MANUALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM

DESIGNED FOR STEERED AXLES ON TRAILERS AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT WHERE MANUAL STEERING
CONTROL IS REQUIRED FOR IMPROVED MANEUVERABILITY.

CONFIGURABLE:
Our manual steering systems are configurable to suit
varying maneuverability requirements. We can customize
both the steering hardware, and control system. Axles
can be linked together mechanically for synchronization
of steer angle, or kept independent for simplicity and
ease of installation. Control systems can have provisions
added for additional auxiliary hydraulic functions.
Systems are available for both inline kingpin command
steer axles, as well as leading kingpin self-steer axles.
Exact steering geometry can be calculated for each
application so that tire scrub is minimized.
OPERATION:
Manual steering control is provided through a control
unit that delivers hydraulic pressure to the steering
system. The control unit can include a hydraulic power
source or connect to a customer supplied hydraulic
power unit. A receiver can be installed to accept remote
control signal for steering functions.
BENEFITS:
The use of steering axles provides better load
distribution, stability, and lower deck heights when
compared with straight axles on turn table type
steering systems. These inherent features allow for
increased loading height and improved vehicle safety.
SAFETY:
For multi-axle highway applications axles are held
straight using a pneumatic centering system that is
powered from the tow vehicles air supply. This system
provides constant centering force when steering is not
required.

CONTROL:
Control of the system can be provided through
mechanical actuation, and/or wired or wireless handheld
pendant. Simple to operate functions are steer direction
1, steer direction 2, and steer centered.

APPLICATIONS:
This type of steering system is beneficial when
transporting heavy equipment, large precast and
structural products, mobile infrastructure support, and
other large and heavy items that place extreme demands
on the maneuverability of the vehicle combination.