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Rail Components Catalog Freight Car Products Draft Keys

Rail Industry Component:
General Bearing Corp.: Draft Keys

General Bearing Corp.


General Bearing has been manufacturing coupler accessories and draft keys to strict AAR standards since 1943. The company carries all sizes of draft keys and maintain stock inventory to support short lead times and emergency requirements. All of the products are proudly made in the USA using domestic steel with full material traceability. The non-rotating keeper and lock system is specifically designed to prevent the draft key retainer from rotating, helping reduce excessive wear to the car body and improve overall service life. It is the only non-rotating keeper system currently available on the market, the company says. With over 80 years of manufacturing experience, General Bearing remains committed to Supplying dependable, high-quality American-made rail components, the company says.