Pailton Steering Systems

26/05/2022

At Pailton Engineering, we specialise in the bespoke design and manufacture of high-quality steering and suspension components for commercial and military vehicles.

Our highly skilled and experienced team of engineers can work with you to design anything from individual parts to a complete, tried and tested steering solution that exceed expectations.

To find out more about the wide range of products and solutions we offer, get in touch to speak with a member of our sales or technical team: +44 (0) 2476 680445 or alternatively, email us: https://bit.ly/3vj05EJ

23/05/2022

Last month, it was reported that trials for a fleet of full-size driverless buses were to begin in Scotland this summer, per BBC News. 🚌

This two-week trial will see completely autonomous single-decker buses drive a 14-mile route from Edinburgh to Fife — the buses are fitted with sensor and control technology which means they can operate on pre-selected roads without the safety driver having to take control of the vehicle.

Although this technology is creating advances towards fully autonomous vehicles, there are also ethical concerns to consider.

As reported by scientific journal Nature, level five autonomous vehicles operate on a ‘culturally contingent’ moral code, not a universal one — meaning that an autonomous vehicles programming could vary depending on the country that it’s manufactured for.

Check out the full article here to learn more about fully autonomous vehicle concerns: https://bit.ly/3kjgH9m

20/05/2022

According to Work-Fit, in a study of over 1,000 bus drivers, 39 per cent of them experienced severe back pain or injury due to poor ergonomic design in bus manufacturing.

Drivers of coaches, buses and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) can be in their working environment for up to eight hours at any one time.

The steering wheel, pedals and seat all have an influence on the driver’s posture and, poor ergonomic design with insufficient back support and incorrect steering wheel positioning can all contribute to serious health issues for drivers.

Our head of sales Brereton investigates the importance of improved ergonomic design in bus manufacturing.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/37Oyxyj

18/05/2022

FAQ: What are the most important requirements when it comes to steering mechanisms?

✅ Steering must be accurate and easy for the operator to handle
✅ The effort it takes to operate the steering system must be comfortable and not tiresome
✅ The steering system must be able to supply directional stability

We take all these factors into consideration when designing and manufacturing our steering system solutions.

Check out our range of products on our website: https://bit.ly/3OHOoza

16/05/2022

The e-commerce industry is continuing to grow year-on-year — in 2021, it was reported that consumers spent a record-breaking £4.8 billion on ‘Cyber Monday’ sales.

This level of growth means that e-commerce is encouraging vehicle manufacturers and logistics companies to focus on solutions to make deliveries more efficient and environmentally sustainable.

The ‘last mile’ of a delivery is the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination and it has been said that this the most difficult stage of the delivery process — this is one of the reasons why smaller vans are now the next on the electrification front and now, technology exists that will see this as a commercially viable option for the first time.

In an article for the Institute of Engineering and Technology , our Head of Sales Roger Brereton explains why electrifying the last mile of an online delivery is crucial.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/38q359u

13/05/2022

Amid driver shortages, the demand for fully driverless trucking vehicles is increasing and is one of the core factors behind why we’re seeing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tech start-ups establishing partnerships.

A recent report tracking intellectual property movements has proven that the race for autonomous trucking is making significant progress — according to a report by Forecast, the quantity of patents issued and applied has risen significantly over the past few years.

The race to deliver the next generation of vehicle technology is gathering momentum. Read the full article here to find out more about what these partnerships could mean for the trucking industry: https://bit.ly/3KfBm8B

06/05/2022

Have you seen our latest article for E-motec?

Roger Brereton investigates the pros and cons of the microfactory. The competition to electrify vehicles is not simply between manufacturers. The rivalry is now between diametrically opposed manufacturing methods.

The term ‘microfactory’ was first coined back in 1990 by the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory of Japan. The term ‘microfactory’ captures the idea of a smaller manufacturing footprint to deliver more innovative and customisable designs.

The cell-based manufacturing of the microfactory is geared toward flexibility and innovation.

Check out the full article here ➡️ https://bit.ly/38nM6o8

30/03/2022

We’re hiring! 🎉

We’re on the lookout for a new Business Development Manager to cover the UK, EU and North America.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our strategic direction and have a proven record of sales growth.

To find out more, visit our recruitment page: https://bit.ly/3p9cXKr

28/03/2022

trucks and vehicles come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from commercial trucks to purpose-built heavy tactical vehicles for specialist operations.

Whatever the application, military personnel need vehicles that have been tested to their utmost limits.

Over the last two decades, our experienced team has developed long-standing relationships with multiple military vehicle OEMs, supplying ball joints, drag links, steering columns and other steering components.

To find out more, visit: https://bit.ly/3sbv5VD

23/03/2022

Transportation is changing in !

It is set to become the first city in the UK to adopt an all-electric bus system, after the local council ordered 130 zero-emission double-decker buses.

These new buses will be introduced as early as 2023 as part of the £140 million project.

As a business based in the city, we’re really excited to see that these developments are happening in our own backyard!

Read all about it in Transport here: https://bit.ly/3sbXJWM

Following a multi-million-pound investment into the city, Coventry is now on track to becoming the UK’s first all-electric bus city by 2025.

21/03/2022

Have you seen our new YouTube channel?

We recently shared a short video showing you round our facility, explaining what we can do for our customers.

What are you waiting for? Check it out https://bit.ly/3v9aOlJ

Welcome to Pailton Engineering! A custom steering components manufacturer based in Coventry, United Kingdom. Providing military, emergency vehicles, construc...

17/03/2022

Our sliding steering shafts are designed and manufactured with your vehicle in mind.

Here you can see one of our intermediate shafts, which helps to connect the steering wheel of your road going or off-highway vehicle with the steering gearbox or rack.

Our intermediate shafts are designed to accommodate the harshest under chassis environments found in the , and sectors. They’re ready for whatever you throw at them!

Find out more about our sliding steering shaft offering: https://bit.ly/3BHipcm