thrust ball bearing

A thrust ball bearing is a type of bearing designed to support axial, or thrust, loads along the axis of rotation and cannot handle radial loads. They are used in applications like screw drives and car gearboxes to handle forces that are parallel to the shaft, such as those created by helical gears. These bearings minimize friction and come in different types, like single-direction and double-direction, with either flat or aligning seats for mounting.