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Steering Rack (Steering Gear)

Steering rack (steering gearbox)

The steering rack, also known as a steering gear or steering box, is an essential part of the automotive steering system. It converts the driver’s steering input into precise wheel movement, ensuring accurate control of the vehicle. In particular, the rack-and-pinion steering rack uses a set of meshing gears and a rack to change the steering wheel’s rotation into linear motion of the wheels. With its compact design, light weight, high rigidity, responsive handling, and cost efficiency, this type of steering rack is widely applied in small passenger cars, micro trucks, and passenger-and-cargo vehicles.

XEPS offers customized steering gears, steering racks, and power steering solutions for global OEMs, meeting diverse vehicle model requirements.

Key Benefits Of XEPS Steering Rack

XEPS’s customized steering gears enable precise control, making steering lighter and more effortless while enhancing driving safety and handling performance.

 

Customized steering gears solutions to meet OEM's specific needs

Good road feedback enhances steering precision

Enhanced driving safety with superior steering performance

Main Components of Steering Rack

Steering rack and pinion
Rack and Pinion

The rack is a toothed bar that meshes with the pinion gear attached to the steering column. When the wheel turns, the pinion rotates, moving the rack linearly and steering the wheels via the tie rods.

Tie Rod

Tie rods connect to the rack ends, transferring its motion to the steering knuckles to turn the wheels while keeping them synchronized.

steering tie rod
steering tie rod
Tie Rod

Tie rods connect to the rack ends, transferring its motion to the steering knuckles to turn the wheels while keeping them synchronized.

Steering Boots
Boots

Boots are flexible covers that protect inner tie rod ends from dirt, debris, and

moisture, ensuring longevity and smooth operation.

WHY CHOOSE OUR STEERING RACK

Benefits for the Driver:

  • Better Steering and Handling Feel

The rack-and-pinion steering rack typically has minimal play and a faster response, allowing the driver to experience a clearer road feel and more precise, agile handling.

  • Enhanced Driving Comfort

Our rack-and-pinion steering rack is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system, making the steering feel lighter and reducing the effort required from the driver. This design

is especially suited for female and novice drivers, providing a more comfortable and confident driving experience.

 

Benefits for OEMs:

  • Compact Design for Easier Integration

Its simple structure and low number of components make it easy to integrate into various vehicle platforms, helping to shorten the development cycle.

  • Cost Reduction

With fewer components and a relatively simple manufacturing process, the rack-and-pinion steering rack helps lower the overall cost of the vehicle.

  • Easy Integration with Electronic Control

The rack-and-pinion steering rack is highly compatible with Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems, making it ideal for implementing intelligent driving assistance features such as lane-keeping assist and automatic parking, and effectively meeting the growing demand for automotive intelligence.

  • Customized Development

Customized development based on the chassis and body specifications of different vehicle models to meet the safety, durability, and performance requirements of the steering system.

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