Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Difference Between Thrust Washers And Commodity Washers

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

Purchasing managers often consider thrust washers to be nothing more than commodity washers. To clarify, a thrust washer is designed to create a surface that a bearing can roll on or a load can be applied to. To meet this … Continue reading →

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Thrust Bearings vs. Thrust Retainers

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

A thrust bearing is a bearing designed to support axial (thrust loads) in an application. Applications can include everything from point of purchase displays to crane pendants.  National Bearings manufactures custom thrust bearings that are designed to meet your exact … Continue reading →

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