From MIG, TIG and stick welding gear to consumables, safety equipment and gas, find reliable welding supplies backed by practical local advice.

Welding Supplies Newcastle

Since 1997

Why Local Customers Choose Metal Mates

01

Nearly 30 Years in the Hunter

We've been locally owned and operated in Cessnock since 1997, which means our name means something in our community. Customers know who they're dealing with, not just a call centre interstate.

02

Everything Under One Roof

From steel bars and RHS to fencing, roofing, aluminium, welding supplies and custom sheds, we stock the lot. One trip to Metal Mates usually beats chasing five suppliers around town.

03

Staff Who Actually Know Their Steel

Our team answers the phone, tracks down what you need and never says "can't help you." Customers keep telling us it's the knowledgeable service that brings them back every time.

04

Competitive Pricing, No Fuss

We price to compete with the big warehouses, without the runaround. Customers regularly tell us they found better quality for less here than anywhere else they checked around the region.

05

Cutting and Fabrication On Site

Need steel cut to size or fabricated for the job? We handle it onsite, so you're not waiting on an outside contractor or paying extra to get material job-ready quickly.

06

Reliable Delivery Across the Hunter Region

We deliver across Cessnock, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Maitland and beyond, so your materials turn up on time. No more juggling pickups around a job that's already running to schedule.

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Newcastle's Local Welding Supplies Store Since 1997

Metal Mates is a locally owned welding supplies store in Maitland, stocking MIG, TIG, stick and gas welding equipment, consumables and safety gear for trade and DIY welders since 1997. Our showroom holds same-day stock on wire, electrodes and gas, plus trade pricing, technical advice and delivery across the Hunter Region.


When a job's on deadline and you're down to your last few metres of wire, or a machine cuts out mid shift, you need welding supplies in Newcastle now, not next week. That's exactly why we've kept the shelves stocked and the advice honest since 1997, whether you're fabricating steel in Mayfield, servicing plant at the Port of Newcastle, or tackling a weekend build in Lake Macquarie.

What We Help With

Metal Mates covers every welding process a Newcastle workshop or job site is likely to run, so you're not sourcing gear from four different suppliers.


  • MIG welding equipment, wire and consumables for fast, everyday steel fabrication work
  • TIG welding supplies, tungsten and filler rods for precision stainless and aluminium jobs
  • Stick and arc welding machines and electrodes for rugged, on-site and outdoor work
  • Safety equipment and apparel, including helmets, gloves and respiratory protection
  • Plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene gear and cutting consumables for cutting and dismantling steel
  • Welding gas supply through Air Liquide, with rental and purchase options

Why Newcastle Welders Trust Metal Mates

Metal Mates has earned Newcastle's trust the old-fashioned way, by showing up, keeping stock, and telling you straight. We're locally owned and operated, backing every product on our shelves with real knowledge from a team that welds, not just sells.


  • Decades of hands-on welding supply experience serving tradespeople across Newcastle and the Hunter Region
  • Same-day stock on high-demand consumables, including welding wire, electrodes, contact tips and shielding gas
  • Certified supplier relationships with trusted machine and consumable brands built to Australian standards
  • Thousands of orders filled for Newcastle fabricators and workshops who keep coming back to us
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Our Welding Supply Range

Metal Mates stocks welding supplies for every process, from a single 6013 electrode through to a full multi-process rig. Whatever you're running, MIG, TIG, stick or gas, our Newcastle showroom carries welding electrodes, TIG filler wire, MIG wire in gas and gasless grades, contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers and regulators, welding helmets, oxy welding kits and the safety gear to match. We back proven brands like CIGWELD and Weldclass for machines and plasma cutters, and supply welding gas through Air Liquide, so our Newcastle welding supplies shelf is built to do the job.

MIG Welding Equipment

MIG welding is still the fastest way to lay down a clean weld in steel fabrication, and Metal Mates stocks the full range for it. 


  • MIG welders from CIGWELD and other leading brands, from inverter units to industrial machines
  • Wire feed systems, contact tips, nozzles, torch liners and diffusers kept in stock
  • MIG wire in gas and gasless grades, in mild steel, stainless and aluminium, all sizes

TIG Welding Supplies

TIG welding delivers the cleanest finish on stainless, aluminium and exotic metals, and Metal Mates carries everything the process needs. Aluminium needs an AC machine for the cleaning action that breaks down the oxide layer, and our team can set you up with the right unit.


  • AC/DC TIG welders that switch between aluminium and steel with full control
  • Tungsten electrodes, TIG filler wire and torch consumables in every common size
  • Argon and helium shielding gas through Air Liquide, with rental or purchase options

Stick/Arc Welding Equipment

Stick welding still earns its keep on rough, outdoor and on-site jobs where mains power isn't always on hand. Metal Mates keeps Newcastle tradespeople equipped for that kind of work, wind and dust included.


  • Stick welders and multi-process machines, from compact inverter units to heavy-duty rigs
  • Full range of welding electrodes, from general-purpose 6013 through to high-strength 7018
  • Welding cables, earth clamps, electrode holders and generator welders for remote sites

Safety Equipment & Apparel

Welding safety gear isn't optional at Metal Mates, and every item on our shelves meets the relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1338 for eye protection filters.


  • Auto-darkening welding helmets with adjustable shade and sensitivity settings for every budget
  • Leather gloves, aprons and protective jackets built for MIG, TIG and stick work
  • Safety glasses, P2 respirators and fume extraction for stainless and galvanised steel jobs

Cutting Equipment & Consumables

Cutting steel calls for the right gear, and Metal Mates stocks plasma cutters and oxy welding kits for Newcastle workshops and job sites alike. Whether you're making a precision cut or dismantling a structure, we can point you to the right setup.


  • Plasma cutters and oxy-acetylene cutting outfits compliant with AS 4839 flashback standards
  • Cutting discs and grinding wheels sized for angle grinders and bench grinders
  • Torch tips, cutting nozzles, gas regulators and hose assemblies for cutting gear upkeep
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Areas We Serve

Metal Mates supplies welders right across Newcastle and the Hunter Region, from workshops near Newcastle Harbour and the Port of Newcastle through to farms and job sites out past Cessnock and Maitland. If you're unsure whether we reach your address, give us a call and we'll confirm on the spot.


  • Newcastle suburbs including Mayfield, Carrington, Wickham, Lambton, Hamilton and Merewether
  • Industrial zones at the Port of Newcastle, Tomago, Hexham, Beresfield and Sandgate
  • Surrounding towns of Cardiff, Metford, Wallsend, Charlestown and Waratah
  • Greater Hunter region covering Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Maitland and the Central Coast

Get Your Welding Supplies Today

A consumables shortage or a machine breakdown shouldn't hold up your next project, and that's why Metal Mates keeps Newcastle welders working with the stock, the know-how and the local commitment we've built since 1997.


Walk in, call, or reach out online, we're always happy to help. .

What Locals Say About Us

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"Staff was friendly and helpful, highly recommend."

Trent Caines

General Steel Supplies,

Cessnock

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"Good products, service and prices. Will buy from again."

Andrew Stewart

General Steel Supplies,

Hunter Region

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"Fantastic. Helpful, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. No fuss whatsoever."

Steven Taylor

After Sales Support,

Cessnock

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"Good products, service and prices!"

Michael

General Steel Supplies,

Cessnock

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"Top service and the most competitive prices I could find! The whole interaction from phone call, purchase and delivery was super easy and efficient."

Sheena Applebee

Delivery Service,

Hunter Region

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"This business is your one stop shop!! Friendly, professional, competitive, knowledgeable and overall great to deal with. Have a customer first attitude and will help you with anything metal."

Andrew Wilson

Trade & DIY Advice,

Cessnock

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"Pleasantly surprised by the same friendly faces and great service, with a much larger selection and a great selection of seconds."

Donna and Jeff Irwin

Second Grade Steel,

Cessnock

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"Excellent service. Big range of seconds. Good prices. Yard blokes are very happy to assist."

Lou and Brenda

Second Grade Steel,

Cessnock

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"Good prices and friendly staff."

Michael Collaros

General Steel Supplies,

Cessnock

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"Metal Mates are so great to work with. Excellent customer service and quality products!"

Cessnock Glass

Trade Supply,

Hunter Region

FAQs about Welding Supplies in Newcastle

  • Do you offer same-day pickup for urgent welding supplies in Newcastle?

    Yes. We keep high stock on the consumables Newcastle welders reach for most, wire, electrodes, contact tips, nozzles, gas cylinders and safety gear, so you can walk in and out with what you need. 

  • What brands of welding equipment does Metal Mates stock?

    We carry CIGWELD, Weldclass and other brands Newcastle welders already trust, covering everything from entry-level MIG machines to industrial multi-process rigs, plus welding gas supplied through Air Liquide. If a specific model isn't sitting on our shelf, we can usually order machines in within one to two weeks, and consumables and accessories generally arrive faster than that, so a gap in stock rarely means a long wait.

  • Does Metal Mates offer trade pricing for Newcastle businesses?

    Absolutely. We set up trade accounts with volume-based discounts, monthly invoicing and priority delivery scheduling, whether you're a sole trader fabricator or running a larger crew across multiple sites. Setting up an account is a quick conversation with our team, not a form to fill out and wait on, and we'll structure it around how your business actually buys and pays.

  • What technical support comes with a welding equipment purchase?

    Our team helps you choose the right process, machine and consumables for the job, whether that's your first machine or your fiftieth. 

  • How long has Metal Mates been supplying welders in Newcastle?

    Metal Mates has been supplying welders across Newcastle and the Hunter Region since 1997, which puts close to three decades of local trading behind us. We're locally owned and operated rather than part of a national chain, and much of our team has spent years actually welding before ever working the counter, so the advice you get comes from real hands-on experience, not a script.