Rheinmetall Laingsdale - Mechanical Fuzes and Safe and Arm Devices

Rheinmetall Laingsdale is a leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacture with its origins in the defence industry. The Maitland factory houses a total workforce of between 180 and 200 people.

Rheinmetall Laingsdale is located on Cape Town's Atlantic coast, just a few minutes' drive from the city centre, airport, and waterfront.

The experience and expertise gained over the past 35 years enables the addressing of complex projects requiring the application of systems engineering disciplines to provide continuous support throughout the total product life cycle.

Prototyping, development and production

Capabilities range from prototyping through development and industrialisation to large volume series production for consumption on the international market. The in-house capabilities include:

• Tool making
• CNC turning and milling
• Precision auto turning
• Fine gear cutting
• Presswork
• Metal finishing

Military fuzes and safe and arm devices

Rheinmetall Laingsdale's ISO 9001 certification, along with a capability for the design and manufacture of military fuzes and safe and arm devices, ideally positions us to address emerging global manufacturing opportunities.

In creating local and international partnerships we seek to give our customers the edge through technology, operational efficiency, and excellent customer service.

Our factory has a floor space of 7,800m² and houses a dedicated workforce trained in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of intricate mechanical devices.