Posted on 2/13/2019
A customised driving seat, with exceptional lumbar support and heated panels, is easy to appreciate. But, what about a customised 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, the steering column is a vital part of the system. For heavy-duty vehicles, such as military transporters, trucks or buses, steering assemblies often come with variable design features, depending on the vehicle layout and application. This is the ergonomic hotspot of the steering system, where the subtlest design changes...