This section provides an overview for bellhousings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 bellhousing manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bellhousing companies as of December, 2024: 1.Probell Racing Products, 2.Browell Bellhousing, 3.TCI Automotive.
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A bellhousing is a crucial automotive component designed to connect the engine to the transmission in vehicles. Fashioned typically from metal, this cover-like structure is strategically placed between the engine and transmission to encase the vital linkages between these two major components.
Resembling a bell-shaped casing, the bellhousing is mounted directly to the rear of the engine. Its design includes an opening on the engine side to accommodate the clutch mechanism, a critical element for engaging and disengaging the engine's power, and another opening on the transmission side to interface with the gearbox. This configuration allows the bellhousing to effectively transmit the engine's power to the transmission system.
Beyond power transmission, the bellhousing plays a protective role by safeguarding the clutch mechanism and gearbox from external contaminants like dust and debris. It also aids in maintaining the integrity of the system by helping to contain the lubricating oil, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the vehicle's drivetrain. This dual function of power transmission and protection underscores bellhousing's importance in vehicle performance and durability.
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PowerTrain Technology (PTT), founded in 2002 in Anaheim, California, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in multi-disc racing clutches and driveline components for racing and performance automotive. The company’s product portfolio includes racing clutches, clutch and flywheel assemblies, bellhousing kits, hydraulic release bearings, and component parts. These products are designed to meet the requirements of various racing applications. The company offers technical after-sales support including free inspection and factory reconditioning services, to ensure optimal performance.
TCI Automotive, founded in 1968 and located in Ashland, Mississippi, is a manufacturer and supplier of automatic transmissions, drivetrain components, and torque converters for street, street rod, hot rod, towing, and racing applications. The company’s core products include transmission packages, transmission controllers, torque converters, transmission internals, and transmission fluids. It also provides transmission mounting, CDs, shifters, manuals, and accessories. The company enables vehicle owners and tire dealers to buy spare parts for their businesses and vehicle maintainance.
JBJ Techniques Limited, founded in 1974 and based in Redhill, Surrey, is a manufacturer of industrial machinery. It offers mechanical and fluid power products, including couplings/bell housings, gearboxes/ clutches, printed wiring boards, pumps/ motors, seals, level indicators and more. The company offers ISO-9001-certified and BS ISO-45001:2018 certified goods and services from specification to technical support, as well as, manufacture to after-sales support to its customers in the UK and across the globe.
KTR Systems GmbH, established in 1959, is a manufacturer headquartered in Rheine, Germany, specializing in industrial drive technology. The company offers a range of mechanical components for drive technology, including couplings and torque limiters, designed to enhance energy efficiency and power density. In 2014, KTR Brake Systems GmbH was established as a subsidiary, offering hydraulic brake systems known as KTR-STOP and electromechanical brake systems called EMB-STOP. Additionally, KTR Systems develops hydraulic components and provides cooling systems for stationary hydraulics and mobile machines. The company's products are utilized in various industries, including the wind power, agriculture, machine tools, and automation sectors.
ZheJiang Dongrun Casting Industry Co Ltd, established in 1995 and based in Zhejiang Province, is a manufacturer and supplier of CNC machinery products. Its product portfolio includes sand casting, gravity die casting, aluminum sand casting, high pressure, and low-pressure die casting. The company’s products are used in multiple industries including automotive, medical, fuel, gas, electric, lighting, and furniture. They also offers design solutions, processing systems, and equipments with different specifications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Probell Racing Products |
16.7%
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2 | Browell Bellhousing |
16.7%
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3 | TCI Automotive |
16.7%
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4 | SciTex Trick Titanium |
16.7%
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5 | jbj Techniques Limited |
16.7%
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6 | KTR Systems GmbH |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bellhousing page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 50.0% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 16.7% |
China | 1 | 16.7% |
India | 1 | 16.7% |