Why steer-by-wire – The future of steering in the off-highway sector
Steer-by-wire systems dispense with mechanical or hydraulic connections between the steering unit and steering element. Instead, sensors, actuators and intelligent electronics precisely control the movements.
The advantages:
- Higher precision and repeat accuracy
- Flexible integration of assistance and automation functions
- Less wear and tear
- More security
- New design freedoms for vehicle manufacturers
However, for steer-by-wire to function reliably, all system components must be perfectly connected to each other – and this is where rokatec comes into play.
rokatec supplies the right wiring harness – exactly according to customer requirements
For the joint project, we at rokatec produce a customized wiring harness that is precisely tailored to the customer’s requirements.
The advantages for the machine manufacturer:
- Plug & play instead of control cabinet wiring
The complete cable set is ready for connection. The customer no longer has to wire the control cabinet manually – this saves considerable time, sources of error and costs. - Everything in one system
The appropriate interfaces to the control system, sensors and hydraulics are already integrated. - Customized & scalable
Whether prototype, small series or large series: We manufacture the wiring harness exactly according to technical specifications and in the desired quantity. - High robustness
Vibration-resistant cables, off-highway connectors and optional shielding concepts ensure long-term reliability.
Mobile electronics controls – Bucher Hydraulics moves
Mobile Electronics (ME): The intelligence of the system
Mobil Elektronik supplies the control and regulation technology. The components record steering angles, torques and vehicle positions and control the actuators accordingly.
Its control systems are among the leading solutions in the field of steer-by-wire and safety-related automation.
Bucher Hydraulics: Power and precision
Bucher supplements the system with high-precision hydraulic components that generate the physical steering movement.
The robust design and high reaction speed of Bucher actuators are a key factor for safety, especially with heavy off-highway machines.
The result: a strong trio for modern mechanical engineers
The combination of
- intelligent control units from Mobil Elektronik,
- powerful hydraulics from Bucher,
- and a completely customized plug & play wiring harness from rokatec,
creates a high-quality, reliable and ready-to-use steer-by-wire system for vehicle and machine manufacturers.
Machine builders thus benefit from:
✔ Less design work
✔ Faster assembly times
✔ Greater system reliability
✔ Reduced sources of error
✔ Simpler series production
Conclusion
Steer-by-wire is more than a trend – it is a technological step that makes off-highway vehicles smarter, safer and more efficient.
Thanks to the close cooperation between rokatec, Mobil Elektronik and Bucher Hydraulics, we can offer customers a system that not only works reliably, but also considerably simplifies the development of their machines.
If you would like to find out more about our steer-by-wire project or customized wiring harness solutions, please contact us.