Schaeffler (China) Co., Ltd.

Schaeffler's electric drive system portfolio for electrified powertrains comprises coaxial and parallel-axis e-axle drives as well as 2in1 e-axle systems that combine a transmission with a high-efficiency electric motor; integrating a power electronics unit extends the system into a 3in1 e-axle (motor, transmission and power electronics). The systems offer high efficiency, excellent NVH behaviour and high flexibility and scalability from compact cars to sports cars, and a two-speed variant can be supplied on customer request to optimise launch and top speed.

Single-speed or two-speed e-axle optional; coaxial or parallel-axis layout; power electronics can be integrated to form 2in1/3in1; supports disconnect, shifting and park lock actuation; covers compact cars to sports cars

• Battery electric passenger cars
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Fuel cell vehicle e-axle drives

Schaeffler's hybrid drive portfolio covers degrees of electrification from mild to full hybrid and offers modular, integrated solutions. The range includes P1/P2 hybrid modules (high-voltage and 48V), dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT, integrating the electric motor into the transmission to raise system efficiency) and P2 hybrid modules with torque converter; hybrid powertrain dampers, launch elements and actuators are also available.

48V and high-voltage support; P1/P2 topologies; DHT motor integration; torque converter optional; modular integration

• Mild hybrid vehicles
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Hybrid transmissions

Component portfolio for electrified drives: high-efficiency permanent-magnet synchronous and asynchronous motors (power from 20 kW to more than 300 kW, voltages from 48 V to 800 V, using advanced winding technologies such as wave winding); smart hydraulic actuators based on a hydraulic kit (Smart Hydraulics) for complex cooling and for clutch and transmission park lock actuation; launch, shifting and separating elements; and bearings for e-drives.

Motor power 20 kW to 300 kW+; battery voltage 48 V to 800 V; permanent-magnet synchronous/asynchronous; wave winding technology; Smart Hydraulics hydraulic kit

• Electric drive systems
• Hybrid transmissions
• Electrified powertrains

Schaeffler's alternative drive components for hydrogen fuel cells draw on core expertise in materials, forming and surface technology to develop key components of fuel cell stacks and systems, including bipolar plates, complete fuel cell stacks, high-performance control systems, low-friction bearings and thermal management modules, thereby improving fuel cell efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Bipolar plates; fuel cell stacks; control systems; low-friction bearings; thermal management modules

• Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
• Fuel cell systems
• Energy storage and power generation

Schaeffler's 48V belt-driven starter generator (BSG) is connected to the engine by a belt and provides start-stop, energy recuperation and boost functions in 48V mild hybrid systems; hybrid cooling (air plus liquid) controls the temperature rise.

48V system; belt drive; start-stop/recuperation/boost; hybrid cooling (air + liquid)

• 48V mild hybrid passenger cars
• Hybrid powertrains

Schaeffler's 48V air-cooled DC/DC converter performs bidirectional energy conversion between the high-voltage and low-voltage networks in 48V mild hybrid systems, supplying 12V loads and charging the 48V battery.

48V system; air-cooled; high-voltage to low-voltage bidirectional conversion; compact

• 48V mild hybrid systems
• Low-voltage network supply

Schaeffler's 48V transmission-integrated drive solution (P2 drive) integrates the electric motor into the transmission with liquid cooling, supports coupling of the combustion engine with the electric drive, and provides boost and all-electric driving capability.

48V; P2 topology; transmission integration; liquid cooling

• 48V mild hybrid passenger cars
• P2 hybrid transmissions

Schaeffler's 800V oil-cooled e-motor with wave winding uses high-efficiency permanent-magnet synchronous or asynchronous motor technology with wave-wound coils, covering 20 kW to more than 300 kW and 48 V to 800 V, with high power density and excellent NVH.

800V; oil cooling; wave winding; power 20 kW–300 kW+; permanent-magnet synchronous/asynchronous

• Battery electric passenger cars
• High-performance e-axle drives

Schaeffler battery cell enclosures are structural components that provide mechanical protection and thermal and electrical isolation for power battery cells, supporting the safe packaging of electric vehicle battery packs.

Cell-level enclosure; mechanical protection; thermal/electrical isolation; lightweight structure

• Power battery packs
• Battery electric vehicles
• Energy storage systems

Schaeffler's battery management system (BMS) monitors battery voltage, temperature and state of charge, performs cell balancing and safety management, and is suitable for both passenger car and two-wheeler batteries.

Voltage/temperature/SOC monitoring; balancing management; safety protection; supports multiple cell chemistries

• Power battery packs
• Electric two- and three-wheelers
• Energy storage systems

Schaeffler's differential-integrated disconnect unit can disconnect one side of the axle when drive is not required in order to reduce drag losses and increase range, and is integrated into the differential of the electric axle drive.

Axle disconnect; reduced drag losses; integrated into the differential; increased range

• Battery electric passenger cars
• Electric axle drives

Schaeffler's coaxial e-axle planetary transmission integrates the planetary gear set coaxially with the electric motor in the e-axle, achieving a highly compact and efficient reduction drive.

Coaxial layout; planetary gear reduction; high compactness; high efficiency

• Coaxial electric axle drives
• Battery electric vehicles

Schaeffler's electronic limited slip differential (eLSD) uses an electronically controlled actuator to distribute torque dynamically between the left and right wheels, improving traction and driving stability.

Electronic control; left/right wheel torque distribution; improved traction; better stability

• Battery electric and hybrid passenger cars
• High-performance vehicles

Schaeffler's embedded SiC power module embeds silicon carbide power semiconductors in the electric drive system for inverter power conversion, raising efficiency and power density.

SiC power semiconductors; embedded packaging; inverter power conversion; high efficiency

• Electric drive inverters
• 800V platforms

Schaeffler's externally excited synchronous machine uses an externally excited rotor instead of permanent magnets, avoiding rare-earth materials and enabling field weakening to extend the speed range in electric drives.

Externally excited rotor; no rare-earth magnets; field weakening for speed extension; high efficiency

• Battery electric passenger cars
• Electric axle drives

Schaeffler's High Voltage Box 3.0 is a high-voltage electrical unit with integrated high-voltage distribution and protection functions that manages the high-voltage connections between the battery and the electric drive or charging distribution.

High-voltage distribution; electrical protection; integrated design; 3.0 generation

• Battery electric vehicles
• High-voltage electrical architectures

Schaeffler's HV inverter block uses overmolding to integrate the power module and cooling structure into a compact inverter unit for power conversion in electric drives.

Overmolding; power module integration; compact inverter; liquid cooling

• Electric drive inverters
• 800V platforms

Schaeffler's integrated cooling system using the R290 refrigerant serves electric drive and battery thermal management, employing the low-GWP refrigerant R290 for highly efficient temperature control.

R290 refrigerant; low GWP; e-drive and battery thermal management; integrated design

• Thermal management of battery electric vehicles
• Battery and e-drive cooling

Schaeffler's intermediate shaft integrated disconnect unit integrates a disconnect function into the intermediate shaft of the electric axle drive, cutting power transmission on demand to reduce energy consumption.

Intermediate shaft disconnect; reduced energy consumption; integrated design; on-demand drive

• Battery electric passenger cars
• Electric axle drives

Schaeffler's low-voltage powernet control energy booster stabilises the 12V low-voltage network, compensates peak loads and improves the reliability of the electrical system.

12V low-voltage network; energy boosting; peak load compensation; network stabilisation

• 48V/12V mild hybrid systems
• Low-voltage electrical networks

Schaeffler's high-voltage master control unit (MCU) acts as the central controller of the electric drive system, coordinating real-time control of the motor, the inverter and the vehicle domain controller.

High-voltage master control; real-time control; motor/inverter coordination; domain controller interface

• Electric drive systems
• Vehicle domain control

Schaeffler's magnet-free (rare-earth-free) axle drive EESM uses externally excited synchronous machine technology to avoid dependence on rare earths while supporting high-power axle drive.

No rare-earth magnets; externally excited synchronous; high-power axle; rare-earth avoidance

• Battery electric passenger cars
• Rare-earth-free electric axle drives

Schaeffler's mechanical limited slip differential (mLSD) uses a mechanical structure to limit differential slip and distribute torque between the wheels, improving traction.

Mechanical limited slip; wheel-to-wheel torque distribution; improved traction; no electronics required

• Passenger cars
• High-performance and off-road vehicles

Schaeffler's VoltShield-P insulation bearing applies an insulating coating to the bearing rings to prevent electrical erosion caused by leakage currents in electric drive systems, thereby protecting motor bearings.

Insulating coating; protection against electrical erosion; suitable for inverter-fed and electric drives; VoltShield-P

• E-drive motors
• Inverter-fed bearings

Schaeffler's Powertrain & Chassis division supplies components and system solutions for efficient powertrains and intelligent chassis to two-wheeler, passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers, covering three product families — transmission and engine components, electronic control units and sensors, and actuators — and is dedicated to reducing fuel consumption and emissions, optimising NVH, extending maintenance intervals and enhancing driving comfort and vehicle dynamics.

Covers passenger cars/commercial vehicles/two-wheelers; transmission and engine components + electronic control units and sensors + actuators; reduced fuel consumption and emissions; optimised NVH

• Passenger cars
• Commercial vehicles
• Two-wheelers

Schaeffler's transmission and engine components product family covers torsional vibration dampers, clutches, cam phasing systems and hydraulic lash adjusters for conventional internal combustion and hybrid powertrains, reducing weight and installation space, lowering vibration and noise and improving efficiency.

Torsional vibration dampers; clutches; cam phasing systems; hydraulic lash adjusters; reduced weight and vibration

• Internal combustion engines
• Hybrid transmissions
• Conventional powertrains

Schaeffler's electronic control units and sensors product family provides NOx sensors, engine and transmission electronic control units and various sensing solutions that support exhaust aftertreatment and powertrain control.

NOx sensors; electronic control units; signal processing; enables exhaust aftertreatment

• Diesel and gasoline exhaust aftertreatment
• Powertrain control

Schaeffler's actuators product family includes smart hydraulic actuators based on a hydraulic kit (Smart Hydraulics) and actuating elements for cam phasing, clutches and transmission park locks, enabling complex cooling and precise actuation.

Smart hydraulic actuators; cam phasing actuation; clutch and park lock actuation; hydraulic kit

• Hybrid transmissions
• Engine cam phasing
• E-drive cooling

Schaeffler's crankshaft spoke damper is arranged inside the crankshaft to suppress torsional vibration, reduce NVH and control the natural-frequency loads of the crankshaft; it is particularly suited to modern engines and range extender applications that lack an accessory drive, reducing friction and axial space requirements.

Suppresses torsional vibration; arranged inside the crankshaft; reduced friction and axial space; suitable for range extenders

• Internal combustion engines
• Range extenders
• Hybrid powertrains

Schaeffler's NOx sensor delivers robust and precise exhaust gas sensing to ensure efficient operation of diesel and gasoline exhaust aftertreatment systems, offering high signal accuracy, stability and durability in a compact design suited to many applications.

Exhaust gas sensing; high signal accuracy; durability; suitable for diesel/gasoline aftertreatment

• Exhaust aftertreatment systems
• Diesel engines
• Gasoline engines

Schaeffler's electromechanical cam phaser improves the thermodynamic process of combustion by optimising valve timing across a wide load and speed range, with high phasing speed and a dynamic, extended adjustment range for efficient and environmentally friendly combustion.

Electromechanical actuation; valve timing optimisation; high phasing speed; extended adjustment range

• Internal combustion engines
• Hybrid engines

Schaeffler's commercial vehicle high-performance computer (HPC) acts as a central electronic control unit coordinating and monitoring the subsystems of modern commercial vehicles, processing data in real time from sensors, actuators and other domain controllers (powertrain, braking), and forms the backbone of a scalable E/E architecture.

Central domain controller; real-time data processing; powertrain and braking coordination; scalable E/E architecture

• Commercial vehicles
• Electric and intelligent commercial vehicle architectures

Schaeffler's 48V battery management system for two- and three-wheelers is a single-board intelligent all-in-one controller integrating switching, current sensing, balancing and monitoring; it complies with the latest cybersecurity requirements, can be scaled for different power levels, cells and chemistries, and supports operation with multiple batteries.

48V; single-board all-in-one; switching, current sensing, balancing and monitoring; compliant with cybersecurity requirements; multi-battery support

• Electric two- and three-wheelers
• Small electric vehicles

Schaeffler's FreeDrive generator converts human pedalling into electrical energy to drive a chainless bicycle; integrated at the bottom bracket, it combines pedal generator, motor and drive components in one unit and supplies a hub motor or stores energy in the battery.

Pedal power generation; chainless drive; bottom bracket integration; combined generation and drive

• E-bikes
• Urban micro-mobility

Schaeffler's rear-wheel steering system (RWS) uses a planetary roller screw to transmit the required motor torque efficiently, improving urban manoeuvrability and lane-change stability and reducing the turning circle; vehicles of all drive types benefit.

Planetary roller screw; reduced turning circle; improved lane-change stability; low motor torque

• Passenger cars
• Automated driving vehicles

Schaeffler's hand wheel actuator is a key component of steer-by-wire systems for highly automated driving; it replaces the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering gear with electronic signals, integrates a force-feedback actuator and offers telescopic adjustment to create interior space.

Steer-by-wire; force-feedback actuator; telescopic adjustment; no mechanical connection

• Highly automated driving
• Steer-by-wire vehicles

Schaeffler's contactless vehicle access sensing solutions, such as door handle gesture sensing electronics, use BLE, NFC and 24 GHz radar together with AI algorithms to enable passive detection and locking.

BLE/NFC/24 GHz radar; gesture recognition; AI algorithms; passive entry

• Passenger car door access
• Smart body systems

Schaeffler's ball screw drive is a core mechanical transmission component of chassis and steering mechatronic systems, used for actuation such as rear-wheel steering, and transmits torque with high efficiency.

Ball screw; high-efficiency torque transmission; electromechanical actuation

• Rear-wheel steering
• Chassis actuation

Schaeffler's wheel hub bearing is a key chassis component providing low-friction, highly reliable rotational support for the wheel; it can integrate sensors and hub modules to meet high precision requirements.

Low friction; high reliability; sensor and hub module integration possible; high precision

• Passenger cars
• Commercial vehicles
• Chassis

Schaeffler automotive bearings (covering the FAG and INA brands) include wheel bearings, engine and transmission bearings and other original-equipment-quality components that provide low-friction, highly reliable rotational support for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and form part of OE-quality repair solutions for the automotive aftermarket.

Wheel bearings; engine and transmission bearings; original-equipment quality; low friction and high reliability

• Passenger cars
• Commercial vehicles
• Automotive aftermarket repair

Schaeffler's automotive aftermarket clutch system under the LuK brand includes clutches, dual clutches, dual-mass flywheels and hydraulic release systems, offering long-life, high-comfort repair solutions that cover smooth acceleration at high engine speeds and fast gear changes.

LuK clutches; dual clutch; dual-mass flywheel; hydraulic release system

• Passenger car transmission repair
• Clutch replacement

Schaeffler's LuK dual-mass flywheel is a benchmark product that reduces vibration and noise at low engine speeds, saves fuel and improves gear shift comfort.

Dual mass; reduced vibration and noise; fuel saving; improved shift comfort

• Passenger cars
• Transmission repair

Schaeffler's modern pedal-operated hydraulic clutch release system replaces cable-operated systems and suits compact engine bays, avoiding cable friction to reduce clutch wear and improve driving comfort.

Hydraulic release; replaces cable actuation; compact installation; reduced wear

• Passenger car clutches
• Transmission repair

Schaeffler's front-end accessory drive (FEAD) provides excellent damping within a very small installation space, meets the demands of highly loaded engines and offers a complete range of individual parts and pre-assembled accessory kits for comprehensive maintenance.

Front-end accessory drive; damping in minimal space; pre-assembled kits; comprehensive maintenance

• Passenger car engines
• Engine repair

Schaeffler's timing drive system provides timing chain or belt drive for the engine valvetrain, enduring the higher temperatures and pressures inside compact engines and meeting the demands of improved combustion processes.

Timing chain/belt; resistant to high temperature and pressure; valvetrain drive

• Passenger car engines
• Timing repair

Schaeffler's high-quality valvetrain components withstand the higher temperatures and pressures inside ever more compact engine designs, meeting the constantly rising demands of the combustion process and extending engine life.

Valvetrain; resistant to high temperature and pressure; extended service life

• Passenger car engines
• Valve repair

Schaeffler's innovative engine cooling system creates an ideal operating temperature environment, reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption and extending engine life.

Engine cooling; reduced CO2 and fuel consumption; extended service life

• Passenger car engines
• Cooling repair

Schaeffler's wheel drive constant velocity joints ensure smooth wheel running and optimum power transmission under heavy engine load, and come with precision shaft boots that keep out dirt and reduce wear for a long service life.

Constant velocity joints; smooth power transmission; dirt-protection boots; long service life

• Passenger car chassis
• Driveshaft repair

Schaeffler's wheel axle and suspension repair solutions ensure safe operation and improve driving comfort on rough roads, and are designed for easy installation to reduce fitting costs.

Wheel axle; suspension; easy installation; safety and comfort

• Passenger car chassis
• Suspension repair

Schaeffler's stabilizer and suspension components are made from high-quality materials, offer a long service life and ideal road adaptation, improving driving comfort and reducing wear on surrounding components.

Stabilizers; high-quality materials; long service life; reduced wear

• Passenger car chassis
• Suspension repair

Schaeffler's high-precision steering parts with steering boots provide professional protection against dirt and wear, extend joint life and use special surface coatings for optimum operation.

Steering parts; steering boot protection; special coatings; extended service life

• Passenger car chassis
• Steering repair

Schaeffler's comprehensive OE-quality repair solutions for light commercial vehicles provide intelligent repair components.

OE quality; light commercial vehicles; comprehensive repair

• Light commercial vehicle repair

Schaeffler's repair solutions for heavy commercial vehicles extend service life and cover key components such as clutches and bearings.

OE quality; heavy commercial vehicles; extended service life

• Heavy commercial vehicle repair

Schaeffler's preferred repair solution for tractor clutches provides LuK brand tractor clutches and original-equipment-quality components.

Tractor clutch; LuK brand; original-equipment quality

• Agricultural tractor repair

Schaeffler's rolling and plain bearing portfolio ranges from small-diameter high-speed, high-precision bearings to large bearings several metres wide, including deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, cylindrical, tapered and spherical roller bearings, needle roller bearings, thrust bearings and plain bearings, and is available in the X-life ultra-high-performance grade.

Ball, roller, needle, thrust and plain bearings; from high-speed high-precision to large sizes; X-life grade; INA/FAG brands

• Industrial drives
• Electric motors
• Wind power
• Railways
• Machine tools

Schaeffler's linear guidance systems (INA brand) include linear guide rails, linear ball bearings and rolling screws, offering high-precision linear motion solutions for industrial automation and machine tools.

Linear guide rails; linear ball bearings; high precision; low friction

• Industrial automation
• Machine tools
• Printing machinery
• Medical equipment

Schaeffler's direct drive technology includes torque motors and linear motors as well as other mechatronic direct drive solutions that eliminate intermediate transmission, improving precision and dynamic performance.

Torque motors; linear motors; direct drive; high dynamics

• Industrial automation
• Machine tools
• Semiconductor equipment

Schaeffler's maintenance products cover lubricants, mounting tools and condition monitoring products that support correct bearing installation and operation and maintenance.

Lubricants; mounting tools; condition monitoring; maintenance services

• Industrial maintenance
• Bearing mounting and monitoring

Schaeffler's mechatronics products integrate sensing, control and drive in one unit and include direct drive systems, smart bearings and mechatronic modules, enabling intelligently connected components.

Integrated sensing, control and drive; smart bearings; mechatronic modules

• Industrial automation
• Smart equipment

Schaeffler's X-life is a quality mark for ultra-high-performance products of the INA and FAG brands; compared with conventional products it offers a higher basic dynamic load rating and extends both rating life and operating life.

Ultra-high performance; higher basic dynamic load rating; extended service life; INA/FAG

• High-performance bearing applications
• Industrial drives