X-CAP Design - Tie Rod End Development

After major in-house development at our technical facility in Dusseldorf, TRW has introduced a new design Tie Rod End – the X-Cap - and patented it for 20 years.

The TRW Proequip branded X-Cap model, is stronger, more durable  - and smaller than its predecessor.

This product will feature on most of the vehicle manufacturer’s commercial vehicles, from now on.

Features and benefits

• Smaller product – by reducing amount of components, TRW has also reduced machine operations of housing
• Improved sealing
• Higher load capacity of housing – results in a stronger and more durable product
• Reduced torques and envelope size
• Reduction of axial and radial elasticides
• Defined axial elasticity by spring element and assemble
• Wear directly ascertainable
• Noise optimised by minimized elasticities