SACHS
SACHS is a German brand founded in 1895, specializing in suspension and clutch components. It is part of the ZF Friedrichshafen AG group. The manufacturer supplies shock absorbers, strut mounts, clutch kits, and dual-mass flywheels to the assembly lines of most global automotive manufacturers. Products are engineered to handle high-load operational conditions. It is a key supplier for vibration damping and torque transmission systems.
Country
Germany
Brand History
1. 1895: Ernst Sachs and Karl Fichtel founded Fichtel & Sachs. 2. 1930s: Start of mass production of automotive clutches and shock absorbers. 3. 2001: ZF Friedrichshafen AG acquired the company. 4. 2011: Full integration of the brand into the ZF Services structure.
Key OEM Customers
BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari
Type
Manufacturer, Supplier (OEM)
Ecology
Use of energy recovery technologies in shock absorbers and implementation of chrome-free anti-corrosion coating processes for metal parts.
Brand Authentication
Check for the QR code on the packaging, which links to the ZF Part Finder authentication system. The shock absorber housing must feature a laser-etched 10-digit part number and the ZF logo. Avoid parts with inconsistent label color coding.
Certificates
IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
