Model Number: 51104 Brand Name: SFT and FOR A Key Specifications/Special Features: Product description:Thrust ball bearing consist of tow precision chrome steel washers (ring) and a ball complement spaced by bronze retainerThey can be supplied with or without radius ball grooves in the ringsThrust bearings are under purely axial loadsThrust ball bearing can handle loads in the axial direction only

Bearing rings mounted on the shaft are called shaft washers, and those mounted in the housing are called housing washers

Both washers contain raceways for the balls

Thrust ball bearings are available as both single and bi-directional types

The bi-directional thrust bearing incorporates a third washer and an additional set of balls

This center washer is located in the axial direction by a shaft shoulder and sleeve

Care must be taken in handling to prevent damage to the separate rings and ball assemblies