Caster
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000989
The angle of the steering axis when viewed from the side of the vehicle, indicating whether the top of the steering axis is tilted forward or backward. Positive caster means the top of the axis is tilted rearward, providing directional stability and self-centering steering. This alignment setting influences steering feel and high-speed stability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000989 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Sturzwinkel; Spanish: ángulo de avance; French: angle de chasse |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000989",
"term": "Caster",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The angle of the steering axis when viewed from the side of the vehicle, indicating whether the top of the steering axis is tilted forward or backward. Positive caster means the top of the axis is tilted rearward, providing directional stability and self-centering steering. This alignment setting influences steering feel and high-speed stability.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Sturzwinkel",
"es": "ángulo de avance",
"fr": "angle de chasse"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/caster/"
}
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