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Safety Products
Steering Wheels
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Delphi Steering Wheels
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One of the highest-volume Steering Wheel producers in the world, Delphi combines design expertise with world-class, lean manufacturing experience to provide attractive and functional products. Vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe provide vehicle OEMs with high-quality steering wheels that are attractive, lightweight, durable and optimized for occupant protection.
Delphi Steering Wheels are designed to meet vehicle manufacturer requirements and produced in two-, three-, or four-spoke versions that may include a variety of features such as integral driver airbags and steering-wheel-mounted accessory controls. Delphi manufactures Steering Wheels in urethane or vinyl base material over cast alloy or welded steel structures and includes leather-wrap, heated rim, wood, and decorative trim options.
Benefits
- Design and production capability for steering wheel and driver airbag
- Concurrent design of armature structure and steering wheel class A surfaces based upon OEM requirements and styling themes
- Optimized and validated for impact, durability and environmental performance
- Quality fit and finish
- Vertical integration of manufacturing
- Low mass
- Luxury look and feel
- Comfort
- Detailed construction
- Multiple designs to complement vehicle brand image
Features
- Non-ozone depleting urethane foam
- Water-based, in-mold paint process for color versatility
- Genuine top-grain leather
- Variety of leather wrap stitch patterns
- Hand-sewn construction
- Full range of surface textures
- Embossed grains
- Perforation designs
- Natural wood rim
- Mahogany
- Tulip
- Eucalyptus
- Multi-function switches
- Decorative trim
- Rim sections
- Spoke closeouts
- Bezels
- Delphi patented snap-in driver airbag attachment
- Horn actuation options
Steering wheels have evolved from simple vehicle control components to full feature human interfaces that serve as styling centerpieces of many vehicle interiors.
