RE 11 868/07.

03
Replaces: 04.00

Steering unit
Type LAGZ

Build sizes 160 to 300

Series 2X

H/A/D 6212/99
Nominal pressure 175 bar
Maximum flow 50 L/min.
Steering unit type LAGZ...

Overview of contents Features

Contents Page – The LAGZ steering unit is used in hydraulic steering circuits on
Features 1 vehicles and mobile machines that have high axle loads and
maximum travel speeds of 50 km/h.
Ordering details 2
Function, section 3
– With the aid of a steering unit even heavy vehicles can be easily
Versions 4 and 5 steered. By not having a mechanical connection between the
Functions in a steering circuit 6 steering unit and axle which is to be steered, the designer has
Technical data 6 and 7 opportunities that are not possible with conventional steering
systems.
Calculation: steering moments, steering cylinder
and steering pump 8
Unit dimensions 9 and 10 – Vehicles fitted with a LAGZ unit can also be manually steered if
the servo system fails. The required force is reduced by changing
the ratio. Only due to this, in many cases, are the permissible limi-
ting values complied with. In many applications a second
steering pump is no longer necessary.

– The LAGZ works in servo operation with two rotor sets. In the
emergency mode one rotor set is switched off. Thereby, within a
build series it is possible to combine differing rotor sets (ratios).

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by Bosch Rexroth AG, Mobile Hydraulics, D-97813 Lohr am Main
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Ordering details

LAG Z 2X / – M *

Steering unit
Design
With step-down ratio (2 rotor sets) = Z
– = Special specifications
Displacement volume (cm3/U) Please clarify with our
sales organisation
Build size2) R 1) Servo op. Emerg. op. 5) Pipe connections P, T, L, R / LD

160/60 160 60 01 = Pipe thread to DIN 3852

160/80 160 80 06 = Metric ISO thread to DIN 3852
200/60 200 60 12 = UNF thread to SAE
200/80 200 80 40 = Metric ISO thread to DIN 3852
200/100 200 100
Seals
220/60 220 60
M= NBR seals, suitable for
220/80 220 80 mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51 524
220/100 220 100 4) Pressure relief valve setting
240/80 240 80 (pressure differential)
240/100 240 100 90 = 90 bar
300/100 300 100 140 = 140 bar
175 = 175 bar
Noise characteristics 4)
Shock valve setting
Standard =– (pressure differential)
Low 3) =N 150 = 150 bar
Series 200 = 200 bar
Series 20 to 29 = 2X
240 = 240 bar
(20 to 29: unchanged installation and connection dimensions)
Reaction
No code = Without reaction
R= With reaction
= Standard programme Load-sensing
= Extended programme No code = Without load signal in open centre (OC) version
LD = Dynamic load signal

1) The standard programme for LAGZ with reaction, OC and
LD are available in all build sizes
2) The stated build sizes are preferred sizes;
other combinations with the standard sizes 60,
80, 100, 120, 140,160 and 200 are possible on request.
3) Only with the open centre (OC) version
4) The response pressure of the shock valves must be 50 bar
higher, however a maximum of 2.2 times that of the
hydraulic pump pressure relief valves.
(see §38 StVZO)
Preferrably 150 to 90; 200 to 140; 240 to 175
5) Unit dimensions:
See unit dimensions on page 10
Ordering example:
LAGZ 200/100 -2X/LD150-90M01
Steering unit with integrated valves
Build size 200/100, dynamic load signal
Shock valves 150 bar, pressure relief 90 bar
Pipe connections P, T, L, R are G 1/2 , LD is G 1/4
LAGZ 200/100 N2X/150-90M01
Steering unit with integrated valves
Build size 200/100, low noise characteristics
Shock valves 150 bar, pressure relief 90 bar
Pipe connections P, T, L, R are G 1/2

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Function, section
Via the steering column the control spool (1) of the control valve
is rotated in relation to the control bush (2).Thereby a cross-section
is opened between the spool and the bush. The pressure fluid acts on
the rotor sets (3 and 10) and causes these to move. The oil flows
via the rotor sets to the steering cylinder. The rotation of both of the
rotor acts on the bush which causes it to follow the rotary movement
of the spool.
The size of the cross-section opened is dependent on the rotational
speed of the steering wheel and the steering pressure, and for the
load-sensing version on the rotational speed.
If the steering movement is stopped then the spool also stops, oil
however, continues to flow via the open cross-section to the rotor,
the rotor and bush therefore continue to rotate.
The cross-section then closes due to the rotary movement, the rotor
is now also stationary and the steering cylinder is therefore, in the
required position. The centralising spring (4) brings and then holds
the spool and bush in the neutral position.
The system pressure is limited in the steering circuit via the pressure
relief valve (5). At this location, for the load-sensing version (see
section), the pilot valve for the load signal is fitted.
The two shock valves (6) provide a safety function for the connections
L and R to the steering cylinder. If a shock valve reacts then the
displaced oil is passed to the opposite side via the anti-cavitation
valve (7), missing leakage fluid is drawn from the reservoir.
If the hydraulic pump fails then the LAGZ unit acts as a hand pump.
In this case the incoming pressure also falls (pilot pressure for the
changeover spool). The changeover spool (12) is moved into its initial
position by the spring so that all of the rotor set 2 (10) chambers are
connected to the inner chamber. At the same time the connection
between the two rotor sets is interrupted. The displacement volume
of the steering unit is thereby reduced by the volume of rotor set 2
(10). The rotor set 1 (3) determines the displacement volume in the
emergency mode of operation.
Via the anti-cavitation valve (8) it is possible to draw oil from the
tank line, the check valve (9) however prevents air from being sucked
in via the pump connection (P). In normal operation the same valve
prevents high external steering forces from causing shocks at the
steering wheel.

5 8

3 11 12 10

1 Control spool 7 Anti-cavitation valve

2 Control bush 8 Anti-cavitation valve
7
3 Rotor set 1 9 Check valve
4 Cenralising spring 10 Rotor set 2
5 Pressure relief valve 11 Changeover housing
6 Shock valve 12 Changeover spool

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Versions

Standard version L R L R
Open Centre with Non Reaction = OC / NR

Mainly used in steering systems that utilise a

fixed displacement hydraulic pump.
If steering is not taking place then the
connection from pump (P) to the tank
connection (T) is open (OC) and the pump
displacement volume is passed at virtually
zero pressure to tank. The connections L1)
(left) and R1) (right) are closed in the neutral
position. In this manner external forces, that
act on the steering cylinder, are taken up
without the driver feeling any reaction forces
via the steering wheel (Non Reaction).
1) Forsteering systems the actuator lines are
identified with L and R, not as normal with
A and B.

Note:
Steering units for vehicles with a pivoting
frame or with rear axial steering must always P
P T T
use the NR version.

Standard version L R L R
Open Centre with Reaction = OC / R
The cylinder connections are in the neutral
condition connected with each other. External
forces acting on the steering cylinders are
noticed as reaction forces by the driver via
the steering wheel (Reaction). If the driver
releases the steering wheel after the steering
manoeurve (curved line) then the wheels
ands steering wheel, with the relevant
steering geometry, straighten up by
themselves andthe vehicle carries on in a
straight line.

P T P T

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Versions

Load-sensing version L R
L R
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 centre steering systems
whereby the connection, pump connection
(P) to tank connection (T), is closed in the
neutral position.
If the steering and actuator hydraulics are
supplied by a common pump, then the use
of a priority valve is necessary. This valve
ensures that the steering unit has a priority
oil supply, whereby the control of the valve
is via the steering unit load signal. When
steering is not taking place then the entire LD
oil flow from the pump is made availaable to
the actuator hydrualics. Fixed or variable
displacement pumps can be used. LD

P T P T

Load signal, dynamic

The pressure fluid flowing in the load signal line transmits the load
signal, whereby pressure fluid from the control lines from the priority
valve flows to the steering unit. In the neutral position there is
also a low continuous control oil flow of approx. 0.5 L/min. As a
result the steering unit has virtually the same temperature as the
pressure fluid.
Temperature shocks are virtually eliminated.
The LD version causes a faster reaction of the priority valve. The hard
point when starting to steer, also with a cold start, is normally no
longer noticeable.

Noise reduced version

The OC/NR and OC/R variants of the type LAGZ steering units are
only available in the noise optimised versions. The noise generated
by these units is, dependent of the flow and installation situation,
between 3 and 10 dB(A) lower than the standard version of the
LAGZ.

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Functions in the steering circuit
Servo operation
The LAGZ series of steering units comprises of a hand operated valve
of rotary spool design, two rotor sets that work to the gerotor principle
and the valves that are required for the steering circuit.
The build size for servo operation results from the sum of the rotor
sets (build size) fitted. They are so selected that with 3 to 5 turns of
the steering wheel it is possible to steer from one end stop to the
other.
Emergency operation
During normal operation of the steering unit and when the hydraulic
pump is supplying an adequate flow of pressure fluid, the torque at
the steering wheel is < 5 Nm. If the hydraulic pump fails then the
steering unit operates in an emergency mode. The required steering
pressure must now be generated by hand force at the steering wheel.
With the LAGZ unit it is possible by switching off a rotor set to
reduce the displacement volume. The pressure achievable by hand is
dependent on the size of rotor set 1 (see page 3) and from the force
at the steering wheel. The smaller the displacement volume the
higher the manually achievable pressure.
The build size for emergency operation is to be so selected that
the regulations governing the maximum hand forces are complied
with.
By taking into consideration the nominal sizes available for the
displacement volumes, it is possible to achieve the ratio required by
selecting the appropriate combination.
Pressure relief valve
The pressure relief valve for the hydraulic pump is available in three
pressure settings:
90 bar; 140 bar; 175 bar
Note:
The pressure in the tank line increases the set pressure by the
equivalent value.
Shock and anti-cavitation valves
The cylinder side valves that are built into the LAGZ unit are available
in three pressure settings:
150 bar; 200 bar; 240 bar
Anti-cavitation valve
If the hydraulic pump fails then the pressure fluid is drawn from the
reservoir via this valve, which is fitted between the P and T connections.
Check valve
This valve which is fitted in the P connection prevents:
• The return flow of pressure fluid from the steering cylinder into the
hydraulic system when the cylinder pressure, due to travel
obstructions, is greater than the system pressure. Steering shocks
at the steering wheel are thereby suppressed.
• The sucking in of air via the P connection during emergency
operation.

With a manual steering moment of 50 or 70 Nm and a rotational

speed of 20 min-1 it is possible to achieve the following pressures:

Build size .../60 .../80 .../100

p in bar 40 30 24
(50 Nm)
p in bar 56 42 33
(70 Nm)

Attention!
The emergency operating mode is not intended for continuous
operation!

Technical data, general

Nominal pressure p bar 175
Ambient temperature range ϑ °C –20 to +80
Pressure fluid See page 7
Pressure fluid temperature range ϑ °C –20 to +80
Viscosity range ν mm2/s 10 to 800
Degree of contamination Maximum permissible degree of contamination of the pressure
fluid is to ISO 4406 class 19/16/13. We therefore recommend
a filter with a minimum retention rate of β2o ≥ 100 to ISO 4572
Steering moment - normal M Nm ≤5
Steering moment - emergency mode M Nm ≤ 160 permissible
Max. Tightening torque MA for the mounting screws Nm 30 see RE 11 874 „steering column“

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Pressure fluid technical data
Pressure fluids We recommend that the next higher viscosity class is selected.
Before carrying out any engineering, please refer to the extensive Example:
information regarding pressure fluid selection and application For an ambient temperature of X °C the tank temperature stabilises
conditions in our catalogue sheets RE 90 220 (mineral oil) and RE 90 at 60 °C. To achieve the optimum viscosity, this relates to the viscosity
221 (environmentally compatible fluids). These catalogue sheets refer classes of VG 46 or VG 68;
to axial piston units, however the details can be analogously applied VG 68 should be selected.
to the steering units. For pressure fluids that require FKM seals please Pressure fluid filtration
contact ourselves. The finer the filtration the higher the cleanliness class of the pressure
Operating vescosity fluid is achieved and so the higher the service life of the entire hydraulic
We recommend that the operating viscosity (at operating temperature) system.
for efficiency and service life, is selected within the optimum range of To ensure the functionability of the steering pump a minimum pressure
fluid cleanliness class of 19/16/13 to ISO 4406 is necessary.
νopt = optimal operating viscosity range 16 to 46 mm2/s
Selection diagram
with reference to the temperataure.
Limiting viscosity 2500–40º –20º 0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º
1600 1600
For the limiting conditions the following values apply: 1000
600
νmin = 10 mm2/s at a maximum permissible temperature of 400
ϑmax = +80 °C 200

VG

VG 68
VG 32
VG 46
VG

10
22

0
νmax = 800 mm2/s 100
Viscosity range →

60
Temperature range: (see selection diagram) 40 46
ϑmin = –20 °C

νopt
ϑmax = +80 °C 20
16
If there is the possiblity of there being a temperature difference of
10
more than 20 °C between the steering unit and the pressure fluid,
then either a LD or LDA version or an open-centre version for warming
the steering unit should be fitted. 5 5
Further to the selection of pressure fluids –40º –25º –10º 0º 10º 30º 50º 70º 90º 115º
Pressure fluid Temperature ϑ in °C
A prerequisite to being able to select the correct pressure fluid is
knowing the operating temperature and the ambient temperature. ϑmin = –40 °C temperature range ϑmax = 115 °C
The pressure fluid should be so selected that the operating viscosity
at the working temperature lies within the optimum range (see
selection diagram).

Technical data, hydraulic

Steering unit Displacement Displacement Flow Max. perm. pressure in connection
type volume volume Nom. value1) Max.2) P T L and R
servo operation Emeregency op.
cm3 cm3 L/min L/min bar bar bar
LAGZ 160/60 160 60 16 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 160/80 160 80 16 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 200/60 200 60 20 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 200/80 200 80 20 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 200/100 200 100 20 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 220/60 220 60 22 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 220/80 220 80 22 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 220/100 220 100 22 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 240/80 240 80 24 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 240/100 240 100 24 50 175 20 240
LAGZ 300/100 300 100 30 50 175 20 240
1) Referring to a steering velocity of 100 steering turns / min.
2) Max. flow for the low noise version is 40 L/min

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Calculation of the steering moment
1 b µ
Steering mom. M = 0,05 • FA • ––– • –––– • ––– [Nm]
e 200 0.7
1+ ––
b
M
Steering force F = ––– • 103 [N]
l
h
b

l
M

e
Formula symbols
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] nidling = Motor idling RPM [min–1]
d = Piston rod diameter [mm] nmotor = Motor operating RPM [min–1]
D = Cylinder diameter [mm] p = Steering pressure [bar]
e = Distance of swivel bearing to centre of tyre [mm] qvp = Pump flow [L/min]
F = Steering force [N] V = Steering unit displacement [cm3 /U]
FA = Steering axle load [N] VP = Steering pump displacement [cm3 /U]
h = Cylinder stroke length [mm] VZYL = Cylinder volume [cm3 ]
i = Number of steering wheel turns µ = Co-efficient of friction

Defining the steering cylinder and steering pump

Steering cylinder Steering pump
F The pump should be so selected that when the motor is idling, a
Required cylinder area A = –– • 10 [mm2]
p steering velocity of approx. 50 min–1 can still be achieved. The
π maximum steering speed, which is dependent of the steering wheel
Cylinder area (piston side) A1 = –– • D2 [mm2] diameter is approx. 100 to 150 min–1.
4
π Pump flow qVP = V • (n +10) • 10–3 L/min.
Cylinder area (rod side) A2 = –– • (D2 –d2 ) [mm2]
4 The required pump displacement (Ⳏ BG) is to be calculated for steering
When using a differential or double roded cylinder, A2 must be greater at idle speed and at the vehicle‘s operating RPM.
qVP • 103
than the required cylinder area. Pump size with pump running at idle VP = ––––––– [cm3/U]
nidle
If two cross connected differential cylinders are to be used,
then A1 + A2 must be greater than the required cylinder qVP • 103
Pump size with pump running at operating RPM VP = ––––––– [cm3/U]
area. nmotor
The nominal size of the steering unit results from the cylinder volume
and the required number of steering wheel turns.
Cylinder volume VZYL = A • h • 103 [cm3]
VZYL
LAGZ displacement V = ––– [cm3/U]
i
Normally there are 3 to 5 turns of the steering wheel from end stop to end stop.

Further information!
Suitable steering columns can be found in RE 11 874 and the associated priority valves for steering systems contained in load signal circuits
can be found in RE 27 548

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Unit dimensions: types LAGZ...; LAGZ...LD... (dimensions in mm)
Gear hub profile 16/32
60 diametrical pitch to
Ø44,4 Ø25,4 ANS B921-1970

6,3
2,8
34 ±0,5

15 min.
30 ±1
63 ±0,5

T L
L

M10; 15
LD

44
R

P R

l
1)

b1
b2

80 +3 44

°
45

Build size l b1 b2

160/60 192 8.3 13.2

Ø88 +3
80 +3

160/80 192 10.5 10.5

200/60 197 8.3 18.5
Ø8
2± 200/80 197 10.5 16.5
0,3
200/100 197 13.2 13.2
59 220/60 200 8.3 21.1
M10; 16
3/8-16 UNC; 16 2) 220/80 200 10.5 18.5
220/100 200 13.2 16.5
240/80 202 10.5 21.1

1) LD drilling, only for version LAGZ...LD...

2) Only for version „12“ For connections see page 10.

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Unit dimensions: types LAGZ... / LAGZ...LD... (dimensions in mm)

Connections

90° Ø d4
Ø d4 Ø d2
α
d1 d1

a1
b

a2
a1
b

45°

Connection Version d1 Ø d2 Ø d4 b min. a1 a2 α

01 G 1/2 – 28+0.4 14 max. 0.2 – –
P, T, L, R 06 M18x1.5 19.8+0.1 29+0.4 14.5 max. 0.2 2.4 +0.4 15° ±1°
12 3/4-16 UNF 20.6+0.1 30+0.5 14.3 max. 0.2 2.4 +0.4 15° ±1°
40 M18x1.5 – 25+0.4 12 max. 0.2 – –
01 G 1/4 – 25+0.4 12 1 ±0.5 – –
LD 06 M12x1.5 13.8+0.1 25+0.4 11.5 1 ±0.5 2.4 +0.4 15° ±1°
12 7/16-20 UNF 12.4+0.1 21+0.5 11.5 1 ±0.5 2.3 +0.4 12° ±1°
40 M12x1.5 – 25+0.4 12 1 ±0.5 – –

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