South Africa’s Premier Materials Testing & Metallurgical Laboratory

Accurate, certified material testing & failure analysis for engineering & fabrication industries.

Our Services

Accredited metallurgical testing, analysis, and certification ensuring material compliance, reliability, and safety.

Mechanical Testing

Metallurgical & Microstructure Analysis

Chemical & Material Composition

Failure & Qualification Testing

Welcome to VML

With over 30 years’ experience, Vaal Metallurgical Laboratory (Pty) Ltd (VML) is a SANAS accredited commercial testing laboratory located in Vereeniging. We deliver mechanical, metallurgical, and chemical testing services tailored to engineering, fabrication, and industrial sectors, empowering you to ensure safety, compliance, and performance.

What We Do Best

Each test is delivered with clarity, precision, and actionable reporting.

Industries We Serve

Proven laboratory partner to mining, petrochemical/energy, construction steel, automotive, heavy machinery, foundry fabrication.

Mining & Mineral Processing

Petrochemical & Energy

Structural Steel / Construction

Automotive & Heavy Machinery

Foundry & Fabrication

Inspection & Engineering Consultancy

Why VML?

Confidence in test validity; acceptability to regulators & clients
Reliable results even for demanding materials & complex problems
All your testing needs under one roof—no outsourcing delays
Decision ready data; save you time & cost
Deep understanding of mining, fabrication, petrochemicals, structural steel, foundry and more

Get Started Today!

Need dependable material data, analyses, or high risk component testing?
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