Keyte Smith

Keyte Smith Limited is a UK-based precision engineering and contract manufacturing company established in 2012, specializing in bespoke engineering solutions. They serve a range of industries including Rail, Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Plant Equipment, and Niche/Heritage/Special Interest sectors. Their core capabilities encompass CNC machining, component part production, CAD & Design, and Stress Analysis & FEA. Keyte Smith also offers compressor supply and refurbishment, project consultancy, and troubleshooting services.

Their manufacturing processes include CNC routing, milling, and machining, supported by in-house facilities for fabrication and customisation. They undertake bespoke projects such as creating new parts for heritage machines, reverse engineering worn components, and re-designing obsolete parts. For the rail sector, they specialize in compressed air systems, supplying complete systems including compressors, drive systems, filtration, and air-drying. In the commercial vehicle sector, they focus on equipment for low-emission transport, designing and manufacturing compressed air systems and compact, quiet power steering pump systems.

The company holds ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating a commitment to quality. Keyte Smith highlights problem-solving, fast response times, in-house machining, expert knowledge, and the ability to provide bespoke solutions and enhancements as key differentiators. Notable projects include a Perkins Engine Run Solenoid Kit, a Hot Oil Separator for Northern Rail's Class 14x DMUs, a DC motor compressor conversion concept for Class 508/509 EMUs, and bespoke compressed air systems for Vivarail's Class 230 DEMU and Class 484 EMU conversions.