2901

Thrust ball bearings are designed to support axial loads in a single direction, using ball rolling elements between two grooved raceways called washers. The 2901 is a standard thrust ball bearing suitable for applications requiring moderate axial load capacity at moderate speeds.

Common applications include automotive transmissions, machine tool spindles, gear boxes, and other machinery where pure thrust loads or combined loads with a predominantly axial component are present. These bearings require proper alignment and should not be subjected to radial loads.