Steel (Heavy Insize)

High-density steel scrap, typically from demolition or industrial sources, that fits within specific size constraints for efficient furnace charging. It's a primary component in electric arc furnaces (EAFs).

Typical Applications:

Construction
Heavy Machinery
Automotive parts

Purity Considerations:

Generally high purity, but contamination with non-ferrous metals or excessive rust can reduce value.

Market Relevance:

Crucial for steel production, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure.

Steel (Oversize)

Steel scrap that exceeds the standard dimensions for direct furnace charging. Requires pre-processing (shearing or torching) before it can be recycled.

Typical Applications:

Large structural components
Industrial equipment
Shipbreaking

Purity Considerations:

Similar to heavy insize, but requires more processing due to size.

Market Relevance:

Important source of steel, but incurs higher handling and processing costs.

Steel (Cars / Shredded)

Scrap derived from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) that has been shredded into smaller, manageable pieces. It's a mix of ferrous metals, with some non-ferrous and non-metallic contaminants.

Typical Applications:

New steel production
Foundries

Purity Considerations:

Lower purity than heavy insize due to mixed composition; requires further separation (e.g., magnetic separation, eddy current separation).

Market Relevance:

Major volume of scrap, vital for automotive recycling and circular economy goals.

Cast Iron

A ferrous alloy with a high carbon content, making it brittle but excellent for casting. Common sources include old machinery, pipes, and engine blocks.

Typical Applications:

Engine blocks
Pipes
Fittings
Cookware

Purity Considerations:

Relatively high purity for casting applications; needs to be free from non-metallic attachments.

Market Relevance:

Valuable for specific casting applications where its properties are desired.