Steering Systems for New Vehicles and conversions

This electric power steering rack is designed for vehicles with a narrow track width. It is highly flexible and will be suitable for Microcars, Light commercial vehicles, Sport and leisure vehicles. This has been developed by an original equipment manufacturer and will come with Engineering support to integrate it into your vehicle. We are looking for small to medium sized vehicle manufactures who need a steering system for their application. 

Key Features

• Narrow track width
• Real time assistance
• Returnability to the centre position
• Lightweight
• Designed for compact spaces
• Modular
• ADAS functions ready

This new EPS steering gear will be available in 2025, which has been specifically designed for companies offering compact Light Commercial Vehicles,
microcars, motorsport and leisure vehicles. It can also be suitable for industrial applications.
This optimized product has been designed to meet new mobility needs based on the latest automotive standards, combining best in
class driving pleasure and safety.

The steering gear is a modular and tunable product, we provide Engineering support to define the steering calibration according to your specifications. Modular to adapt itself to vehicle architecture with real time assistance law adjustment regarding vehicle driving conditions. Suitable for vehicles with narrow track width and the compact design makes the  integration process easier. The steering gear is Lightweight to maximize car efficiency. 

Flexibility

Adjustable elements: –

• Tie-rods length
• Tuning calibration assistance law
• Fixation points with vehicle subframe
• Motor unit orientation
  Cross Angle : +14 or -14deg

Electronics

• + 12Vcc power supply
• Generic CAN bus network
• Assistance variation with vehicle speed input
• Assistance variation with handwheel angle speed input

Mechanical

• Max assisted rack bar load = 10 KN (in static parking conditions)
• Max half stroke =     +/- 75 mm
• Constant gear ratio = 38.4mm/tr
• Max handwheel revolutions lock to lock = 3.9 rev (for +/- 75 mm)
• Weight around 10Kg
• Rack housing: possibility to study and develop specific fixation to subframe + specific motor orientation
• Tie rods: possibility to study and develop specific tie rod length