Upgrades & Engineered solutions

Emergency steering for trucks

This system enables limited steering in case of failure of the steering pump or if the engine stalls in an unusual way.

Description

In case of failure of the steering system, or the engine, there is a high risk for the operator to lost the control of the truck and have an accident that could have dramatic consequences.

In order to mitigate this risk, Sandvik has designed the emergency steering system for trucks. This system enables limited steering in case of failure of the steering pump or if the engine stalls in an unusual way.

The emergency steering system activates automatically, but can also be activated manually by pushing and holding a button on the dashboard. It is interlocked if the emergency stop is activated or cabin door is open.
Advantages

Emergency steering system enable limited steering in case of failure of steering pump or engine stalling.
Customer values

Improves operator safety and reduces risk of entrapment in the operator’s compartment in case the engine stalls and equipment is fully articulated

Product specifications

Application area: Safety and environmental improvement
Trucks: Sandvik TH663i / Sandvik TH551i / Sandvik TH545i / Sandvik TH320 / Sandvik TH430 / Sandvik TH330 / Sandvik TH550B