Axial force
An axial force is understood to be the force or force component that acts in the direction of an axis of a body of revolution .
One example is the force (component) that acts when screwing in a screw in the direction of the screw axis, which is responsible for the deeper penetration of the screw.
Related terms from technical mechanics are axial load , radial load and tangential load :
The axial load is the load on the axis from the axial force that occurs. Radial load is the load on the axis caused by the radial force. This acts perpendicular to the axis, that is, it loads the axis from above.
Even if there are no axial forces, a shaft must be prevented from executing axial movements. If there are significant axial forces from operation or weight, a special axial bearing is required that is designed for these forces.