Ferrous

Ferrous material found in a metal scrap yard.

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 […]

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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

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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

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