Bell or Treichel?
Bell knowledge · Choosing a bell · Material, shape and sound
Compare the construction and sound of bronze bells, hand-forged Treicheln and machine-made Treicheln.
How the different types compare
The name alone does not tell you which sound or style suits you. Material, construction, size and intended use all matter.
Bronze bell
- Material
- Bell bronze based on copper and tin.
- Production
- Cast in a sand mould, then finished.
- Choosing
- Shape, size and wall thickness determine the character of the bell.
Hand-forged Treichel
- Material
- Shaped sheet steel.
- Production
- Forged by hand and worked into its particular shape.
- Choosing
- Various shapes and sizes, such as Fahrtreicheln and Plumpen.
Machine-made Treichel
- Material
- Shaped sheet steel.
- Production
- Machine-made shapes and model ranges.
- Choosing
- For example Bissen, Flachschellen and other pasture bells.
Hear the difference.
Compare the sound of a Berger bronze bell with a hand-forged and a machine-made Treichel.
Original recording: Berger bronze bell No. 23H
Original recording: Kramer Treichel No. 6 – hand-forged
Original recording: Varrone Premana No. 14 – machine-made
Sound varies with size, clapper and design. At our factory shop, you can listen to the bells and Treicheln and compare them directly.
Which one suits your plans?
- For pasture and alpine grazing: Consider intended use, weight, attachment and suitable size together.
- For traditions and processions: Compare the shape, handling and sound you want.
- As a gift or honorary award: Choose the bell and strap to suit the occasion.
If you already have a bell or Treichel, photographs, model details and dimensions help when choosing another. A visit to the factory shop allows a direct comparison.
Find the right type for you.
Berger bronze bells from our foundry are available on enquiry or at our factory shop in Bärau. Hand-forged and machine-made Treicheln can be ordered directly from the online shop.