Tie Rods

CCTY’s Motion Control Product Line for Heavy Truck & Bus Applications

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Whether in construction, agriculture or mining, the need for reliable, high-performance motion control within the heavy truck and bus market is crucial. CCTY combines expertise and advanced engineering to deliver superior products that withstand even the harshest environments and heaviest loads. As a leading global manufacturer of motion control solutions, CCTY offers a wide range …

Questions to Ask about Steel in Tie Rods (Infographic)

February 28, 2022June 29, 2017

When sourcing tie rods, finding information about the steel used to form them will go a long way in providing peace of mind – especially when it comes to applications that involve risk management. Below are three questions that you should ask your bearing manufacturer.

3 Questions to Ask a Manufacturer about Tie Rod Steel

February 28, 2022June 8, 2017

Tie rods are key linkages in suspension systems. When it comes to choosing a manufacturer for OEM tie rods used in an agricultural or construction machine, you want a partner who can produce strong, reliable tie rods to withstand heavy environmental conditions.

How does a sway Link bar differ from a sway link?

December 14, 2023May 2, 2017

Sway bars and links are found in ATVs, forklifts, racing cars and family cars – basically any type of vehicle with a suspension.

Forklift Tie Rod Saves OEM Cost & Improves Service Life

May 21, 2024January 17, 2017

When a forklift OEM provided samples for a tie rod quote, CCTY engineers took a look at the overall design. Based on knowledge from working with similar applications in the commercial truck industry, the engineers were able to improve the tie rods used in the steering mechanism.

Tie rods in forklift steering are traditionally metal-on-metal, which requires periodic re-greasing and leads to a shortened lifespan. They also include a coil spring and two cups behind the ball joint. CCTY’s design utilized a metal on nylon, self-lubricating design that eliminated the need for cups and the spring – providing cost savings.

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