Focus on improving your driving experience

At Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, we manufacture a comfortable driving experience, from the smoothness of the steering wheel because of our bearings to the reduction of heat and glare from the sun that’s blocked by our window film.We also make critical components used in the engine, powertrain and chassis to keep you moving.

Chassis and Braking

Consumers want lighter-weight vehicles for better fuel economy, but they don’t want to sacrifice speed or performance. This means manufacturers need to produce more powerful assemblies and equipment in smaller spaces. In addition, tightened budgets mean they have to boost their assembly-line efficiency at the same as they find new ways to add value.

NORGLIDE® Bearings and RENCOL® Tolerance Rings are becoming the components of choice for Automotive manufacturers seeking smartly designed steering systems with fewer and lighter components in place. They offer manufacturers a compact solution that reduces vibration and harshness, enhances reliability and reduces assembly time and labour, ultimately lowering costs.

 

Market Application

The Anti-theft Steering Column uses a RENCOL® Tolerance Ring to provide overload protection to the lock collar in the case of a vehicle theft -- meets current EU legislation.

Anti-Theft Steering Column

A NORGLIDE® Bearing is used to directly replace the needle bearings within the Worm Drive.

Worm Gear

A NORGLIDE® Bearing is used to directly replace the needle bearing within the Torsion Bar.

Torsion Bar

A RENCOL® Tolerance Ring is used to Mount a Bearing to the column while adjusting the NVH properties of the column.

Bearing Mount

The Bulkhead uses a NORGLIDE® Bearing to directly replace a rolling element bearing.

Bulkhead

The Collapsible Steering Column uses a RENCOL® Tolerance Ring to provide axial resistance in the steering column during a vehicle collision.

Collapsible Steering

A RENCOL® Tolerance Ring is used to control the torque of the Drive Gear (acts as a simple fuse) in a column mounted Electric Power Steering System (EPSS).

Gear Mount

A NORGLIDE® Bearing is used to directly replace the needle bearings within the Pinion Gear.

Pinion Gear

A RENCOL® Tolerance Ring is used to simply mount the drive Pulley to the shaft in a rack drive Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.

Pulley Mount

A RENCOL® Tolerance Ring is used to mount the Magnet Sensor to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) motor.

Sensor Mount

The Steering Column uses a NORGLIDE® Bearing to directly replace the rolling element bearings.

Steering Column

 The Steering Height Adjustment uses a NORGLIDE® Bearing to provide a low friction surface in which column height adjustment can occur.

Steering Height Adjustment

A NORGLIDE® Bearing is used as a liner on the inside of the Steering Yoke to give the driver a smoother feel of the steering system.

Steering Yoke

A RENCOL® Tolerance Ring is used to simply mount the Stator to the shaft / housing.

Stator Mount

Product Brand

NORGLIDE
RENCOL