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Busheling Scrap Loose
Busheling Scrap Baled
ISRI Code: 208
Description:
Busheling Scrap available in dense bales for efficient handling, storage, and transport. Same as loose busheling scrap, it consists of uncoated and unpainted steel clippings, punchings, and sheet trimmings free from rust, oil, or any non-metallic impurities.
Source:
Sourced from automobile manufacturing plants, appliance factories, and steel product fabrication shops, with material collected and processed using baling equipment.
Uses:
Favored by steelmakers for its purity and furnace-ready form, Busheling Baled is used in furnaces to produce high-quality flat-rolled steel and other premium steel products.
HMS Loose
Description:
HMS (Heavy Melting Steel) is a broad category of ferrous scrap typically divided into two grades: HMS 1 (no galvanized or thinner gauge metal) and HMS 2 (includes galvanized and thinner scrap). It consists of iron and steel materials that are obsolete and dismantled from heavy machinery, construction, and industrial infrastructure.
Source:
- Demolition of buildings and bridges
- Discarded industrial machinery and structural steel components
- Decommissioned ships, railroads, and heavy equipment
- Scrap yards and steel fabrication facilities
Uses:
HMS is one of the most traded grades of ferrous scrap globally and is widely used in furnaces for the production of long steel products like rebar, structural beams, and rods. Its density and predictable composition make it a cost-effective steelmaking input.
LMS Baled
ISRI Code: 203-206
Description:
LMS (Light Melting Steel) Baled refers to thin-gauge steel scrap compressed into dense bales for easier handling, storage, and transport. It typically includes light household steel items, tin-coated materials, and thinner industrial offcuts. Unlike HMS, LMS is composed of lower-density, thinner steel items.
Source:
- Common sources of LMS Baled scrap include:
- Household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves)
- Old roofing sheets, metal furniture, and filing cabinets
- Tin cans, bicycle frames, and general consumer steel waste
- Offcuts from light fabrication shops and metal stamping operations
Uses:
LMS Baled is used in induction and electric arc furnaces for steel production, especially when blended with heavier grades like HMS to balance density and composition. It is also commonly used in re-rolling mills and small-scale steel furnaces due to its faster melting rate.
Stainless Steel 201
ISRI Code: 201
Stainless Steel 304
ISRI Code: 304
Description:
Stainless Steel 304 is an austenitic alloy containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel, valued for its corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of fabrication. It is free from coatings and excessive contamination.
Source:
Collected from kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, piping systems, chemical tanks, and architectural cladding.
Uses:
Recycled into sheet, plate, and coil for food-grade equipment, architectural structures, and general industrial use.
Stainless Steel 310
ISRI Code: 310
Stainless Steel 310 is an austenitic alloy containing approximately 25% chromium and 20% nickel, known for its excellent high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance. It is typically free from coatings, attachments, and contamination.
Obtained from furnace parts, heat exchangers, mines, kilns, refractory supports, and other high-temperature industrial equipment.
Uses:
Recycled to produce alloys for high-temperature applications in chemical processing, heat treatment, and power generation industries.
Stainless Steel 316
ISRI Code: 316
Stainless Steel 316 is an austenitic alloy with 16–18% chromium, 10–14% nickel, and 2–3% molybdenum, providing superior resistance to corrosion, especially in chloride environments. It is free from coatings and foreign contamination.
Recovered from marine equipment, chemical storage tanks, heat exchangers, and medical instruments.
Uses:
Melted and reused to produce marine-grade components, chemical-resistant structures, and high-purity process equipment.
Magnetic Stainless-Steel Scrap (Loose/Baled)
ISRI Code: 409,410,430
Magnetic stainless-steel scrap is commonly sourced from:
- Automotive exhaust systems and catalytic converters
- Kitchen equipment (cutlery, sinks, grills)
- Washing machine drums and appliance parts
- Industrial tools and fabrication offcuts using 409, 410, or 430 grades
- Scrap from pipe manufacturing and construction hardware
Uses:
This scrap is recycled primarily for use in ferritic stainless-steel production. Since it contains minimal or no nickel, it’s more cost-effective for manufacturers seeking chrome-rich, corrosion-resistant alloys. It is widely used in the automotive industry, white goods manufacturing, and architectural applications.
Steel Scrap Sheared
ISRI Code: 241
Sheared steel scrap refers to processed ferrous scrap that has been cut into smaller, manageable pieces using hydraulic shears or flame-cutting equipment. This scrap typically originates from structural steel, heavy machinery, beams, and large fabricated components, and is cut down for furnace compatibility.
Typical sources of sheared steel scrap include:
- Demolition of industrial buildings, warehouses, and bridges
- Large construction and infrastructure scrap
- Oversized HMS and P&S (Plate & Structural) scrap
Uses:
Due to its dense form and standardized size, sheared steel scrap is ideal for electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and induction furnaces. It’s commonly used in the production of rebars, structural sections, and casting billets, making it a staple input for steel mills across the world.
Steel Scrap Shredded
ISRI Code: 210
Shredded steel scrap consists of uniformly sized, clean ferrous metal fragments produced by passing various steel products through an industrial shredder. The process breaks down bulky items into small, fist-sized pieces (usually 2-5 inches), making the scrap more manageable, cleaner, and ideal for furnace charging.
Common sources of shredded steel scrap include:
- End-of-life vehicles (car bodies, hoods, doors)
- Household appliances (white goods like washing machines, refrigerators)
- Light structural steel, tin cans, and metal furniture
- Mixed consumer and industrial steel waste processed at shredding yards
Uses:
Shredded scrap is highly favored by electric arc furnace (EAF) operators due to its uniform density, low residuals, and excellent melting efficiency. It is often used in the production of flat and long steel products, reinforcing bars, and cast steel components.
