Technician A says bearings that take axial loads are also known as thrust washers. Technician B says Torrington washers are bearings that take radial loads. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because bearings designed to handle axial loads are indeed often referred to as thrust bearings or thrust washers. Technician B is incorrect because Torrington bearings, a brand name often used generically for needle roller bearings, are designed to handle radial loads, not exclusively as washers.

Technician a Says Bearings That Take Axial Loads Are Also