Power Steering Racks

The power steering is essentially the same as the hydraulic power steering, but without the rack. The power steering is mounted only on certain types of vehicles, such as tractors, since, having a certain delay in response and being not very fast in steering, it is more suitable for slow vehicles. As a mechanical organ that controls the steering and consequently the entire car, it requires care and competence. Its revision is carried out with the utmost care, always replacing the terminals and bellows, grinding the stator and gaskets; it is then subjected to a strict and scrupulous testing, with bench test with hot and cold pressure cycles, using a high pressure pump that far exceeds the normal requirements of the vehicle. Everything that does not pass this procedure with full marks is discarded or demolished.

The hydraulic rack-and-pinion mechanical steering was followed by a new system called EPHS, or the mechanical hydraulic pump was replaced by an electronic power steering pump.

Electric Steering Racks

The driver of a vehicle that steers, applies a couple of forces to the steering wheel, through the steering column, the energy exerted is transferred to the steering box which converts the rotary motion into a straight-line motion, then, the new movement generated is transferred to the wheels which can thus change direction.

Depending on the technology used to drive the steering box, we find different types of steering components: one of these is the Electric Guide Box. The steering movement from the steering wheel is transmitted from the box to the wheels with the contribution and support of an electric motor.

Steering columns (EPS)

The steering columns are safety devices that are installed on the vehicles to control the direction. Over the years we have built up considerable experience in this sector by producing some millions of steering columns, both fixed and adjustable in height and inclination.

The EPS has replaced the hydraulic power steering in small-medium sized cars and is becoming the most used solution on the cars of segment A, B, and C. It has the advantage of providing sufficient assistance for not too high loads and with some useful precautions to assist the driver come in the hydroguide.

Hydraulic Pumps

A pump is a hydraulic operating machine that uses moving mechanical parts (rotary or rectilinear alternative) to lift or in any case move or collect fluid material.

A pump operates in a closed environment, between a suction and a delivery duct. In dynamic pumps (operating tubomachines) the flow is continuous (stationary), while in volumetric pumps it is discontinuous (unsteady).

The device used to move liquids is normally intended for pumping, whereas the device intended for displacement of gaseous fluids is usually designated as a compressor.

Electro-Hydraulic Pumps

Facar Italia covers your every need to keep your systems fully operational, with maximum efficiency and minimum maintenance costs. For greater practicality, gaskets, safety valves, flanges, brackets and adapters, easy to install and replace, can be purchased separately.

Our electronic systems assist monitoring and control, making them easier and more effective. Appropriate electric amplifiers convert low current signals into drive signals for pressure control units, solenoid valves or proportional ones. Regulators and monitoring units, such as speed, temperature and pressure sensors, help to close the control loop, to offer precise solutions.

Mechanical Steering Racks

The mechanical steering racks follows the same principle as the power steering with the difference that the steering column is connected directly to the pinion acting on the rack.

The mechanical steering is currently used in cars that are equipped with the EPS system, since the electric steering column allows reducing the effort required to give direction to the wheels.