Hydraulic Power Steering | Heavy-duty trucks, older vehicles | Belt-driven system (ISO 9001 certified), hydraulic fluid circulation (ASTM D543 compliant) | High torque assistance (▲20% over mechanical systems), durable in harsh conditions | Engine power drain (▲15% lower fuel efficiency), requires fluid maintenance |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Modern cars, fuel-efficient vehicles | Customizable fit for Hyundai/KIA (Universal mounting), 38 dBA noise (Advanced ▲ vs 43 dBA Base), Aluminum/Steel construction (ISO 9001) | Fuel savings (▲10% vs hydraulic), adaptive steering force, quieter operation (quieter than refrigerator hum) | Reduced assistance at high speeds, reliant on battery power |
Mechanical Rack-and-Pinion | Small cars, manual steering systems | Direct mechanical linkage (no hydraulic fluid), lightweight design (▲30% lighter than hydraulic systems) | Low maintenance, simple structure | Requires physical effort (▲50% harder at low speeds vs EPS), no power assist |
Gear-Driven Steering | Older trucks, heavy machinery | Gear mechanism (SAE J1085 compliant), robust metal construction | Consistent power delivery (▲15% torque vs rack-and-pinion), low-tech reliability | Noisier operation (▲45 dB vs EPS), limited precision adjustments |
Electro-Hydraulic Steering | Hybrid trucks, specialized vehicles | Hybrid system (ISO 14067 compliant), dual power sources (electric + hydraulic) | Combines high torque (▲25% over EPS) and adaptability | Complex maintenance (▲50% costlier than hydraulic systems), heavier design |
Manual Steering | Vintage cars, off-road vehicles | Pure mechanical system (no power assist), minimal components | Zero maintenance, simple design | Extreme physical effort (▲100% harder than EPS), impractical for daily use |