What does TRW stand for in automotive?
The company was formed in 1958 as Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc. from the merger of Thompson Products, Inc., and Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation. Its name was changed to TRW Inc. in 1965.
Who is TRW owned by?
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
In 2015, the company ZF Friedrichshafen AG acquired TRW. As a result, the two organizations websites have been integrated. Information from trw.com is now available on zf.com.
What is TRW steering?
TRW is the worlds leading premium solution for braking, steering and suspension.
What is a TRW report?
TRW credit reports were also among the first in the nation to keep track of financial data and the payback of consumer loans and credit cards. TRW, however, has not issued a credit report since 1996, when they sold off that arm of the company.
What happened TRW?
TRW veterans were instrumental in the founding of corporations like SpaceX. In 1953, the company was recruited to lead the development of the United States’ first ICBM….TRW Inc.
| Industry | Automotive and aerospace |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 2002 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | TRW Automotive, Northrop Grumman and Goodrich Corporation |
Is TRW owned by ZF?
German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG said today that it has completed its $12.4 billion acquisition of safety systems supplier TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. TRW will operate as a division under ZF called active and passive safety technology.
How do I know what TRW steering box I have?
The TRW HF type gear part number is hand stamped on the gear housing in the areas shown on the image at the right. When the stenciled gear part number is unreadable locate the casting housing number on the cast iron gear housing. This number begins with the product family ID (i.e., HF64) followed by four digits.
How do you bleed a TRW steering box?
With the engine idling, steer from full left turn to full right turn several times. Stop steering with the wheels pointed straight ahead and loosen the manual bleed screw 2-3 turns. 9. Allow air and aerated fluid to “bleed out” until fluid appears without bubbles.
What is TRW brakes?
TRW is a leading premium solution for braking, steering and suspension. With over 100 years’ experience as part supplier to Original Equipment manufacturers we write the standards for safety and quality.
Why TRW steering linkages?
TRW designs and manufactures original equipment specification Steering Linkages for the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. TRW’s Import Program has over 100 years of experience delivering market-leading original equipment parts to the world’s leading car companies.
Why choose trtrw products?
TRW’s steering rack and power steering products have also gained industry-wide recognition. Braking distances are cut when shocks are changed in pairs – so we make them available in pairs. Changing front and rear shock absorbers in pairs can reduce braking distance by 5% on emergency stops.