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Timing Belt & Pulley Specialists

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Cobrel is a leading supplier of industrial belting based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

OUR MISSION

We aim to go beyond the call of duty to offer technical advice, complete drive designs, and excellent customer service.

OUR VISION

We pride ourselves on being one of the largest stockists and specialists in timing belts in the country. We look forward to being of service to you.

WHY US

Because you are Number 1 – Cobrel has listings of special belts that are not in the catalogue. Please call us with any of your enquiries, and we will gladly assist you.
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Who We Are

Cobrel (Pty) Ltd is located in South Africa, Gauteng province, on the outskirts of  Johannesburg.

Founded in 1972, Cobrel (Pty) Ltd has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s most trusted suppliers of power transmission solutions. For more than 53 years, we have proudly served leading organisations across multiple sectors — from aerospace, aviation, and military, to mining, manufacturing, and industrial production. Few companies in our industry can claim such a long-standing history of continuous operation.

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A Heritage of Knowledge and Service

Our strength lies not only in our products, but also in our people. Many of our staff have been with us for decades, bringing unparalleled expertise and a deep understanding of our customers’ needs. With a dedicated team of around 15 professionals, we ensure every enquiry receives the best technical advice and every order is processed with precision, speed, and customer focus.

Global Supply Partnerships

Our longstanding relationships with leading international suppliers we can source almost any belt or pulley that you need within short lead times directly from the manufacturer. When items are not immediately in stock, we can arrange rapid procurement — including air freight options — to keep your operations running smoothly. These unique supply-chain links are the envy of many rivals and are a cornerstone of our ongoing success.

Facilities and Teams Designed to Deliver

Operating from our 2000m2 premises in Spartan, Johannesburg, we maintain extensive stock holdings across a wide variety of belts, pulleys, and related products. This allows us to supply customers quickly and reliably, often outperforming competitors who rely heavily on costly “buyout” or “drop-shipping” models. We pride ourselves in being one of the biggest stockists locally of timing-, V- belts & pulleys with the corresponding taper bushes. Our extensive product range has grown to also to all types of Poly V, Round, variable speed, Flat and conveyor belts.

Our Technical Services and 24hr Support division is designed to do more than just support our products — it’s built to drive maximum efficiency, minimal downtime, and operational excellence for our customers. Whether you need a rapid-response solution during a breakdown or a fully customised belting system engineered to spec, Cobrel is your trusted partner across every stage of your belt or pulley’s lifecycle.

Specialists in Timing Belts & Pulley Systems

For more than 30 years, Cobrel has been at the forefront of supplying timing belts and pulley systems across South Africa and into Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • We are recognised as a leading supplier of timing belts and pulleys for precision power transmission applications.
  • These solutions are relied upon in sectors demanding precision and reliability, including machinery, robotics, 3D printing, CNC equipment, and more.
  • Our stock includes both metric and imperial timing belt profiles, sourced from trusted international brands.
  • We offer customised Timing belt solutions with class leading machinery and equipment for slicing and manufacturing of timing belts of all profiles and sizes with a same day delivery promise.
  • We also carry a full range of metric and imperial timing pulleys to match a variety of belt specifications.

At Cobrel, our history is more than just a timeline — it’s a testament to our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. With over half a century of success behind us, we continue to move forward with the same focus that has always defined us: delivering reliable power transmission solutions to keep our customers’ operations running at their best.

Evan van NiekerkDirector - Cobrel (Pty) Ltd