Cylindrical Roller Bearings each consist of an axial cage with cylindrical rollers and 2 thrust washers. They help provide increased thrust capacity, and support axial loads in 1 direction. Models with glass-fiber reinforced polyamide Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings retainers help to facilitate quiet operation.

A cylindrical roller thrust bearing is a particular NSK 6002z Bearing type of roller bearing. Like other roller bearings, they permit rotation between parts, but they are designed to support a high axial load. A cylindrical roller thrust bearing is a particular type of roller bearing.