Development and production of direct-measuring tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for OE and the independent aftermarket
Huf Baolong Electronics Bretten GmbH (BH SENS)
Bretten (DE) · Shanghai (CN) · Farmington Hills, MI (US)New on Amplifa
About BH SENS
BH SENS was founded in 2019 as a joint venture between the Baolong Group and the Huf Group and bundles the TPMS business units of both shareholders, which already developed the first electronic tire pressure monitoring systems for renowned automobile manufacturers more than 25 years ago. With over 600 employees at locations in Germany, China and the USA, the company develops and produces direct-measuring tire pressure monitoring systems for passenger cars, trucks/buses and off-the-road applications as well as control units (ECU). At its headquarters in Bretten, OE-quality TPMS sensors (Made in Germany) are produced for the original equipment and the independent aftermarket, including the pre-programmed RDE and ECR sensors and the programmable IntelliSens universal sensors. The portfolio is complemented by TPMS valves made of metal and rubber (including brass), service kits and diagnostic tools for the tire and workshop service. The focus is on electronics assembly, programming and configuration of the sensors as well as auditable production according to automotive standards.
- Site
- Bretten
- Processes
- Development and production of direct-measuring tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), Production of tire pressure sensors and associated control units (ECU), Manufacture of TPMS sensors 'Made in Germany' (OE quality, Bretten location), Assembly of TPMS sensors with clamp-in metal valve (tightening torque 4 Nm on the rim), Assembly of TPMS sensors with snap-in rubber valve (Torx screw 1.25 Nm), Mounting of TPMS sensors using textile webbing strap (HDB02, rim sizes 17.5"–24.5"), Programming and configuration of TPMS universal sensors, Relearning of TPMS sensors (automatic, OBD, manual)
- Materials
- Brass, Metal (valve material, including silver, black, titanium grey), Rubber (rubber valves, rubber seals), Textile (webbing strap HDB02), Rubber, Metal, Textile
- Certificates
- IATF 16949, DIN ISO 14001, DIN ISO 50001, TISAX Assessment, TISAX
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- over 600
- Industries
- Automotive industry (OE: passenger cars, trucks/buses, off-the-road), Independent aftermarket (IAM)/tire service, Electromobility, Automotive industry (OE, passenger cars, trucks/buses, off-the-road), Independent aftermarket (IAM) / tire service and workshops
- 01
Development (TPMS sensors and ECU)
- 02
Production/assembly of the sensors in Bretten
- 03
Programming and configuration of the sensors
- 04
Testing and relearning support
- 05
Sales OE and IAM including diagnostic tools, valves and service kits
Materials & Processes
Brass
Valve material for metal valves and valve inserts in TPMS sensors.
Rubber
Snap-in rubber valves and rubber seals in the service area.
Metal
Clamp-in metal valves in the surface finishes silver, black and titanium grey.
Textile
Webbing strap (HDB02) for mounting TPMS sensors on truck rims 17.5"–24.5".
Locations
Bretten
DEHeadquarters, production and development (Gölshausen industrial estate)
- Materials
- Electronics, brass, rubber
- TPMS sensor production (assembly)
- Programming and configuration of universal sensors
Shanghai
CNBaolong Huf Shanghai Electronics Co., Ltd, location
Farmington Hills
USHuf Baolong Electronics North America Corp., location
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and production of direct-measuring tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of tire pressure sensors and associated control units (ECU)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of TPMS sensors 'Made in Germany' (OE quality, Bretten location)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of TPMS sensors with clamp-in metal valve (tightening torque 4 Nm on the rim)Assembly | 4 Nm tightening torque | – | – | – | Metal, Brass, Rubber |
| Assembly of TPMS sensors with snap-in rubber valve (Torx screw 1.25 Nm)Assembly | 1.25 Nm tightening torque | – | – | – | Rubber |
| Mounting of TPMS sensors using textile webbing strap (HDB02, rim sizes 17.5"–24.5")Assembly | – | – | – | – | Textile |
| Programming and configuration of TPMS universal sensorsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Relearning of TPMS sensors (automatic, OBD, manual)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reading and diagnostics of TPMS sensors with TPMS diagnostic toolsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of TPMS valves (metal and rubber valves)Joining | Tightening torque of the cap nut 4.0–8.0 Nm (depending on | Valve lengths 36–77 mm (RDV036: 36 mm, | – | – | Brass, Rubber |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Production is carried out according to automotive standards; certifications include IATF 16949, DIN ISO 14001, DIN ISO 50001 and a TISAX assessment (Scope S7HT94).
| Evidence | Bretten |
|---|---|
| IATF 16949 | |
| DIN ISO 14001 | |
| DIN ISO 50001 | |
| TISAX |
History
- 1908
Foundation of the Huf Group
- 1997
Foundation of the Baolong Group
- 2002
Baolong begins development of tire pressure monitoring systems
- 2019
Foundation of BH SENS as a joint venture of the Baolong Group and the Huf Group (merger of the TPMS business units)
- 2024
Bretten location celebrates its 25th anniversary