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Ferrous
Cast Iron (Unbreakable)
Grade: Various (Heavy Foundry-specific)Medium Tier
Heavy cast iron, sewer pipe, auto cast, rotors, brake drums
Market Price EstimateUpdated Daily
$275/ MT
+7 (2.6%)vs yesterday
Verified specifications & market data
Acceptable Packaging
Standard shipping configurations and containment requirements.
Open-top truck/lorry
12–16 tonnes per load (HEAVIER material; fewer pieces per truck)
Material
Heavy-duty truck bed or reinforced tarp
Handling
Direct dump into foundry melting pit or receiving hopper
Notes
- Most Economical
- Limited By Weight Per Load
20ft container
16–20 tonnes maximum (weight-limited; dense material)
Material
Reinforced ISO container (standard ISO insufficient for very heavy loads)
Handling
Direct dump or industrial crane unload
40ft container
25–30 tonnes maximum (weight-limited; not volume-limited)
Material
Heavy-duty 40ft container
Handling
For bulk shipments to large foundries
Foundry receiving pit
Custom; foundry staging area
Handling
- Direct Dump
- Foundry Performs Shredding/Processing
Notes
Many foundries have dedicated receiving areas for unbreakable cast iron
Storage Requirements
Environmental controls, security protocols, and handling guidelines.
Environment
- heavy, doesn't require protection
Duration
- cast iron stable