The thrust ball bearings and two-way thrust ball bearings are divided by force. Unidirectional thrust ball bearings can withstand unidirectional axial loads.

Two-way thrust ball bearings, can withstand two-way axial load. Two-way thrust ball bearings, wherein the ring is matched with the shaft. The seating ring is fitted with spherical bearings and has a self-aligning performance that reduces the effect of installation errors.

Thrust ball bearings can not withstand radial load, the limit speed is low.