You know, engineers can be quite literal and practical when it comes to naming things and it really helps make it easy to understand things! Let’s break it down word by word. Limitation #1: Mismatch of Power Assist.Today, we will explore and gain a deeper understanding of the grandfather of all power steering system – the hydraulic power steering rack: what it is and how it works. And because of that, this technology became so widely spread to the point that all cars manufactured in the 21st century adopts some form of power steering.Īs of 2018, we have three types of power steering: (i) hydraulic power steering, (ii) electro-hydraulic power steering, and (iii) electric power steering. Steering rack made it possible to steer a car, but power steering rack was the one who made it easy.įor those who have tried both types of steering racks will surely appreciate the impact it made in our daily commuting lives. We knew we had to take steering rack to the next level. If you have driven a Perodua Kancil, you know how stiff it was to steer your car. Imagine trying to steer this monstrosity with your bare hands – just impossible! That’s exactly why we have steering rack to start with, it made it possible.īut, it wasn’t perfect. Just like how Apple iPhone changed the mobile industry, hydraulic power steering rack is the equivalent in the automotive industry.Ĭars are extremely heavy object and can weigh up to 1500 kilograms.
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