OSPB open center non-reaction steering units.....................................................................................................................9
OSPC open center non-reaction steering units.................................................................................................................. 10
OSPC open center reaction steering units............................................................................................................................11
OSPD open center non-reaction steering units..................................................................................................................11
Order specification
Specification table for non catalogue numbers................................................................................................................. 12
Steering units, OSPB Closed center
Version and code numbers - OSPB..........................................................................................................................................14
OSPB code numbers and weights............................................................................................................................................15
Displacement, flow and pressure....................................................................................................................................... 16
Valve functions in OSPC and OSPD steering units....................................................................................................... 17
Pressure drop in neutral.........................................................................................................................................................19
Port thread versions.................................................................................................................................................................20
OSPB ON and OSPB CN...........................................................................................................................................................21
OSPC ON and OSPC OR...........................................................................................................................................................22
OSPD ON and OSPD OR..........................................................................................................................................................23
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Technical Information
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
A wide range of steering components
Danfoss is one of the largest producers in the world of steering components for hydrostatic steering
systems on off-road vehicles. Danfoss offers steering solutions both at component and system levels. 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, automatic steering (for example, by sensor)
and remote controlled steering via satellite. We can offer more than 1,800 different steering units and 250
different priority valves categorized in types, variants and sizes.
For hydrostatic steering systems, Danfoss offers:
Mini steering units with displacements from 32 to 100 cm3/rev [1.95 to 6.10 in3/rev], flow up to 20
•
l/min [5.28 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 140 bar [2030 psi].
Steering units with displacements from 40 to 1200 cm3/rev [2.44 to 73.2 in3/rev], flow up to 100 l/min
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[26.4 US gal/min, steering pressure up to 240 bar [3481 psi].
Priority valves for rated flows at 40, 80, 120, 160 and 320 l/min [10.6, 21.1, 31.7, 42.3 and 84.5 US gal/
•
min], pressure up to 350 bar [5076 psi].
Pilot operated flow-amplifiers with amplification factors of 4, 5, 8, 10 or 20 for rated oil flows of 240
•
and 400 l/min [63.4 and 105.7 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 240 bar [3480 psi].
Pilot operated steering valve with steering flow up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min], steering pressure
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up to 250 bar [3625 psi] and with integrated priority valve for pump flow up to 120 l/min [31.7 US gal/
min].
For electrohydraulic steering systems Danfoss offers:
Pilot operated steering valves (pilot operated by hydrostatic steering unit or by electrical signal) with
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steering flows up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 250 bar [3625 psi].
Steering units with integrated electrical operated steering valve with steering flow up to 50 l/min
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[13.2 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 210 bar [3045 psi].
Electrical operated steering valve with steering flow up to 70 l/min [18.5 US gal/min], steering
•
pressure up to 210 bar [3045 psi].
Characteristic features for steering units:
Low steering torque: From 0.5 N•m to 3 N•m in normal steering situations
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
A wide range of steering components
Many types available: Open center Non-reaction, Open center Reaction, Power Beyond, Closed center
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Non-reaction, Load Sensing, Load Sensing Reaction
One or more built-in valve functions: relief valve, shock valves, suction valves, non-return valve in P-
•
line and in LS-line
Optional port connections (according to ISO, SAE or DIN standards)
•
Characteristic features for electrohydraulic steering systems with OSPE, EHPS, and EHi:
Possibility of GPS, row sensor, variable steering ratio and joystick steering
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The possibility of manual steering even on very heavy vehicles
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EHPS: High steering pressure requiring smaller cylinders and flow
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EHPS: Low pilot pressure and flow giving extremely low noise in the cabin
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EHPS: Can be combined with Danfoss PVG 32 proportional valve
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Conversion factors
1 N•m = [8.851 lbf•in]1 l = [0.264 US gal]
1 N = [0.2248 lbf]1 bar = [14.5 psi]
1 mm = [0.0394 in]°F = [1.8°C + 32]
1 cm3 = [0.061 in3]
Survey of literature with technical data on Danfoss steering components
Detailed data on all Danfoss steering components and accessories can be found in our steering
component catalogues, which is divided in to the following individual sub catalogues:
General informationSteering components
Technical data on mini steering unitsOSPM
Technical data on open center, and closed center
steering units
Technical data on load sensing steering units, priority
valves and flow amplifiers
Technical data on load sensing steering unit with
amplification
Technical data on hydraulic and electrohydraulic pilot
operated steering valves, electrical actuation modules
and appropriate steering units.
Technical data on combined steering unit/
electrohydraulic steering valves and steering wheel
sensors
Technical data on electrohydraulic steering valvesEHi
Technical data on steering wheel sensorsSASA
For technical information on individual variants, please contact the Danfoss Sales Organization.
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150-181.10
T
TP
P
R
RL
L
Technical Information
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
Steering Units, OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center
Versions
Open center steering units have open connection between pump and tank in the neutral position. In
open center steering systems, pumps with fixed displacement are used.
With reaction steering units any external forces acting on the steered wheels result in a corresponding
movement of the steering wheel when the driver is not steering the vehicle.
With non-reaction steering units there is no corresponding movement of the steering wheel when the
driver is not steering the vehicle.
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150-581.11
LR
PT
LR
P
T
Technical Information
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
Steering Units, OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center
OSPD
Steering unit with 2 rotary meters and with integrated valve functions
The OSPD has 2 rotary meters (gear wheel sets). In the case of no
pump supply only one rotary meter is active for emergency steering.
In normal steering situations both rotary meters are active.
Spot-face around port connections (can not be used in connection with OVR angular block).
1)
O-ring chamfer on port connections
2)
US version
3/4-16 UNF
1)
O
l/min [US gal/
min]
Relief valveShock valve
bar[psi]bar[psi]kg[lb]
If you wish other port connection displacements, combination of displacement and pump flow range,
valve combinations and/or other valve settings, please fill in the Order specification on page 12 and
contact the Danfoss Sales Organisation.
If you wish other displacements, port connections, pump flow range, valve combinations and/or other
valve settings, please fill in theOrder specification on page 12 and contact the Danfoss Sales
Organisation.
OSPD open center non-reaction steering units
OSPD ON in the table below has the following valve functions incorporated:
OSPD 70/195 ON 1111318320-50[5.28-13.21]170[2465]225[3263]7.5[16.53
2)
Spot-face around port connections (can not be used in connection with OVR angular block)
l/min[US gal/
min]
Relief valveShock valve
bar[psi]bar[psi]kg[lb]
]
If you wish other displacements, reaction type, pump flow range and/or other valve settings, please fill in
the Order specification on page 12 and contact the Danfoss Sales Organisation.
Spot-face around port connections (can not be used in connection with OVR angular block)
4)
Soft springs only allowed for pump flow up to 30 l/min
Soft:
0.5 - 1.8 N•m in normal steering situations
YesNo
Standard:
0.8 - 3 N•m in normal steering situations
Strong:
1.5 - 4 N•m in normal steering situations
DP: Displacement
All OSPC and OSPD steering units specified by code numbers in this catalogue have check valve in P-
connection.
All steering units specified by code numbers in this catalogue have standard neutral setting springs.
An alternative way to specify a variant is to state an existing code number and add the modifications, you
would like to have implemented in the basic steering unit.
Code number of basic steering unit:__________________________
Criteria for determining the recommended oil flow:
As a minimum the oil flow it takes to ensure sufficient steering speed at idle engine speed
•
Ensures the least possible pressure loss at full speed
•
Any OSPB ON and OSPC ON/OR can withstand 210 bar in max. system pressure. However, OSPB/C w. small gear wheel set and high pressure will have
relatively high slippage values
Criteria for determining the recommended oil flow:
As a minimum the oil flow it takes to ensure sufficient steering speed at idle engine speed
•
Ensures the least possible pressure loss at full speed
•
manual steer mode
cm3/rev
[in3/rev]
Displacement normal
steer mode
cm3/rev [in3/rev]
Recommended
oil flow
l/min [US gal/min]
*
Max. pressure, bar (psi)
System
pressure/
P-T port
pressure
T, absolute
port
pressure
L-T/R-T port
pressure
Please contact the Danfoss Sales Organisation regarding steering units with code numbers not
mentioned in this catalogue. They may have different technical data.
Valve functions in OSPC and OSPD steering units
The data below comes from measurements on a representative sample of steering units from production.
Oil with a viscosity of 21 mm2/s [100 SUS] at 50°C [122°F] was used during measuring.
Pressure relief valve
The pressure relief valve protects pump and steering unit against excessive pressure and limits the
system pressure while steering. The pressure relief valve is set at 25 l/min [6.60 US gal/min] flow.
Setting tolerances:
170 bar [2466 psi]: rated value +5 bar [+73 psi]
> 170 bar [2466 psi]: rated value +10 bar [+145 psi]
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A
B
P301 240
Qp
Qp
l/min
US gal/min
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
P-TP-T
psi
bar
3400
3200
3000
2800
2600
2400
2200
2000
1800
1600
230
210
190
170
150
130
110
0
0
Technical Information
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
Steering units open center and closed center
A:170 +5/-0 bar [2465 +73/-0 psi]
B:140 +5/-0 bar [2030 +73/-0 psi]
Q:25 l/min [6.60 US gal/min]
Shock valves
The shock valves protect the steering unit and limit maximum external forces on the steering cylinder.
The shock valves in the steering unit limit the maximum pressure drop from L to T and from R to T. The
shock valves are set at 3 l/min [0.792 US gal/min].
The shock valves are of the direct acting type, so they react very quickly.
Settings: rated value +20 bar [290 psi], ex: 200 +20 bar [2900 +290 psi].
Suction valves
The suction valves ensure oil suction to avoid cavitation in the steering cylinder. To provide correct
suction, a back pressure valve must be fitted in the tank line from the steering unit.
Generally we recommended a back pressure of 2 bar [29 psi], but on vehicles with strong
selfstraightening tendencies, we recommend 5-10 bar [72-145 psi].
For further advice, please contact the Danfoss Sales Organisation.
A connection which incorporates a check valve must be established to allow oil flow to by-pass the back
pressure valve (and filter) from the tank to steering unit.
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
Steering units open center and closed center
Check valve
The check valve protects the driver against steering wheel jerks. The check valve prevents oil from
flowing backwards into the pump line when steering against a high pressure on the cylinder side. The
check valve is built into the steering unit P connection. The pressure drop across the check valve depends
on the use of port adoptors with 11 mm [0.43 in] minimum bore and is indicated on the graph in Pressure
drop in neutral on page 19.
Pressure drop in neutral
The pressure drop is measured on Open Center steering units, and with the steering unit in neutral
position.
The pressure drop is measured from P to T.
The values are valid at an oil temperature of 50°C [122°F] and a viscosity of 21 mm2/s (100 SUS).
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A:OSPB ON and OSPC ON/OR
B:OSPD ON/OR
The pressure drop curves are solely valid for selected spool sets within the recommended flow range.
E.g. OSPC 50 ON with a spool set for 5-18 l/min [1.32-4.76 US gal/min], pressure drop curve A solely
applies within the interval from 0-18 l/min [0-4.76 US gal/min]. A higher flow supply to the steering unit
150-582.10_A
A
Ø21.5 [0.846]
K
min. 15 [0.59]
150-582.10_B
min. 15 [0.59]
B
Ø28.6 [1.126]
Ø28.3 [1.114]
L
0.6 [0.024]
150-582.10_C
min. 15 [0.59]
C
Ø28.6 [1.126]
Ø28.3 [1.114]
M
0.6 [0.024]
150-582.10_D
D
Ø28.6 [1.126]
Ø28.3 [1.114]
N
min. 15 [0.59]
0.6 [0.024]
150-582.10_E
min. 15 [0.59]
E
Ø28.6 [1.126]
Ø28.3 [1.114]
O
0.6 [0.024]
150-582.10_F
min. 15 [0.59]
F
Ø20.8 [0.819]
P
Technical Information
OSPB, OSPC, OSPD Open Center and OSPB Closed Center
Steering units open center and closed center
(e.g. 30 l/min [7.93 US gal/min]) will make the pressure drop exceed the value, which curve A shows at 30
l/min [7.93 US gal/min].
Port thread versions
A:G main ports
K:DIN 3852-2 - G
C: Metric main ports w.spot-face and O-ring
chamfer
M: ISO 6149-1 – M18×1.5
E:Metric main ports w. spot-face
O:DIN 3852-1 - M22×1.5
B:G main ports w.spot-face
L:DIN 3852-2 - G
D:Metric main ports w. spot-face
N:DIN 3852-1 – M18×1.5
F:UNF main ports w. O-ring chamfer
P:ISO 11926-1 ¾-16UNF
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