A customized driving seat with exceptional lumbar support and heated panels is easy to appreciate. But, what about a customized steering column? Emma Cygan, design and development engineer at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explains key considerations for vehicle manufacturers when sourcing bespoke steering columns. As the first point of contact of a steering wheel,…
Salt, Sweat and Gears
Military vehicles endure extreme conditions during their lifetime. How can the steering systems of these vehicles take on temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius, without resulting in high torque steering? Here, Emma Cygan, Design and Development Engineer at military steering system manufacturer, Pailton Engineering explains how environmental testing can alleviate these potential challenges.…