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Thread: New FSAE Steering Rack

  1. #11
    I wonder what loads they say that the rack is good for. I'm thinking of my exo car project.
    Micah McMahan
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    Micah, email Cameron Bryant at (cameronb@miltera.com). He will be able to tell you.
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  3. #13
    5.3kN axial is the quoted load, I believe.

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    Just got our fitment rack in, it really is an amazing piece. Ill be looking for who else is running it when I get to comp.

  6. #16
    Originally posted by Simon_R:
    Miltera Machining Research Corp. released their ultra lightweight steering rack at the Performance Racing Industry show last week.



    The mRack (85.8-262) has the following features:
    <UL TYPE=SQUARE>
    <LI> Parabolic herringbone rack and pinion
    <LI> Weldable tapered hexlobe spline
    <LI> 6Al4V Titanium pinion and 7075-T6 aluminum rack
    <LI> Overall weight of 363 grams (0.8 pounds)
    <LI> Variable lock to lock up to 210 degrees
    <LI> Centering locking bolt for alignment
    <LI> Up to 25.1mm (0.988") of travel from center on each side
    <LI> Rack speed of 85.8mm/rev (3.378 in/rev)
    <LI> Contact ratio exceeds 2.5 for smooth operation (at least two pinion teeth engaged at all times)
    <LI> 262mm (10.315") span for tie-rod attachment points (minimum)
    <LI> Rack mounting point span up to 120mm (4.724")[/list]Retail price of $1,200 USD. Contact Cameron Bryant at cameronb@miltera.com for more info and FSAE discount.

    Check out Miltera's website: http://www.miltera.com/
    http://www.miltera.com/
    in this site have not any rack and pinion ?

  7. #17
    Originally posted by Hossein:

    in this site have not any rack and pinion ?
    Hossein, this site may help you... http://www.lenscrafters.com/

    You would get far more help if you introduced yourself and your college and tell us which competition your team is preparing for.

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