CJ Bearings & Castings
We Keep You Rolling
Trusted Manufacturers of New & Reconditioned Hopper & Locomotive Wheels
Our Expertise
South African company specializing in supplying castings, hopper spares, buffers, tipping dollies and loco spares to the mining industry, with over 30 years of technical insight.
We Are Trusted
CJ Bearings & Castings has built a nationwide reputation as a trusted partner in the mining industry.
Compliance & Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 BEE Level 1
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About Us
Suppliers of Castings and Hopper spares to the mining industry.
We are a South African based company founded in 1997 as CJ Bearings CC. In 2004 the company was registered as CJ Bearings and Castings Proprietary Limited. In response to opportunities in South Africa we specialise in supplying complete buffers, hopper spares, tipping dollies and loco spares to the industry. CJ Bearings and Castings has successfully patented a Safe Coupler in November 2011.

We Supply & Service
Our Products
- Buffers: Kudu, Wildebeest, Duiker, Buffalo, Springbok Slotted, Eland
- Rubber Solutions: Suspension rubbers, rubber products
- Wheels & Axles: Wheel castings, axle boxes, hopper wheel axles (new & reconditioned), locomotive wheel spares
- Other Components: Dolly wheels, scraper blades, reconditioned buffers
Our Commitment
With over 35 years in the market, we deliver quality you can trust. All castings comply with BS3100 standards, ensuring durability and reliability for the mining industry

Product Gallery
Take a closer look at our product range.
Axle Boxes & Caps
Buffers
CJB Safe Auto Coupler (Patented)
CJB Safe Auto Coupler (Patented)
Dolly Wheels
Gears & Sprockets
New & Repair Loco Wheel Axles
New & Repair Loco Wheel Axles
Hopper Wheel Spares
Hopper Wheel Spares
Saddle & Straps
Loco Wheel Spares
Loco Wheel Spares
Suspension Rubbers
New & Repair Hopper Wheel Axles
New & Repair Hopper Wheel Axles
Wheel Castings
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Giving Back with Every Wheel Produced
As of January 2026, for every wheel we produce, we provide a plate of food to someone in need.
This initiative honours the vision of our late founder, Chris Osman, whose wish was always to give back to the community. His spirit of generosity lives on in everything we do.
Each wheel represents more than mobility — it represents hope, nourishment, and care. Together with our customers and partners, we are driving change: one wheel, one meal, one life at a time.
CJ Bearings & Castings — Building a better future, one wheel at a time.
Each wheel represents hope, nourishment and care.
