Thrust Roller Bearings Generally, the cylindrical roller thrust bearing has one or two rows of rollers, and can bear a considerable axial force as well as a certain vibration load. The structure does not have the radial locating function and cannot bear any radial force, and in addition, it has no self-aligning function.

The thrust roller bearings, roller, and cage assemblies rest between the raceway rings. Spherical thrust roller bearings rely on convex rollers and have a self-aligning capability because of the barrel-shape of the rollers. The bearings consist of one row of rollers and have a larger contact angle.