About Us

Metlab SA is a leading metallurgical and mechanical testing company, specialising in a wide range of destructive and non-destructive testing services for metals and metal components used in industrial and engineering applications. Our team of qualified metallurgical engineers, technicians, and experts provide comprehensive support in welding procedure qualifications, material testing, corrosion analysis, and much more. At Metlab SA, we are committed to delivering accurate results, and strive to provide expert guidance, and tailored solutions to meet the unique challenges of our clients, ensuring compliance and excellence in every project we undertake.

The testing laboratory acquired its SANAS 17025 accreditation at the end of January 2023 and provides dimensional assessment, Welder Qualifications (PQR), Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) qualifications, metallurgical assessment, mechanical, physical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing of materials. Non-destructive testing and simulated post weld heat treatment of welded samples prior to preparation and laboratory testing are also offered.

The team that includes a qualified IWE, consist of metallurgical engineers, metallurgists and technicians. The team has extensive competence on material testing, production, post production treatment, material and testing standards as well as conformance. The team provide comprehensive metallurgical support on all subject matter. Test work is performed as per client’s requirements, and the team can also provide guidance and direction where the client experiences complicated challenges in terms of analysis, interpretation of the results, remedial measures and quality assurance.