Need a bearing that's easy to mount? Try this single-direction thrust bearing from SKF. It's separable, which means you can assemble its shaft and housing individually for easy installation. The unit's cage is designed to separate its rolling elements, which reduces the build-up of frictional heat. It also helps to keep the balls evenly spaced, so you benefit from optimal load distribution. This component locates a shaft axially in one rotational direction only, and it's commonly used in equipment like fans, blowers and rotary compressors.

• Steel cage is resistant to corrosion and impact to withstand demanding operating environments
• Low weight of 0.17kg, so adds minimal strain to machinery
• Dimensions of 25 (ID) and 52mm (OD), so suitable for small to medium-sized applications

• Agriculture and forestry equipment
• Automotive manufacturing
• Fluid machinery
• Material handling

You can determine which washer is which by looking at the size of the bores. The housing washer has a larger bore, while the bore of the shaft washer is ground and smaller.