A rack and pinion steering system consists of a pinion (a circular gear) with a rack (a linear gear). The system works by converting a revolving motion into linear motion. Most cars, small trucks, and ...

Steering components, steering system design, and installation are not as glamorous of subjects as high-performance engines, the latest finishes, or the current upholstery trends. However, the ...

If you've ever driven an older vehicle without power steering or a contemporary car with a power steering malfunction, you probably understand just how important these systems are. They drastically ...

Linear motors and ball-screw drives seem to hog the limelight when it comes to linear motion. Rack-and-pinion drives, another type of linear motion device, get no respect. But they are perfectly ...

Myth: Rack and pinions are old technology that only offers low precision. In fact, rack and pinions are an old technology, but that isn't a drawback. First, not all applications require high precision ...