TECHNICAL PRESENTATION OF RTSSL POWER CRUISE POWER STEERING FLUID

1.Over view Rane TRW Steering Systems Limited (RTSSL), manufacturers of Power Steering System (Hydraulic Power Steering Gear, Vane Pump and Reservoir) in India with Global Partner TRW Inc., USA. RTSSL holds the No. 1 position in the Hydraulic Power Steering market in the country. RTSSL’s strength and edge over the competition is its “After Market Service Network” RTSSL always focuses on enhancement of customer satisfaction continuously.

2. Back ground of the PSF-Project RTSSL Being the Market Leader in Hydraulic Power Steering Systems has decided to expand its after Market Portfolio/Revenues. In this regard, as a new Market Initiative, RTSSL decided to Launch PSF, being the Proprietary Product Manufacturer. With Strong Brand Name in the Market, RTSSL, with a defined strategy, can capitalize the Market. Commercial vehicle sales is estimated on the Increasing trend & will drive the growth of Power Steering Fluid.

Power steering fluid specifications prevalent in the Indian market are GM TASA, Dexron IID & Dexron III. The breed GM TASA is used exclusively in buses,commercial & utility vehicle application and is the most preferred specification in this segment, where as the Dexron IID and Dexron III can be used in passenger car and commercial vehicle application.

Various specs of PSF in Indian market

3. Importance of PSF in vehicles PSF is the “life blood” of the system PSF is subjected to extremes in -High temperature -High pressure Pressure in power steering systems is much higher than an automatic transmission under load Provides precise steering control during continuous running condition irrespective of operating conditions.

4. Customer benefits by PSF replacement Power steering system flushing and fluid replacement before damage occurs provides customer with -Savings on repair costs -Restored ease of steering, eliminating jerks and squeals. -Quiet,smooth,uniform vehicle control -Safe and secure steering

5. Product description – “Power Cruise” Power cruise is a premium quality GM TASA(General Motors Type A Suffix A) Power Steering Fluid exclusively developed by Rane TRW. Power cruise was subjected to various performance tests under different test conditions to ensure quality and reliability of the fluid. Power cruise is recommended for use in power steering systems in commercial vehicle application viz, LCV, UV,Trucks and Buses.

6.Bench tests of Power Cruise PSF

1.The viscosity index of our fluid is high, ie 161 to 163 Better protection to the components of gears and pumps. Reduces the wear rate by forming protective layer over the parts inside gears and pumps. Gives better steering control for longer period of vehicle run. Enhances the lubrication function. 7.Features of Power Cruise PSF

8. Benchmarking of the competitor PSF

ii) Gives good low temperature flow characteristics, which results in better performance even vehicles are operated at cold conditions. iii) Foam break time in fluid is less than 19 sec at 95°C Improves the oxidation stability of the fluid, reduces the tendency of cavitations and thus ensures longer life of the fluid.

iv) The TBN(Total base number) is also in higher side ie 6.5 mg KOH/gm to 7. 0mgKOH/gm It protects the viscosity index or viscosity of the fluid thus retains the optimum level of the viscosity for longer period. It improves the cleaning ability of the fluid, thus keeps the pump components and gear components clean High TBN value reduces the sludge deposits (harmful chemical reactions with the components or formation of acids) in the components

9. Endurance tests of Gears and Pumps

Oil seal soaking test Vehicle level validation

10. Available packs 1 liter/HDPE Container 1 liter/20 nos Carton

11.Brief of Power Steering Fluid

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