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New adjustable steering column is one of a kind

February 3, 2023 by Geordie Torr

Steering-system manufacturer Pailton Engineering has launched a new adjustable steering column that enables its buses to meet the regulatory requirements of each of the different EU member states.

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The column was designed and manufactured for the new range of VDL Citea buses, which the company said will benefit from its ergonomic design and titling-head mechanism.

Thanks to its unique tilting-head mechanism the steering column is compatible with the regulatory requirements in each EU member state, which often differ from state to state. This has meant that until now, a different column design was often necessary to ensure conformity with each state’s individual regulations.

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The New Citea buses can all be equipped with the same steering column, as the extra level of adjustability provided by this unique feature removes the need for having to supply a different part for each country. Although previously seen in some commercial vehicles, this tilting-head mechanism is a first for the bus market.

In addition to the titling head mechanism, the design also offers a tilting column and telescopic adjustability. The column is integrated with a workstation designed to enhance ergonomics for the driver.

‘We’re delighted to be able to announce the successful launch of this adjustable steering column,’ said Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering. ‘The engineering behind this steering column is the result of a fantastic collaboration that we hope to continue. Being able to offer a single steering column that can conform with requirements in each state puts us in a unique position. This is the only product of its kind on the market and we are confident of the benefits it will bring to bus manufacturers and drivers alike.’

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