SUNTECH^® make Vertical Bearings are anexclusive self-reliant assembly includes a thrust collar, thrust andjournal bearing pads, cooling device and outer covering. Ancillary features are assimilatedto meet customer need. Radial and axial loads are transmitted through the thrust collar to the correspondingthrust and journal pads which support the load by producing and supporting hydrodynamic oil film. Preloaded journalpads are provided as standard to offer increased stability together with handed thrust pads to maximise on load carryingcapacity.