Editing Rolling-element bearing (section)

===Thrust loadings===
[[File:Thrust-cylindrical-roller-bearing din722 120-ex.png|thumb|100px|A thrust roller bearing]]
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Thrust bearings are used to support axial loads, such as vertical shafts. Common designs are [[Thrust ball bearing]]s, [[spherical roller thrust bearing]]s, tapered roller thrust bearings or cylindrical roller thrust bearings. Also non-rolling-element bearings such as hydrostatic or magnetic bearings see some use where particularly heavy loads or low friction is needed.