HMS 1 HMS 2 METAL SCRAP/USED RAILS /CAST IRON

Description

What is HMS 1 and HMS 2 Metal Scrap?

HMS (Heavy Melting Steel) is a classification of ferrous scrap metal. It is typically used in the steel manufacturing process and comes in two main grades:

• HMS 1 (Heavy Melting Steel 1):
  This is the higher-quality grade of HMS scrap, consisting of clean, uncoated steel that is free of contaminants like rust, paint, or non-ferrous materials. HMS 1 includes heavy scrap, typically from structures such as steel plates, structural beams, and other large, solid steel items that are ideal for steel mills and foundries. HMS 1 is a premium scrap with minimal impurities and is highly sought after for its suitability in producing high-grade steel.

• HMS 2 (Heavy Melting Steel 2):
  This grade of scrap includes a mix of heavier scrap metal along with some impurities such as rust, dirt, or paint. HMS 2 may consist of lower-quality scrap, such as broken steel products, scrap machinery, and steel items with coatings. While it’s considered less pure than HMS 1, HMS 2 is still valuable in the steel-making process, particularly in lower-cost steel production.

Both HMS 1 and HMS 2 play a crucial role in the recycling of steel, reducing the need for virgin iron ore and promoting sustainability in the steel industry.

Used Rails – A Valuable Scrap Metal

Used Rails are a prominent source of scrap metal in the recycling market. Railroad tracks, which are made from high-quality steel, are often replaced and can be repurposed for various applications, including the production of new steel. These used rails are collected, processed, and reformed into new products, helping to reduce the demand for virgin materials.

• Benefits of Used Rails Scrap:
  • High-quality steel content suitable for re-melting and reprocessing.
  • Ideal for steel mills, as they contain a high proportion of iron and can be recycled into high-strength steel products.
  • Environmental Benefits: Recycling used rails reduces mining activity and promotes sustainability by reusing the steel that would otherwise be discarded.

Cast Iron Scrap – A Durable and Versatile Material

Cast Iron scrap is another valuable category of scrap metal that is collected and recycled at Scrap Ram Reclaim. Cast iron is known for its strength, durability, and ability to withstand high pressures, making it a popular material in the production of machinery, engine parts, and construction materials.

• Common Sources of Cast Iron Scrap:
  • Engine blocks and machinery parts.
  • Old pipes and industrial components.
  • Cookware such as pots, pans, and other items.

Recycling cast iron is an important part of the metal recycling process, as it can be reused to produce new cast iron products or even be incorporated into steel manufacturing. Cast iron is often alloyed with other metals to create high-strength materials that are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing.