Product Profile of Hydrostatic Steering Units

Rexroth is a drive & control company offering drive and control technologies, both specialised and integrated. Rexroth is a wholly-owned subsidiary of robert bosch gmbh. Mobile controls are control and safety systems for drive and working hydraulics of mobile equipment. Rexroth offers the hydrostatic steering units lag from their mobile hydraulics division. These steering units have the following unique feature:

• Lag steering units are used in the hydraulic steering circuits of motor vehicles and mobile machines with high axle loads and driving speeds of up to 50 km/h [60 km/h in germany].

• Even heavy vehicles can be easily steered. The absence of a mechanical connection between the steering unit and the steering axle allows the implementation of solutions that would not be feasible with conventional steering systems.

• Includes all valves that are required in the hydraulic steering circuit for the protection of the steering unit and cylinder. No need for additional piping.

• If the oil supply fails, the lag can be used to steer manually - emergency steering capability. The lag then functions as a hand pump to the steering cylinder.