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Pailton Engineering is launching its next generation of bevel boxes for commercial vehicles. This generation three design is a step up from previous generations, with reduced torque characteristics and upgraded sealing capabilities. As this bevel box is equipped to handle extreme conditions, this product launch will benefit the military, bus, coach and construction sectors

Ever tried to put a square peg in a round hole? While you could adapt a square peg to fit the round hole it will never be as perfect as using a precise and custom fit round peg. The same rule applies when considering specialist vehicle manufacturing. While off-the-shelf components can be made to fit with some adaptations, custom-made components will always be more suitable. Here, Nick Jordan, technical manager at Pailton Engineering, investigates the importance of bespoke design.

Coventry-based steering system specialist Pailton Engineering has invested £300k in a highly specialised Mazak machine to add new a layer of automation to its factory floor. Rather than simply purchasing upgrades of the existing machines, the company has strategically modernised by specifying a machine that enhances the company’s capability and efficiency.

There are many component parts to a commercial vehicle steering system. Each one has to be carefully engineered and designed to ensure that it is not only reliable, robust, safe and fit for purpose, but it also needs to be perfect for the vehicle type it has been designed to fit.

When designing steering systems for commercial vehicles, it is vital that each and every component is manufactured to provide optimum performance. From sliding steering shafts, to drop arm manufacture, each and every part needs to be designed to meet the needs of the vehicle it will be fitted to. A Drop Arm, or Pitman Arm

At Pailton Engineering we have an impressive record of continuous improvement in our products, processes and service, and our recent achievement of this key automotive accreditation proves that we are moving in the right direction. Being awarded the ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification is recognition of the hard work and commitment of every member of the Pailton

From the rugged terrain of a construction site to the searing temperatures of a desert, there are many demands that are placed on a commercial vehicle’s steering system. Whether the vehicle is used for emergency services, military, passenger carrying, road sweeping, construction, or anything else, the steering system needs to be reliable, robust, safe and deliver

At Pailton Engineering, we are proud of our health and safety record. So much so, that we recently achieved a significant accreditation which demonstrates our commitment to health and safety standards across our workforce.

The construction sector demands the highest level of quality and performance, and without it many of the vehicles we see on construction sites today simply could not handle the rugged and demanding nature of these environments. From loading shovels and dump trucks to other site specific vehicles, there’s no doubt that the steering system of