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Certified Scrap Metal Professional – English Version
Busheling
Description Busheling are pieces of metal cut from metal production, typically from industrial accounts. This material must be clean, new factory stamps or clippings, and may not be auto body material of any kind. Busheling is considered the highest grade of ferrous scrap due to its recovery and chemistry. Upgrade potential Uniform chemistry is essential
Plate & Structural
Description Plate and structural steel mainly come from construction and demolitions; think of bridges, highrises, and commercial buildings. This material will often be in the form of an I-beam or plate over ½” thick. P&S is one of the higher grades of steel due to its high recovery when melted. Upgrade potential Since this is
Cast Iron
Description The difference between Cast Iron and steel is the carbon content. Cast Iron has more carbon and is brittle compared to steel. This material comes from a mold and has a shape. When dropped from some height onto a hard surface, this material will break apart. Examples of where this material will come from
Heavy Melt Steel
Description This material has two main categories: HMS# 1 is primarily heavy gauge material that is thicker than ¼ inch and cut down to 5’X2’. HMS #2 typically has a mix of light and heavy gauge material. Upgrade potential Within a truckload of HMS there are typically upgrades in the form of P&S which is
Tin
Description Any light gauge steel is considered tin. These items can range from home appliances to siding. Upgrade potential Within a truckload of tin, there might be some heavy gauge ferrous material such as HMS and/or P&S that can easily be sorted and upgraded. From time-to-time aluminum might be found mixed within tin in the
Software
Description Most scrap yards in today’s business environment will use some form of electronic operating system. Industry-specific software such as GreenSpark has helped transform the scrap business from pencil & paper to digital records. With access to digital records, scrap yards have become much more efficient, which has led to improved customer service.
Payment
Description Once weights have been captured, the material has been graded and priced; payment will be issued. There are various payment methods, such as check, cash, wire, or ATM slip. Due to a rise in metal theft, most municipalities have introduced bylaws that require government-issued ID to issue payment to an individual.
Purchase Price
Description The purchase price is the price a scrapyard pays for each commodity. The purchase price of a commodity tends to fluctuate depending on the market value (LME, Comex) of the type of metal. Ferrous material is typically priced monthly, while non-ferrous prices change daily. Pricing can also change depending on the amount of material