Aluminium Scrap

Used beverage cans are one of the purest, highest-value aluminium scrap streams. Sorted and baled post-consumer cans — primarily alloy 3104 body and 5182 lid — deliver outstanding closed-loop recovery, returning directly to new can sheet with minimal alloy loss. We accept baled UBC from recycling centres, beverage manufacturers, and municipalities. Bale weight typically 650–800 kg. Material must be free of steel cans, plastic, and non-metallic waste.

Form

Baled (650–800 kg bales)

Alloy Series

3104 / 5182

End Use

New can sheet, alloy ingot

Clean aluminium extrusion profiles, off-cuts, and sections from window frames, door frames, curtain walling, heat sinks, and structural components. The dominant grade is 6063 (Mg-Si), an excellent remelt feedstock for extrusion billet and ingot. We accept bundles, cut lengths, and baled extrusion. Material must be free of steel fixings, gaskets, and glass. Mixed 6063/6061 is accepted at a slight discount. Anodised or lacquered extrusion is classified as Taint.

Form

Loose bundles, cut lengths, baled

Alloy Series

6063, 6061

End Use

Extrusion billet, alloy ingot

Taint/Tabor covers mixed aluminium sheet and extrusion with surface coatings — painted automotive sheet, lacquered building cladding, anodised sections, and printed packaging. The organic surface coating requires thermal de-coating before furnace charging, which reduces recovery yield compared to clean grades. We accept painted siding, coated coil, and mixed painted scrap. Material must not contain steel panels, composite cladding (ACM), or non-aluminium panels. Priced on a net-after-de-coating basis.

Form

Loose, baled, shredded

Alloy Series

Mixed 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx

End Use

Alloy ingot (post de-coating)

Cast aluminium alloy wheels from passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and motorcycles are premium scrap feedstock. Predominantly A356 (equivalent to LM25) and A380 alloy — high silicon content and excellent mechanical properties make wheel scrap ideal for die-casting alloy ingot production. We accept whole wheels, cut wheels, and shredded wheel scrap. Steel valve stems, tyre pressure sensors, and rubber tyre residue should be removed. Painted or lacquered finish is acceptable — thermal de-coating is included in our process.

Form

Whole, cut, or shredded

Alloy Series

A356 / A380 type

End Use

Premium die-casting alloy ingot

Cast aluminium engine blocks, cylinder heads, inlet manifolds, sump pans, and gearbox housings from end-of-life vehicles and machinery are collectively graded as Tense. These components carry high silicon content (ADC12 / A380 equivalent), making them excellent feedstock for secondary alloy ingot production. Iron liners, steel bolts, rubber gaskets, and oil residue must be removed or minimised. Material is de-ironed magnetically, inspected, and processed through our rotary furnace. We accept material from ELV processors, automotive dismantlers, and machinery recyclers.

Form

Loose castings, mixed sizes

Alloy Series

ADC12, A380 equivalent

End Use

Secondary alloy ingot, die casting

Clean aluminium wire from overhead power transmission lines, electrical distribution cables, and motor windings is graded as EC (Electrical Conductor) or 1350 alloy — one of the purest aluminium scrap grades at 99.5%+ Al. Free of insulation, steel core strands, connectors, and corrosion, EC wire commands a premium over mixed grades. Aluminium conductor steel-reinforced cable (ACSR) is accepted at a lower grade due to the steel core. We handle coil, cut lengths, and baled wire from utilities, cable recyclers, and ELV processors.

Form

Coils, baled, cut lengths

Alloy Series

1350 EC / 1100 series

End Use

Wire rod, extrusion billet, ingot

Clean aluminium sheet, plate, and coil off-cuts from manufacturing operations — automotive body panels, aerospace skin, food-grade packaging sheet, and building cladding. Covers 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, and 6xxx series in various thicknesses. Material must be free of steel fastenings, paint (for Clipp grade), and non-metallic lamination. Thinner automotive sheet (0.8–1.5 mm) and thick marine plate (5083) are graded separately. We accept new production off-cuts, stamping blanks, and skeletal waste from sheet metal shops.

Form

Bundles, baled, cut lengths

Alloy Series

1050, 3003, 5052, 5083, 6061

End Use

Ingot, rolling slab, billet

Machined aluminium turnings, swarf, and borings from CNC machining, turning, and drilling operations. Turnings carry fine surface area, making them susceptible to oxidation and oil contamination — cutting oils and coolant must be removed by centrifuging or de-oiling before charging to avoid furnace flare-up and yield loss. Briquetted turnings are preferred for efficient handling. We accept 6xxx and 2xxx series turnings from aerospace, automotive, and general engineering. Priced on a net dry-metal basis accounting for moisture and oil content.

Form

Loose, centrifuged, briquetted

Alloy Series

6xxx, 2xxx, mixed

End Use

Alloy ingot (after de-oiling)

Old cast aluminium covers miscellaneous domestic, commercial, and industrial cast scrap — cookware, furniture fittings, garden furniture, brackets, lamp posts, and machine parts. Alloy is typically 2xx.x, 3xx.x, or 4xx.x cast series with moderate contamination and varying silicon content. Material is visually sorted and de-ironed before furnace charging. We accept mixed OCS by weight; heavily painted or corroded material is downgraded. This is a high-volume, widely available scrap stream suitable for general alloy ingot production.

Form

Loose, mixed sizes

Alloy Series

Mixed cast 2xx.x – 4xx.x series

End Use

General alloy ingot

Zorba is the mixed aluminium fraction recovered from auto shredder residue (ASR) via eddy current separation. It contains a blend of cast, wrought, and coated aluminium alloys from shredded end-of-life vehicles and white goods. Zorba requires further sensor-based or density sorting (Twitch separation) to achieve clean alloy streams before premium remelting use. We buy Zorba from auto shredding facilities and trade it to specialist secondary smelters. Material is priced on a per-tonne basis with yield deductions for magnesium, zinc, and non-metallic impurities.

Form

Shredded, loose, ~25–75 mm

Alloy Series

Mixed 1xxx–7xxx

End Use

Sorted into clean grades, alloy ingot

Post-consumer and industrial aluminium foil — food packaging, pharmaceutical blister packs, capacitor foil, and flexible packaging laminates. Very thin gauge (6–200 µm) and often laminated with plastic film, paper, or lacquer, which requires de-lamination and de-coating before remelting. Recovery yield is lower than thicker gauge scrap due to oxide skin. Food-grade, unlacquered household foil is the cleanest variety; multi-layer packaging foil requires more processing. We accept baled foil from food manufacturers, packaging companies, and waste processors.

Form

Loose, baled, roll scrap

Alloy Series

1xxx, 8xxx series

End Use

Alloy ingot (post-processing)

Mainly Lump Castings (MLC) is a premium heavy cast aluminium grade — large, clean aluminium castings from industrial machinery, hydraulic equipment, pump bodies, electric motor housings, and heavy engineering. High silicon content, low contamination, and substantial unit weight make MLC an efficient, high-yield smelter charge. No de-coating required; a magnetic de-iron pass is standard. We actively source MLC from machinery recyclers, industrial plant clearances, and engineering scrap dealers. Priced above standard cast grades due to low processing overhead.

Form

Loose, heavy lumps

Alloy Series

3xx.x cast series

End Use

Premium secondary alloy ingot