Operator lifting a carton with a vacuum tube lifter beside a metal detector and checkweigher line in a Sri Lankan factory
COBO
YOUR WORKFORCE, MULTIPLIED!

Smart Material Handling and Inspection

Vacuum lifters, powder conveyors, truck loaders, metal detectors and X ray systems for Sri Lanka's factories & warehouses, installed and serviced locally. Higher output, stronger teams, lasting results.

Operator lifting a carton with a vacuum tube lifter beside a metal detector and checkweigher line in a Sri Lankan factory
COBO
YOUR WORKFORCE, MULTIPLIED!

Smart Material Handling and Inspection

Vacuum lifters, powder conveyors, truck loaders, metal detectors and X ray systems for Sri Lanka's factories & warehouses, installed and serviced locally. Higher output, stronger teams, lasting results.

The Productivity Imperative

Technology adoption is no longer optional; it is the foundation of Sri Lanka's next decade of growth

Sri Lanka is at a structural crossroads marked by low productivity, low female workforce participation, and a shrinking labor pool. To stay competitive with regional peers, it is essential to equip workers with the right tools and technology. COBO accelerates this transition, helping local operators modernize their workflows.

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Manufacturing labour productivity relative to Thailand and the Philippines

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Manufacturing labour productivity relative to Thailand and the Philippines

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Manufacturing labour productivity relative to Thailand and the Philippines

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Sri Lankan firms using advanced technology for core operations

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Sri Lankan firms using advanced technology for core operations

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Sri Lankan firms using advanced technology for core operations

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Operational time lost to non-value-added manual material handling

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Operational time lost to non-value-added manual material handling

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Operational time lost to non-value-added manual material handling

Operator using a vacuum conveyor wand to transfer powder from a drum into a stainless steel hopper in a Sri Lankan factory

VACUUM CONVEYOR

Dust Free Transfer from Bag to Machine

A vacuum conveyor moves powders and granules through sealed stainless steel lines and flexible hoses, from bag tipping station to mixer, blender or packing machine. Enclosed transfer protects both operator and product.

Powders

Granules

Food Grade

VACUUM CONVEYOR

Dust Free Transfer from Bag to Machine

A vacuum conveyor moves powders and granules through sealed stainless steel lines and flexible hoses, from bag tipping station to mixer, blender or packing machine. Enclosed transfer protects both operator and product.

Powders

Granules

Food Grade

Operator using a vacuum conveyor wand to transfer powder from a drum into a stainless steel hopper in a Sri Lankan factory

VACUUM CONVEYOR

Dust Free Transfer from Bag to Machine

A vacuum conveyor moves powders and granules through sealed stainless steel lines and flexible hoses, from bag tipping station to mixer, blender or packing machine. Enclosed transfer protects both operator and product.

Powders

Granules

Food Grade

Operator placing a sack onto a pallet with a jib mounted vacuum tube lifter in a Sri Lankan warehouse

TUBE LIFTER

Heavy Loads Handled by One Operator

Lift, rotate and place sacks, cartons and drums with minimal effort using a vacuum tube lifter. The vacuum carries the load, turning palletising and machine feeding into single operator tasks.

Sacks

Cartons

Drums

TUBE LIFTER

Heavy Loads Handled by One Operator

Lift, rotate and place sacks, cartons and drums with minimal effort using a vacuum tube lifter. The vacuum carries the load, turning palletising and machine feeding into single operator tasks.

Sacks

Cartons

Drums

TUBE LIFTER

Heavy Loads Handled by One Operator

Lift, rotate and place sacks, cartons and drums with minimal effort using a vacuum tube lifter. The vacuum carries the load, turning palletising and machine feeding into single operator tasks.

Sacks

Cartons

Drums

Two operators loading cartons into a truck along a powered flexible roller conveyor

TRUCK LOADER

Faster Turnarounds at Every Loading Dock

A powered flexible roller conveyor extends and curves from the warehouse floor straight into the truck or container, so cartons travel to the operator instead of being carried. The same team loads in a fraction of the time, with far less fatigue.

Flexible Rollers

Trucks

Cartons

Two operators loading cartons into a truck along a powered flexible roller conveyor

TRUCK LOADER

Faster Turnarounds at Every Loading Dock

A powered flexible roller conveyor extends and curves from the warehouse floor straight into the truck or container, so cartons travel to the operator instead of being carried. The same team loads in a fraction of the time, with far less fatigue.

Flexible Rollers

Trucks

Cartons

Two operators loading cartons into a truck along a powered flexible roller conveyor

TRUCK LOADER

Faster Turnarounds at Every Loading Dock

A powered flexible roller conveyor extends and curves from the warehouse floor straight into the truck or container, so cartons travel to the operator instead of being carried. The same team loads in a fraction of the time, with far less fatigue.

Flexible Rollers

Trucks

Cartons

Quality inspector holding a test piece beside a conveyor metal detector and reject bin in a Sri Lankan packing hall

METAL DETECTOR

Detect and Reject Metal Before Dispatch

Food grade metal detectors screen packed and unpacked product for ferrous, non ferrous and stainless steel contamination. Automatic rejection and certified test pieces support HACCP, FSSC 22000 and GMP audits.

Conveyor Type

Gravity Fall

Pharma Grade

METAL DETECTOR

Detect and Reject Metal Before Dispatch

Food grade metal detectors screen packed and unpacked product for ferrous, non ferrous and stainless steel contamination. Automatic rejection and certified test pieces support HACCP, FSSC 22000 and GMP audits.

Conveyor Type

Gravity Fall

Pharma Grade

METAL DETECTOR

Detect and Reject Metal Before Dispatch

Food grade metal detectors screen packed and unpacked product for ferrous, non ferrous and stainless steel contamination. Automatic rejection and certified test pieces support HACCP, FSSC 22000 and GMP audits.

Conveyor Type

Gravity Fall

Pharma Grade

Optical color sorter removing discoloured grain and foreign material from a product stream in a Sri Lankan processing plant

COLOR SORTER AND X RAY

Complete Product Inspection at Line Speed

Color sorters remove discoloured grain, stones and foreign material at full production throughput. X ray systems inspect sealed packs for metal, glass, stone and bone, and verify fill and weight.

Optical Sorting

X Ray

Sealed Packs

COLOR SORTER AND X RAY

Complete Product Inspection at Line Speed

Color sorters remove discoloured grain, stones and foreign material at full production throughput. X ray systems inspect sealed packs for metal, glass, stone and bone, and verify fill and weight.

Optical Sorting

X Ray

Sealed Packs

COLOR SORTER AND X RAY

Complete Product Inspection at Line Speed

Color sorters remove discoloured grain, stones and foreign material at full production throughput. X ray systems inspect sealed packs for metal, glass, stone and bone, and verify fill and weight.

Optical Sorting

X Ray

Sealed Packs

Service

Lifecycle Service, Based in Sri Lanka

Every COBO installation is supported by a locally based service organisation providing trained engineers, calibration and spare parts throughout the operational life of the equipment.

Supplier Trained Engineers

Maintenance and Calibration

Local Spare Parts Inventory

Rapid Response

Faults are diagnosed remotely and attended on site where required, minimising operational downtime.

COBO service engineer arriving with a tool case and tablet to attend a machine on a Sri Lankan production floor

Supplier Trained Engineers

Maintenance and Calibration

Local Spare Parts Inventory

Rapid Response

Senior service engineer training two young engineers on a machine component at a workshop bench in Sri Lanka

Supplier Trained Engineers

Service engineers are trained and certified by Techik and Unijet, the manufacturers COBO represents.

Maintenance and Calibration

Local Spare Parts Inventory

Rapid Response

Industries

The Industries We Serve

Coconut Products

Conveying, sorting and shell detection for desiccated coconut and kernel products.

Coconut Products

Conveying, sorting and shell detection for desiccated coconut and kernel products.

Tea and Spices

Color sorting and metal detection that protect export grade quality.

Tea and Spices

Color sorting and metal detection that protect export grade quality.

Pharmaceuticals

Contained powder transfer and metal detection with complete audit documentation.

Pharmaceuticals

Contained powder transfer and metal detection with complete audit documentation.

FMCG Manufacturing

Faster material flow from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch.

FMCG Manufacturing

Faster material flow from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch.

Warehousing and 3PL

Truck loading conveyors and tube lifters that accelerate loading and palletising.

Warehousing and 3PL

Truck loading conveyors and tube lifters that accelerate loading and palletising.

Process Industries

Bulk material handling and inspection for rubber, plastics, chemicals and ceramics.

Process Industries

Bulk material handling and inspection for rubber, plastics, chemicals and ceramics.

Applications

Where COBO Fits in Your Operation

Operator emptying a sack into an enclosed bag tipping station connected to a vacuum conveyor in a Sri Lankan factory

Intake

Bag Tipping and Transfer

Powders move from bag tip to mixer in sealed lines, without dust or spillage.

Operator emptying a sack into an enclosed bag tipping station connected to a vacuum conveyor in a Sri Lankan factory

Intake

Bag Tipping and Transfer

Powders move from bag tip to mixer in sealed lines, without dust or spillage.

Operator unloading cartons from a shipping container onto a flexible roller conveyor at a Sri Lankan warehouse at dusk

Loading Dock

Container Unloading

Conveyor reaches into the container and brings cartons to the operator.

Operator unloading cartons from a shipping container onto a flexible roller conveyor at a Sri Lankan warehouse at dusk

Loading Dock

Container Unloading

Conveyor reaches into the container and brings cartons to the operator.

Operator checking packed goods on a metal detection and X ray inspection line before dispatch in a Sri Lankan factory

Dispatch

Inspection Before Dispatch

Metal detection and X ray check every pack before it leaves the factory.

Operator checking packed goods on a metal detection and X ray inspection line before dispatch in a Sri Lankan factory

Dispatch

Inspection Before Dispatch

Metal detection and X ray check every pack before it leaves the factory.

FAQs

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01

Can the equipment be tested with our product before purchase?

Yes. Product samples are tested on the proposed equipment, either in Sri Lanka or at the manufacturer's test facility, and the measured results, such as detection sensitivity and achieved throughput, form part of our proposal.

02

How soon can the equipment be running on our line?

Lead times depend on the equipment type, the level of customisation required and the manufacturer's production schedule. Most standard equipment is delivered, installed and commissioned within 8 to 12 weeks of order confirmation, and a firm timeline is stated in every quotation.

03

Is training provided for our operators?

Yes. Operator and maintenance training is included in every installation as part of commissioning. Your team is trained on daily operation, routine upkeep and basic fault handling before handover, and refresher training is available under our service agreements.

01

Can the equipment be tested with our product before purchase?

Yes. Product samples are tested on the proposed equipment, either in Sri Lanka or at the manufacturer's test facility, and the measured results, such as detection sensitivity and achieved throughput, form part of our proposal.

02

How soon can the equipment be running on our line?

Lead times depend on the equipment type, the level of customisation required and the manufacturer's production schedule. Most standard equipment is delivered, installed and commissioned within 8 to 12 weeks of order confirmation, and a firm timeline is stated in every quotation.

03

Is training provided for our operators?

Yes. Operator and maintenance training is included in every installation as part of commissioning. Your team is trained on daily operation, routine upkeep and basic fault handling before handover, and refresher training is available under our service agreements.

Ready to unlock the hidden productivity in your operation?

Book a site assessment. Evaluate the facility and see exactly how these solutions can improve the operation.

Ready to unlock the hidden productivity in your operation?

Book a site assessment. Evaluate the facility and see exactly how these solutions can improve the operation.

Wide view of a modern factory floor with workers at their stations in early morning light