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ZF Rane Automotive India Private Limited
“To be a Leader in Domestic Hydraulic Power Steering Business, Launch CV Electric Steering and Enhance Global Presence”
Steering Gear Division
“To be a preferred supplier of Occupant Restraint Systems, with a commitment to Safety”
Occupant Safety Division
Highlights
JV with ZF Group
IATF 16949 : 2016 & ISO 14001 & ISO/IEC 27001:2013
5 Manufacturing Locations
Deming Prize in 2005 & Japan Quality Medal (JQM) IN 2011 FOR (SGD)
Profile
- Incepted in 1987 to manufacture Steering Systems
- Independent and comprehensive units to design, test and manufacture a complete rang of power steering solutions and seat belt systems
- Occupant safety Division serves Passenger Car, Utility Vehicle & Commercial Vehicle segments
- Seat Belt manufacturing facility added in 1997
- Established dominant share of business in both Commercial Vehicle steering and Passenger Car steering industry
- Both divisions have joint venture partnership with TRW Automotive JV LLC, USA
- Preferred OE partner to Indian OE majors in Passenger Car, Multi Utility Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle categories
Design
The steering division uses the latest technological design applications to arrive at the perfect steering solutions for its customers :
- AutoCAD, Pro-E Wildfire – 3D modeling & drawing, Pro-Mechanica / Cosmos – F.E.Analysis, CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), AMESim for system behavior study employed for product ideation and development
- Effective use of CAD applications employed at design centre of seat belt
- R&D CAPABILITY Drafting, Application Engg, Packaging Study, Modeling, Simulation / Analysis Software’s : Catia V4/V5, Solid works, AutoCAD, COSMOS
Technology
ZRAI – SGD
- Optimum Power to Weight Ratio
- Energy Efficient Products
- Responsive Steering
- Lower NVH Products
ZRAI – OSD
Wide range of product technologies, Passive safety system to enhance occupant safety in the event of vehicle crash and improve NCAP rating Seat Belts
- Pre-tensioner Energy absorber
- Hanging/Shelf mounted Retractors – for easy product packaging and to meet European regulations for the rear centre seat Belt
- Seat mounted retractors – for easy access
- With self-aligning sensors (Gimbal)
- Sensor canceller for foldable seats
- Automatic locking retractor (KISI) – compatible for Child and Adult occupant
- Seat Belt reminder on buckle – to alert occupant to fasten the seat belt
- Pre-tensioner capable Buckles
- Seat Belt Height adjuster to improve comfort for varying occupant sizes
Inflatable Restraint Systems to minimize injury
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air bag
- Side Air Bag
- Centre Side Air Bag
- Knee Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag
R&D Capabilities
ZRAI – SGD
- Design and Development Capability for complete system of Hydraulic Power assisted steering, that includes Steering gear assembly, Hydraulic pump and Reservoir etc.
- Well established with relevant Design and Simulation Software for design of Power Steering products.
- Well established Testing facility to validate Products as per Global standards including Noise Test Specifications.
ZRAI – OSD
Application, Engineering & Development of safety systems using advanced CAD and simulation tools
- System Integration
Equipped with Test lab to carry out testing as per National (IS/AIS), International (ECE/EEC/GS/VSCC..) and Customer specifications and COP testing
Manufacturing
Steering Gear Division
3 manufacturing Locations in Tiruchirapally, Chennai & Rudrapur for Hydraulic Power Steering Systems.
TIRUCHIRAPALLY PLANT
Fully integrated gear
CHENNAI PLANT
Pump and Power Rack & Pinion division
RUDRAPUR PLANT
Occupant Safety Division
4 Manufacturing locations in Chennai , Kancheepuram and Tiruchirappalli for Occupant safety Products.
CHENNAI PLANT
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI AIRBAG PLANT
KANCHEEPURAM WEBBING PLANT
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI INFLATOR PLANT
Financials
Sales for the year 2021-22 were at Rs. 1287 crores
Testing & Validation
Separate testing and validation facilities for power steering gears and seat belt manufacturing
Testing facilities
Steering Gear Division
- Servo Hydraulic test bed
- Impact test rigs
- Endurance test rigs
- Environmental test set-ups for water immersion & high temperature
Instrumentation for
- Noise measurement
- Steering effort measurement on vehicles
Occupant safety division
- Extraction and Retraction Force Testing Machine
- Retractor Durability Tester
- Hot chamber
- Cold Chamber
- Universal Testing Machine
- Salt Spray chamber
- ELR functional tester
Testing facilities
Seat Belts
Durability
- Extraction / Retraction
- Cycle Test Rig
- Abrasion Tester
- Buckle Cycle Tester
Performance
- “G” Lock Tester
- Tilt Lock Checker
- Adjustment Force Tester
Environment
- Dust Chamber
- Salt Spray Cabinet
Strength
- Pendulum Test Rig
- Tensile Tester
Quality
ZRAI – SGD
- Winner of Deming Prize in the year 2005
- Winner of Japan Quality Medal (JQM) in the year 2011
- IATF 16949 : 2016 and ISO 14000 standards company
- IS0 14001 certified plants
- OHSAS 18001 certified
ZRAI – OSD
- IATF 16949:2016 Certified Plants
- ISO 14001:2015 certified Plants
- FORD Q1 award
- ASES Certified plants
- MSES Certified Pants
Products
Steering Gear Division
Hydraulic Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Assembly
Type: End take off Rack & Pinion Gear
Application: Passenger Cars, Utility Vehicles,
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Power Steering Gear Assembly
Type: Re-circulating Ball Type Worm & Roller Type High Torque Pressure Gear (THP series) Explore
Power Steering Pump Assembly
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Testing Facilities – Air Bags (IRS)
Contact Information
Key Information
- K Rajendran
- Marketing
- k.rajendran@ranegroup.comm
ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt Ltd – Steering Gear Division
- 45, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600 018, India.
- +91-44-24994390.
Contact Information
Key Information
- S Ramesh
- Marketing
- ts.ramesh@ranegroup.com
ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt Ltd – Occupant Safety Division
- 48th KM, NH 45, GST Road, Singaperumal Koil – 603 204, India.
- +91-44-47407818
Contact Information
Key Information
- CIN : U35999TN1987PTC014600
- investorservices@ranegroup.com
ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt Ltd – Steering Gear Division
- “Maithri”, 132, Cathedral Road, Chennai 600 086
- 044 – 2811 2472