Steering unit

LAGZ
Data sheet
Nominal sizes 125 – 620
Series 2x
Maximum flow 50 l / min

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 Page Content

4 Features
4 Ordering details
5 Function, section
6–7 Versions
8 Functions in a steering circuit
9 Technical data
10 Pressure fluid technical data
11 Calculating the steering moment
12 Defining the steering cylinder and steering pump
13 – 14 Unit dimensions type LAGZ / LAGZ LD

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1. Features

→ LAGZ steering units are used in hydraulic steering circuits of vehicles and mobile machines with large
axle loads and travel speeds not exceeding 60 kph.
→ With the aid of a steering unit even heavy vehicles can easily be steered. The absence of a mechanical con-
nection between the steering unit and the steering axle allows the designer to realize solutions, which would
be impossible with conventional steering systems.
→ In the event of a failure of the power assistance, vehicles can also be steered manually with the LAGZ.
The required force is reduced by changing the transmission ratio. In many cases, only this feature makes
it possible to adhere to the permissible limit values. A second steering pump is in many cases superfluous.
→ In the power-assisted mode, the LAGZ operates with two rotor sets. In emergency operation, one rotor set
is switched off. This allows several combinations (transmission ratios) within the HNF rotor set sizes.

2. Ordering details

LAG Z 2x M *

Steering unit Special specifications

Please clarify with our
Design with step-down ratio sales organization
(2 rotor sets) =Z
6)
Pipe connections P, T, L, R/LD
Displacement volume (cm3 / rev) 01 = Pipe thread
02 / 40 = metric DIN thread
Power- 06 = metric ISO thread
Emer-
Nom. size 1) R 2) assisted
gency op. 12 / 19 = SAE thread
op.
125 / 60 125 60
Seals
140 / 80 140 60
M= Suitable for mineral oil
160 / 60 160 60
(HL, HLP) to DIN 51524
160 / 80 160 80
190 / 60 190 60
5)
Pressure relief valve setting
200 / 80 200 80
(pressure differential)
220 / 60 220 60
90 = 90 bar
240 / 80 240 80
140 = 140 bar
300 / 100 300 100
175 = 175 bar
420 / 100 420 100
500 / 100 500 100
5)
Shock valve setting
620 / 120 620 120
(pressure differential)
150 = 150 bar
Noise characteristics
200 = 200 bar
Standard 3) =–
240 = 240 bar
low 4) =N

Reaction
Component series
no code = without Reaktion
20 to 29 = 2x
R= with Reaktion
(20 to 29: unchanged installation and connection dimensions)

Load-sensing
= Standard programme = Extended programme no code = Without load signal in Open Center (OC) version
LD = Dynamic load signal

1) The here shown sizes are part of a preferred series, if you need others please ask your HNF sales contact.
2) With reaction is available up to nom. size of 260/60, all others are valid for Open Center and LD versions.
3) To be used for LD versions
4) To be used for Open Center versions
5) The pressure setting 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.
6) For thread dimensions: see unit dimensions on page 13 and 14.

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3. Function, section

Control spool (1) of the control valve is rotated via the steering Pressure relief valve (5) limits the system pressure of the
column in relation to control sleeve (2). This opens cross-sec- steering circuit. On the Load-Sensing versions, the pilot valve
tions between the spool and the sleeve. The pressurised oil for the load signal is installed instead (see sectional drawing).
acts on rotor sets (3 and 10) and sets them into motion. The Two shock valves (6) protect ports L and R to the steering
oil is then fed via the rotor set to the steering cylinder. The cylinder. If one of the shock valve opens, the discharged oil
rotation of both rotors acts on the sleeve, which then follows is fed via an anti-cavitation valve (7) to the opposite side, or
the rotary movement of the spool. missing leak-oil will be sucked from the tank.

The size of the opened cross-sections depends on the turning In the event of an oil supply failure, the LAGZ operates as hand
speed of the steering wheel and on the steering pressure; on pump. In this case, the supply pressure (pilot pressure for the
Load-Sensing versions, it depends exclusively on the turning changeover spool) drops, too. Changeover spool (12) is moved
speed. to its starting position by the spring, so that all chambers of
rotor set 2 (10) are connected to the an internal loop. At the
If the steering movement is interrupted and the spool is at same time, the connection between the two rotor sets gets
a standstill, the oil, which still flows through the open cross- interrupted. The displacement of the steering unit is there-
section to the rotor, causes the rotor and hence the sleeve to fore reduced by the volume of rotor set 2 (10). Rotor set 1 (3)
continue to to rotate a bit. determines the displacement during emergency operation.

The rotary movement then causes the cross-section to close - Oil can be sucked from the tank via the suction check valve
now, the rotor also comes to a standstill and, at the same time, (8), the inlet check valve (9) prevents that air gets into the
the steering cylinder is in the required position. The centering pump port (P). During normal operation, this valve prevents
spring (4) brings and holds the spool and the sleeve in a neutral shocks or kick backs on the steering wheel caused by excessive
position to each other. external steering forces.

Fig. 1: cross section LAGZ

5 8

1 Control spool
2 Control sleeve
3 Rotor set 1
4 Centering spring
5 Pressure relief valve
6 Anti-shock valve
7 Anti-cavitation valve 6
8 Suction check valve
3 11 12 10
9 Inlet check valve
10 Rotor set 2
11 Changeover housing
12 Changeover spool

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4. Versions

L R L R
Standard version
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 L 1) (left) and R 1) (right) are blocked in the
neutral position (NR). 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).

1) Contrary to standardization,
the actuator lines in steering systems are
usually designated “L” and “R”, not “A” and “B“.

Note P T P T
Steering units for vehicles with an
articulated steering or with rear axle LAGZ OC / NR
steering must always use the NR
version.

Standard version L R L R
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.

Low-noise version
Steering units of the LAGZ Open Center ver-
sions are generally delivered in the low-noise
variant “N“.

P T P T

LAGZ OC / R

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4. Versions

L R
L R
Load sensing version
Steering units with load sensing provide a load
signal that can be used to control a priority
valve and/or a pump. They are designed as
closed center steering systems whereby the
connection pump (P) to tank (T) is locked
while neutral position.

If the steering and implement hydraulics are

supplied by a common pump then the use
of a priority valve is necessary. The priority
valve ensures that the steering unit gets a
priority oil supply, whereby the control of the
priority valve runs via the steering unit load
signal. When steering is not operating then LD
the entire oil flow from the pump is made
available to the implement hydraulics. Fixed
or variable displacement pumps can be used. LD

Load signal, dynamic

There is always a recommended oil flow of
approx. 0.5 - 1.0 l/min in the LS-line from the P T P T
priority valve to the steering unit that transmits
LAGZ LD / R LAGC LD / NR
the load (pressure) signal from the steering
unit to the priority valve. Consequently, the
steering unit gets warmed up by this and has
approximately the same temperature as the oil.

Thermal shocks are largely prevented.

The LD version 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.

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5. Functions in a steering circuit

Power-assisted mode - Servo operation Pressure relief valve

Steering units of type LAGZ consist of a manually operated The pressure relief valve for the hydraulic pump is available
rotary spool valve, two rotor sets, which operate according to in three standard pressure settings:
the gerotor principle, and the required valves for the steering
circuit. 90 bar 140 bar 175 bar

The nominal size for the power-assisted mode results from the Other settings are possible on request.
sum of the rotor set sizes. The size of that is to be selected
so that with 3 to 5 turns of the steering wheel, it is possible Anti shock valves
to steer from one end stop to the other. The cylinder side valves that are built into the LAGZ unit are
available in three standard pressure settings:
Manual steering – Emergency mode
During normal operation of the steering unit, when a sufficient 150 bar 200 bar 240 bar
amount of oil gets supplied to the steering unit, the torque
required on the steering wheel is < 5 Nm. In the event that the Other settings are possible on request.
oil supply fails, the steering unit operates in the emergency
mode. The required steering pressure must then be generated
Note
by manual force on the steering wheel.
The pressure in the T line increases the set pressure
by the equivalent value
With the LAGZ, the displacement can be reduced by switching
one rotor set off. The pressure that can be generated manually
depends on the size of rotor set 1 (see page 5) and the force Anti cavitation valves L and R
applied to the steering wheel. The smaller the displacement, In the event of a negative pressure in the steer cylinder lines
the higher the pressure that can be built up manually. oil can be sucked from the T- area via the anti cavitation
valves.
For emergency operation, the size must be selected so that
legal requirements with regard to the maximum manual force Suction check valva T to P
are complied with. If the hydraulic pump fails then the pressure fluid is drawn
from the reservoir via this valve, which is fitted between the
Taking account of the sizes for the displacement, certain P and T connections.
combinations are possible for the relevant transmission ratio.
Inlet check valve
The check valve of the P-port prevents the return flow of oil
from the steer cylinder - due to external forces working onto
the steer cylinder - into the hydraulic system. So it prevents
kick back turning of the steering wheel.
While manual steering it prevents sucking air from the P-port.

Caution
The emergency operating mode is not intended for continuous operation! If, for steering during emergency operation,
a higher pressure is required then an emergency steering pump must be fitted.

During manual steering, the following pressures can be achieved in dependence upon the steering moment:

Msteer Nom. size ... / 60 ... / 80 ... / 100 ... / 120

50 Nm p in bar 40 30 24 15

70 Nm p in bar 56 42 33 25

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6. Technical data

For applications outside these parameters, please consult us!

General

Ambient temperature range ϑ °C - 20 to + 80

Steering moment – standard 1) M Nm ≤5

Steering moment – emergency operation M Nm ≤ 160 permissible

Max. tightening torque MA for the mounting screws Nm 30 (see HE 11874 „steering column“)

Hydraulic

Nominal pressure p bar 175

Pressure fluid see page 10

Pressure fluid temperature range ϑ °C - 20 to + 80

Viscosity range ν mm²/s 10 to 800

max. permissible degree of contamination of the pressure fluid is to ISO 4406 (c) class 19 / 16 / 13 2)

Displacement- Displacement- Flow max. perm. pressure in port

Steering unit volume volume
Type Servo operation Emergency Nom. 3) max. P T L and R
cm3 operation cm3 l / min l / min bar bar bar

LAGZ 125 / 60 125 60 12,5 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 140 / 60 140 60 14,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 160 / 60 160 60 16,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 160 / 80 160 80 16,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 190 / 60 190 60 19,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 200 / 80 200 80 20,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 220 / 60 220 60 22,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 240 / 80 240 80 24,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 300 / 100 300 100 30,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 420 / 100 420 100 42,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 500 / 100 500 100 50,0 50 175 20 240

LAGZ 620 / 120 620 120 50,04) 50 175 20 240

1) other steering moment variants (e.g. low) on request

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.
3) Related to the steering speed of 100 steering rotations/min.
4) Design related is the flow rate limited onto 50 l/min of the LAGZ 620 / 120.

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7. Pressure fluid technical data

Pressure fluids Pressure fluid filtration

Before carrying out any engineering please refer to the extensive The finer the filtration the higher the cleanliness class of the
information regarding pressure fluid selection and application pressure fluid is achieved and so the higher the service life of
conditions in standards or manufacturer instructions. For the entire hydraulic system.
pressure fluids that require FKM or other seals please contact
your HNF sales contact.
Note
Operating viscosity To ensure the functionability of the steering pump a
We recommend that the operating viscosity (at operating minimum pressure fluid cleanliness class of 19 / 16 / 13
temperature) for efficiency and service life, is selected within to ISO 4406 is necessary (see technical data page 9).
the optimum range of

vopt = optimum operating viscosity range 16 to 46 mm²/s

Caution
with reference to the temperature. Operating the unit with contaminated hydraulic fluid may
lead to the steering system failing.
Limiting viscosity
For the limiting conditions the following values apply:

→ vmin = 10 mm²/s at a max. permissible temperature of Fig. 2: Selection diagram

ϑmax = + 80 °C
–40º –20º 0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º
→ vmax = 800 mm2/s 1600 1600
1000
600
Temperature range (see selection diagram) 400

VG

VG 68
VG 32
VG 46
VG
200

10
→ ϑmin = – 20 °C 22

0
100
Viscosity range →

60
→ ϑmax = + 80 °C 40 46

νopt
If there is the possibility of there being a temperature differ- 20
ence of more than 20 °C between the steering unit and the 16
pressure fluid, then either a LD or LDA version or an open
10
center version for warming the steering unit should be fitted.

Further on the selection of pressure fluids 5 5

A prerequisite to being able to select the correct pressure –40º –25º –10º 0º 10º 30º 50º 70º 90º 115º
fluid is knowing the operating temperature and the ambient Pressure fluid temperature ϑ in °C

temperature. The pressure fluid should be so selected that the ϑmin = –40 °C temperature range ϑmax = 115 °C
operating viscosity at the working temperature lies within the
optimum range (see selection diagram).
We recommend that the next higher viscosity class is selected.

Example:
For an ambient temperature of X °C the tank temperature
stabilises at 60 °C. To achieve the optimum viscosity, this
relates to the viscosity classes of VG 46 or VG 68; → VG 68
should be selected.

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8. Calculating the steering moment

Formula symbols

Formula Formula
Designation Unit Designation Unit
symbol symbol

A Required cylinder area mm2 l Smallest, effective steering lever mm

A1 Cylinder piston area, differential cylinder mm2 M Steering moment Nm

A2 Cylinder ring area, differential cylinder mm2 n Steering wheel rotational speed min-1

b Tyre width mm nleer Motor idling RPM min-1

d Piston rod diameter mm nMotor Motor operating RPM min-1

D Cylinder diameter mm p Steering pressure bar

Distance of swivel bearing

e mm qvp Pump flow l/min
to center of tyre

F Steering force N V Steering unit displacement cm3/U

FA Steering axle force N VP Steering pump displacement cm3/U

h Cylinder stroke length mm VZYL Cylinder volume cm3

i No. of steering wheel turns µ Co-efficient of friction

Fig. 3: Steering geometry

h
b

1 b µ
Steering moment M = 0,05 • FA • e
• • [Nm]
1+ 200 0,7
b

M
Steering force F = • 103 [N]
I

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9. Defining the steering cylinder and steering pump

Steering cylinder Steering pump

The pump should be so selected that when the motor is idling,
F a steering velocity of approx. 50 min–1 can still be achieved. The
Required cylinder area A= • 10 [mm2] maximum steering speed, which is dependent on the steering
p wheel diameter, is approx. 100 to 150 min–1.

π Volume flow of the pump qvp = V • (n +10) • 10–3 l/min.

Cylinder area (piston side) A1 = •D 2
[mm2]
4 The pump displacement ( normal size) required for steering
at idling speed and at operating speed of the vehicle must
be calculated.
π
Cylinder area (rod side) A2 = • (D2–d2) [mm2]
4
Pump size at idling speed
When using a differential or double roded cylinder, A2 must
be greater than the requered cylinder area.
qVP • 103
VP = [cm3/U]
If two cross connected differential cylinders are to be used, nleer
then A1 + A2 must be greater than the required cylinder area.
Pump size at operating speed
The nominal size of steering unit results from the cylinder
volume and the required number of steering wheel turns.
qVP • 103
VP = [cm3/U]
nMotor
A•h
Cylinder volume VZYL = [cm3]
103

VZYL
Displacement volume LAGC V= [cm3/U]
i

Normaly there are 3 to 5 turns of the steering wheel from

end stop to end stop.

Note
Further information is available here:

Suitable steering columns: HE 11874

Associated priority valves for steering
systems contained in load signal circuits: HE 27548
General information: HE 64020-B1
Product-specific applications: HE 07015-B2

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10. Unit dimension: Type LAGZ / LAGZ LD
(dimensions in mm)
Gear hub profile 16/32
diametrical pitch
60 to ANS B921-1970
Ø44,4
34 ±0,5 Ø25,4

6,3
2,8
±

15 min.
±

30 ±1
63 ±0,5

±
L
L

T
±

LD
M10; 15

44
±
R

P R
±

1)
l
b1
b2

44

80 +3
Nom. size l

125 / 60 188

140 / 60 190
±
± 160 / 60 192
Ø88 +3
80 +3

160 / 80 192

Ø8 190 / 60 195
2±
0,3
200 / 80 197

59 M10; 16 220 / 60 200

3/8-16 UNC; 16 2)
240 / 80 202

300 / 100 212

420 / 100 229

500 / 100 239

620 / 120 255

1) LD threaded port only on version LAGZ...LD...
2) Only for SAE thread code “12”

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Ports: Type LAGZ / LAGZ LD
(dimensions in mm)

Ports Imperial, metric thread UNF, metric thread

d4
Ø d4 d2
α
d1 d1

a1
a1
b

a2
Port Version d1 Ø d2 Ø d4 bmin. a1 a2 α

01 G 1/2 – 28 +0,4 14 max. 0,2 – –

02 M22 x 1,5 – 28 +0,4 14 max. 0,2 – –

P, T, L, R 06 M18 x 1,5 19,8 +0,1 29 +0,4 14,5 max. 0,2 2,4 +0,4 15° ±1°

12 / 19 3/4-16 UNF 20,6 +0,1 30 +0,5 14,3 max. 0,2 2,4 +0,4 15° ±1°

40 M18 x 1,5 – 25 +0,4 12 max. 0,2 – –

01 G 1/4 – 25 +0,4 12 1 ±0,5 – –

02 M12 x 1,5 – 25 +0,4 12 1 ±0,5 – –

LD 06 M12 x 1,5 13,8 +0,1 25 +0,4 11,5 1 ±0,5 2,4 +0,4 15° ±1°

12 / 19 7/16-20 UNF 12,4 +0,1 21 +0,5 11,5 1 ±0,5 2,3 +0,4 12° ±1°

40 M12 x 1,5 – 25 +0,4 12 1 ±0,5 – –

Standards for hydraulic port dimensions:

01 DIN 3852-2 Form X
02 DIN 3852-1 Form X
06 ISO 6149-1
12 SAE J514
19 SAE J514
40 DIN 3852-1 Form X

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11. Notes

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