The three main categories of mabati vary by the technique used to make the sheet. Zinc is known to improve the longevity and performance of the steel sheets. A layer of Zinc provides an effcient way to resist corrosion. Galvanised sheets are sold under the Simba brand. More information on how the Zinc is applied to the sheets, and its potential benefits, is available at MRM website.

DumuZas

MRM also manufactures sheets with coating alloy that has a 55:43:2 ratio of Aluminium, Zinc and Silicon respectively. These products are sold under the DumuZas brand.

Resincot

One of the more innovative products available in the market is prepainted steel. These products provide the best protection to steel to ensure a longer lifetime. The sheets are available in many colors complimenting every colour of building. They provide protection against the added pollutants in the atmosphere today. Tests performed by MRM prove that the paint does not fade for atleast 15 years. Prepainted sheets are sold under the Resincot brand.They are available in many profiles and colors.

Versatile

One of the new additions to the roofing profiles manufactured by Mabati Rolling Mills is Versatile - a profile that looks like roof tiles. It is available in pre-painted Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel (as the DUMU brand) or pre-painted aluminium sheets.

Saflock 700

SAFLOK 700 is an angular interlocking triple pan, 4-rib profile utilizing a powerful clip system suitable for roof and walls. It is manufactured from high strength steel sheets, either galvanized or Aluminum-Zinc coated and pre-painted in a variety of colors. This profile offers superior protection against leakage thereby an increased life.
SAFLOK 700 has the deepest ribs (41mm) allowing the widest purlin spacing in its use for roofing and cladding especially in higher-end commercial, industrial and public architecture.