Certified Scrap Metal Professional – English Version
Description In some cases, additional weight can be found on a scale ticket known as a deduction. A weight deduction is a weight subtracted from the net weight of your material. The inspector typically estimates the deduction amount. These deductions are entered due to non-metallic (dirt, garbage, wood, water) items mixed in with the delivered […]
Description A scale ticket is a receipt given for the commodity or commodities purchased. It records the weight (Gross, Tare, Net) of each transaction along with the commodity and value.
Description Material handlers (also known as cranes) are either tracked or on solid rubber tires intended for vertical lifting. They have a very long reach with the combination of a boom and a stick and come standard with a cab capable of raising to see the contents of bins they’re loading or unloading. These machines
Description A skid steer is a compact, lightweight machine that can withstand the rugged demands in the scrapyard. These small machines are typically used to handle loose material during processing and/or loading. Standard skid steer attachments are buckets, forks, shears, and grapples. Most skid steers used in a scrapyard have a 2,500 lbs lift capacity
Description A forklift is a small, powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances. The forklift’s backside is a counterweight, and the front side has two tapered steel forks that can be raised and lowered. The counterweight will determine the lift capacity or the weight it can lift. Due to packaging
Description There are various tools required to process scrap metal; however, the following are the most basic yet most effective. Sensory Faculties Three of the five senses (sight, sound, and touch) are perhaps the most effective free tools available to distinguish between the various grades of scrap metal. For example, when looking at a shiny
Description Once the gross weight has been recorded, the scale operator or yard employee will direct the customer/truck to dump the material. There is a clear division between the ferrous and non-ferrous area due to space and handling requirements for each commodity group. To avoid double handling, incoming material will typically be unloaded in the
Description Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement in most scrapyards to varying degrees. The typical PPE range includes hard hats, earplugs, safety glasses, visvest, gloves, and steel-toe boots. Each yard will have its own specific PPE requirements, so it’s important to understand the requirements before entering the yard
Description Three measurements govern the scrap business, Gross, Tare, and Net. The Gross weight is the weight captured before the material being unloaded. It is the total weight of the metal, vehicle, and driver. The Tare weight is recorded after the material has been dumped. The weight captured here is the vehicle and driver’s weight
The scale is the most important tool in the scrap business. There are various scales used to capture weight, depending on the type of metal as per below. It is important to know if the scales are correctly calibrated, as several environmental factors can affect the scale’s accuracy. The last calibration date is typically recorded
