Engineering services FAQs
About Pitchline Engineering, the manufacturer behind ManuMark. See all engineering services.
Questions and answers
What manufacturing services does Pitchline Engineering offer?
CNC turning, CNC milling, surface, cylindrical and centreless grinding, gear cutting, rubber moulding, welding and conventional machining, all at its Pinetown factory.
How are ManuMark and Pitchline Engineering related?
Pitchline Engineering was founded in Pinetown in 1984. ManuMark (Pty) Ltd was established in January 1990 as its marketing arm for air brake repair kits manufactured by Pitchline.
Is Pitchline ISO accredited?
Yes. Pitchline is a DIN EN ISO 9001 accredited, multi-disciplined manufacturing facility.
Can Pitchline manufacture from a drawing or sample?
Yes. Send a drawing or sample with the quantity and material, and the team will review it and ask any technical questions needed for a quote.
Does Pitchline make one-off parts or only production batches?
Both — one-off replacement parts, small batches and repeat production runs. Twelve CNC lathes use automatic barfeeders for higher-volume work.
Which materials can Pitchline machine?
Cast iron, steel, aluminium, brass, engineering plastics, rubber and specialised steels.
Which industries does Pitchline supply?
Automotive, mining, textile, medical, bottling, road marking, food and beverage, leisure, chemical, sugar and general engineering.
Does Pitchline make its own products?
Yes — automatic barfeeders, road marking guns, spreader plates and the components for ManuMark air brake repair kits.
Where are Pitchline components manufactured?
At its own factory at 32 Henwood Road, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Who do I contact for an engineering quote?
Send drawings and details to natasha@pitchline.com, or use the ManuMark enquiry form and it will be passed on.
How long has Pitchline been manufacturing?
Since 1984 — over 40 years of precision manufacturing. It introduced CNC machining to the Natal market.
Can Pitchline reverse-engineer a worn part?
Yes. Replacement spares and gears are regularly reverse-engineered from worn samples.
What is the largest component Pitchline can machine?
Turning up to Ø 310mm x 1m long, milling up to 1000 x 500 x 400mm, and surface grinding up to 1200 x 600mm.
Does Pitchline supply customers outside KwaZulu-Natal?
Yes. Pitchline supplies precision components across South Africa; everything is manufactured at the Pinetown factory.
Can one part go through several processes?
Yes. Turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, rubber moulding and welding all happen in the same factory, so multi-process parts stay under one roof.