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November 1, 2016
Power Transmission and Engineered Solutions.
With over 60 years of service to Australian industry, CBC is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services. CBC Australia Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest distributor…
Our People
At CBC we are reliable, local and have a long-established tradition of customer-first thinking. We serve our customers’ needs to meet the demands of today’s evolving production environment…
Career Opportunities
Working for CBC is not just a job, it’s a career. You are part of a unique team, enjoying the variety and challenge that comes with distribution in the industrial industry…
Established in 1954,
CBC Australia
is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products and services and prides itself on having a full range of products and services coupled with practical hands on expertise that is second to none
At CBC
Our Purpose
is to ensure that our customer’s plant and equipment operates efficiently, reliably and safely. To achieve this, we strive to be a bridge of value between the world leading and respected manufacturers and end users.
With our
In-House Manufacturing
CBC provides customised engineering solutions through our total machine shop capabilities. These top-quality customised engineering solutions are the most comprehensive available anywhere within Australia.
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Global Car Industry
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November 1, 2016
Technology of Today
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November 1, 2016
Emerging Economies
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November 1, 2016
Case Study Title 1
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November 1, 2016
Nord Drivesystems partners with Inenco to deliver industrial gear units
To help keep conveyors and feeders running smoothly across a variety of industries, Nord Drivesystems has impl...
August 7, 2019
Withstanding harsh environments
As mining companies look to cut costs and reduce downtime associated with machinery, Gates offers the market i...
September 19, 2019
CBC Australia opens the Gates for international belt innovation
CBC and the Gates Corporation have teamed up to supply Australian bulk handlers with high-quality drive belts ...
September 23, 2019
Reclaiming the bearing health of bucket wheels
Bucket wheel reclaimers play an integral role in the iron ore sector. They are also vulnerable to contaminatio...
October 24, 2019
Condition monitoring in mining maintenance: Scalable, customisable solutions
The first signs of impending breakdown in machinery typically include tiny changes in vibration that warn of e...
October 24, 2019
Flame retardant belt solution for O&G applications
Fires are a key concern in the Oil and Gas (O&G) sector. Refineries are already at high risk of fire due t...
October 24, 2019
Flame retardant belt solution for O&G applications
Fires are a key concern in the Oil and Gas (O&G) sector. Refineries are already at high risk of fire due t...
October 24, 2019
Customer-centric digital developments
Providing customers with better options and increased access to quality information and services is at the cor...
October 24, 2019
Using data to design ‘Fit For Purpose’ solutions
Understanding the condition of a plant and its equipment allows for improved planning analysis, better utilisa...
October 24, 2019
V-belt health in coal mining: Wambo case study
Coal mines are notoriously high-stress environments for machines to operate in due to the contamination of par...
October 24, 2019
Unchained productivity possibilities
The Gates Corporation has engineered a power transmission belt that is lighter, cleaner and completely removes...
November 18, 2019
‘Tis the season to be vigilant on food safety
In the lead up to Christmas, Australia warms up and so does the consumer desire for a wider variety of seasona...
November 21, 2019
Why solid grease bearings cut labour costs and last longer
Australia’s dairy industry is one of the country’s shining export lights. This is because it’s a trusted...
November 21, 2019
Cottoned on: Why Gates Power Transmission Solutions are ideal for the Cotton Industry
Cotton is an important crop that provides employment for more than 10,000 people in New South Wales and the lo...
November 21, 2019
Refining the sugar cane production process
Australia produces about 35 million tonnes of raw sugar every year, with 80 per cent of it exported. Sugar can...
November 21, 2019
Gates Predator v-belts
Gates’ high-quality Predator v-belts by have unrivalled high-load carrying capabilities, making them extreme...
November 27, 2019
Importance of bearings in Australia’s paper industry is no pulp fiction
Pulp and paper production is a vital industry for Australia that delivers wide-ranging socio-economic benefits...
December 16, 2019
Extending shredder service life
Shredding and removing deleterious materials can place extensive pressure on the machine itself, meaning the r...
December 16, 2019
Elite engineering services for the recycling sector
At the core of all recycling plants is the rotating equipment that keeps them functioning, whether that be in ...
December 16, 2019
Bearing the load for mobile recycling equipment
While wheel loaders and excavators are traditionally associated with mining and civil construction industries,...
December 16, 2019
Schaeffler’s vibrating screens help recyclers maximise productivity
In the complex recycling sector, operators need a robust and reliable vibrating screen to ensure they can sepa...
December 16, 2019
An indestructible lubricant purpose-built for recycling operations
Gulf Western Oil (GWO) has been supplying lubricant solutions to recycling plants for over 30 years, and as su...
December 16, 2019
Belting the chain in plasterboard
When a piece of equipment fails, not only does it usually require costly repairs, but it also often shuts down...
December 19, 2019
A built-in skillset to manufacture parts fit-for-purpose
A common issue facing the producers of building materials is that components in their plant machinery are ofte...
December 19, 2019
Bearing the burdens of Sheet Glass manufacture
A key facet of all buildings and architectural structures is sheet glass. The “float glass” continuous pro...
December 19, 2019
CBC continues to build on quality customer service
The building materials sector is incredibly diverse, with manufacturers producing a range of materials, from s...
December 19, 2019
Industrial consumables tailormade for Australian manufacturers
Enabling safer practices was first and foremost on their mind when CBC Australia established their own house b...
December 19, 2019
Poly Chain® belt brings large benefits to bottler
When one of the world’s global beverage manufacturers called upon the expertise of CBC Australia to assist i...
January 31, 2020
Keeping Australia’s cotton gins spinning
In sport, Australia often has a reputation for punching above its weight, and this is something the nation is ...
January 31, 2020
CBC and NTN: A smooth venture
The marketing motto adopted by Japanese-founded bearing manufacturer NTN, with its history of more than 100 ye...
January 31, 2020
Innovative coupling solutions for mines and quarries
One of CBC Australia’s key partners for shaft coupling products is Timken®, which provides the Timken Quick...
February 14, 2020
Fit for the grind: NTN’s Mill trunnion bearings
When the bore diameter of a bearing is 1.5 metres, it’s not classified as an ‘off-the-shelf’ item. Yet t...
February 14, 2020
Preventing unplanned shutdowns: What’s the real fix?
Two key areas that mining operations could improve upon to prevent unplanned shutdowns and increase throughput...
February 14, 2020
Gates V-belt provides concrete solution for quarry
When a large quarry in Southeast Queensland was experiencing a major maintenance issue with their crusher due ...
February 14, 2020
Why thermal imaging is a hot topic in mining
There are a number of benefits that thermal imaging cameras can bring to a mining operation but perhaps the mo...
February 14, 2020
Premium partnership benefits mining contractor
For CBC key accounts manager Steve Madden, winning an evergreen contract with a major Australian mining servic...
February 14, 2020
Powering Production
Many mines and quarries in Australia are located in remote parts of the country, potentially hundreds of kilom...
February 14, 2020
Running water seamlessly with the right hose variables
Water transfer has both the requirement for delivery and suction hoses. Pumps require suction hoses to draw th...
March 6, 2020
Product knowledge key to symbiotic relationship
Oil is the lifeblood of plant and machinery in the water and wastewater industries. Gulf Western Oil (GWO) has...
March 6, 2020
Painting thermal pictures
While the human eye can detect electromagnetic radiation in the visible light spectrum, all other forms of ele...
March 6, 2020
CBC and Gates team up to keep water pumping
Together CBC and Gates offer a dedicated selection of water hoses for a multitude of applications, from farm i...
March 6, 2020
Pumping for the long haul
When a major water pumping station approached CBC Australia about a shaft coupling problem, they not only rece...
March 6, 2020
An all-in-one lubrication solution for recycling plants
All recycling plants, whether they deal with metal, glass or pulp and paper processing, have one thing in comm...
March 13, 2020
Gates Poly Chain® Synchronous Belts Boost Efficiency of Paper Recycling Operation
When it comes to paper and cardboard recycling, Australia is relatively well-positioned globally. The National...
March 13, 2020
Metal recycler lauds performance of Timken® solid-block housed units
“Once we put them in, we don’t have to worry,” says Omar Kheir about the Timken® spherical roller bear...
March 13, 2020
Smoothing over lubrication challenges in Recycling Plant machinery
According to lubrication industry expert Steve Keown, it is paramount that lubricant and penetrant products us...
March 13, 2020
Built to last
It’s a little-known fact that the humble roller chain, a critical component to recycling plants, was first c...
March 13, 2020
Why NTN’s Ultage series is a popular choice in recycling sector
While Australia’s recycling sector has grown considerably since the 1990s, there is increased pressure on op...
March 13, 2020
Keeping operations fluid with Shell’s global bespoke lubrication solutions
Building material manufacturing plants are often equipped with bespoke and uncommon production components that...
March 20, 2020
The quiet achievers in production machinery
Rotating Bearings tend to be the ‘star’ components of production machinery, with the importance of their r...
March 20, 2020
The belt that keeps on working
The Australian cattle dog has become iconic in the Australian agricultural landscape because of their unique a...
March 20, 2020
Low-friction roller bearings keep machines working longer
Processes in building material manufacturing often involve high temperatures and critical stresses. Cement, ti...
March 20, 2020
Keeping plant operations slick with multipoint solution
The most common cause of bearing failure in an industrial plant is improper lubrication. Which is why a multip...
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The Inenco Group of businesses, which incorporates CBC, completely supports all COVID-19 Public Health Orders ...
April 2, 2020
CBC and Gates solution is the perfect mix for australian manufacturer
When James Darrach noticed his customer had repeat orders for the same belt in short intervals, it raised a fl...
April 14, 2020
Beating the abrasion game: New solutions to old problems
A Mineral processing plant in Western Australia was able to avoid replacing its stainless-steel waste gas vent...
April 14, 2020
Keeping those ball mills turning
When it comes to the mechanical components of ball mills – which are essential to any hard rock mining opera...
April 14, 2020
CBC-NTN housed units: An all-in-one solution to keep operations rolling
Conveyor belts are to the mining industry what veins are to our bodies. The pulleys that keep the conveyor bel...
April 14, 2020
Improving the life of mining machinery with regular oil analysis
When it comes to lubrication of equipment on a mining or quarrying site, the extra dollar spent on using premi...
April 14, 2020
Keeping F&B manufacturers on track with Diamond precision
When conveying material, it is often necessary to attach additional conveyor belt products, such as a scraper ...
April 28, 2020
LOCTITE rubber repair resin cuts curing times
Plastics and rubber play an important role in getting food and food products to our plates. Rubber conveyor be...
April 28, 2020
Poultry producer gets a set-and-forget lubrication solution
When a food processing and packaging customer within the poultry industry sought the expertise of CBC Austral...
April 28, 2020
Volt belt leads the charge in ATEX environments
The explosive nature of grain and flour dusts is well-documented, with some of the worst industrial accidents ...
April 28, 2020
Ace the Maintenance: Streamlining operations with multipoint lubricators
Operators at water and wastewater treatment facilities can cross much of the tedious lubrication work off thei...
May 9, 2020
Shine on: Keeping electrical parts clean and glowing
Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to maintenance of electrical equipment in water and wastewate...
May 9, 2020
Preventive maintenance puts the ‘shhh’ in belt drive systems
A chirping sound, however pleasant when you are taking a stroll through the park, is an unwanted noise when it...
May 9, 2020
Formulating the right lubricant solution
How many different lubricants are used at your plant? Does your lubricants store contain multiple versions of ...
May 9, 2020
Building material recycler relies on high-performance Gates® belts
Ever since Melbourne-based construction and demolition material recycler, City Circle Group, were introduced b...
June 1, 2020
FAG X-life: Bearings that don’t budge under pressure
The recent coronavirus pandemic has once again brought to light the need for a resilient waste management sect...
June 1, 2020
Improved efficiency with GWO Syn-Gear industrial oil
One question that operators and maintenance personnel in recycling plants often have to deal with is ‘how do...
June 1, 2020
The key to better machine design is no key at all
From the moment the wheel came into existence, people have been faced with the seemingly simple task of mounti...
June 1, 2020
Rewarding Australian innovation
Local suppliers of industrial solutions, CBC Australia and BSC Australia are reaching out to Australian manufa...
June 9, 2020
Sawmill specialists admire reliability of Lovejoy Quick-Flex® couplings by Timken
When Acora, a New South Wales business specialising in design, sale and installation of sawmill equipment, sou...
June 23, 2020
Dual safety benefits of deploying thermal imaging cameras
Of the many benefits that thermal imaging cameras bring to industrial workplaces – such as their use in cond...
June 23, 2020
A journey from innovation to perfection
Ever since Dr. Georg Schaeffler first invented caged needle roller bearings over 70 years ago, the bearings ha...
June 23, 2020
Sealing the deal with NTN triple-sealed bearings
It’s not uncommon for machinery in building material manufacturing to be exposed to large amounts of dust or...
June 23, 2020
Keeping hydraulic systems ‘happy’ with lubrication best practices
Hydraulic systems are the lifeblood of every industrial setting, regardless of the size or complexity of the o...
June 23, 2020
A bearing for all harvesting seasons
The harvest season is a critical period for all farmers. Most crops need to be harvested within a limited wind...
July 17, 2020
Why metal free Anti-Seize is a suitable choice for food manufacturers
Excessive corrosion and the subsequent seizure of metal connections is a common problem with assemblies in all...
July 17, 2020
A complete package: Gates belts complement Australian-made pulleys
As one of Australia’s most experienced pulley manufacturers and general engineering companies, Queensland-ba...
August 17, 2020
Machined Base Remediation: A one-shift fix for AGL Liddell power station
A process developed in-house by CBC engineers to address the prevalent issue of conveyor pulley bearing housin...
August 17, 2020
A quick and reliable cure for belt damage
While the score was only approximately 35mm wide and 10mm deep, the damage on the belt extended for 700 metres...
August 17, 2020
Remote monitoring opens new possibilities for miners
The COVID-19 crisis has forced businesses to change how they operate, and according to condition monitoring sp...
August 17, 2020
CBC-NTN resolve critical bearing issue remotely for mining customer
Mining and mineral processing operations in Australia are highly dispersed, and in many instances, far from ma...
August 17, 2020
Reducing harvester fire risk with the right bearing choice
October and November are peak harvest months for crops such as canola, barley, oats and pulses. The season is ...
September 3, 2020
Planning for a smooth harvest with tips from lubrication experts
With harvest season a busy time for farmers and harvesting contractors, lubrication expert Matthew Gee says th...
September 3, 2020
A belt for the toughest jobs
McLennan Earthmoving in South Grafton of New South Wales is a key supplier of quarry products, including grani...
September 28, 2020
Custom conveyor solution drives improved reliability and uptime for mine site
“There is no contingency circuit, meaning if there is a breakdown of these conveyors, the site will stop pro...
September 28, 2020
Rigged for the job
Drill rig chains work in some of the toughest environments. They’re also essential to a drilling rig assembl...
September 28, 2020
LOCTITE anti-seize lubricants rock in mining application
Anti-seize lubricants are commonly used in the mining industry to treat corrosion and the subsequent seizure o...
September 28, 2020
Split Bearings Offer In Situ Replacement
Changing out a bearing stuck in between other components on a shaft can be quite challenging under normal cond...
September 28, 2020
CRC and CBC promote efficient asset management for mines
Proper maintenance of mobile fleets on a mine site is as important as managing the fixed equipment to ensure m...
September 28, 2020
Schaeffler bearings boosting reliability for AirEng products
The importance of good ventilation in underground mines cannot be overstated. To quote Rhys Thompson, Company ...
October 30, 2020
From rip to repair in 90 minutes with Devcon® R-Flex™
“Belt repair products are often perceived as being emergency fixes; something you use to extend the belt lif...
October 30, 2020
How lubricants can help increase productivity in mines
The need for efficient mine management has never been greater than in 2020. With several mining operations imp...
October 30, 2020
Fenner belts help Quarry through crusher jam-ups
Crusher jamming incidents are common – though unwelcomed – occurrences in quarry operations. There are man...
October 30, 2020
Bringing superheroes to the world of mining
Mackay-based engineering and fabrication company, Mainetec (formerly Innovative Mining & Engineering Solut...
November 18, 2020
Rolling ahead with Kingsway Welding solutions
Kingsway Welding is no ordinary welding and repair business. Based near Minlaton on the Yorke Peninsula of Sou...
November 18, 2020
Over 100 years of serving the industry
In 1917, when Frederick Knuckey first established his blacksmith shop in Winchelsea in regional Victoria, he p...
November 18, 2020
Enabling Life’s Journey
Automobility is on a mission to change people’s lives. Starting from humble beginnings in 2001, the company ...
November 18, 2020
Pursuing a ‘customers first’ approach to achieve growth
Bestselling business book, ‘Small giants: Companies that choose to be great instead of big,’ follows the s...
November 18, 2020
Going from success to success
MB Engineering Solutions is in the business of extending lives – of mining equipment, that is. Based in the ...
November 18, 2020
Building on Australia’s manufacturing capabilities
“We make things in Australia. We do it well. We need to keep making things in Australia.” Those were Prime...
November 18, 2020
Staying a ‘cut’ ahead
How Midwest Fabrication, a Queensland-based manufacturer of grain harvesting equipment, grew from building the...
November 18, 2020
Born to fix the ‘impossible’
Renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku once said: “What we usually consider as impossible, are simply en...
November 18, 2020
Continuing the legacy: Three generations of automotive engineers make camping safer for Australians
Cruisemaster is a well-recognised name among off-road adventurers, producing premium independent arm suspensio...
November 18, 2020
From a one-man business to Australia’s leading industrial fan manufacturer
What do a mine in Tanzania, a factory in Turkey and a research facility in Antarctica have in common? They all...
November 18, 2020
Schaeffler INA bearings stand the test of time for Queensland brewery
When an iconic Queensland brewery approached the end of life for the Schaeffler INA linear ball bearings insta...
November 30, 2020
Delivering lifting equipment to end users’ doorsteps
From loading pallets onto a truck to securing the cargo with straps and chains, the agricultural sector relies...
November 30, 2020
Mastering the art of threading
Ever since Archimedes first developed the screw principle in mid second century BC and used it to construct de...
November 30, 2020
Crushing it: Metal miner benefits from CBC expertise
Visiting a client in the Pilbara can be an arduous process. Besides the transportation time to fly in and get ...
December 11, 2020
Gaining higher grinding efficiencies through re-engineering
High pressure grinding rolls, also known as roller crushers, are used across mineral processing plants for a v...
December 11, 2020
Mining equipment manufacturers choose Gulf Western Oil
As a business priding itself on being a one-stop-shop for design, engineering and manufacturer of equipment fo...
December 11, 2020
Coal screening plant reaps benefits of drive system upgrade
For Mark Breasley, whose business MB Engineering works closely with coal handling and preparation plants in th...
December 11, 2020
NTN-CBC: Celebrating 50-years of teamwork
A solid fifty-year relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork is accredited to the successful and uniqu...
May 4, 2021
Customer
Testimonials
I look forward to working with BSC, and their Engineering partners, to ensure that we have the best equipment and latest technology working for us to further improve the reliability of our equipment and production processes.
We would highly recommended BSC to others because of our satisfaction with their service. We look forward to doing business with BSC for years to come.
We have been working with CBC for over 20 years, they consistently deliver outstanding customer service as well as superior engineering expertise to our plant. CBC are definitely our go to supplier.