Unlock the Future of Precision Engineering
ALFRA develops and manufactures high-quality industrial machines, commercial machinery and professional metalworking tools for the engineering, fabrication and machining industries. At YMS Tools, the exclusive UK distributor of ALFRA products, we specialise in machine sales including drilling, punching, cutting and fabrication equipment designed to improve productivity, precision and workflow efficiency for cabinet construction and industrial metalworking applications.
Three things that belong together
All good things come in threes. Within the Alfra product family, we see our switch cabinet and control construction, steel and metal construction and magnet and lifting technology divisions as "triplets" with individual characteristics, connected by the Alfra DNA.
Control cabinet and control engineering
Control cabinet and control engineering range focuses on efficient metalworking and panel assembly including hydraulic-powered punching tools, robust cutting devices, ergonomic assembly tables, and specialised machinery for processing busbars and enclosures. These products aim to make enclosure cut-outs, rail trimming and cabinet assembly faster, cleaner and more precise for industrial and professional users.
Steel and metal construction
Steel and metal construction portfolio focuses on robust tools and machines for drilling, cutting and punching tasks in structural steel, plate and metal fabrication work. These products are designed for industrial and construction use, emphasising powerful performance, precision and versatility for metalworkers and fabricators.
Magnets and lifting technology
Magnet and lifting technology focuses on permanent lifting magnets using patented TML technology, enabling efficient, power-free lifting and handling of steel and other ferromagnetic materials — including thin-walled sheets — with a variety of load capacities. The range is complemented by positioning/fixing magnets and magnetic accessories that support fabrication, welding, levelling and workshop tasks.
Key Highlights of Alfra
Alfra is a German engineering specialist with over a century of experience delivering high-performance tools and solutions for professional metalworking. The company is known for its application-driven approach, offering robust and precise products for control cabinet construction, steel and metal fabrication, and advanced magnetic lifting technology. Alfra’s patented TML (Thin Material Lifting) permanent magnets set industry standards by enabling safe, power-free handling of even thin steel materials. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency and ergonomics, Alfra tools are designed to improve productivity and reliability in demanding industrial environments. As part of Rittal Automation Systems within the Friedhelm Loh Group, Alfra combines proven engineering expertise with long-term innovation and global support.
Control cabinet and
control engineering
Steel and Metal Contruction
Magnetics and lifting technology
