How Thrust Bearings Handle High Loads and Speeds.

Flooded, leading-edge groove, and between-pad groove thrust bearings were tested at high speeds and loads in Kingsbury’s research rig. The between-pad groove design stayed cooler and carried higher loads, even with a smaller footprint, compared to traditional flooded and LEG bearings. If you want to see how modern thrust bearing designs are meeting the toughest demands, read more.