Aluminium Swarf
Aluminium swarf is a waste bi-product from the machining of ingots, castings and other metal components.
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Aluminium swarf is a waste bi-product from the machining of ingots, castings and other metal components.
Old rolled aluminium is a metal sheet which has been put through a rolling machine and moulded / rolled into a shape to create a product.
Generally, phosphor bronze is easy to identify as it doesn’t rust and isn’t magnetic. Bronze will have a much redder hue to similar-looking metals like brass.
Also known as brass borings, these pieces of metal are too small to be reused and are ideal for selling to a local scrapyard.
Heavy copper is a grade of scrap copper which is typically copper piping which has no fittings and no metallics attached to it.
Copper tubes can be found in central heating systems. For scrap copper tube to be “new” it needs to be clean and not contaminated.
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.
Scrap Electric Motors, or Oversize Electric Motors are found in power systems. These can be microwaves or car engines.
Due to its resistance to corrosive elements, 316 stainless steel can be found in a wide selection of construction and marine products.
Most kitchen accessories, cutlery and cookware are made from stainless steel and less malleable grades can be used to make sharp knife blades.
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