POWER STEERING

Steering system is an integral part of every automobile. From the ordinary motor cycles to space vehicles, the easy manoeuvring & stability of the vehicle has always been the main subject of concern of the design engineers and research labs all over the world. In this scenario a new technology has emerged known as power steering- which must be a familiar word to every one who has at least once heard of something called a car which has enhanced features, enabling the driver to control the automobile with ease. The power steering helps the driver in manoeuvring the vehicle during sharp turns by multiplying the effort applied by the driver. This is done by increasing the sensitivity of the steering wheel to minute forces applied by the user. The two type of power steering systems that’s most commonly used are

1. Hydraulic power steering

2. Electric power steering