Industrial knitted wire mesh, engineered locally.
SMI manufactures knitted wire mesh, demister pads, mesh panel filters, EMI shielding tape and custom mesh components for South African industry — plus bulk steel wool for the mining industry, household and cleaning trade.
- Wire materials
- 7+
- Industries served
- 10+
- Made in
- ZA
Custom fabrication
Discs, cylinders, rings, and compressed panels made to your drawing in 7+ wire materials, with full product development support from concept to production.
Local manufacturing
Locally made in Pretoria, with decades of industrial mesh experience, comprehensive product development capabilities, and short lead times.
Industrial-grade quality
Mesh used in oil & gas, mining, automotive, chemical processing, HVAC, electronics, and food-grade applications.
Our products
From rolls to fully fabricated components
Knitted Wire Mesh
Rolls, tapes and panels in stainless steel, copper, aluminium, nickel, monel, PTFE and galvanised steel.
Demister Pads
Mist eliminators for gas–liquid separation in distillation columns, scrubbers and separators.
EMI Shielding Tape
Knitted mesh tape for shielding electrical and electronic cable assemblies.
Bulk Steel Wool
Bulk steel wool in fine, medium and coarse grades for retailers, manufacturers and industrial customers.
Household Cleaning
Steel wool pads, pot scourers, sponge scourers, green hand pads and bath sponges.
About SMI
A South African specialist in industrial knitted mesh
SMI Industrial Knitted Mesh Products designs and manufactures knitted wire mesh and fabricated mesh components for oil & gas, chemical processing, HVAC, food & beverage, automotive and electronics customers across South Africa. Whether you need a single demister pad, a bespoke EMI gasket, or pallet-loads of steel wool, our Pretoria factory can deliver.
Local manufacturing
Made in Pretoria with decades of experience
Multiple materials
SS, Cu, Al, Ni, Monel, PTFE
Filtration
Demisters & panel filters
EMI shielding
Mesh tape & gaskets
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about knitted wire mesh and what SMI can supply.
Need a custom mesh spec or a bulk quote?
Talk to our team in Pretoria. We manufacture to drawing in stainless steel, copper, aluminium, nickel, monel, Teflon and galvanised steel.