Elements and Design of Kingsbury Thrust Bearings



Beginning with a fundamental review of the Kingsbury thrust bearing, this section lists basic bearing elements and how they work, as well as design options and accessories.



How Kingsbury's Thrust Bearing Works



A thrust bearing transmits axial loads to the foundation or machine support of rotating machinery.



Our equalizing thrust bearing actually transmits the load through a self-renewing film of oil during operation and a unique force-balancing action distributes the load across the shoes. Working surfaces touch each other only during start-up and shut-down. Otherwise, these surfaces are separated by the fluid film, so surface wear is minimal, and bearing life dramatically lengthened.



The Kingsbury thrust bearing offers many operating advantages, including: