SUNTECH^® Modular Pad Thrust Bearings are designed to withstand with high axial loads from rotating shafts collar surface with rapidly minimization of power loss, while simplifying installation and maintenance. SUNTECH^® make thrust bearing assembly is suitable for a range of shaft diameter and the maximum loads for the various bearing types range from 0.5 to 500 tonne. Bearings of larger size and load capacity can be made to special order. Each bearing consists of a series of pads supported in a carrier ring; each pad is free to tilt so as to create a self-sustaining hydrodynamic film. The carrier ring may be in one piece or in halves, and there are various location of pad to pad locking arrangement.