Metal Parts
KOK supplies a range of metal components used in automotive drivetrain, steering, and chassis assemblies, primarily to support integrated programs alongside KOK's polymer and elastomer-based products.
Metal components within this portfolio are supplied through KOK's qualified manufacturing network, selected and managed to meet defined specifications and application requirements.
KOK's role encompasses supplier qualification, quality oversight, and technical coordination — ensuring metal components are compatible with adjacent polymer and elastomer parts within the same system. This allows customers to consolidate sourcing across mixed-material assemblies while maintaining a single point of accountability for component performance and supply continuity.
Product Scope
Metal parts supplied through KOK include:
Drivetrain & CV Joint Components
- Ball Bearings for CV Joints
- Needle Rollers for Tripod Joints
- Tripod Joints
- Bearing Cages / Bearing Retainers for CV Joints
- Bearing Races
Bearing & Retention Components
- Self-Lubricating and Maintenance-Free Bearings
- Circlips and Snap Rings
- Metal Clamps
Steering & Chassis Components
- Tie Rods
- Rack Ends / Axle Joints
- Ball Joints
These components are typically supplied as part of broader assemblies or programs where alignment with other supplied parts is required.
