Thermal Break
A thermal break is a form of Aluminium extrusion, wrapped in rubber to reduce heat loss. As such, it is commonly found in window and door applications.
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A thermal break is a form of Aluminium extrusion, wrapped in rubber to reduce heat loss. As such, it is commonly found in window and door applications.
HE9 Aluminium is often painted or clean, and is used as signage due to its durability.
Mixed Brass is one of the most common grades of scrap brass found, consisting of mixed yellow brass solids which are free from contaminating metals.
Brass gun shells are typically made from Brass, Steel and Lead and are used in ammunition.
Copper tubes can be found in central heating systems. For scrap copper tube to be “new” it needs to be clean and not contaminated.
Greasy bright wire can be found in lead armoured, underground cables.It is an effective conductor of electricity and ideal for this type of cable.
It’s rare that you’ll find zinc on its own, however this metal can be found in brass alloys and as a coating on steel.
PVC pyro is a grade of cable which can be used in a wide range of appliances. They can be known as MI cable.
Scrap Electric Motors, or Oversize Electric Motors are found in power systems. These can be microwaves or car engines.
Most kitchen accessories, cutlery and cookware are made from stainless steel and less malleable grades can be used to make sharp knife blades.
18/8 stainless steel is a grade of scrap metal used in kitchenware. Also known as 304, this grade contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel.
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