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Sauer-Danfoss product overview
Steering components and systems....


Sauer-Danfoss offers component and system level steering solutions. Our product range makes it possible to cover applications of all types, ranging from ordinary 2-wheel steering (also known as Ackermann steering) to articulated steering, complicated 4-wheel steering, automatic steering (by sensor) and remote controlled steering via satellite.

For light vehicles such as garden tractors, municipal vehicles, lawn mowers or small forklift trucks, Sauer-Danfoss offers OSPM hydrostatic steering units.

Small and medium sized vehicles can be equipped with an OSPB, OSPC, OSPF or OSPR steering unit. Typical applications include tractors, harvesters, forklift trucks and small construction machines.

OSPD steering unitLarger vehicles such as combines, loaders and dump trucks will typically use OSPB, OSPC or OSPF steering units. The OSPL steering unit is particularly suitable for where the steering flow can reach 100 l/min (26 gpm). However, for vehicles of that size, Sauer-Danfoss has specifically designed the OSPQ and OSPD. These steering units are designed with variable displacement to make emergency steering possible on even heavy machines. The unit change automatically to the lowest displacement when pump oil supply is unavailable.

For vehicles with a total weight exceeding 100 tons and a needed steering flow of up to 400 l/min (106 gpm), Sauer-Danfoss has engineered the OSQ flow amplifier.

On loaders, large forklift trucks, dump trucks, large tractors and other heavy vehicles, there is often a need for electrically actuated steering in the form of a joystick or automatic steering as alternative to the normal steering wheel mode. For such purposes Sauer-Danfoss has created the EHPS system.


The primary Sauer-Danfoss steering components can be grouped as follows:

OTP steering column
  • Standard OSP steering units
  • OSPM mini steering units
  • EHPS electrohydraulic power steering units
  • TAD torque amplifiers
  • Various accessories
    • OLS priority valves
    • OSQ flow amplifiers
    • Fixed, tiltable and telescopic steering columns
    • Steering wheels


  Characteristic features for OSP steering units

  OSPC load sensing steeing unit
  • Low steering torque: from 0.5 Nm to 1.8 Nm (4.4 lbf-in to 15.9 lbf-in) in normal steering situations
  • Low noise level
  • Many types available: Open center Non reaction, Open center Reaction, Load Sensing, Load Sensing Reaction
  • Built in valve functions: relief valves, check valves, non-return valves for the pressure line or the load sense line
  • Optional port connections (according to ISO, SAE or DIN standards)

  Special OSPM features:

 
  • Compact design and small dimensions
  • Optional integrated steering column
  • Fittings integrated into end ports

  Advantages of EHPS system:

  EHPS and OSPCX steering units
  • High steering pressure requiring smaller cylinders and oil flow
  • Low pilot pressure - maximum of 30 bar (435 psi) - giving an extremely low noise level in the cab
  • Smoother operation on vehicles with articulated steering
  • Optional combination with Sauer-Danfoss PVG 32 proportional valves
  • Possible to emergency-steer even heavy vehicles

  TAD torque amplifier attributes:

 
  • Hydromechanical operation
  • Transmission ratio of 1:1
  • Operates as manual steering if the oil supply fails



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