50 years of steering innovation
Danfoss began producing hydrostatic steering units back in the 1960s. Since then we have introduced many new variants, adapting to both market and regulatory needs.
In early 2000, Danfoss developed the first generation of electrohydraulic steering products to fit a wide range of machine types. With GPS automatic steering, variable steering ratio and joystick steering, we made it possible to help customers increase their productivity and comfort.
In 2016, Danfoss has been promoting our second generation of electrohydraulic steering components for some time now. We have optimized it and added new features for intelligence and safety to meet the market’s demand. The Danfoss OSPE PVED-CLS electrohydraulic actuator is the first intelligent steering sub-system to integrate all safety functionality in the valve. Safety functions are designed to SIL2 (IEC 61508), PL d (ISO 13849) and AgPL “d” (EN 16590).
Many new products are underway to further meet our customers’ demands or strengthen our existing portfolio – from basic hydraulic steering units to adaptations for higher road speed, electrohydraulics or full SBW solutions where the steering column can be removed to optimize vehicle design.
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Danfoss is taking functional safety to the next level with a full program of state-of-the-art rotary position sensors, wire position sensors, and inclination sensors. All three sensor types are produced according to PL d (EN ISO 13849-1:2015), making the complete portfolio suitable for safety-critical applications.
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Danfoss program of inclinometer sensors are developed to ensure a robust and high-performance solution for applications such as agricultural- and construction machines, as well as material handling equipments. These sensors are typically used in safety applications in order to keep the inclination of a machine, or just a part of it, a safety zone for working people, under control.
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These sensors are able to detect angles from ±15° up to 360° e.g. pedal accelerator, front or rear steering, suspension position, or cabin rotation.
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High-voltage inverters convert direct current (DC) from batteries or generators to alternating current (AC) to power motors or other devices. Our inverters support a variety of applications, including traction drives, grid connections and island grids with nominal DC voltage up to 1 kV and maximum power up to 300 kW per inverter.
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AxisPro hydraulic valves outperform traditional valves by offering innovative design with intelligent controls and onboard diagnostics built right into the valve. Quick and easy to configure, the valves allow changes to be made in real time, giving you the flexibility to create custom solutions for the most sophisticated, demanding applications.
