Powdered Metal Industry Markets We Serve
Keystone’s success is built on a foundation of trusted, long-standing relationships with the world’s most forward-thinking automobile manufacturers. As a leading partner in powdered metal manufacturing, we’ve worked alongside carmakers who recognized this technology's potential early on. By championing progress together, we have made this process indispensable to today's most critical automotive systems.
Automotive Applications
Assembled carriers
Clutch components and assembled one-way clutches
Parking gears
Engine timing sprockets
Powder forged pinion and helical pinion gears
Transmission gears and sprockets
Sensor wheels
Clutch plates
Valve seat inserts
Outside the automotive sphere, other markets continue to discover the advantages of powdered metal over their traditional manufacturing processes. We actively seek out and support conversions for these markets, looking to innovate side by side. The benefits of our forming and finishing capabilities, extensive knowledge, and personal approach are not exclusive to any industrial sector or geographical region.
Appliance Applications
Self-lubricating bearings
Fine pitch gears
Transmission gears and sprockets
Structural components
Outdoor Power Equipment Applications
Bevel gears, spur gears, and sprockets
Hedge trimmer and string trimmer gears and bearings
Transaxle gears and bushings
Power hand tool carriers and gears
Races
Industrial Production Applications
Assemblies
Hi-PV bearings
HVAC fan and blower components
Powder forged helical gears
Our 118,000 sq. ft. Cherryville, NC plant is equipped with smaller capacity powder metal presses (12–200 ton) and specifically aligned to serve the needs of many of our non-automotive customers. Our sales force is prepared to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and suggest opportunities to move your product technology forward.
Your challenge is our next innovation. While we serve a diverse range of sectors today, our expertise is not limited to these lists. If you have a part that requires precision, durability, or cost-efficiency, let’s explore how our process can transform your industry together.
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Since 1927, we have pioneered advancements to expand our technical capabilities, all in an effort to create higher-quality, higher-value-added products for our customers.