GATE ME 2016 Set 3 — Question 22

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Which of the bearings given below SHOULD NOT be subjected to a thrust load?

Correct answer (C) Cylindrical (straight) roller bearing Solution Bearings are designed to handle different types of loads: Deep groove ball bearings can carry both radial and a moderate amount of axial (thrust) load. Angular contact ball bearings are specifically designed to carry combined radial and significant axial loads. Cylindrical (straight) roller bearings are designed primarily for heavy radial loads. Because the rollers are cylindrical and the races are straight, they have very little to no capacity to support axial (thrust) loads unless they are specifically modified with ribs. Tapered roller bearings are designed to carry heavy combined radial and axial loads. Therefore, a standard cylindrical (straight) roller bearing should not be subjected to a thrust load. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) Cylindrical (straight) roller bearing Solution Bearings are designed to handle different types of loads: Deep groove ball bearings can carry both radial and a moderate amount of axial (thrust) load. Angular contact ball bearings are specifically designed to carry combined radial and significant axial loads. Cylindrical (straight) roller bearings are designed primarily for heavy radial loads. Because the rollers are cylindrical and the races are straight, they have very little to no capacity to support axial (thrust) loads unless they are specifically modified with ribs. Tapered roller bearings are designed to carry heavy combined radial and axial loads. Therefore, a standard cylindrical (straight) roller bearing should not be subjected to a thrust load.

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