Thrust plates are essential components in the automotive industry, playing a crucial role in preventing excessive movement of parts within an engine or transmission. These plates provide a stable interface for bearing surfaces, absorbing axial loads and distributing forces evenly. At IQS Engineering, we specialize in the design and manufacturing of high-quality thrust plates, engineered for precision and durability.
Our products are crafted with advanced materials to ensure excellent performance in demanding automotive applications. Whether it's for transmissions, differentials, or other critical engine components, IQS Engineering’s thrust plates help improve the longevity and efficiency of automotive systems.
Features of Thrust Plates
Load Distribution: Designed to bear and evenly distribute axial loads (forces acting along the shaft axis). Prevents localized stress and wear on shafts or housings.
Material: Typically made from hardened steel, bronze, or bearing alloys (like Babbitt). Sometimes surface-treated (nitrided, carburized, or coated) for wear resistance.
Wear Resistance: Provides a low-friction surface to reduce wear between rotating and stationary parts. Often used with lubrication (oil grooves, drilled holes, or surface textures for oil retention).
Lubrication Features: Can have oil grooves or pockets for continuous lubrication. Some designs allow hydrodynamic or hydrostatic lubrication to minimize friction.
Compact Design: Thin and flat, so they can fit in tight spaces. Can be integrated with other bearing elements or used as a separate washer-like plate.
Alignment and Positioning: Keeps shafts aligned under axial forces. Prevents shaft end-play (excessive forward/backward movement).
Customization: Available in various shapes and sizes (round, rectangular, segmented). Some have slots, holes, or tabs for secure fixing in housings.
Durability: Designed for high load capacity and long service life. Resistant to fatigue and deformation under repeated thrust loading.
Thrust Plates application industries
- Automotive Industry - Engines, Transmissions & Gearboxes, Turbochargers
- Aerospace Industry - Jet engines, Helicopter gearboxes, Landing gear systems
- Heavy Machinery & Construction Equipment - Excavators, bulldozers, loaders, Cranes & lifting equipment
- Industrial Machinery - Pumps & Compressors, Machine tools (lathes, milling machines), Rolling mills
- Power Generation - Steam & Gas Turbines, Hydroelectric turbines, Wind turbines
- Railways- Locomotive engines, Axle systems