Type DTVL thrust ball bearings have an upper and lower complement of angular contact balls and three race elements. Timken designed this type with the capability to carry a thrust load in one direction, comparable to the TVL type, and a lighter thrust load in the opposite direction.
Type TVL thrust ball bearings provide exceptionally low friction, cool running and quiet operation at high speeds and also are less sensitive to misalignment. We designed TVLs for thrust loading, but it will also accommodate some radial loading.