Tablet - CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS
To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys, to be
free of paper, plastic, excessively inked sheets, and
any other ontaminants. Minimum size of 3” (8 cm)
in any direction.
Tabloid - NEW, CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS
To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys,
uncoated, unpainted, to be free of paper, plastic, ink,
and any other contaminants. Minimum size of 3” (8cm) in any direction.
Taboo - MIXED LOW COPPER ALUMINUM CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted
low copper aluminum scrap of two or more alloys
with a minimum thickness of 0.015 inches (.38 mm)
and to be free of 2000 and 7000 series, hair wire,
wire screen, punchings less 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) diameter,
dirt, and other non-metallic items. Grease and
oil not to total more than 1%. Variations to this specification
should be agreed upon prior to shipment
between the buyer and seller.
Taint - CLEAN MIXED OLD ALLOY SHEET ALUMINUM
Tabor Shall consist of clean old alloy aluminum sheet of
two or more alloys, free of foil, venetian blinds,
castings, hair wire, screen wire, food or beverage
containers, radiator shells, airplane sheet, bottle
caps, plastic, dirt, and other non-metallic items.
Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. Up to 10%
Tale permitted.
Take - NEW ALUMINUM CAN STOCK
Shall consist of new low copper aluminum can
stock and clippings, clean, lithographed or not lithographed,
and coated with clear lacquer but free of
lids with sealers, iron, dirt and other foreign contamination.
Oil not to exceed 1%.
Talc - POST-CONSUMER ALUMINUM CAN SCRAP
Shall consist of old aluminum food and/or beverage
cans. The material is to be free of other scrap metals,
foil, tin cans, plastic bottles, paper, glass, and other
non-metallic items. Variations to this specification
should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the
buyer and seller.
Talcred - SHREDDED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP
Shall have a density of 12 to 17 pounds per cubic
foot (193 to 273 kg/m3). Material should contain
maximum 5% fines less than 4 mesh (U.S. standard
screen size) (6.35 mm). Must be magnetically separated
material and free of steel, lead, bottle caps,
plastic cans and other plastics, glass, wood, dirt,
grease, trash, and other foreign substances. Any
free lead is basis for rejection. Any and all aluminum
items, other than used beverage cans, are not
acceptable. Variations to this specification should
be agreed upon prior to shipment between the seller
and buyer.
Taldack - DENSIFIED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP
Shall have a biscuit density of 35 to 50 pounds per
cubic foot (562 to 802 kg/m3). Each biscuit not to
exceed 60 pounds (27.2 kg). Nominal biscuit size
range from 10” to 13” x 101/4” (25.4 x 33 x 26 cm) to
20” x 61/4” x 9” (50.8 x 15.9 x 22.9 cm). Shall have
banding slots in both directions to facilitate bundle
banding. All biscuits comprising a bundle must be of
uniform size. Size: Bundle range dimensions acceptable
are 41” to 44” x 51” (104 to 112 cm) to 54” x
54” (137 x 137 cm) to 56” (142 cm) high. The only
acceptable tying method shall be as follows: Using
minimum 5/8” (1.6 cm) wide by .020” (.05 cm) thick
steel straps, the bundles are to be banded with one
vertical band per row and a minimum of two firth
(horizontal) bands per bundle. Use of skids and/or
support sheets of any material is not acceptable.
Must be magnetically separated material and free of
steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and other plastic,
glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and other foreign
substances. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Any
and all aluminum items, other than used beverage
cans, are not acceptable. Items not covered in the
specifications, including moisture, and any variations
to this specification should be agreed upon prior to
shipment between the seller and buyer.
Taldon - BALED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP
Shall have a minimum density of 14 pounds per cubic
foot (225 kg/m3), and a maximum density of 17
pounds per cubic foot (273 kg/m3) for unflattened
UBC and 22 pounds per cubic foot (353 kg/m3) for
flattened UBC. Size: Minimum 30 cubic feet (.85 m3),
with bale range dimensions of 24” to 40” (61 to 132
cm) by 30” to 52” (76 to 132 cm) by 40” to 84”(102
to 213 cm). The only acceptable tying method shall
be as follows: four to six 5/8” (1.6 cm) x .020” (5
mm) steel bands, or six to ten #13 gauge steel
wires (aluminum bands or wires are acceptable in
equivalent strength and number). Use of skids and/
or support sheets of any material is not acceptable.
Must be magnetically separated material and free of
steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and other plastic,
glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and other foreign
substances. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Any
and all aluminum items, other than used beverage
cans, are not acceptable. Variations to this specification
should be agreed upon prior to shipment
between the buyer and seller.
Taldork - BRIQUETUED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP
Shall have a briquette density of 50 pounds per
size shall range from 12” to 24” (30.5 x 61 cm) x
12” to 24” (30.5 x 61 cm) in uniform profile with a
variable length of 8” (20.3 cm) minimum and 48”
(122 cm) maximum. Briquettes shall be bundled or
stacked on skids and secured with a minimum of one
vertical band per row and a minimum of one girth
band per horizontal layer. Briquettes not to overhang
pallet. Total package height shall be 48 (122
cm) maximum. Banding shall be at least 5/8” (1.6
cm) wide by .020” (5 mm) thick steel strapping or
equivalent strength. The weight of any bundle shall
not exceed 4,000 pounds (1.814 mt). Material must
be magnetically separated and free of steel, plastic,
glass, dirt and all other foreign substances. Any and
all aluminum items other than UBC are unacceptable.
Any free lead is basis for rejection. Items not
covered in the specification, including moisture,
and any variations to this specification should be and seller.
Tale - PAINTED SIDING
Shall consist of clean, low copper aluminum siding
scrap, painted one or two sides, free of plastic coating,
iron, dirt, corrosion, fiber, foam, or fiberglass
backing or other non-metallic items.
Talk - ALUMINUM COPPER RADIATORS
Shall consist of clean aluminum and copper radiators,
and/or aluminum fins on copper tubing, free of
brass tubing, iron and other foreign contamination.
Tall - E.C. ALUMINUM NODULES
Shall consist of clean E.C. aluminum, chopped or
shredded, free of screening, hair-wire, iron, copper,
insulation and other non-metallic items. Must be free
of minus 20 mesh material. Must contain 99.45% aluminum
content.
Tally - All Aluminum Radiators from Automobiles
Shall consist of clean aluminum radiators and/or
condensers. Should be free of all other types of radiators.
All contaminants including iron, plastic, and
foam not to exceed 1% of weight. Any deviation to
this specification, including oxidation and aluminum
content, to be negotiated between buyer and seller.
Talon - NEW PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
Shall consist of new, clean, unalloyed aluminum wire
or cable free from hair wire, ACSR, wire screen, iron,
insulation and other non-metallic items.
Tann - NEW MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
Shall consist of new, clean, unalloyed aluminum wire
or cable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series
wire and cable free from hair wire, wire screen, iron,
insulation and other non-metallic items.
Tarry - A CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS
Shall consist of clean aluminum pistons to be free
from struts, bushings, shafts, iron rings and nonmetallic
items. Oil and grease not to exceed 2%.
Tarry - B CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS WITH STRUTS
Shall consist of clean whole aluminum pistons with
struts. Material is to be free from bushings, shafts, iron
and non-metallic items . Oil and grease not to exceed
2%.
Tarry - C IRONY ALUMINUM PISTONS
Shall consist of aluminum pistons with non-aluminum
attachments to be sold on a recovery basis or
by special arrangement between buyer and seller.
Tassel - OLD MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
Shall consist of old, unalloyed aluminum wire and
cable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series wire
and cable with not over 1% free oxide or dirt and free
from hair wire, wire screen, iron, insulation and other
non-metallic items.
Taste - OLD PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
Shall consist of old, unalloyed aluminum wire and
cable containing not over 1% free oxide or dirt and
free from hair wire, wire screen, iron, insulation and
other non-metallic items.
Tata - NEW PRODUCTION ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS
Shall consist of one alloy (typically 6063). Material
may contain “butt ends” from the extrusion process
but must be free of any foreign contamination.
Anodized material is acceptable. Painted material
or alloys other than 6063 must be agreed upon by
buyer and seller.
Toto - ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS “10/10”
Material to consist of new production and old/used
6063 extrusions that may contain up to (but not
exceed) 10 percent painted extrusions and 10 percent
6061 alloy extrusions. Must not contain other
alloys of aluminum. Material should be free of zinc
corners, iron attachments, felt, plastic, paper, cardboard,
thermo break, and dirt and other contaminants.
Tutu - ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEALER GRADE
Shall consist of old extruded aluminum of one
alloy, typically alloy 6063, 6061, or 7075. Material
must be free of iron, thermo break, saw chips, zinc
corners, dirt, paper, cardboard, and other foreign
contamination. Percentages of paint or other
alloys to be agreed upon by buyer and seller.
Teens - SEGREGATED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGS
Shall consist of aluminum borings and turnings of
one specified alloy. Material should be free of oxidation,
dirt, free iron, stainless steel, magnesium, oil,
flammable liquids, moisture and other non-metallic
items. Fines should not exceed 3% through a 20
mesh (U.S. standard) screen.
Telic - MIXED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGS
Shall consist of clean, uncorroded aluminum borings
and turnings of two or more alloys and subject to
deductions for fines in excess of 3% through a 20
mesh screen and dirt, free iron, oil, moisture and all
other non-metallic items. Material containing iron in
excess of 10% and/or free magnesium or stainless
steel or containing highly flammable cutting compounds
will not constitute good delivery. To avoid
dispute, material should be sold on basis of definite
maximum zinc, tin and magnesium content.
Tense - MIXED ALUMINUM CASTINGS
Shall consist of all clean aluminum castings which
may contain auto and airplane castings but no
ingots, and to be free of iron, brass, dirt and other
non-metallic items. Oil and grease not to total more
than 2%.
Tepid - AIRCRAFT SHEET ALUMINUM
Should be sold on recovery basis or by special
arrangements with purchaser.
Terse NEW ALUMINUM FOIL
Shall - consist of clean, new, pure, uncoated 1000
and/or 3000 and/or 8000 series alloy aluminum
foil, free from anodized foil, radar foil and chaff,
paper, plastics, or any other non-metallic items.
Hydraulically briquetted material and other alloys by
agreement between buyer and seller.
Tesla - POST CONSUMER ALUMINUM FOIL
Shall consist of baled old household aluminum foil
and formed foil containers of uncoated 1000, 3000
and 8000 series aluminum alloy. Material may be
anodized and contain a maximum of 5% organic
residue. Material must be free from radar chaff foil,
chemically etched foil, laminated foils, iron, paper,
plastic and other non-metallic contaminants.
Tetra - NEW COATED ALUMINUM FOIL
Shall consist of new aluminum foil coated or laminated
with ink, lacquers, paper, or plastic. Material
shall be clean, dry, free of loose plastic, PVC and
other non-metallic items. This foil is sold on a metal
content basis or by sample as agreed between buyer
and seller.
Thigh - ALUMINUM GRINDINGS
Should be sold on recovery basis or by special
arrangements with purchaser.
Thirl - ALUMINUM DROSSES, SPATTERS, SPILLINGS, SKIMMINGS AND SWEEPINGS
Should be sold on recovery basis or by special
arrangements with purchaser.
Throb - SWEATED ALUMINUM
Shall consist of aluminum scrap which has been
sweated or melted into a form or shape such as an
ingot, sow or slab for convenience in shipping; to
be free from corrosion, dross or any non-aluminum
inclusions. Should be sold subject to sample or
analysis.
Tooth - SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted
aluminum scrap of one specified aluminum alloy
with a minimum thickness of .015” (.38 mm) and to
be free of hair wire, wire screen, dirt and other nonmetallic
items. Oil and grease not to total more than
1%. Also free from punchings less than 1/2” (1.27 cm)
in size.
Tough - MIXED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted
aluminum scrap of two or more alloys with a minimum
thickness of .015” (.38 mm) and to be free of
hair wire, wire screen, dirt and other non-metallic
items. Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. Also
free from punchings less than 1/2” (1.27 cm) in size.
Tread SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM CASTINGS, FORGINGS AND EXTRUSIONS
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated aluminum castings,
forgings, and extrusions of one specified alloy
only and to be free from sawings, stainless steel,
zinc, iron, dirt, oil, grease and other non-metallic
items.
Troma - Aluminum Auto or Truck Wheels
Shall consist of clean, single-piece, unplated aluminum
wheels of a single specified alloy, free of
all inserts, steel, wheel weights, valve stems, tires,
grease and oil and other non-metallic items. Variations
to this specification should be agreed upon
prior to shipment between the buyer and seller.
Trump - ALUMINUM AUTO CASTINGS
Shall consist of all clean automobile aluminum castings
of sufficient size to be readily identified and
to be free from iron, dirt, brass, bushings, and nonmetallic
items. Oil and grease not to total more than
2%.
Twang - INSULATED ALUMINUM WIRE SCRAP
Shall consist of aluminum wire scrap with various
types of insulation. To be sold on a sample or recovery
basis, subject to arrangement between buyer and
seller.
Twirl - FRAGMENTIZER AIRCRAFT ALUMINUM SCRAP (2000 and 7000 series)
The material as received must be dry and not to contain
more than 2% free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium,
and 1.5% maximum free iron and stainless
with a maximum of 2% analytical iron. Not to contain
more than a total 5% maximum of non-metallics, of
which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics.
To be free of excessively oxidized material. Any
variations to be sold by special arrangement between
buyer and seller.
Twist - ALUMINUM AIRPLANE CASTINGS
Shall consist of clean aluminum castings from airplanes
and to be free from iron, dirt, brass, bushings,
and non-metallic items. Oil and grease not to total
more than 2%.
Twitch - FLOATED FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile Shredders)
Derived from wet or dry media separation device, the
material must be dry and not contain more than 1%
maximum free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium,
and 1% maximum of analytical iron. Not to contain
more than a total 2% maximum of non-metallics, of
which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics.
To be free of excessively oxidized material, air bag
canisters, or any sealed or pressurized items. Any
variation to be sold by special arrangement between
buyer and seller.
Tweak - FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile Shredders)
Derived from either mechanical or hand separation,
the material must be dry and not contain more than
4% maximum free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium,
and 1.5% maximum of analytical iron. Not
to contain more than a total 5% maximum of nonmetallics,
of which no more than 1% shall be rubber
and plastics. To be free of excessively oxidized material,
air bag canisters, or any sealed or pressurized
items. Any variation to be sold by special arrangement
between buyer and seller.
Twire - BURNT FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile Shredders)
Incinerated or burned material must be dry and not
contain more than X% (% to be agreed upon by buyer
and seller) ash from incineration, 4% maximum
free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium, and 1.5%
maximum of analytical iron. Not to contain more
than a total 5% maximum of non-metallics, of which
no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics. To be
free of excessively oxidized material, air bag canisters,
or any sealed pressurized items. Any variation
and seller.
Ebony - COMPOSITION OR RED BRASS
Shall consist of red brass scrap, valves, machinery
bearings and other machinery parts, including miscellaneous
castings made of copper, tin, zinc, and/or
lead. Shall be free of semi-red brass castings (78%
to 81% copper); railroad car boxes and other similar
high-lead alloys; cocks and faucets; closed water
meters; gates; pot pieces; ingots and burned brass;
aluminum, silicon, and manganese bronzes; iron
and non-metallics. No piece to measure more than
12” over any one part or weigh over 100 lbs. Heavier
pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between
buyer and seller.
Eland - HIGH GRADE—LOW LEAD BRONZE/BRASS SOLIDS
It is recommended these materials be sold by analysis.
Elder GENUINE BABBITT-LINED BRASS BUSHINGS
Shall consist of red brass bushings and bearings
from automobiles and other machinery, shall contain
not less than 12% high tin-base babbitt, and shall be
free of iron-backed bearings.
Elias - HIGH LEAD BRONZE SOLIDS AND BORINGS
It is recommended that these materials be sold on
sample or analysis.
Enerv - RED BRASS COMPOSITION TURNINGS
Shall consist of turnings from red brass composition
material and should be sold subject to sample or
analysis.
Engel - MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS SOLIDS
Shall have a copper content of not less than 75%, a
tin content of not less than 6%, and a lead content
of not less than 6% nor more than 11%, and total
impurities, exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel
of not more than 0.75%; the antimony content not
to exceed 0.50%. Shall be free of lined and unlined
standard red car boxes.
Erin - MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS BORINGS
Shall have a copper content of not less than 75%, a
tin content of not less than 6%, and a lead content
of not less than 6% nor more than 11%, and the total
impurities, exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel of
not more than 0.75%; the antimony content not to
exceed 0.50%.
Fence - UNLINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (CLEAN JOURNALS)
Shall consist of standard unlined and/or sweated
railroad boxes and unlined and/or sweated car journal
bearings, free of yellow boxes and iron-backed
boxes.Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item
Ferry LINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (LINED JOURNALS)
Shall consist of standard babbitt-lined railroad boxes
and/or babbitt-lined car journal bearings, free of yellow
boxes and iron-backed boxes.
Grape - COCKS AND FAUCETS
Shall consist of mixed clean red and yellow brass,
including chrome or nickel-plated, free of gas cocks,
beer faucets, and aluminum and zinc base die cast
material, and to contain a minimum of 35% semired.
Honey - Yellow Brass Scrap
Shall consist of mixed yellow brass solids, including
brass castings, rolled brass, rod brass, tubing and
miscellaneous yellow brasses, including lated brass.
Must be free of manganese-bronze, aluminumbronze,
unsweated radiators or radiator parts, iron,
and excessively dirty and corroded materials. Must
also be free of any type of munitions including, but
not limited to, bullet casings.
Ivory - YELLOW BRASS CASTINGS
Shall consist of yellow brass castings in crucible
shape, no piece to measure more than 12 inches over
any one part; and shall be free of brass forgings,
silicon bronze, aluminum bronze and manganese
bronze, and not to contain more than 15% nickel
plated material.
Label - NEW BRASS CLIPPINGS
Shall consist of the cuttings of new unleaded yellow
brass sheet or plate, to be clean and free from foreign
substances and not to contain more than 10%
of clean brass punchings under 1/4 inch. To be free of
Muntz metal and naval brass.
Lace - BRASS SHELL CASES WITHOUT PRIMERS
Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases
free of primers and any other foreign material. For
material to be exported from the United States,
all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to prevent
reuse and reloading.
Lady - BRASS SHELL CASES WITH PRIMERS
Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases
containing the brass primers, and containing no
other foreign material. For material to be exported
from the United States, all shells must be sufficiently
mutilated to prevent reuse and reloading.
Lake - BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS, CLEAN FIRED
Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shells free
of bullets, iron and any other foreign material. For
material to be exported from the United States,
all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to prevent
reuse and reloading.
Lamb - BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS, CLEAN MUFFLED (POPPED)
Shall consist of clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass
shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material.
For material to be exported from the United
States, all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to
prevent reuse and reloading.
Lark - YELLOW BRASS PRIMER
Shall consist of clean yellow brass primers, burnt or
unburnt. Shall be free of iron, excessive dirt, corrosion
and any other foreign material.
Maize - MIXED NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS
Shall consist of one or more nickel silver alloys and
the range of nickel content to be specified, free of
chrome or any other plating material. Leaded nickel
silver clippings should be packed and sold separately.
Not to contain more than 10% of clean punchings
under 1/4 inch.
Major - NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of new, clean nickel silver clippings,
plate, rod and forgings, and other rolled shapes, free
of chrome or any other plating material. Must be
sold on nickel content specifications such as 10%–
12%–15%– 18%–20%. Leaded nickel silver clippings
should be packed and sold separately. A description
as to its physical characteristics should be made in
offering all nickel silver material.
Malar - NEW SEGREGATED NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS
Shall consist of one specified nickel silver alloy. Not to
contain more than 10% of clean punchings under
1/4 inch.
Malic - OLD NICKEL SILVER
Shall consist of old nickel silver sheet, pipe, rod,
tubes, wire, screen, soldered or unsoldered. Must not
be trimmed seams alone, and must also be free of
foreign substances, iron rimmed material and other
metals.
Melon - BRASS PIPE
Shall consist of brass pipe free of plated and soldered
materials or pipes with cast brass connections. To be
sound, clean pipes free of sediment and condenser
tubes.
Naggy - NICKEL SILVER CASTINGS
To be packed and sold separately.
Niece - NICKEL SILVER TURNINGS
To be sold by sample or analysis.
Night - YELLOW BRASS ROD TURNINGS
Shall consist strictly of rod turnings, free of aluminum,
manganese, composition, Tobin and Muntz
metal turnings; not to contain over 3% free iron, oil
or other moisture; to be free of grindings and babbitts;
to contain not more than 0.30% tin and not
more than 0.15% alloyed iron.
Noble - NEW YELLOW BRASS ROD ENDS
Shall consist of new, clean rod ends from free turning
brass rods or forging rods, not to contain more
than 0.30% tin and not more than 0.15% alloyed
iron. To be free of Muntz metal and naval brass or
any other alloys. To be in pieces not larger than 12”
and free of foreign matter.
Nomad - YELLOW BRASS TURNINGS
Shall consist of yellow brass turnings, free of aluminum,
manganese and composition turnings, not to
contain over 3% of free iron, oil or other moisture
to be free of grindings and babbitts. To avoid dispute,
to be sold subject to sample or analysis.
Ocean - MIXED UNSWEATED AUTO RADIATORS
Shall consist of mixed automobile radiators, to be
free of aluminum radiators, and iron-finned radiators.
All radiators to be subject to deduction of
actual iron. The tonnage specification should cover
the gross weight of the radiators, unless otherwise
specified.
Pales - BRASS CONDENSER TUBES
Shall consist of clean condenser tubing which may
be plated or unplated, free of excessive corroded
material as mutually agreed. Upon mutual agreement
between buyer and seller, may be in the form
of whole bundles including iron and/or brass heads
as well as iron and/or brass baffles.
Pallu - ALUMINUM BRASS CONDENSER TUBES
Shall consist of clean sound condenser tubing which
may be plated or unplated, free of nickel alloy and
corroded material.
Palms - MUNTZ METAL TUBES
Shall consist of clean sound Muntz metal tubing
which may be plated or unplated, free of nickel alloy,
aluminum alloy, and corroded material.
Parch - MANGANESE BRONZE SOLIDS
Shall have a copper content of not less than 55%, a
lead content of not more than 1%, and shall be free
of aluminum bronze and silicon bronze.
Barley No. 1 - COPPER WIRE
Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper
wire, not smaller than No. 16 B & S wire gauge.
Green copper wire and hydraulically compacted
material to be subject to agreement between buyer
and seller.
Berry No. 1 - COPPER WIRE
Shall consist of clean, untinned, uncoated, unalloyed
copper wire and cable, not smaller than No. 16 B & S wire gauge, free of burnt wire which is brittle.
Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement.
Birch No. 2 - COPPER WIRE
Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper
wire having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum
94%) as determined by electrolytic assay.
Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded,
tinned, soldered copper wire; brass and bronze wire;
excessive oil content, iron, and non-metallics; copper
wire from burning, containing insulation; hair wire;
burnt wire which is brittle; and should be reasonably
free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject
to agreement.
Candy No. 1 - HEAVY COPPER
Shall consist of clean, unalloyed, uncoated copper
clippings, punchings, bus bars, commutator segments,
and wire not less than 1/16 of an inch thick, free of
burnt wire which is brittle; but may include clean copper
tubing. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to
agreement.
Cliff No. 2 - COPPER
Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper
scrap having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum
94%) as determined by electrolytic assay.
Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded,
tinned, soldered copper scrap; brasses and bronzes;
excessive oil content, iron and non-metallics; copper
tubing with other than copper connections or
with sediment; copper wire from burning, containing
insulation; hair wire; burnt wire which is brittle; and
should be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted
copper subject to agreement.
Clove No. 1 - COPPER WIRE NODULES
Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper
wire scrap nodules, chopped or shredded, free of
tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, iron, other metallic impuri-
ties, insulation, and other foreign contamination.
Minimum copper 99%. Gauge smaller than No. 16 B& S wire and hydraulically compacted material subject
to agreement between buyer and seller.
Cobra No. 2 - COPPER WIRE NODULES
Shall consist of No. 2 unalloyed copper wire scrap
nodules, chopped or shredded, minimum 97% copper.
Maximum metal impurities not to exceed 0.50%
aluminum and 1% each of other metals or insulation.
Hydraulically compacted material subject to agreement
between buyer and seller.
Cocoa - COPPER WIRE NODULES
Shall consist of unalloyed copper wire scrap nodules,
chopped or shredded, minimum 99% copper. Shall
be free of excessive insulation
and other non-metallics.
Maximum metal impurities as follows:
Aluminum .05%
Antimony .01%
Tin .25% Iron .05%
Nickel .05%
Hydraulically compacted material subject to agreement
between buyer and seller.
Dream LIGHT COPPER
Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper
scrap having a nominal 92% copper content (minimum
88%) as determined by electrolytic assay and
shall consist of sheet copper, gutters, downspouts,
kettles, boilers, and similar scrap. Should be free of
the following: Burnt hair wire; copper clad; plating
racks; grindings; copper wire from burning, containing
insulation; radiators and fire extinguishers;
refrigerator units; electrotype shells; screening;
excessively leaded, tinned, soldered scrap; brasses
and bronzes; excessive oil, iron and non-metallics;
and should be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically
briquetted copper subject to agreement. Any items
excluded in this grade are also excluded in the higher
grades above.
Drink REFINERY BRASS
Shall contain a minimum of 61.3% copper and maximum
5% iron and to consist of brass and bronze
solids and turnings, and alloyed and contaminated
copper scrap. Shall be free of insulated wire, grindings,
electrotype shells and non-metallics. Hydraulically
briquetted material subject to agreement.
Droid INSULATED COPPER WIRE SCRAP
Shall consist of No. 2 copper wire (see Birch) with
various types of insulation. To be sold on a sample
or recovery basis, subject to agreement between
buyer and seller. Existence of jelly wire subject to
agreement between buyer and seller.
Drove COPPER-BEARING SCRAP
Shall consist of miscellaneous copper-containing
skimmings, grindings, ashes, irony brass and copper,
residues and slags. Shall be free of insulated wires;
copper chlorides; unprepared tangled material; large
motors; pyrophoric material; asbestos brake linings;
furnace bottoms; high lead materials; graphite
crucibles; and noxious and explosive materials. Fine
powdered material by agreement. Hydraulically briquetted
material subject to agreement.
Druid - INSULATED COPPER WIRE SCRAP
Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper
wire (see Barley), not smaller than No. 16 B & S
wire gauge (unless smaller wire gauge is mutually
agreed upon), with various types of insulation. To be
sold on sample or recovery basis, subject to agreement
between buyer and seller.
Racks SCRAP LEAD—SOFT
Shall consist of clean soft scrap lead, free of other
materials such as drosses, battery plates, lead covered
cable, hard lead, collapsible tubes, foil, type
metals, aluminum, zinc, iron and brass fittings, dirty
chemical lead and radioactive materials. Review
packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining
to shipping with buyer prior to sale.
Radio MIXED HARD/SOFT SCRAP LEAD
Shall consist of clean lead solids, free of other materials,
such as drosses, battery plates, lead covered
cable, collapsible tubes, type metals, aluminum, zinc,
iron and brass fittings, dirty chemical lead and radioactive
materials. Review packaging specifications
and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with
buyer prior to sale.
Rails LEAD BATTERY PLATES
Specify whether automotive, industrial or mixed.
Also whether they are groups or loose. The only
other metallic that might be included could be lead
connectors. To be free of non-metallics, i.e., plastic
or rubber, with the exception that separators may
be included. Material to be dry. May be bought on an
assay basis or a flat price. Submarine plates subject
to negotiation. Review packaging specifications and
regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer
prior to sale.
Rains SCRAP DRAINED/DRY WHOLE INTACT LEAD
To be free of any liquid. Cases to be either plastic
or rubber and be complete including caps. Non-lead
(nicad, ni-fe, carbonaire, etc.) not acceptable. Industrial,
steel cased, aircraft (aluminum cased) and
partial, cracked or broken batteries and batteries
without caps subject to special agreement. Review
packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining
to shipping with buyer prior to sale.
Rakes BATTERY LUGS
To be free of scrap lead, wheel weights, battery
plates, rubber and/or plastic case material and other
foreign material. A minimum of 97% metallic content
is required. Review packaging specifications and
regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer
prior to sale.
Relay LEAD COVERED COPPER CABLE
Free of armored covered cable, and foreign material.
Rents LEAD DROSS
Should be clean and reasonably free of other materials
such as iron, dirt, harmful chemicals or other
metals. To be free of radioactive materials, aluminum
and zinc. May be bought on an assay basis
or as agreed to by buyer and seller. Other metals
present such as antimony, tin, etc., to be accounted
for as agreed between buyer and seller. Material
to be readily dumped from drums. An extra charge
may be assessed if material has to be mechanically
removed. Review packaging specification and regulatory
status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior
to sale.
Rink SCRAP WET WHOLE INTACT LEAD BATTERIES
Consisting of SLI (starting, lighting & ignition), automotive,
truck, 8-D and commercial golf cart and
marine-type batteries. Cases to be either plastic or
rubber and to be complete. Non-lead (i.e., ni-cad,
ni-fe, carbonaire, etc.) not acceptable. Other types
i.e. aircraft (aluminum) gel-cel, lawnmower, etc.,
and partial, cracked or broken batteries or batteries
without caps and the amount of liquid content and
any variations to the specification subject to special
agreement. Review packaging specifications and
regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer
prior to sale.
Rono SCRAP INDUSTRIAL INTACT LEAD CELLS
Consisting of plates enclosed by some form of complete
plastic case. Partial, cracked or broken cells,
cells without caps and the amount of liquid content
and any variations to the specification subject to
special agreement. Review packaging specifications
and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with
buyer prior to sale.
Roper SCRAP WHOLE INTACT INDUSTRIAL LEAD BATTERIES
Consisting of bus, diesel, locomotive, telephone and/
or steel cased batteries. Submarine batteries subject
to negotiation. Partial, cracked, broken batteries or
batteries without caps and the amount of liquid content
and any variations to the specification subject
to special agreement. Review packaging specifications
and regulatory status pertaining to shipping
with buyer prior to sale.
Ropes WHEEL WEIGHTS
To consist of lead tire balances with or without iron
clips. Not to include scrap lead, lugs or plates unless
specifically agreed to. To be free of foreign material.
Review packaging specifications and regulatory status
pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale.
Saves OLD ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP
Shall consist of miscellaneous old zinc base die castings,
with or without iron and other foreign attachments.
Must be free of borings, turnings, dross
pieces, chunks, melted pieces and skimmings. All
unmeltables, dirt, foreign attachments, and volatile
substances (such as rubber, cork, plastic, grease,
etc.) are deductible. Material containing in excess of
30% iron will not constitute good delivery.
Scabs NEW ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP
Shall consist of new or unused, clean, zinc base die
castings. Castings to be unplated, unpainted, and
free from corrosion.
Scoot ZINC DIE CAST AUTOMOTIVE GRILLES
Shall consist of clean, old or used zinc base die cast
automotive grilles, free from soldered material. All
foreign attachments and extraneous materials are
deductible.
Scope NEW PLATED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP
Shall consist of new or unused clean, plated zinc
base die castings, free from corrosion.
Score OLD SCRAP ZINC
Shall consist of clean dry scrap zinc, such as sheets,
jar lids, clean unalloyed castings and anti-corrosion
plates. Borings and turnings are not acceptable.
Material must not be excessively corroded or oxidized.
All foreign attachments and extraneous materials
are deductible.
Screen NEW ZINC CLIPPINGS
Shall consist of any new pure zinc sheets or stampings
free from corrosion. To contain no foreign material
or attachments. Printers zinc, such as engravers
zinc, lithograph sheets and addressograph plates
subject to special arrangements. Printers zinc to be
free of routings.
Scribe CRUSHED CLEAN SORTED FRAGMENTIZERS DIE CAST SCRAP,AS PRODUCED FROM AUTOMOBILE FRAGMENTIZERS
To be clean, free of dirt, oil, glass, rubber, and trash.
To contain a maximum of 5% unmeltables such as
free iron, copper, aluminum and other metals.
Scroll UNSORTED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP
Produced from automobile fragmentizers. Material
to contain about 55% zinc-bearing scrap. Other
nonferrous metals such as aluminum, stainless steel,
red metal, etc., to be about 40%. Insulated copper
wire about 1%. Trash, dirt, glass, rubber, oil, iron, not
to exceed 5%. Any variations to be sold by special
arrangement between buyer and seller.
Scrub HOT DIP GALVANIZERS SLAB ZINC DROSS (Batch Process)
Shall consist only of galvanizers unsweated zinc
dross in slab form from hot dip galvanizing (Batch
Process) with a minimum zinc content of 92% and
shall be free of skimmings and tramp iron. Broken
pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of
the weight of each shipment. Slabs shall not weigh
over 100 pounds each. Heavier pieces acceptable
upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller.
Material from continuous galvanizing operation is
not acceptable. Blocks are acceptable upon mutual
agreement.
Scull ZINC DIE CAST SLABS OR PIGS
Shall consist of melted zinc base die cast materials,
in smooth clean solid slabs or pigs. Material to be
free from drosses and to contain a minimum zinc
content of 90%. To contain a maximum of 0.1%
nickel and maximum of 1% lead. Blocks are acceptable
upon mutual agreement.
Seal CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC TOP DROSS
Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from
the top of a continuous line galvanizing bath, in slab
form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each,
with a minimum zinc content of 90%. Heavier pieces
acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer
and seller. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken pieces
under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the
weight of each shipment.
Seam CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC BOTTOM DROSS
Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from
the bottom of a continuous line galvanizing bath, in
slab form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each,
with a minimum zinc content of 92%. Heavier pieces
acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer
and seller. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken pieces
under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the
weight of each shipment.
Shelf PRIME ZINC DIE CAST DROSS
Shall consist of metal skimmed from the top of pot
of molten zinc die cast metal. Must be unsweated,
unfluxed, shiny, smooth, metallic and free from corrosion
or oxidation. Should be poured in molds or in
small mounds weighing not over 75 pounds each.
Zinc content shall be minimum of 85%.
AROMA NEW NICKEL SCRAP
Shall consist of clean new sheet, plate, bar, tube, and any other wrought nickel scrap solids. Nickel minimum 99%; Cobalt maximum 0.25%; Copper maximum 0.50%. Free of castings, as well as any foreign attachments or other contamination.
BURLY OLD NICKEL SCRAP
Shall consist of old and/or newsheet, plate, bar, tube, and any other wrought nickel scrap solids. Material to contain a minimum of 98%nickel; Copper maximum 0.50%.This grade to be free of castings, soldered, brazed, sweated, or painted material, other metallic coating, foreignattachments, or any other contamination.
DANDY NEW CUPRO NICKEL CLIPS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of clean, new, segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, or 90/10 cupro nickel tube, pipe, sheet, plate, or other wrought solid forms. Must be free of foreign attachmentsor any other contamination.
DAUNT CUPRO NICKEL SOLIDS
Shall consist of old, and/or new, segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, 90/10 cupro nickel tube, pipe, sheet, plate, or other wrought solid forms. Maximum 2% sediment allowable. Any other forms of cupro nickel solids such as castings, gates, risers, spills, etc., packaged separately, may or may not be included, only upon agreement between buyer and seller. Must be free of foreign attachmentsand all other contamination. Other particulars concerning physical description, analysis and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and seller.
DECOY CURPO NICKEL SPINNINGS, TURNINGS, BORINGS
Shall consist of clean, segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, 90/10 cupro nickelspinnings, turnings, or borings. Particulars concerning physical description, analysis, and packaging, to be agreed upon between buyer and seller.
DELTA SOLDERED CUPRO NICKEL SOLIDS
Shall consist of segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, 90/10 cupro nickel solids, soldered, brazed, or sweated material. Must be free of trimmed seams and edges and all other contamination.
DEPTH MISCELLANEOUS NICKEL-COPPER AND NICKEL-COPPER IRON
Shall consist of miscellaneous scrap in which the basic elements, by weight, are nickel and copper, such as copper nickel peelings, plating racks, and hangers, and all nickel and copper in attached or combined form. In all cases, miscellaneous nickel copper scrap should be sold by description and analysis.
HITCH NEW R-MONEL CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
"Shall consist of clean, new, R-Monel sheet, plate, bar, rod, tube, pipe, or any other wrought scrap. Must be free of any foreign attachments or all other contamination. steel attachments such as gear reducers, iron bases, and pumps, or loose free iron allowed. Specification not to include sealed units or cast iron compressors."
HOUSE NEW MIXED MONEL SOLIDS AND CLIPPINGS
Shall consist of new, clean R and K-Monel solids and clippings. Free of cast material, foreign attachments and all other contamination.
IDEAL OLD MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of clean R and K-Monel solids such as sheet, plate, pipe, rods, forgings, screen and wire cloth. Must be free of soldered, brazed, welded, or sweated material, cast material, foreign attachments, and all other contamination.
INDIAN K-MONEL SOLIDS
Shall consist of clean K-Monel solids.
JUNTO SOLDERED MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of soldered and/or brazed miscellaneous grades of Monel alloys in either wrought or cast form. Must be free of trimmed seams and edges, non-metallic filling, foreign attachments, and all other contamination.Particulars concerning physical description, assay, and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and seller.
LEMON MONEL CASTINGS
Shall consist of various types of clean Monel castings, assaying minimum 60% nickel. Must be free of foreign attachments or any other contamination.
LEMUR MONEL TURNINGS
Shall consist of mixed Monel turnings and borings con taining a minimum of60%nickel content, on a dry basis.
PEKOE 200 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP SOLIDS
Shall consist of all types of clean AISI Series Stainless Steel Scrap Solids, which contain a maximum of .5%copper, free of foreign attachments and other contamination.
SABOT STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP
Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel clips and solids containing a minimum 7%nickel, 16%chrome, and have a maximum of .50% molybdenum, .50% copper, .045%phosphorous, and .03%sulfur, and otherwise free of harmful contaminants. Particulars concerning physical description, grading, additional analysis, and preparation to be agreed upon between buyer and seller.
SHELMO SHREDDED ELECTRIC MOTORS (ALSO CALLED �SHREDDER)
"Shall consist of mixed copper-bearing material from fer rous shredding, comprised of motors without cases. May contain aluminum-wound material and insulated copper harness wire, subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Trace percentages of other contaminants and finesmay be present. No free iron or sealed units."
ULTRA STAINLESS STEEL TURNINGS
Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel turnings containing a minimum 7%nickel and 16%chrome, and to be free of nonferrous metals, nonmetallics, excessive iron, oil and other contaminants. Particulars concerning physical description, assay, and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and sell
VAUNT EDISON BATTERIES
Nickel-iron batteries to be sold free of crates, copper terminal connectors, and excess liquid. Must be free of nickel cadmium batteries.
ELMO MIXED ELECTRIC MOTORS
"Shall consist of whole electric motors and/or disman dismantled electric motor parts that are primarily copperwound. May contain aluminum-wound material, subject to agreement between buyer and seller. No excessive"
RANCH BLOCK TIN
Block tin must assay minimum of 98%tin, and to be free of liquids, solder, and brass connections, pewter, pumps, pot pieces, and dirt.
RANKS PEWTER
Shall consist of tableware and soda-fountain boxes but should contain a minimum of 84%tin. Siphon tops to be accounted for separately. Material must be free of brass, zinc, and other foreign metals.
RAVES HIGH TIN BASE BABBITT
Shall contain a minimum of 78%tin and be free of brassy or zincy metals
ROSES MIXED COMMON BABBITT
Shall consist of lead base bearingmetal containing not less than 8%tin, free from Allens metal, ornamental, antimonial and type metal. Must be free from all zinc and excessive copper in the alloy.
ZEBRA (HIGH DENSITY)
"Shall consist of high-density nonferrous metals pro duced by media separation technology containing brass, copper, zinc, nonmagnetic stainless steel, and copper wire. Material to be dry and free from excess oxidation. The percentage and types ofmetals other than these, as well as the percentage and types of nonmetallic contamination, are to be agreed upon between the buyer and seller."
ZEPPELIN (LIGHT DENSITY)
Shall consist of light-density nonferrous metals produced by media separation technology and contain thin-gauge aluminum and magnesium. Material to be dry and free from excess oxidation. The percentage and types of metals other than aluminum and magnesium, as well as the percentage and types of nonmetallic contamination, are to be agreed upon between the buyer and seller.
ZORBA SHREDDED NONFERROUS SCRAP (PREDOMINANTLY ALUMINUM)
"Shall be made up of a combination of the nonferrous metals: aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, stainless steel, nickel, tin, and zinc, in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. The percentage of each metal within the nonferrous concentrate shall be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Material generated by eddy current, air separation, flotation, screening, other segregation technique(s), or a combination thereof. Shall have passed one or more magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive material, dross, or ash. Material tobe bought/sold under this guideline shall be identified as �Zorba� with a number to follow indicating the estimated percentage nonferrousmetal content of the material (e.g., �Zorba 90� means the material contains approximately 90% nonferrous metal content). May also be screened to permit description by specific size ranges."
ZURIK SHREDDED NONFERROUS SENSOR SORTED SCRAP (PREDOMINA
Shall be made up of a combination of the nonferrous metals: stainless steel, insulated copper wire, aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, tin, and zinc, in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. The percentage of each metal within the nonferrous concentrate shall be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Material generated by computer sensing equipment (e.g., induction sensor sorting or X-ray) technique(s). Shall have passed one or more magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive material, dross, or ash. Material to be bought/sold under this guideline shall be identified as �Zurik� with a number to follow indicating the estimated percentage nonferrous content of the material (e.g., �Zurik 90� means the material contains approximately 90% nonferrousmetal content). May also be screened to permit description by specific size ranges