The fundamentals of being inside a metal scrap yard.
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
Description Ferrous material is weighed by the ton (as per below), while Non-Ferrous material is weighed by the pound (North America) or KG in other countries. Each type of ton is described below. Net Ton (NT) or Short Ton is the USA measurement for 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg). Metric ton (MT) or Tonne is the
Description The term non-ferrous refers to alloys without significant amounts of iron. Unlike ferrous material, most non-ferrous material does not stick to a magnet. Non-ferrous metals typically have a higher value than ferrous metals. They are chosen for their lightweight, conductive, and/or non-corrosive properties. Most common categories: Aluminum: Silver/gray and very light Brass: Yellow or
Description Steel and/or tin products are ferrous metals that contain iron. Iron is one of only three naturally occurring magnetic elements. The number one identifier for all ferrous commodities is that it is magnetic. Ferrous includes items such as household appliances right through to industrial structures and equipment. This metal category is bought & sold
Description Scrap metal refers to end of life goods (consumer and/or industrial). Anything made of metal or containing metal is recyclable and should be taken to the nearest scrapyard. Many metals can be recycled over and over again. Once the material is delivered to the scrapyard, it is sorted, processed, and shipped to be remelted.
