Welcome to Kwik-Way Products Inc.
Kwik-Way manufactures Engine Rebuilding Machines and Supplies. We are well known for the quality of our products and the excellence of our service. We are one of the few American Manufacturers still in operation today building American Quality equipment for the World.
Birth of the Valve Refacer
In 1920, the first Kwik-Way valve refacer was sold. At the heart of the machine was the now famous Kwik-Way Six Ball Chucking System. The sales literature for this revolutionary new machine called the new chucking system a "masterpiece of modern mechanical engineering". The company's founders were in fact highly educated engineers and the chucking system they developed in 1920 is still the world's most accurate chuck for reconditioning valves.
Valve Seat Grinders, The Next Logical Step
The valve seat grinders that were developed are also still recognized as the best in the industry. These two products differ somewhat today from what was sold in 1920 but the original design concepts remain intact in today's current production units.
From Valves to Cylinder Boring Machines
In 1932, Kwik-Way introduced the first modern cylinder boring machine for reconditioning engine cylinders. Kwik-Way is still recognized world wide for producing the best portable cylinder boring machines. The product line was expanded over the years to include many different products.
From Engines to Wheels; Turning Brakes On-The-Car
In the 70's Kwik-Way introduced yet another industry first, an on the car brake lathe that has been the number one selling lathe of its type ever since. Kwik-Way relied on non-company distribution channels for the wheel service product sales until the mid 1990's.
Fastest Bench Brake Lathe
In 2000 Kwik-Way introduced another first in the industry with the Lightning Lathe, the fastest operating brake lathe in the world.
van-norman Flywheel grinders & brake lathe
2001 brought the inclusion of Van-Norman Equipment Co. into the Kwik-Way Products Inc. family of finely engineered products. The Van-Norman Flywheel Grinders are the best in the industry and the original 204C brake lathe is the longest produced, most respected brake lathe in the world. The Van-Norman acquisition
Automotive Machine and repair shops agree
Kwik-Way Products Inc. is an industry rarity. There are fewer quality manufacturing companys in the US and even fewer that can boast such a long history of excellence in service, precision, and quality.
