South Africa project quick facts
A short reference for planning a profile order to South Africa. Confirm current routes and import documents with your freight forwarder before shipment.
| Main ports | Durban (largest container port), Cape Town, Ngqura and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) |
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| Climate & site notes | Highveld with cold winter nights and summer thunderstorms; humid subtropical KwaZulu-Natal coast; winter-rainfall Western Cape with strong winds |
| Business language | English widely used in business |
| Building regulations | Energy-efficiency requirements under SANS 10400-XA apply to fenestration on many projects |
| Typical demand | Sliding and casement windows, sliding and folding doors, shop fronts and thermally improved systems |
| Manufacturer | MT Flying, Foshan, China: founded 2010, 30+ extrusion lines, 150,000+ tons annual capacity and a 200,000+ m² production base |
| Certification & testing | ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate No. 49224Q0576R0M (IAFI, valid to December 2027) covering aluminum profile and aluminum window and door production; SGS report CANPC25014363501 (June 2025): 6063-T5 profile sample passed EU RoHS testing. See certificates |
| Sample catalogue | 6 reference sections (shown below) |
Aluminium windows and profiles for South Africa
South Africa has a well-established aluminium window and door industry, with fabricators in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape serving housing estates, apartments, offices and retail. Buyers compare imported profiles on fit with local hardware and glazing, finish consistency and reliable lead times.
Common requests include sliding and casement window sections, sliding and folding doors for patios, shop-front profiles and thermally improved systems. Send your section list and we will match existing dies or quote custom extrusions.
Energy efficiency, wind and coastal exposure
Energy-efficiency requirements for buildings (SANS 10400-XA) make fenestration performance part of many projects. A thermal break aluminum profile with polyamide strips and insulated glazing can help meet the target; the competent person on the project should confirm compliance for the whole window.
Coastal cities such as Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha face salt air and, in the Cape, strong winds, so finishes, accessories and wind resistance deserve attention. On the Highveld, cold winter nights and summer hailstorms are additional considerations.
South Africa aluminum profile sample catalogue
The 6 images below are the profile sections grouped for South Africa in the MT Flying sample catalogue. Use them to identify sections familiar to South African fabricators or to discuss an alternative.
Quote the sample number (for example “South Africa sample 001”) together with a section drawing when you ask for a price. The photographs are selection references only; they do not confirm wall thickness, alloy temper, finish or local certification, so the drawing and specification decide the final profile.
Recommended MT Flying systems for South Africa
Our sliding window systems and casement windows cover most residential openings, and the 55 series thermal-break casement profiles suit projects that need insulated frames. For patios, see the panoramic sliding door and folding door ranges.
Distributors can add curtain wall profiles and custom aluminum extrusions to the same container.
Shipping aluminium profiles to South Africa
Most cargo for Gauteng arrives at Durban and continues by road or rail, while Cape Town and Ngqura serve the Western and Eastern Cape. Confirm the port, incoterm and clearing agent with your enquiry.
We pack profiles with protective film and wrapped bundles. Tell us about any length limits for inland transport before production.
How to order aluminium profiles for South Africa
To prepare a quotation for South Africa, please send:
- Section drawings or the South Africa sample numbers you want to match
- Length per bar, quantity per profile and the total tonnage or bar count
- Finish: powder coating colour, anodizing, wood-grain or electrophoresis, with a colour reference
- Whether you need bare profiles, profiles with accessories, or finished windows and doors
- Destination port (Durban, Cape Town, Ngqura or Port Elizabeth), your incoterm and clearing agent
- Any test reports, certificates or documents your project or importer requires
MT Flying will review the drawings, confirm whether an existing die can be used or a new die is needed, and return an itemised quotation with the agreed packing and shipment terms. Approve the drawings and a finish sample before production starts.
Aluminium profiles for South Africa: FAQ
Do you ship aluminium profiles to Durban and Cape Town?
Yes. We can ship to Durban, Cape Town, Ngqura or Port Elizabeth. Confirm the port and incoterm with your enquiry.
Can your windows meet SANS 10400-XA?
Compliance depends on the complete window — frame, glass and installation — and must be confirmed for the project. Send the required U-value and SHGC and we will propose a suitable thermal break system for discussion.
Can you match profiles used by South African fabricators?
Send a drawing or a clear photograph of the section end with dimensions, and we will check our existing dies.
