NKE Thrust Needle Roller Bearings are compact bearings specifically designed to handle exceptional axial loads (loads acting along the shaft axis) in applications with limited space constraints. Their unique combination of a full complement of thin needle rollers and a space-saving design makes them ideal for many industries.

A thrust needle roller bearing utilizes a full set of short, slender needle rollers positioned between a washer flange on the shaft (inner ring) and a housing flange (outer ring). The needle rollers make linear contact with the hardened raceways on the washer and housing flange, enabling the bearing to support significant axial loads despite its minimal cross-section.