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Welcome to KOBO: Engineered Chain Technology – for over 120 years.

We understand the importance of manufacturing products that have to mesh perfectly and therefore work with the highest quality standards in the industry. Innovation throughout a century and products safety made us one of the leading chain manufacturers in the world. Today KOBO experts develop customized, highly effective solutions worldwide – that is why we are “The Chain People”.

STEEL INDUSTRY

For over 120 years, KOBO has been manufacturing special conveyor chains and sprockets for steel, metallurgical and aluminum industries. High weights and tough environment for exceptionally high demands on materials and technology are the characteristics of the industries.
Steel

BULK HANDLING INDUSTRY

Whether coarse or fine-grained, whether corrosive or abrasive – for decades we have worked together with major equipment manufacturers in the industry to create unique solutions for a unique industry.
Bulk

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Kobo is a well-known and respected partner of automotive manufactureres and their sub-suppliers. Our comprehensive advice and individualized solutions distinguish us from the competition.
Automotive

FOOD INDUSTRY

The food and beverages industry had very special and high requirements. Specifications are set through industry standards and with special attention to hygienic as well as legal requirements.
Food

WOOD INDUSTRY

KOBO manufactures chains and sprockets for various applications in the wood industry. Together with OEM customers we develop specific solutions for all types of applications.
Wood

ESCALATOR INDUSTRY

Transportation of people requires the highest manufacturing standards in the world. The escalator industry is the most critical industry for chain manufacturers. KOBO chains meet the highest safety requirements and contribute to smooth running and good comfort.
Escalator

WATER TREATMENT INDUSTRY

Chains that are permanently exposed to water have to meet special requirements. KOBO creates customized solutions for water intake and waste system applications.
Water

DAMS AND LOCKS

Dams and lock chains are mainly manufactured as gall chains, which are made of stainless steel with self-lubricating bushes. Because of the slow movement, certain chains can be refurbished and do not have to be completly replaced, even after up to 40 years.
Dams

Kobo Leaf Chain Wear Gauge

Leaf Chain Wear Gauge

   The KOBO Leaf Chain Wear Gauge. Simple one handed use, Instant diagnosis of chain wear Stainless steel gauges with hard plastic sheath. 1/2 inch to 1 1/4 inch chains. Gauges fold into … Read More

Kobo Chain Lube

Kobo Chain Lube Aerosol

Kobo Chain Lube Aerosol provides a thin film, heavy duty lubricant for the protection of leaf and roller chains on all types of lift trucks and machinery. The lubricant itself incorporates a … [Read More...]

Kobo Leaf Chain

KOBO Leaf chain provides practical cost effective solutions, with a commitment of value through quality. This is achieved by continuous investment in people, process technology and manufacturing. KOBO Leaf chain can be supplied on reels or as cut lengths all with certification, cotter pins and or connecting links. With our on site engineering workshop and team of […]

KOBO Endurance chain

KOBO Endurance chain is a lube free, low maintenance chain. Due to the special pin and sintered bush Endurance chain can give up-to 35 times greater service life compared with standard oiled chains. Endurance chain is ideal for the food industry, electronics industry, packaging and printing and the … [Read More...]

V-Belt Pulleys Taper Bushed

  Kobo V-Belt Pulleys are manufactured to ISO 4183. Pulleys are all taper bushed and are statically balanced and suitable for perephic speeds of up to 35 m/s. All pulleys are phosphated after … [Read More...]

Kobo HRC Couplings

The KOBO range of elastomeric couplings are fully interchangeable with standard couplings used throughout all industry. The couplings consist of two cast iron hubs which are connected by an … [Read More...]

Chains

Chains Transmission Chains Roller chains - Simplex, Duplex, Triplex. BS / ASA. Also available in stainless steel, zinc and nickel plate. 95% of transmission chains are available ex-stock. Leaf … [Read More...]

HTD Pulleys

  Kobo HTD Pulleys are available in taper bush and pilot bore, also available from our factory - Timing pulleys to ISO 5294 & metric pulleys to DIN 7721-2 … [Read More...]