The Metaal Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Coal Maker

The engine room of a perfect braai.

A great braai starts with a consistent, high-heat coal bed. The Metaal Coal Maker is an over-engineered powerhouse designed to sit at the heart of your fireplace, efficiently converting hardwood into a steady supply of glowing embers while protecting your brickwork from thermal stress.

While many baskets on the market use thinner materials that warp under intense heat, we build the Metaal version for a lifetime of service. By utilizing 4mm SS304 plate and 12mm SS304 solid bars, we’ve created a coal engine that remains structurally perfect, season after season.

Engineering Excellence:

  • Industrial-Grade SS304: Crafted entirely from high-grade 304 Stainless Steel, offering maximum corrosion resistance and food-safe performance.

  • Unrivaled Strength: Built with heavy-duty 4mm side plates and 12mm solid round bars—engineered to withstand the weight and intense heat of heavy kameeldoring or sekelbos logs without bending.

  • Fireplace Protection: The solid 4mm backplate acts as a heat shield, redirecting energy forward into the logs and away from your fireplace walls to prevent cracking.

  • Optimised Combustion: Precision-spaced 12mm bars ensure the perfect balance of airflow for a clean burn, while allowing ready-to-use coals to drop through effortlessly.

Technical Specs:

  • Construction: 4mm Grade 304 Stainless Steel (Sides & Back)

  • Coal Bed: 12mm Grade 304 Stainless Steel Solid Rods

  • Finish: Industrial Brushed Stainless

  • Origin: Proudly designed and manufactured in South Africa

Ditch the flimsy wire baskets. Upgrade to a coal maker that matches the calibre of your craftsmanship.