Introduction of L16/24 Thrust Head for Marine Diesel Engine Parts

A component used to mount a mirror plate and transmit axial force from the main shaft to the thrust bearing mirror plate. The thrust head and the mirror plate of the high-speed hydro-generator or generator motor are cast into one body, which is called "thrust head mirror plate", or the thrust head, the mirror plate and the main shaft are cast into one.

What is the structure of the thrust head and what types are there?

Answer: The structure of the thrust head is usually divided into the following types according to its structure type:

①L type, shown in (a), is mostly used for suspended hydro-generator sets where the thrust bearing is separately installed in an oil tank;

②Shoe type, as shown in (b), is mostly used for a suspended hydro-generator set in which the thrust bearing and the upper guide bearing share an oil tank;

③The hub type, shown in (c), is suitable for umbrella-type units. Because this type of thrust head and the generator rotor hub are cast or welded into one, it is named after it.