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Technical Materials Sourcing
Iron & Steel Scrap:
Iron & Steel Scrap:
Global Industrial Supply
PGC sources premium-grade ferrous scrap from the top 10 exporting nations. We supply Bangladesh’s steel mills and foundries with ISRI-compliant raw materials essential for the production of rebar, structural beams, and automotive components.
Material Specifications & Applications
Select a grade below to view technical details relevant to Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), Induction Furnaces, and Foundries.
1. Cast Iron ISRI 252-266
High-carbon iron alloy scrap, known for brittleness and excellent castability. Includes engine blocks and machinery parts.
Technical Specs:
Carbon: >2% | Phos: <0.05%
Density: Heavy (~7.2 g/cm³)
Density: Heavy (~7.2 g/cm³)
Downstream Products: Manhole covers, brake discs, engine blocks, pump housings.
2. Wrought Iron Vintage
Fibrous, low-carbon iron with slag inclusions. Rare in modern industry, sourced from demolition of pre-1950s structures.
Key Features:
High Ductility | Corrosion Resistant
Low Carbon Content
Low Carbon Content
Downstream Products: Restoration hardware, ornamental gates, artisanal metalwork.
3. Heavy Melting Steel ISRI 200-206
The global benchmark for steelmaking. Divided into HMS 1 (Clean, >6mm) and HMS 2 (Thinner, may contain galvanized).
Technical Specs:
Density: ≥ 60 lbs/cu.ft
Dims: Max 60" x 24" (ISRI 200)
Dims: Max 60" x 24" (ISRI 200)
Downstream Products: Construction rebar, structural I-beams, wire rods.
4. Shredded Scrap ISRI 211
Homogeneous, magnetically separated fragmentized steel from automobiles/appliances. High yield efficiency.
Technical Specs:
Density: ~70 lbs/cu.ft (1.1 ton/m³)
Copper Limit: Typically <0.30%
Copper Limit: Typically <0.30%
Downstream Products: EAF feedstock for rebar, merchant bars, light sections.
5. Bundled / Busheling ISRI 207/208
Compressed bales of clean factory offcuts (stampings/clippings). Known as "Prime Scrap" due to high purity.
Technical Specs:
Density: >75 lbs/cu.ft
Residuals: Extremely Low
Residuals: Extremely Low
Downstream Products: High-quality flat rolled steel, automotive sheets, appliances.
6. Turnings / Borings ISRI 219-223
Chips and shavings from machining. Requires careful handling due to oil contamination and fire risk.
Handling:
Often briquetted for EAF use.
Must be free of non-ferrous/excess oil.
Must be free of non-ferrous/excess oil.
Downstream Products: Charge material for blast furnaces or briquettes for casting.
7. Plate & Structural ISRI 231
Cut structural beams and heavy plates (>1/4"). Premium "low residual" scrap essential for high-strength steel.
Technical Specs:
Phos/Sulfur: <0.05%
Length: < 5 feet (Charging box size)
Length: < 5 feet (Charging box size)
Downstream Products: Bridge beams, crane parts, heavy machinery frames.
8. Auto Scrap ISRI 205
End-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Often processed into HMS 2 or Shredded. Critical source of recycled steel volume.
Processing:
Must be depolluted (fluids/batteries).
Yields ~70% ferrous recovery.
Yields ~70% ferrous recovery.
Downstream Products: General construction steel, simple castings.
9. Foundry Scrap ISRI 242
Short, heavy steel specifically sized for smaller foundry furnaces (2ft max). High purity required.
Technical Specs:
Size: 2 feet or 1 feet max.
Free from non-ferrous attachments.
Free from non-ferrous attachments.
Downstream Products: Precision castings, valves, automotive engine parts.
10. Mixed Scrap Unprepared
Unsorted material requiring processing (shearing/torching) before melting. Lower cost option for equipped yards.
Note:
Contains varied grades.
Requires segregation labor.
Requires segregation labor.
Usage: Sold to processors for upgrading into HMS or Shredded.
Global Technical Specifications Table
Comprehensive data for procurement officers and plant managers.
| Grade / Type | ISRI Code | Composition & Density | Key Applications (Downstream) | Major Origins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 252-266 | High Carbon (>2%), Brittle. Density: ~7.2 g/cm³ |
Foundries: Manhole covers, engine blocks, pipes | 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India, 🇺🇸 USA |
| HMS 1 | 200-202 | Thickness > 1/4" (6.35mm). No Galv. Density: >0.7 ton/m³ |
Steel Mills: Rebar, heavy structural beams | 🇺🇸 USA, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇯🇵 Japan |
| HMS 2 | 203-206 | Thickness > 1/8" (3.17mm). Galv OK. Includes car parts. |
Steel Mills: General construction steel, wire | 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Shredded (211) | 211 | Density ~70lbs/ft³. Homogeneous. Cu < 0.30% |
EAF Steel: Merchant bars, light sections, wire rod | 🇺🇸 USA, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Busheling / Bundles | 207/208 | Clean factory offcuts. No coatings (No.1). Density >75lbs/ft³ |
Premium Steel: Auto sheet, appliances (Deep Drawing) | 🇰🇷 S. Korea, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Turnings | 219-223 | Machining chips. High surface area. Oily/Flammable risk. |
Blast Furnace Charge, Briquettes for casting | 🇮🇳 India, 🇨🇳 China, 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Plate & Structural | 231 | Clean Plates > 1/4". Low Phos/Sulfur. Dims: < 5 ft. |
Structural Steel: Bridges, cranes, heavy fabrication | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
| Foundry Steel | 242-243 | Short lengths (1ft or 2ft). Strict chemical limits. |
Precision Casting: Valves, automotive components | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇺🇸 USA, 🇮🇳 India |
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