Steering unit

RE 14365/10.07 Replaces: 07.03

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Type LAGC

Sizes 50 to 630 Component series 1X and 2X Nominal pressure 175 bar Maximum flow 63 l/min
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Table of contents
Content Features Ordering code Function, section Variants Functions in the steering circuit Technical data, general Technical data of hydraulic fluid with selection diagram Technical data, hydraulic Determination of steering moment Dimensioning of steering cylinder and steering pump Unit dimensions of type LAGC.../LAGC...LD Unit dimensions of type LAGC... LDA.. Page 1 2 3 4 and 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11

Features
LAGC steering units are used in hydraulic steering circuits of vehicles and mobile machines with large axle loads and travel speeds not exceeding 50 km/h. With the aid of a steering unit even heavy vehicles can easily be steered. The absence of a mechanical connection between the steering unit and steering axle allows the designer to realize solutions, which would be impossible with conventional steering systems. The steering unit includes all valves required in the hydraulic steering circuit for the protection of the steering unit and the steering cylinder. This eliminates the need for additional pipework. If the hydraulic pump fails, vehicles can also be steered manually with the help of the LAGC; in this case, the LAGC acts as hand pump for the steering cylinder.

Information on available spare parts: www.boschrexroth.com/spc

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Ordering code LAG C M *

= Special specifications Please consult our sales organization =C R1); LDA2) = 50 = 63 = 80 = 100 = 125 = 160 = 200 = 250 = 320 = 400 = 500 = 630 90 = 140 = 175 =
7)

Steering unit Design with integrated valves Displacement (cm3/rev) Frame size OC; LD 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 630

01 = 06 = 12 = 40 =

Pipe ports P, T, L, R / LD Pipe thread to DIN 3852 Metric ISO thread to DIN 3852 UNF thread to SAE Metric ISO thread to DIN 3852

6)

Seals M = Suitable for mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51524 and fast bio-degradable hydraulic fluids (HETG, rape seed oil) to VDMA 24568 (see RE 90221)
7) Pressure

relief valve setting (pressure differential) 90 bar 140 bar 175 bar

Noise characteristics Standard 3) = Low 4) =N Series Series 10 to 19 (10 to 19: Unchanged installation and connection dimensions) Series 20 to 29 (20 to 29: Unchanged installation and connection dimensions) = Standard product range = Extended product range
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

= 1X

150 = 200 = 240 = No code = R = No code = LD = LDA = Order example: 1. LAGC 200 -1X/LD150-90M01 Steering unit with integrated valves Frame size 200, dynamic load signal

Shock valve setting (pressure differential) 150 bar 200 bar 240 bar Reaction Without reaction With reaction

= 2X 5)

Load Sensing Without load signal in Open Center (OC) variant Dynamic load signal Dynamic load signal, can be flanged on

With reaction Dynamic load signal, can be flanged on To be specified for LD variant To be specified for Open Center (OC) variant Only Open Center design (extended flow: see Technical data - page 8) For thread dimensions, see Unit dimensions on pages 10 and 11 The response pressure of shock valves must be 50 bar higher than the setting of the pressure relief valve, but not exceed 2.2 times the setting of the latter (see 38 StVZO, German Road Traffic Licensing Regulation). Preferably: 150 to 90; 200 to 140; 240 to 175.

Shock valves 150 bar, pressure relief function 90 bar Pipe ports P, T, L, R in G 1/2 , LD in G 1/4 Steering unit with integrated valves Frame size 200, low noise characteristics Shock valves 150 bar, pressure relief function 90 bar Pipe ports P, T, L, R in G 1/2

6)

7)

2. LAGC 200 N1X/150-90M01

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Function, section
Pilot spool (1) of the control valve is rotated via the steering column in relation to control sleeve (2). This opens a cross-section between the spool and the sleeve. The pressure oil acts on rotor set (3) and sets the latter into motion. The oil is then fed via the rotor set to the steering cylinder. The rotation of the rotor acts on the sleeve, which then follows the rotary movement of the spool. The size of the opened cross-section depends on the turning speed of the steering wheel and on the steering pressure; on Load-Sensing variants, it depends exclusively on the turning speed. If the steering movement is interrupted and the spool is at a standstill, the oil, which still flows through the open cross-section to the rotor, causes the rotor and hence the sleeve to continue to rotate. The rotary movement then causes the cross-section to close - now, the rotor also comes to a standstill and, at the same time, the steering cylinder is in the required position. Centering spring (4) brings and holds the spool and sleeve in a neutral position to each other. Pressure relief valve (5) limits the system pressure of the steering circuit. On the Load-Sensing variants, the pilot valve for the load signal is installed instead (see sectional drawing). Two shock valves (6) protect ports L and R to the steering cylinder. If one of the shock valve responds, the discharged oil is fed via anti-cavitation valve (7) to the opposite side, or missing leak-oil aspired from the tank. In the event of an oil supply failure, the LAGC operates as hand pump. In this operational state, oil can be withdrawn from the tank via anti-cavitation valve (8), with check valve (9) preventing air to be aspired via the pump port (P). During normal operation, this valve prevents shocks on the steering wheel caused by excessive external steering forces.

8 5

2 4 1 3

6
1 Pilot spool 2 Control sleeve 3 Rotor set 4 Centering spring 5 Pressure relief valve 6 Shock valve 7 Anti-cavitation valve 8 Anti-cavitation valve 9 Check valve

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Device variants
L
Standard variant Open Center with Non Reaction = OC / NR Mainly used in steering systems with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps. When no steering movement is performed, the connection between pump port (P) and tank port (T) is open (OC), and the pump flow is directed to the tank almost at zero pressure. Ports L1) (left) and R1) (right) are blocked in the neutral position. In this way, external forces acting via the steering cylinder are supported without the driver perceiving any resulting reaction forces on the steering wheel (Non Reaction). Contrary to standardization, the actuator lines in steering systems are usually designated L and R, not A and B.
1)

P
L
Standard variant Open Center with Reaction = OC / R In the neutral position, the cylinder ports are connected with each other. External forces acting via the steering cylinder are perceived as reaction force by the driver on the steering wheel (Reaction). When the driver releases the steering wheel after the steering maneuver is completed, the wheels and the steering wheel automatically return to straight-ahead travel, provided that the steering geometry is suitable for this.

T
R

P L

T R

P L
Load-Sensing variants Steering units with Load Sensing provide a load signal that can be used for controlling a priority valve and/or a pump. They are designed as Closed-Center steering systems, with the connection of pump port (P) to tank port (T) being closed in the neutral position. If the steering system and working hydraulics are supplied by a common pump, a priority valve must be installed. This valve ensures the preferred supply of the steering unit with oil, with the valve being controlled by the load signal of the steering unit. If no steering movement is performed, the entire oil flow from the pump is available to the working hydraulics. Fixed or variable displacement pumps can be used as hydraulic pump.

T R

P L

T R

LD

LD

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Device variants
Load signal, dynamic The oil flowing in the load signal line transmits the load signal, with the pilot oil flowing from the priority valve to the steering unit. Also in the neutral position, a continuous, low pilot oil flow of ca. 0.5 l/min is provided. Consequently, the steering unit has approximately the same temperature as the oil. Thermal shocks are largely prevented. The LD variant causes the priority valve to react faster. The hard point at the beginning of the steering movement is usually no longer perceivable- even under cold start conditions. Flanged-on priority valve Steering units with flanged-on priority valve significantly reduce the piping effort.

L P Low-noise variant Steering units of the LAGC Open Center variant are generally delivered in the low-noise variant N.

LD T R L P LD T R LAGC of LD variant for flanged-on priority valve

Functions in the steering circuit

Servo-operation Steering units of type LAGC consist of a manually operated servo-valve of rotary spool design, a rotor set, which operates according to the gerotor principle, and the required valves for the steering circuit. The frame size of the rotor set determines the oil volume, which flows per steering wheel turn to the steering cylinder. The frame size of the rotor set is selected so that with 3 to 5 turns of the steering wheel, it is possible to steer from one limit stop to the other. Emergency operation During normal operation of the steering unit, when the hydraulic oil displaces a sufficient amount of oil, the torque on the steering wheel is less than 5 Nm. In the event of a hydraulic pump failure, the steering unit operates in the emergency mode; the rotor set acts as hand pump, and the vehicle is steered manually, without power assistance. The pressure that can be generated manually depends on the frame size of the rotor set and the force applied to the steering wheel. The smaller the rotor set, the higher the pressure that can be built up manually. During manual steering, the following pressures can be achieved in dependence upon the steering moment: Msteer 120 Nm 70 Nm Msteer 120 Nm 70 Nm Frame size 050 p in bar p in bar p in bar p in bar 90 52 30 17 063 85 50 250 25 14 080 80 46 320 20 11 100 60 35 400 15 8 125 50 30 500 12 7 160 40 23 630 10 6 Attention! Emergency operation is not intended for continuous operation! Pressure relief valve The pressure relief valve is available with three settings: 90 bar; 140 bar; 175 bar Note! The pressure in the T-line adds to the set pressure. Shock and anti-cavitation valves These valves, which are installed in the LAGC on the cylinder side, are available with three settings: 150 bar; 200 bar; 240 bar Anti-cavitation valve In the event of a hydraulic pump failure, this valve, which is installed between the P and the T port, re-aspires hydraulic fluid from the tank. Check valve This valve, which is installed in the P port prevents: oil from returning from the steering cylinder into the hydraulic system when the cylinder pressure becomes higher than the system pressure due to travel obstructions. Steering shocks onto the steering wheel are therefore largely suppressed. air from being aspired via the P port in emergency operation.

Frame size 200

If a higher pressure is required for steering in emergency operation at 70 Nm, a steering unit with reduction gear, LAGU to RE 11867 or LAGZ to RE 11868, can be installed.

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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
General
Nominal pressure Ambient temperature range Hydraulic fluid Hydraulic fluid temperature range Viscosity range Permissible maximum degree of contamination of the hydraulic fluid Cleanliness class to ISO 4406 (c) Steering moment - standard Max. tightening torque for mounting screws
2)

bar C C mm2/s

175 20 to +80 see below 20 to +80 10 to 800

Class 19/16/13 1) M M MT Nm Nm Nm 5 160 permissible 30 - see RE 11874 Steering column

Steering moment - emergency operation

1)

2)

The cleanliness classes specified for components must be adhered to in hydraulic systems. Effective filtration prevents malfunction and, at the same time, prolongs the service life of components. For the selection of filters, see data sheets RE 50070, RE 50076, RE 50081, RE 50086, RE50087 and RE 50088. Other steering moment variants (e.g. low) on request

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Technical data of the hydraulic fluid

Hydraulic fluids Before carrying out engineering, please refer to the extensive information on the selection of hydraulic fluids and operating conditions in our data sheets RE 90220 (mineral oil) and RE 90221 (environmentally friendly hydraulic fluids). These data sheets refer to axial piston units, but can also be applied by analogy to steering units. In the case of hydraulic fluids, which require FPM seals, please consult us. Operating viscosity We recommend that the operating viscosity (at operating temperature) be selected within the range of opt = optimum operating viscosity range of 16 to 46 mm2/s referred to temperature, which is optimal in terms of efficiency and service life. Limiting viscosity For limiting conditions, the following values are valid: min = 10 mm2/s at a permissible max. temperature of max = 80 C max = 800 mm2/s min = 20 C max = 80 C Note! To ensure functional reliabilty of the steering unit, at least the cleanliness classes specified for the hydraulic fluid are required. Explanation regarding the selection of the hydraulic fluid For the selection of the right hydraulic fluid, the operating temperature and the ambient temperature must be known. The hydraulic fluid should be selected so that the operating viscosity opt is within the optimum range at operating temperature (see selection diagram). We recommend that the next higher viscosity class be selected. Example: At an ambient temperature of X C, the tank temperature reaches 60 C. Within the optimum viscosity range, this corresponds to viscosity classes VG 46 or VG 68; the class to be selected is: VG 68. Filtration of the hydraulic fluid The finer the filtration, the better the cleanliness class achieved for the hydraulic fluid, and the longer the service life of the complete hydraulic system.

Temperature range: (cf. selection diagram)

If temperature differences of more than 20 C between the steering unit and the hydraulic fluid are to be expected, either a LD or LDA variant or an Open-Center variant should be installed to warm up the steering unit.

Selection diagram

1600 1000 600 400 200 100

Visicosity in mm2/s
0 10 VG 68 VG 46 VG 32 VG 22
VG

1600

60 40 20 10

46 opt. 16

5
Temperature Hydraulic fluid temperature range

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Technical data, hydraulic

Flow Steering unit Type LAGC 050 LAGC 063 LAGC 080 LAGC 100 LAGC 125 LAGC 160 LAGC 200 LAGC 250 LAGC 320 LAGC 400 LAGC 500 LAGC 630
1) 2)

Permissible max. pressure in port P bar 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 T bar 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 L and R bar 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240

Displacement cm3 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 630

Nom1) l/min 5.0 6.3 8.0 10.0 12.5 16.0 20.0 25.0 32.0 40.0 50.0 63.0

max.2) l/min 15 20 25 30 35 50 50 50 63 63 63 63

Referred to a steering velocity of 100 steering turns /min. Max. flow for the variant Open Center, low noise, series 1X = 40 l/min (values for Standard centering spring package)

Calculation of the steering moment

Steering moment Steering force 1 b M = 0.05 FA e [Nm] 200 0.7 1+ b F = M 103 [N] I

h
b

Formula symbols A = required cylinder area [mm2] [mm2] [mm2] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [N] [N] [mm] l M n = smallest, effective steering leverage = steering moment = steering speed [mm] [Nm] [min1] [min1] [min1] [bar] [l/min] [cm3/rev] [cm3/rev] [cm3] A1 = cylinder piston area, single-rod cylinder A2 = annulus cylinder area, single-rod cylinder b d e F h i = tire width = piston rod diameter = distance swivel bearing - center of tire = steering force = cylinder stroke length = number of steering wheel turns

nidle = motor idling speed nmotor = operating speed of motor p V VP = steering pressure = displacement of steering unit = displacement of steering pump = friction coefficient qvp = pump flow

D = cylinder diameter

FA = steering axle load

VCYL = cylinder volume

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Dimensioning of steering cylinder and steering pump

Steering cylinder F [mm2] p 10 [mm2] A1 = D2 Cylinder area (piston side) 4 Cylinder area (piston rod side) A2 = [mm2] (D2d2) 4 If a single-rod cylinder or a double-rod cylinder are used, A2 must be greater than the required cylinder area. If two cross-connected single-rod cylinders are used, A1+A2 must be greater than the required cylinder area. Required cylinder area A= The frame size of the steering unit is calculated from the cylinder volume and the desired number of steering wheel turns. Cylinder volume Steering pump The pump should be dimensioned so that at idling speed of the motor, a steering speed of approx. 50 min1 can be achieved. Depending on the steering wheel diameter, the maximum steering speed is ca. 100 to 150 min1 . Pump flow qVP = V (n +10) 103 l/min. The pump displacement ( frame size) required for steering at idling speed and at operating speed of the vehicle must be calculated. Frame size of the pump at idling speed VP = qVP 103

nidle

[cm3/rev]

VZYL =

Ah 103

[cm3]

Frame size of the pump at operating speed qVP 103 VP = n

Motor

[cm3/rev]

Displacement LAGC V= VZYL i [cm3/rev]

The usual number of steering wheel turns is 3 to 5 from limit stop to limit stop. Note! Further information on suitable steering columns can be found in RE 11874, and on associated priority valves for steering systems in load signal circuits in RE 27548. For general information, see RE 64020-B1. Product-specific instructions in RE 07015-B2.

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Unit dimensions: Type LAGC... / LAGC...LD...

Gear hub profile 16/32 Diametral pitch to ANS B921-1970 6,3 60

(dimensions in mm)

30 1

2,8

63 0,5

l1

1)

l2

44 Frame size 80 +3 44 050 063 080 100 125 160 200 250 Imperial, metric thread d4 320 400 500 630

LD

M10; 15

15 min.

34 0,5

l1 125 127 129 132 135 139 145 151 161 172 186 202

l2 6.8 8.3 10.5 13.2 16.5 21.1 26.4 33.0 42.3 52.9 68.0 83.3

80 +3

59
1) 2)

M10; 16 3/8-16 UNC; 16 2) b

d1

Only with variant 12 (see pipe ports)

Port P, T, L, R

Variant 01 06 12 40 01

d1 G 1/2 M18x1.5 3/4-16 UNF M18x1.5 G 1/4 M12x1.5 M12x1.5

d2 20.6+0.1

d4 28+0.4 30+0.5 25+0.4 25+0.4

b min. 14 14.5 12 12 11.5 11.5 12

a1 max. 0.2

a2 2.4+0.4 2.4+0.4 2.3+0.4

a1 15 1 15 1 b 15 1 12 1

LD bore on variant LAGC...LD...

19.8+0.1 29+0.4

max. 0.2 2.4 +0.4 max. 0.2 1 0.5 1 0.5 1 0.5 1 0.5

UNF, metric - thread d4

14.3 max. 0.2

d2 d1

a1

LD

06 12 40

13.8+0.1 25+0.4 25+0.4

7/16-20 UNF 12.4+0.1 21+0.5

Note! Variants LAGC...LDA.. are not covered by this table. For more details, see page 11.

a2

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Unit dimensions: Type LAGC...LDA..

Gear hub 16/32 Diametral pitch to ANS B921-1970 6,3 2,8 44,4 60 25,4

(dimensions in mm)

30 1

M10; 15 l1

L
44

P LD
l2

80 +3

44 Frame size 050 063 080 100 125 160 200 l1 125 127 129 132 135 139 145 l2 6.8 8.3 10.5 13.2 16.5 21.1 26.4

80 +3

0,3

88 +3

59 M10; 16

Metric thread d4 d1

Port P, T, L, R

Variant 40

d1 M18x1.5

d2

d4

bmin. 12

a1 a1 b

15 min.

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Notes

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