LuK

LuK (Lamellen- und Kupplungsbau) is a German manufacturer of transmission components, founded in 1965. The brand specializes in clutch systems, dual-mass flywheels, hydraulic release bearings, and timing drive components. Since 2002, it has been part of the Schaeffler Group. Products are supplied both to vehicle manufacturers for original equipment and to the aftermarket. The brand's technical solutions focus on torque transmission and vibration damping in powertrains.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1965: Company founded by the Schaeffler brothers in Bühl. 1976: Launch of the first dual-mass flywheel, setting new standards for vibration damping. 1995: Introduction of the Self-Adjusting Clutch (SAC) system. 2002: Full integration into the Schaeffler Group.

Key OEM Customers

VW Group, Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai.

Type

Manufacturer, OEM

Ecology

The company implements friction optimization technologies to reduce CO2 emissions and uses recycled materials in packaging production.

Brand Authentication

Pay attention to the laser marking with a unique code on the clutch pressure plate housing. Check for the security hologram on the packaging and verify the part number in the Schaeffler REPXPERT catalog. High-quality metal casting and the absence of burrs on the edges of parts are mandatory signs of an original product.

Certificates

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001