voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa

voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa Your one-stop solution for high-performance tool steels, heat treatment and machining services in South Africa.

Helping manufacturers improve tool life, productivity and performance with quality products, technical expertise and value-added services.

Mining equipment is expected to perform in some of the most demanding operating environments on earth. Material selectio...
03/09/2026

Mining equipment is expected to perform in some of the most demanding operating environments on earth.

Material selection plays a critical role in improving wear resistance, extending component life, reducing maintenance requirements, and supporting operational reliability.

Our new Mining Brochure explores how high performance tool steels can help address challenges across drilling, clamping, pumping, processing, and abrasive wear applications.

Download the brochure and discover what is possible here: https://www.voestalpine.com/highperformancemetals/za/en-za/industries/mining/ 👈

Material built for the harshest mining environments 👇 Whether it's drilling systems, wear components, processing equipme...
01/09/2026

Material built for the harshest mining environments 👇

Whether it's drilling systems, wear components, processing equipment, pumping applications, or ground support systems, performance starts with material selection.

voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa provides engineered material solutions developed to help OEMs and equipment manufacturers achieve greater wear resistance, improved toughness, extended service life, and lower maintenance requirements.

Because when performance matters, materials matter.

Learn more here: https://www.voestalpine.com/highperformancemetals/za/en-za/industries/mining/ 👈

Behind every enquiry, order, technical discussion, cutting request, heat treatment query, and delivery follow-up is a te...
27/08/2026

Behind every enquiry, order, technical discussion, cutting request, heat treatment query, and delivery follow-up is a team that cares about helping you succeed. 👏

At voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa, our offering is about more than supplying high-performance materials. It is about understanding your application, supporting you with the right services, and helping you find solutions that perform where it matters.

From tool steel, special steel, cutting services, heat treatment, and technical support, our team works together to make sure you receive reliable service and practical guidance at every step.

Because success is not built on material alone. It is built on trust, service, and people who care about getting it right. 🩵

Our range of knife making steel is engineered to provide exceptional machinability, allowing you to shape and refine you...
25/08/2026

Our range of knife making steel is engineered to provide exceptional machinability, allowing you to shape and refine your knife designs with ease.

These high-performance materials enable you to achieve intricate details, precise profiles, and flawlessly finished blades.

With voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa's reliable and consistent steel, you can create knives that not only embody impeccable functionality but also showcase your artistry.

From kitchen knives to hunting blades, their tool steel delivers outstanding edge retention, hardness, and toughness, ensuring that your creations surpass the expectations of both professionals and enthusiasts.

Wishing all our knifemaker customers exhibiting at the upcoming Knifemakers Guild Show every success. 👏

The Springboks are back in action this weekend, and we're proudly standing behind the green and gold 🇿🇦As the new series...
21/08/2026

The Springboks are back in action this weekend, and we're proudly standing behind the green and gold 🇿🇦

As the new series kicks off, we wish the team all the best as they take to the field and continue to make South Africa proud.

Go Bokke! 🇿🇦🏉

18/08/2026

Blade steel choice shows up every time the edge is put to work. 🗡️

At voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa we stocks BÖHLER M390 MICROCLEAN for demanding hand knife applications where wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability all matter.

Designed as a stainless powder metallurgy blade steel, M390 MICROCLEAN supports high hardness, long lasting edge retention, and consistent cutting performance.

For makers and manufacturers, the value is not only in the sharpness of the finished blade. It is in the steel beneath it, holding performance through repeated use. 👇

Request a quote for M390 MICROCLEAN at [email protected]

13/08/2026

Knife performance starts with the steel choice, and that choice depends on what the blade needs to do. 👇

voestalpine High Performance Metals brings more than 300 years of steel expertise to demanding hand knife applications, with stainless and non-stainless options designed around different performance priorities.

Corrosion resistance, edge retention, wear resistance, toughness, surface finish, and dimensional stability all shape how a blade performs in production and in use.

For knife makers and manufacturers, the right steel is not just about achieving a sharp edge. It is about matching the material to the blade, the application, and the performance expected over time.

Explore the hand knife steel brochure and find the right steel for your application:
https://www.voestalpine.com/highperformancemetals/za/en-za/product-categories/knife-steel/ 👈

The true potential of your knife steel lies in the heat treatment process. It’s the key to achieving optimal hardness, t...
11/08/2026

The true potential of your knife steel lies in the heat treatment process.

It’s the key to achieving optimal hardness, toughness, and wear resistance; qualities that define a high-performance blade.

Our expert heat treatment ensures minimal distortion, excellent dimensional stability, and consistent results you can trust.

Don’t leave performance to chance, partner with us for professional heat treatment that brings out the best in your steel.

Learn more about our Knife Steel offering here: https://www.voestalpine.com/highperformancemetals/za/en-za/product-categories/knife-steel/

The Naacam Golf Day was a great reminder of the strength of South Africa's automotive community ⛳ Bringing together manu...
07/08/2026

The Naacam Golf Day was a great reminder of the strength of South Africa's automotive community ⛳

Bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, customers, and industry stakeholders, the event provided an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the relationships that support the growth of our industry.

Thank you to NAACAM and everyone who contributed to a successful day. We enjoyed being part of an event that continues to foster collaboration and meaningful industry engagement 🤝

Not all steel is created equal especially when it comes to knifemaking. 👇 Cold work tool steel offers exceptional wear r...
04/08/2026

Not all steel is created equal especially when it comes to knifemaking. 👇

Cold work tool steel offers exceptional wear resistance, edge retention, and toughness, making it ideal for crafting hard-working knives that go the distance. 💡

Whether you're making a precision kitchen blade or a rugged hunting knife, voestalpine is a trusted partner in performance.

Pre-machining and cutting services are available including quality Heat Treatment.

Learn more here: https://www.voestalpine.com/highperformancemetals/za/en-za/product-categories/knife-steel/

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1 Isando Road, Klopperpark, Kempton Park
Isando
1600

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 04:30
Friday 07:30 - 13:30

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+27115712300

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