This is how HELLA order numbers are composed.

09-03-2023

Whether it's accepting orders, picking deliveries and delivering them - order numbers safeguard that you always receive exactly the right part. But how exactly are the numbers structured? Below, we show you what the individual digits represent.

 

The keypoints in short

  • A HELLA order number consist of 12 digits
  • The first three digits of the HELLA order number form the classification number. It enables a quick assignment to an item group
  • Directly after the classification number, there are another 9 digits: the so-called part number​
     

 

HELLA oder numbers explained in simple terms:

Classification number

 

The classification number is crucial for a quick classification. This indicates the item group to which a product has been assigned.

The first digit of the classification number describes the association with a sales item group: Sales item group (1 digit)

1 = Headlamps, headlamp inserts
2 = Lamps
3 = Acoustic signal devices
4 = Flasher unit/relay
5 = Control, regulation and monitoring equipment
6 = Switches
8 = Special equipment and parts
9 = Parts and groups for series and replacement demands 

The second and third digits of the serial number contain information on the function and design of the item. 

 

Part number

Directly after the classification number, there are another 9 digits: the so-called part number. It can then be used to describe the product in more detail. The part number consists of three subgroups: The basic number, variety number and packaging unit.

Basic number (6 digits)
The basic number designates the specific product

Variety number (2 digits)
Variety numbers from 00 to 79 distinguish left-hand versions (odd number) and right-hand versions (even number). Digits from 80 to 99 represent sets and assortments

Packaging unit (1 digit)
The last digit indicates the type of packaging, for example single or multiple packaging

HELLA order numbers are made up of classification numbers and part numbers.

Document of how the order numbers are composed


Thanks to order numbers, HELLA products can therefore not only be identified very quickly – the numbers also provide a lot of information! You can find the complete overview of how HELLA order numbers are composed here.

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