Straps from each end of the pipe are tied onto a thrust bearing that allows the entire assembly to rotate.
From the sciencedaily.com
Also, water entering the blades will result in the destruction of the thrust bearing for the turbine shaft.
From the en.wikipedia.org
They've fitted the obvious higher specification turbocharger with low friction bearings, a high temperature turbine and a strengthened thrust bearing to sharpen response and reduce lag.
From the newarkadvertiser.co.uk
The issue with the escalators is a bad thrust bearing, and operators are running the escalators in reverse so that the good thrust bearing takes the pressure off the bad bearing.
From the sfgate.com
This means that the main part of the South Island is being thrust over the Australian Plate on a bearing of about 250 degrees.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
He has a stately bearing, the emotional grandeur associated with Barrymore and Olivier, and a baritone voice of passion, precision and thrust.