OSPM

Mini-steering unit
OTPM
Steering Column

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A wide range of steering components

A WIDE RANGE OF STEER-

ING COMPONENTS

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Sauer-Danfoss is the largest producer in the world of steering components for hydro-
static steering systems on off-road vehicles. Sauer-Danfoss offer steering solutions both
at component and system levels. Our product range makes it possible to cover applica-
tions of all types - ranging from ordinary 2-wheel steering (also known as Ackermann
steering) to articulated steering, complicated 4-wheel steering, automatic steering (e.g.
by sensor) and remote controlled steering via satellite.
We can offer more than 1000 different steering units, 150 different priority valves and
300 different steering columns categorised in types, variants and sizes.

For hydrostatic steering systems Sauer-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 125 bar
[1813 psi]
• Steering units with displacements from 40 to 1000 cm3/rev [2.44 to 61.0 in3/rev], flow
up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min], steering pressure up to 210 bar [3045 psi]
• Priority valves for rated flows at 40, 80, 120 and 160 l/min [10.6, 21.1, 31.7 and
42.3 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 210
bar [3045 psi]
• Pilot operated steering valve with steering flow up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min],
steering pressure up to 250 bar [3625 psi] and with integrated priority valve for pump
flow up to 150 l/min [39.6 US gal/min].

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A WIDE RANGE OF STEER- For electro-hydraulic steering systems Sauer-Danfoss offers:

ING COMPONENTS • Pilot operated steering valve (pilot operated by hydrostatic steering unit or by electri-
(CONTINUED) cal signal) with steering flow up to 100 l/min [26.4 US gal/min] , steering pressure up
to 250 bar [3625 psi] and with integrated priority valve for pump flow up to 150 l/min
[39.6 US gal/min]

For hydromechanical steering systems Sauer-Danfoss offers:

• Torque amplifiers for output torques of 80 and 120 Nm [708 and 1062 lbf·in]

For steering units and torque amplifiers Sauer-Danfoss offers:

• Steering columns: fixed, tiltable and/or telescopible with or without horn switch and
sensor for start/stop of pump, with length, from 45 to 1200 mm [1.77 to 47.2 in]

Characteristic features of steering units:

• Low steering torque: From 0.5 Nm to 3 Nm [4.42 to 26.6 lbf·in] in normal steering situ-
ations
• Low noise level
• Low pressure drop
• Many types available: Open center Non reaction, Open center Reaction, Closed center
Non reaction, Load Sensing, Load Sensing Reaction, Power Beyond
• One or more built-in valve functions: relief valve, shock and suction valves in L- and
R-line, none return valve in P-line and in LS-line
• Optional port connections (according to ISO, SAE or DIN standards)

Characteristic features of electro-hydraulic steering system:

• High steering pressure requiring smaller cylinders and flow
• Low noise emmission in the cab because of low pilot pressure
• The possibility of emergency steering even on very heavy vehicles
• Minimization of side acceleration with articulated steering
• With microcontroller: No steering wheel drift and the possibility of variable steering
ratio
• Analogue and CAN-bus interface
• Electro-hydraulic steering valve EHPS can be combined with Sauer-Danfoss PVG 32
proportional valve
• The system is approved by TÜV and have a controller with safety critical steering soft-
ware

CONVERSION FACTORS 1 Nm = 8.851 lbf·in 1 cm3 = 0.061 in3

1 N = 0.225 lbf 1 litre = 0.264 US gal
1 bar = 14.50 psi °F = 1.8 × °C + 32
1 mm = 0.0394 in

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Contens and technical literature survey

CONTENS AND TECHNI- A wide range of steering components ..................................................................................................................2

CAL LITERATURE SURVEY
Conversion factors.........................................................................................................................................................3

Survey of literature with technical data on sauer-danfoss steering componenets ........................5

Application..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Advantages ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Function ............................................................................................................................................................................6

Steering units OSPM ......................................................................................................................................................7

Versions .............................................................................................................................................................................7
Code numbers and weights.......................................................................................................................................8
OSPM ON......................................................................................................................................................................8
OSPM PB .......................................................................................................................................................................9
Specification table none catalogue for numbers of Sauer-Danfoss OSPM steering units............... 10
Technical data .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Displacement, flow and pressure ..................................................................................................................... 11
Manual steering pressure.................................................................................................................................... 12
Valve functions in OSPM steering units ......................................................................................................... 12
Pressure drop in neutral....................................................................................................................................... 13
Port connections......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions OSPM...................................................................................................................................................... 14

Steering columns for OSPM ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Load on integrated steering column .............................................................................................................. 15
Load on separate steering column .................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the stering column ................................................................................................................................. 16
Splined tube section for steering columns ....................................................................................................... 16
Versions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Code numbers and weights.................................................................................................................................... 17
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
OTPM ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
OTPM-T ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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SURVEY OF LITTERATURE Detailed data on all Sauer-Danfoss steering components and accessories can be found in
WITH TECHNICAL DATA our steering component catalogues, which is divided in 6 individual subcatalogues:
ON SAUER-DANFOSS
STEERING COMPO- • General information ��������������������
NENETS ����������������������������

• Technical data on mini steering units and ��������������

steering columns for mini steering units: ���������������������������
�
• Technical data on open center and closed �������������������������������
center steering units and on torque amplifiers: ���������������������������

• Technical data on load sensing steering ������������������������������

units, priority valves and flow-amplifiers: �������������������������������
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• Technical data on hydraulic and electro- ����������������

hydraulic pilot operated steering valve, ������������������������������
appropriate steering units and electrical �������������������������������
actuation module as well as sensors for �����
electro-hydraulic steering systems ����������������������������

• Technical data on valve blocks and steering ������������������������

columns ����������������������������

The most important data on all Sauer-Danfoss steering components is highlighted in a

general survey brochure.
For technical information on individual variants, please contact the Sauer-Danfoss Sales
Organisation

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Application

APPLICATION Sauer-Danfoss has marketed mini-steering unit OSPM and the matching steering column
OTPM ever since 1995. Positive feedback from the market has now motivated the imple-
mentation of the following upratings in the program of OSPM mini-steering units:

• Max pressure loads increased. Now up to a 125 bar [1813 psi] steering pressure
• Additional variants introduced. E.g. new 40, 63 and 100 cm3 [2.44 in3, 3.84 and 6.10 in3]
displacements plus supplementary valve functions.
• Introduction of tilt able steering column OTPM-T for OSPM
• Production capacity considerably expanded through establishment of a European
parallel to the original US-production. Steering units from the two factories are
provided with their own separate code numbers. OSPM-customers on the American
continent will be provided with mini-steering units from the OSPM-factory in the USA,
whilst OSPM for all other customers will be delivered from the steering unit factory in
Europe.

Examples:
• Minitractors
• Mowing machines
• Universal tractors
• Forklift trucks
• Municipal vehicles

ADVANTAGES • Small dimensions and low weight

• End ports with integrated fittings
• Easy installation
• Possibility of integrated steering column
• Low pressure drop
• Low input torque
• Low system price

FUNCTION OSPM is a hydrostatic steering unit which can be used with an add-on steering column,
OTPM/OTPM-T or with the steering column integrated with the unit.

The steering unit consists of a rotary valve and a rotary meter.

Via a steering column or directly the steering unit is connected to the steering wheel of
the vehicle. When the steering wheel is turned, oil is directed from the steering system
pump via the rotary valve and rotary meter to the cylinder ports L or R, depending on
the direction of turn. The rotary meter meters the oil flow to the steering cylinder in pro-
portion to the angular rotation of the steering wheel.
If the oil supply from the steering system pump fails or is too small, the steering unit is
able to work as a manual steering pump.

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VERSIONS The mini-steering unit is available in two versions:

• Open-Center Non-Reaction (ON) version, and
• Power Beyond (PB) version where surplus oil can be led to the working hydraulics.

OSPM-ON OSPM-PB
Open centre steering units have open In Power Beyond steering units the oil
connection between pump and tank in from the pump is routed in the neutral
the neutral position. position through the steering unit to
the E-port.

The steering function always has priority,

with any excess oil flow passing through
the E port.

If the steering wheel is held at full lock,

all flow is led to tank across the pressure
relief valve, and flow from the E port will
stop.

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CODE NUMBERS AND The mini-steering unit is available with displacements of 32, 40, 50, 63, 80 and 100 cm3/rev.
WEIGHTS [1.95, 2.44, 3.05, 3.84, 4.88 and 6.10 in3/rev.] The check valve for emergency steering is stan-
dard in all versions, but optionally, the OSPM can also be fitted with an integrated relief valve
and/or a shock valve and a check valve in the P-port.
The OSPM is also available with an integrated steering column or alternatively in a version
prepared for a flange-on steering column (see page 17). The connections are integrated end-
port fittings of the ORFS-type (O-ring face seal). See page 13.

OSPM Code No. Code No. Relief Shock Check Weight

OPEN CENTER NON- Steering OSPM OSPM valve valves valve Steering wheel
REACTION STEERING unit from from bar bar in P-port connection kg
UNITS USA Europe [psi] [psi] [lb]
OSPM 32 ON 150L0101 None None None Flanged-on 2.3 [5.1]
OSPM 32 ON 150L0102 150L2102 None None None Integrated type A 2.3 [5.1]
75-80
OSPM 32 ON 150L0103 150L2103 None None Flanged-on 2,3 [5.1]
[1087-1160.
75-80
OSPM 32 ON 150L0104 150L2104 None None Integrated type A 2.3 [5.1]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 40 ON - 150L2079 None None Flanged-on 2.4 [5.3]
[1087-1160]
OSPM 50 ON 150L0111 None None None Flanged-on 2.5 [5.5]
OSPM 50 ON 150L0112 None None None Integrated type A 2.5 [5.5]
OSPM 50 ON 150L0133 None None None Integrated type B 2.5 [5.5]
75-80
OSPM 50 ON 150L0113 150L2113 None None Flanged-on 2.5 [5.5]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 50 ON 150L0114 150L2114 None None Integrated type A 2.5 [5.5]
[1087-1160]
90-95 150-170
OSPM 50 ON 150L0150 150L2150 Yes Integrated type A 2.5 [5.5]
[1305-1378] [2175-2465]
75-80
OSPM 50 ON 150L0132 150L2132 None None Integrated type B 2.5 [5.5]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 63 ON 150L0142 None None Flanged-on 2.6 [5.7]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 63 ON 150L0143 None None Integrated type A 2.6 [5.7]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 63 ON 150L0144 None None Integrated type B 2.6 [5.7]
[1087-1160]
OSPM 80 ON 150L0121 None None None Flanged-on 2.7 [5.9]
OSPM 80 ON 150L0122 None None None Integrated type A 2.7 [5.9]
OSPM 80 ON 150L0137 None None None Integrated type B 2.7 [5.9]
75-80 bar
OSPM 80 ON 150L0123 150L2123 None None Flanged-on 2.7 [5.9]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 80 ON 150L0124 150L2124 None None Integrated type A 2.7 [5.9]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 80 ON 150L0136 150L2136 None None Integrated type B 2.7 [5.9]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 100 ON 150L0154 None None Flanged-on 2.9 [6.4]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 100 ON 150L0155 None None Integrated type A 2.9 [6.4]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 100 ON 150L0156 None None Integrated type B 2.9 [6.4]
[1087-1160]

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CODE NUMBERS Code No. Code No. Relief Shock Check Weight
Steering OSPM OSPM valve valves valve Steering wheel
OSPM unit from from bar bar in P-port connection kg
POWER BEYOND USA Europe [psi] [psi] [lb]
STEERING UNITS OSPM 32 PB 150L0105 None None None Flanged-on 2.6 [5.7]
OSPM 32 PB 150L0106 150L2106 None None None Integrated type A 2.6 [5.7]
75-80
OSPM 32 PB 150L0107 None None Flanged-on 2.6 [5.7]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 32 PB 150L0108 150L2108 None None Integrated type A 2.6 [5.7]
[1087-1160]
OSPM 50 PB 150L0115 None None None Flanged-on 2.8 [6.2]
OSPM 50 PB 150L0116 None None None Integrated type A 2.8 [6.2]
OSPM 50 PB 150L0135 None None None Integrated type B 2.8 [6.2]
75-80
OSPM 50 PB 150L0117 150L2117 None None Flanged-on 2.8 [6.2]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 50 PB 150L0118 150L2118 None None Integrated type A 2.8 [6.2]
[1087-1160]
75-80
OSPM 50 PB 150L0134 None None Integrated type B 2.8 [6.2]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 63 PB 150L0163 None None Flanged-on 2.9 [6.4]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 63 PB 150L0164 None None Integrated type A 2.9 [6.4]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 63 PB 150L0165 None None Integrated type B 2.9 [6.4]
[1087-1160]
OSPM 80 PB 150L0125 None None None Flanged-on 3.0 [6.6]
OSPM 80 PB 150L0126 None None None Integrated type A 3.0 [6.6]
OSPM 80 PB 150L0139 None None None Integrated type B 3.0 [6.6]
75-80 bar
OSPM 80 PB 150L0127 None None Flanged-on 3.0 [6.6]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 80 PB 150L0128 150L2128 None None Integrated type A 3.0 [6.6]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 80 PB 150L0138 None None Integrated type B 3.0 [6.6]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 100 PB 150L0160 None None Flanged-on 3.2 [7.1]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 100 PB 150L0161 None None Integrated type A 3.2 [7.1]
[1087-1160]
75-80 bar
OSPM 100 PB 150L0162 None None Integrated type B 3.2 [7.1]
[1087-1160]

If you wish other valve combinations or valve settings please fill in the order form on
page 10 and contact the Sauer-Danfoss Sales Organisation.

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SPECIFICATION TABLE Fill in your company data and place x’s in the table where appropriate, then send to your
NONE CATALOGUE FOR local Sauer-Danfoss Sales Orginazation
NUMBERS OF
SAUER-DANFOSS OSPM Name Vehicle Potential, pcs/year Completed by Date
Your company
STEERING UNITS
Steering unit OSPM ON OSPM PB
type
DP*cm3/rev 32 40 50 63 80 100
[in3/rev] [1.95] [2.44] [3.05] [3.84] [4.88] [6.10]
OSPM
75 80 90 100 110 125
RV** bar no relief valve
[1087] [1160] [1305] [1450] [1595] [1812]
[psi]

130 140 150 160 170 185

Shock valves no shock valves
[1885] [2030] [2175] [2320] [2610] [2683]
bar [psi]

Check valve Yes No

in P-line

DP* = Displacement
RV** = Pilot pressure relief valve

An alternativ way to specify a variant is to state an existing code number and add the
modifications, you would like to have in the basic steering unit.
Code number of basic steering unit:
Requested modifications:

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TECHNICAL DATA Common data:

Look in sub catalogue: “General Steering Components” page 28

DISPLACEMENT, FLOW Steering Displacement Recommended* Max. pressure on connections

AND PRESSURE unit oil flow P T L, R E
cm3/rev l/min bar bar bar bar
[in3/rev] [US gal/min] [psi] [psi] [psi] [psi]
32 3-9 125 20 180
OSPM 32 ON –
[1.95] [0.8-2.4] [1813] [290] [2610]
40 4-12 125 20 180 _
OSPM 40 ON
[2.44] 1.1-3.2] [1813] [290] [2610]
50 5-15 125 20 180
OSPM 50 ON –
[3.05] [1.3-4.0] [1813] [290] [2610]
63 6-18 125 20 180
OSPM 63 ON –
[3.84] [1.6-4.8] [1813] [290] [2610]
80 7-20 125 20 180
OSPM 80 ON –
[4.88] [1.9-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610]
100 7-20 125 20 180
OSPM 100 ON –
[6.10] [1.9-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610]
32 3-20 125 20 180 125
OSPM 32 PB
[1.95] [0.8-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610] [1813]
40 4 - 20 125 20 180 125
OSPM 40 PB
[2.44] 1.1 - 5.3] [1813] [290] [2610] [1813]
50 5-20 125 20 180 125
OSPM 50 PB
[3.05] [1.3-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610] [1813]
63 6-20 125 20 180 125
OSPM 63 PB
[3.84] [1.6-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610] [1813]
80 7-20 125 20 180 125
OSPM 80 PB
[4.88] [1.9-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610] [1813]
100 7-20 125 20 180 125
OSPM 100 PB
[6.10] [1.9-5.3] [1813] [290] [2610] [1813]

* Criteria for determining the recommended oil flow:

• Must minimum be the oil flow it takes to ensure sufficient steering speed at idle motor speed
• Must ensure the least possible pressure loss at full speed
The steering unit can cope with an oil flow that is up to 50% higher than the maximum recommended value.

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MANUAL STEERING Under normal operating where the steering pumps supplies an adequade oil flow at the
PRESSURE required pressure, the maximum torque on the steering wheel will not exceed 2 Nm
[17.7 lbf·in]. If the oil flow from the steering system pump fails or is too small, the steer-
ing unit functions automatically as a manual steering pump.
Manual steering can only be used for a limited control of the vehicle if a sudden drop of
pump pressure occurs.
The table below shows the manual steering pressure (Pm) for all sizes of Sauer-Danfoss
steering units type OSPM at a steering wheel torque of 80 Nm [708 lbf·in].
The values apply only if the suction conditions on the steering unit T port are adequate.

OSPM 32 40 50 63 80 100
bar 100 90 80 60 50 40
Pm
psi [1450] [1305] [1160] [870] [725] [580]

VALVE FUNCTIONS IN The data below comes from measurements on a representative sample of steering units
OSPM 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 the pump and steering unit against excess pressure
and limits the system pressure while steering.
The pressure relief valve in the steering unit will limit the maximum pressure drop from
P to T.
The pressure relief valve is set at 12 l/min [3.17 US gal/min] flow.

SHOCK VALVE The shock valves protect the steering unit against shocks from external forces on the
steering cylinder. The shock valves in the steering unit limit the max pressure drop from L
to T and from R to T. The shock valves are set at 1 l/min [0.27 US gal/min].
They are of the direct type and therefore have a very quick reaction. The setting toler-
ance is +20 bar [+290 psi].

CHECK VALVES The check valve protects the driver against kickbacks in the steering wheel. It prevents
the oil from flowing back into the pump line during steering under high pressure on the
cylinder side. The check valve is mounted in the P-connection of the steering unit.

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PRESSURE DROP IN The pressure drop is measured with the steering unit in neutral position.
NEUTRAL On the OSPM ON the pressure drop is measured from P to T.
On the OSPM PB the pressure drop is measured from P to E.
The values are valid at an oil temperature

A: OSPM 32 ON + all PB
B: OSPM 50-100 ON

PORT CONNECTIONS The connections of all OSPM-steering

units in the catalogue are 9/16-18 UNF
of the O-ring face seal type (ORFS).

The integrated end port fittings are

specially developed for OSPM and
therefore easily interchangeable.

Dimensions of O-rings for ORFS ports:

7.65 × 1.78 mm [3.02 × 0.702 in] (SAE J515 seal size no. 011).

Set of seals Sauer-Danfoss code no. 150L4042 contains 5 pcs. of these O-rings.

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DIMENSIONS OSPM

E: 4 × M6, 11 mm [0.432 in] deep

A: 5 × 6.5 DIN 6888

K: Taper 1:20

I: With 11/16 in - 40 serrations

dmin = 17.92 mm [0.72 in]
K: Taper 1:12

Mini steering unit L1 mm [in] L2 mm [in]

OSPM 32 ON 90 [3.54] 11.0 [0.43]
OSPM 40 ON 93 [3.66] 13.7 [0.54]
OSPM 50 ON 96 [3.78] 17.1 [0.67]
OSPM 63 ON 100 [3.94 21.6 [0.85]
OSPM 80 ON 106 [4.17] 27.4 [1.08]
OSPM 100 ON 113 [4.45] 34.2 [1.35]
OSPM 32 PB 103 [4.06] 11.0 [0.43]
OSPM 50 PB 109 [4.29] 17.1 [0.67]
OSPM 63 PB 113 [4.45] 21.6 [0.85]
OSPM 80 PB 119 [4.69] 27.4 [1.08]
OSPM 100 PB 126 [4.96] 34.2 [1.35]

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TECHNICAL DATA

LOAD ON INTEGRATED Symbols:

STEERING COLUMN L (m/in): Axial length between OSPM
housing and steering wheel
Fr (N/lb): Radial force on steering wheel
Fa (N/lb): Axial force on steering wheel
MB (Nm/lbf·in): Bending moment on steering
column MB = Fr × L

The following max. permissible values

must not be exceeded:
MB max.: 50 Nm [438 lbf·in]
Fr max: 500 N [112 lb]
Fa max: 600 N [135 lb]

With a given length L the max. force Fr on

the steering wheel can be calculated:
MB max
Fr = N; L in m
L + 0.015
MB max
Fr = lb; L in inch
L + 0.590

LOAD ON SEPARATE The construction of the steering column

STEERING COLUMN must ensure that no axial or radial forces
are transferred to the steering unit.
Such forces may prevent the steering unit
from returning to neutral position auto-
matically after a steering action has been
completed.

The steering column must be supported.

The following max. permissible values for
Sauer-Danfoss steering columns OTPM
and OTPM-T must not be exceeded:
MB max.: 200 Nm [1752 lbf·in]
Fa max.: 1000 N [224 lb]

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INSTALLING THE STERING Max. tightening torque for fixing screws: 10 +3-0 Nm [88 +27-0 lbf.in]
COLUMN
Recommended tightening torque for the nut on the steering wheel connection is:
M 14 nut: 35 ± 5 Nm [310 ± 44 lbf.in]
M 18 nut: 40 ± 5 Nm [354± 44 lbf.in]

SPLINED TUBE SECTION Customers who wish to construct their

FOR STEERING COLUMNS own steering column can purchase
splined tube sections from
Sauer-Danfoss.
Code no. 150L0387.

When constructing your own steering

column, please observe the following
points:
1. Make sure, that the distance from mounting surface of the steering column to end
of splined tube section and other dimensions of steering column are correct, so that
engagement with the Sauer-Danfoss steering unit is as it should be (see page 18).
2. There must be only one bearing in the steering column (at the top).
3. The welded splined tube section must be coaxial with the steering column.
4. The steering column must be coaxial with the spigot hole ∅35 [1.38 in] (see page 18)

Splined tube section material:

Structural steel (St. 52-3, W.no. 1.0570).

We recommend CO2 welding.

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Steering columns for OSPM

VERSIONS OTPM and OTPM-T steering columns are

suitable for OSPM steering units made
for flanged-on steering columns.

OTPM steering columns are supplied in

three different versions (M1, M2 and M3).
Two with serrations and one with wood-
ruff key. The steering columns are
available in two standard lengths.
P300015.TIF

OTPM-T steering columns are supplied in

one version (M3).
OTPM-T can be adjusted in steps of 5°,
totally 40° from –25° against the driver,
+15° away from the driver.
By spring release the upper part tilts
away from the driver.
P300019.TIF

CODE NUMBERS AND Code number

WEIGHTS Type
OTPM 163 OTPM 350 OTPM-T 131
mm 163 350
C-dim. (See page 13) –
[in] [6.42] [13.78]
mm – – 84
B-dim. (See page 14)
[in] – – [3.31]
mm – – 47
E-dim. (See page 14)
[in] – – [1.85]
kg 1.3 1.8 2.7
Weight
[lb] [2.9] [4.0] [5.95]
With woodruff key
M1*) 5 × 6,5 dmin = 16,52 mm [0.65 in] 150L1024 150L1025 –
Taper 1: 20
With serrations
M2*) 7
⁄8 in - 36, dmin = 21,55 mm [0.85 in] 150L1026 150L1027 –
Taper 1:19,26
With serrations
M3*) 11
⁄16 in - 40, dmin = 17,92 mm [0.71 in] 150L1028 150L1029 150L1100
Taper 1:12
*) The numbers refer to the dimensioned sketch on page 18.

The steering column must be supported.

For information on other versions of OTPM and OTPM-T steering columns, please con-
tact the Sauer-Danfoss Sales Organization.

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Technical Information
Steering columns for OSPM

DIMENSIONS Type M1
A: 5 × 6.5 DIN 6888
OTPM dmin = 16.52 mm [0.65 in]
STEERING COLUMNS, K: Taper 1:20
TYPES M1, M2, M3

Type M2
With 7⁄8 in-36 serrations
dmin = 21.55 mm [0.85 in]
K: Taper 1:19.26

Type M3
With 11⁄16 in-40 serrations
dmin = 17.92 m [0.71 in]
K: Taper 1:12

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Steering columns for OSPM

DIMENSIONS Type M3

OTPM-T
STEERING COLUMNS

With 11⁄16 in-40 serrations

dmin = 17.92 m [0.71 in]
K: Taper 1:12

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