Steering System Specialists
Proud of Our Engineering Heritage
Pailton Engineering is a global leader in the design and manufacture of steering systems for Commercial and Military vehicles. From our base in Coventry, England, our 90,000 sq. ft. factory offers fully incorporated design, test and production facilities to the latest quality and manufacturing standards.
We are focussed on assisting mid-volume Original Equipment (OE) vehicle manufacturers with bespoke engineered solutions for their driveline systems. Many of our blue-chip customers have been loyal to us for over 30 years; valuing our design expertise, support, product knowledge, quality and service. We excel where our competitors fail; offering engineered solutions where standard, off-the-shelf parts simply won’t do.
As a design-lead organisation we encourage direct contact between our engineering team and yours, ensuring that our wealth of expertise and knowledge is available at all times.
How We Can Help You:
- Unrivalled design flexibility including full system development
- Expert modelling of designs to ensure all your requirements are achieved
- Deliver the highest performance parts for safety critical applications
- Keep vehicle whole life costs to a minimum
For over 50 years we have been working together with some of the largest commercial and military vehicle brands in the world to design and deliver world class steering components. Our parts are used in a number of demanding environments and we are proud of our reputation for quality and dependability.
Bus & Coach
In Europe, buses and coaches cater for 55 per cent of public transport requirements. Every minute of every day, in countless towns and cities around the world, there are thousands of passengers depending on bus or coach services, for social, commuting and business purposes.
Passenger vehicles undertake long journeys, through turbulent weather and carrying varying weights, and the steering systems for these vehicles have to be designed and manufactured with this in mind. Pailton’s bespoke steering systems, from sliding steering shafts to suspension links, are tested against these relentless conditions, ensuring the vehicle is agile and nimble when driving at speed, changing lanes and manoeuvring.
Testing to the Limits
We carry out in-house validation testing to determine endurance and maximum load, testing against incidents such as curb strikes and pot holes that a bus or coach will face from time to time. Environmental testing is also undertaken to ensure a large steering system is protected sufficiently from moisture, temperature fluctuations and humidity variance.
Expert, Innovative and Considered Engineering
From Initial Concept Though Design and Testing to Production
This is what sets us apart from the competition. When you need an engineered system, we excel at providing full technical and steering engineering support, from initial concept through design and testing to production and beyond.
Unlike off-the-shelf alternatives, we offer bespoke steering systems, designed specifically to meet the needs of your project. Whether you’re after a bespoke steering column design or a complete system, our engineers can help.
Engineering Expertise at Your Fingertips
Innovation is what really drives us. We like to work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from the initial concept phase, to ensure the best possible steering parts integration in non-standard vehicles.
Our considered approach guarantees that your project will push the boundaries of innovation, but crucially, non-standard parts will integrate effectively with the overall vehicle geometry. Our philosophy and working practice allow components to function in harmony for optimum performance, while keeping vehicle whole life costs to a minimum.
Direct liaison between our engineers and customers means our wealth of technical knowledge and experience can be relied on every step of the way. We’re a design led business, so our engineers are on hand to consult with you directly throughout the entire length of your project.
Technical Performance
For niche steering and suspension parts, like those used in HVGs, construction and utility vehicles, Pailton Engineering’s specialists can create and test bespoke components. For example, we manufacture panhard rods, bevel boxes and drag link assemblies, at lower volumes, offering design flexibilityand a faster time to market.
Technical performance should never be compromised. Utilising our specialist ‘in-house’ testing and computer aided design facilities, we work with you to ensure your project requirements are met. For example, heavy duty vehicles that must perform in the harshest of environmental conditions, undergo robust environmental testing procedures to make sure they’re fit for purpose.
We’re proud of our reputation for providing quality products. Our products already perform in the harshest environmental conditions, but we’re committed to pushing the boundaries even further. Our manufacturing techniques enable progressive product improvements. What’s more, our management system complies to the International Automotive Task Force quality management standard IATF16949:2016.
If you’re looking for a vehicle parts supplier that will offer you design flexibility, expert engineering and excellent customer service, contact Pailton Engineering today.
