combined with the thermal stability of heavy-duty grease or circulating oil, it ensures the thermal stability of equipment under heavy load and medium-high speed. Installation Adaptability: The shaft washer adopts an interference fit with the shaft (shaft h7), and the housing washer adopts a transition fit with the housing (hole H8), compatible with the assembly tolerance requirements of most heavy industrial equipment; the split structure supports separate installation of the shaft washer, housing washer and roller assembly, adapting to complex assembly processes; the self-aligning function of double-row models reduces the requirement for the parallelism of the installation datum plane, simplifying the assembly process; the large-size design provides sufficient installation space, and the clearance can be precisely controlled through adjustment shims, ensuring accurate installation and stable operation.

Application & Case

Applications of Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings

1. Heavy-Duty Industrial Gearboxes

Vertical and horizontal gear drives

Bevel and planetary gearboxes

They support high axial forces generated by gear meshing.

2. Machine Tools

Vertical machine tool spindles

Rotary tables

Indexing heads

Provide high axial rigidity and precise positioning.

3. Construction & Earthmoving Machinery

Cranes

Excavators

Loaders

Designed to withstand heavy thrust loads and shock.

4. Metallurgical Equipment

Rolling mills

Continuous casting machines

Handle extreme axial loads in harsh environments.

5.Marine & Offshore Equipment

Propeller thrust blocks

Winches

Offshore handling systems

Support propeller and operational thrust loads.

6. Mining Machinery

Crushers

Grinding mills

Hoisting equipment

Operate reliably under heavy loads and contamination.

7. Wind Energy Equipment

Wind turbine main shafts

Pitch and yaw systems

Used where high axial forces and stiffness are required.

8. Industrial Pumps & Compressors

Vertical pumps

Large compressors

Maintain axial shaft positioning under load.

9. Oil & Gas Equipment

Drilling rigs

Top drives

Designed for extreme loads and demanding conditions.

10. Special Purpose Heavy Machinery

Test rigs

Large rotating platforms

Provide stable axial load support.

FAQ

Single-row models can only bear unidirectional axial loads, with a compact structure and high load-bearing density; double-row models can bear bidirectional axial loads, and some have self-aligning function (±1°-2°), adapting to complex eccentric load scenarios. The selection depends on the direction of the equipment's axial load and installation misalignment.
They are mainly designed to bear axial loads and can only bear a very small amount of radial load (≤5% of the axial load), but cannot bear radial loads alone. If both radial and axial loads need to be borne, they should be used in combination with radial bearings (such as cylindrical roller bearings).
Usually 6-10 weeks for single-row models and 8-14 weeks for double-row models. Specifically, it needs to be determined according to size complexity, structure optimization requirements, material supply and production schedule. Urgent production services for emergency projects of heavy-duty equipment are supported.
10.For high-temperature environments, GCr15 material + high-temperature special grease (adapted to ≤150°C) should be selected, combined with open or non-contact seals; for corrosive environments, SUS440C stainless steel material + corrosion-resistant grease should be selected to ensure service life and stability under heavy-load working conditions.

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