Anti-Theft

Anti-Theft Steering Column Protection

With the use of RENCOL^® Tolerance Rings in this application, there is protection to the lock collar in the case of vehicle theft.

Problem

To protect a steering column lock from possible breakage and the steering column assembly from potential damage as a result of attempted theft.

Solution

Use an individual or one duplex tolerance ring to allow the locking collar to slip at a predetermined torque, satisfying the EC Commission Directive 95/56/EC.

Benefits

• Assembly equipment is more cost effective than welding robots
• Column designed to meet EU regulations
• Dedicated Test department to assist with design and validation
• Generic designed column can be sold globally
• Improved vehicle security
• Low cost solution
• Proven solution satisfies EC Commission Directive 95/56/EC
• Quicker and easier to assembly than welding on a lock collar
• Reduces cost/weight of column
• Unique patented duplex tolerance ring further improves and simplifies design

Video Demonstration

Saint-Gobain RENCOL^® Tolerance Rings are used to provide overload protection to the lock collar in the case of a vehicle theft.