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Oil Pump Technology & Custom Development

Your global engineering partner for high-performance engine and transmission oil pump systems since 1975. We develop custom solutions for engines, transmissions, and electrified powertrains where standard components reach their limits.

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> 200M

Oil pumps produced worldwide

Engineering that makes oil pump systems quieter, more efficient, and more compact

Trochocentric Patentverwertungs-GmbH (TPV) has been engineering engine and transmission oil pump systems since 1975. Choose your starting point below.

Oil Pump System Types

See how TPV gear technology improves efficiency, NVH, and pulsation across engine and transmission oil pump architectures.

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Oil Pump Development

Understand our end-to-end workflow—from concept and simulation to prototyping, testing, and series ramp-up with partners.

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Built around real applications

Explore oil pump system architectures

Select the system type closest to your application. Each page highlights typical requirements, use cases, and where TPV gear technology improves efficiency, NVH, and pulsation.

Engine Lubrication

Custom oil pump concepts for modern engine lubrication requirements.

Optimized for low power consumption and CO₂ targets
Designed for packaging constraints and crankshaft integration

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Conventional Oil Pumps

Robust pump architectures with TPV gear technology advantages.

Higher displacement in compact designs (Duocentric-IC)
Proven efficiency and durability for series applications

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Regulated / Variable Flow

Variable displacement solutions for map-controlled efficiency.

Reduced parasitic losses across the duty cycle
Stable pressure control under dynamic operating conditions

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Transmission (AT, DCT, CVT)

Oil pump systems engineered for low noise and stable supply.

Low pulsation and NVH-critical performance in modern drivetrains
Tailored concepts for pressure, cooling, and flow demands

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Automatic Transmission (A/T)

Proven Trochocentric gearing for torque-converter transmissions.

Low noise and pulsation emissions at operating speed
Reliable hydraulic supply for shifting and lubrication circuits

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Double Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Fast pressure build-up for high-demand clutch actuation and cooling.

NVH-focused design for sensitive transmission architectures
Stable pressure delivery across rapid transients

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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

High-pressure pump concepts for CVT operating requirements.

Stable high-pressure supply across the operating range
Optimized efficiency under high load conditions

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Off-Highway Equipment

Rugged oil pump systems for heavy-duty operating environments.

Rugged oil pump systems for heavy-duty operating environments.
Stable performance under harsh duty cycles and temperatures

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Electric Driven Oil Pumps

Stand-alone auxiliary pumps for independent flow requirements.

Decoupled from engine speed for flexible control
Suitable for cooling and lubrication in electrified architectures

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Engineering Challenges

Engineering solutions for common oil pump challenges

When standard designs reach their limits, we develop a custom oil pump solution tailored to your specific requirements, optimizing pressure control, pulsation, NVH, and performance within tight packaging constraints.

Low Noise / NVH Targets

Reduce airborne noise and structure-borne vibration through optimized gearing and system design.

Improve NVH

Low Pulsation at High RPM

Minimize pressure pulsation and improve system stability across the operating range.

Reduce Pulsation

More Flow in the Same Package

Increase displacement and performance without changing the available installation space.

Optimize Packaging

Stable Relief Valve Behavior

Eliminate oscillation and improve pressure regulation under dynamic conditions.

Improve Pressure

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Oil Pump Development Process

From concept to series-ready oil pump systems

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Our development process is tailored to your application, from first concept to series readiness with production partners. Conventional oil pump prototypes are typically available within 3–4 months after design freeze, optimized for low input power and low noise, and 100% tested with reports.

1

Requirements

Kick-off & application review

Output:

Requirement specification + application targets

2

Concept

System layout & gear set design

Output:

3D design + initial drawings

3

Simulation

Hydraulic calculations & CFD

Output:

Hydraulic performance data + simulation results

4

Prototyping

Prototype manufacturing

Output:

Functional prototypes for test bench validation

5

Validation

Prototype test rig optimization

Output:

Validated pump system ready for production preparation

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Series

Ramp-up with production partners

Output:

Series-ready production setup with established partners

Custom engineering, proven at scale

Engineering capabilities that turn requirements into series-ready designs

Every project starts with your specific requirements. We combine proven methods, simulation, and gear technology to develop a custom oil pump system optimized for packaging, efficiency, NVH, pressure regulation, and series-ready durability.

Duocentric-IC Technology: Gear-set architecture enabling higher displacement and compact designs.
Hydraulic Design & Simulation: Hydraulics, CFD, and performance prediction early in the development phase.
NVH Engineering: Design measures to reduce noise and vibration emissions at the source.
Packaging & Integration: System-level design for tight installation space and interface constraints.
Efficiency Optimization: Loss analysis and friction reduction for lower input power.
Pressure Regulation Design: Relief valve and control design for stable behavior across operating conditions.

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Tested. Documented. Production-ready.

Production support and quality proof

We enable series-ready execution through partner training and R&D know-how transfer, fast prototyping via a qualified sub-supplier chain, and prototype validation on our test rig with documented results.

Worldwide Production Partner Network

Series-capable manufacturing partners across major automotive markets.

Small Batches to High-Volume Series

Scalable production from low volumes to high-volume supply.

Production-Ready Documentation

Full detail drawings, functional descriptions, and tolerance definitions for manufacturing.

Partner Training & R&D Know-How Transfer

Regular alignment and training to ensure production-ready execution.

Built for real-world operating conditions

Industries and applications we engineer for

TPV gear technology is applied across different environments and duty cycles. Choose your industry to see typical requirements, constraints, and system goals.

Automotive Powertrain

Engine and transmission applications in passenger cars, optimized for efficiency, NVH, and emissions targets.

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Conventional Engine Oil Pumps

Rugged oil pump solutions for lubrication and cooling where reliability and long service life matter most.

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