In recent times, cost reduction has been prioritised by companies that deal with metal fabrication and large scale metal product manufacturing. Besides, the depletion of resources also makes the manufacturing process difficult regardless of the fact that the demand for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials is increasing.

One of the solutions the sector has been exploring is scrap metal recycling. This helps meet the demand, reduce costs, and conserve the environment. But before these benefits can be enjoyed, industrial scrap recycling should be done correctly. Here are tips you can consider to prepare scraps for recycling.

Clean the metals

One of the essential steps you should keep in mind if you want to make some good money is to clean the scraps. Usually, some scraps have lubricants, oil, paint, and other elements that can easily mix with other metals during the recycling process. You also need to detach superfluous materials and insulation before selling the scrap metal to the yard. When you do this, your scrap metals will sell quickly.

But, before you clean the metals, you will need to keep special considerations in mind. For instance, it's crucial to know the best cleaning techniques for different types of scraps, the basic corrosion protection requirements, and so on. Remember that dirt removal reduces the scrap weight, so it's better to weigh the metals after cleaning them.

Sort the scraps accordingly

Now that the scrap metal is clean, you will need to sort them into two primary categories — the non-ferrous and ferrous metals. This reduces the turnover time when you take the scrap metals to the yard as it'll be considered an easy load to process.

The quickest way to separate your scrap is to grab any magnet you find. If a metal pulls the magnet, then you will know that's a ferrous metal like iron or steel. Such metal won't fetch you a lot of money but are accepted and recycled. If the magnet repels a metal, then it means you have a non-ferrous metal like stainless steel, bronze, brass, copper, and aluminium. These metals fetch a higher price than their counterparts.

Familiarise yourself with the current rates

Different scrap metal yards will offer varying rates for each type of scrap you present. For this reason, it's vital to research to make the most out of the metals you have. Take a trip around your locality and ask about the rates for the scraps. Work with the company that offers the best price and is located near your site or is ready to pick the metals.

For more information about scrap metal, contact a company near you.