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Why choosing our steering and suspension systems
Accessibility and comfortable boarding
Hydropneumatic suspension systems with level control allow the vehicle to ‘kneel’, improving accessibility for passengers.
Stable handling under variable loads
Hydropneumatic suspension systems compensate for variations in load, optimise the distribution of axle loads and ensure stable handling.
Compact and suitable for low-floor platforms
Thanks to its compact and lightweight system architecture, integration into space-constrained low-floor vehicle platforms is simplified.
Suitable for electric and hybrid buses
These systems are compatible with electrically driven auxiliary systems and can operate independently of a central hydraulic power source.
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Technical support during development and integration
We combine expertise in mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and software to integrate steering and suspension systems within the vehicle platform. From platform selection to homologation, we support OEMs with system integration, validation and homologation.
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Electro-hydraulic steering for buses
Electro-hydraulic steering systems make buses more manoeuvrable in urban environments and reduce steering effort at low driving speeds. This driving profile is common in city and regional buses. Thanks to their compact design and low weight, the systems are easy to integrate. In addition, they can contribute to fuel savings compared with conventional hydraulic systems, depending on the application and vehicle type.
Our steering systems are available for driven and non-driven axles and suitable for a wide range of bus configurations, from a 12-metre city bus to articulated variants.
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Hydropneumatic suspension for buses
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Hydropneumatic suspension for buses
Hydropneumatic suspension systems keep buses stable and comfortable, even when the load is constantly changing. This is a characteristic feature of line-service vehicles. The system supports optimum axle load distribution and contributes to even vehicle behaviour under all loading conditions.
For city buses where accessibility is central, the system supports kneeling functions: lowering the entrance height on one or both sides at a stop. For intercity coaches and touring coaches, the system supports active level control for a constant ride height regardless of luggage load.
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Technical advice for your bus platform
Are you working on a new city bus, an electric bus platform or an accessible low-floor vehicle? We support the selection and integration of steering and suspension systems that match the vehicle architecture and performance requirements.
