Types of Bearings: How They Work? Parts, Uses [PDF]
In thurst bearing, the bearing pressure will be axial. The axis of the shaft may vertical or horizontal. If the axis of the shaft is vertical, the thrust bearing is known as footstep bearing. If the axis of the shaft is horizontal, the thrust bearing is known as a roller bearing. #3 Foot Step Bearing. The figure shows a simple type of footstep ...