SACHS is a German aftermarket and OEM brand under ZF Friedrichshafen AG founded in 1895 by Ernst Sachs and Karl Fichtel as Schweinfurter PraezisionsÂkugellagerÂWerke Fichtel & Sachs known originally for producing ball bearings and bicycle hubs They now specialize in manufacturing high quality clutches dual-mass flywheels shock absorbers dampers springs and related suspension and drive components SACHS parts are used by many European and Japanese carmakers they supply both OE fitment and aftermarket replacements Their products are known for durability performance safety and motorsport heritage stemming from over a century of innovation and development