Hydrosteer is Australia’s leading heavy vehicle power steering specialist and supplier.
Established in June 1981, the company has become a vital link between Australia’s heavy vehicle manufacturing and maintenance industries.
With over 40 years in the game, Hydrosteer offers the country’s largest selection of heavy vehicle power steering products, with options for all makes and most models.
Hydrosteer has established itself as a leader in the heavy vehicle power steering industry through its technical leadership, extensive parts availability and engineering product enhancements.
The company’s expertise spans development, manufacturing, servicing, diagnosis and supply of power steering products.
Steering issues such as wandering, darting, or unpredictable steering, can be challenging for those behind the wheel – and these problems can also pose significant safety risks. Being able to properly diagnose the issue and its cause allows for it to be addressed in the best possible way.
That’s where Hydrosteer’s latest release comes in – the Digital Hydraulic Tester, which has been introduced into its product line-up to help address steering issues.
The Digital Hydraulic Tester accurately measures oil flow, pressure, and temperature, and includes a built-in loading valve to simulate normal vehicle operation pressures.
The state-of-the-art digital testing equipment provides both digital and paper reports and allows customers to receive real-time digital readouts on their mobile phones upon test completion. By downloading the app onto their phones, customers can receive the reports almost instantly, which can then be downloaded as a PDF file for easy sharing and printing, serving as a reference for future diagnostics.
This advanced testing is ideal for reactive, proactive, and preventative maintenance, ensuring that the hydraulic system, especially pumps and steering gears, perform to factory specifications.
“Along with being used to diagnose steering issues, the Digital Hydraulic Tester is great for preventative maintenance too – identifying issues before they become a major problem,” explained Hydrosteer Sales Manager Timothy Day.
“Customers receive the full results of the testing, so they are looking at the exact same data as what we are. They can then discuss the issue with us and decide how they wish to proceed.”
Hydrosteer offers a quick turnaround service focused on minimising downtime, leveraging their four factory-owned facilities in Melbourne (Bayswater and Laverton), Sydney, and Perth, along with a third-party distribution warehouse in Brisbane and a network of dealers across the country.
Their custom manufacturing service caters to one-off to low-volume production, based on samples or specifications, and is underpinned by their ISO9001 manufacturing process.
Hydrosteer has already rolled out this new testing technology at its Bayswater branch in Victoria, with its Perth, Laverton and Sydney branches to follow shortly.
To find out more or discuss your steering needs, go to hydrosteer.com.au. You can also visit the Hydrosteer team at the Brisbane Truck Show, running from May 15-18, by visiting Stand 206.