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Non-Ferrous Aluminum
Aluminum Copper Radiators
Grade: TalkMedium Tier
Mixed aluminum-copper radiators from vehicles
Market Price EstimateUpdated Daily
$1,950/ MT
+95 (5.1%)vs yesterday
Verified specifications & market data
Acceptable Packaging
Standard shipping configurations and containment requirements.
Loose radiators
6-10 radiators per pallet (mixed-metal; heavier than all-aluminum)
Material
- Heavy-Duty Pallet
- Radiators Arranged Loose
Handling
- Forklift Compatible
- Stackable With Care
- Weight-Limited Per Pallet
Notes
- Standard Palletized Packaging For Loose Radiator Collection
- Automotive Recycling Distribution
Bundled/baled radiators
10-15 radiators per bundle
Material
Bundled and baled mixed-metal radiators with strapping
Handling
- Standard Pallet Handling
- Weight-Constrained By Density
Notes
- Organized Bundling Optimizes Logistics
- Radiator Processors Prefer Pre-Organized Material
Bulk truck
10-14 tonnes per load (WEIGHT-LIMITED; copper-heavier)
Material
Standard truck bed or flatbed (open-bed typical for radiators)
Handling
- Weight-Limited Transport
- Practical Density Management
Notes
- Common For Regional Radiator Collection
- High-Volume Automotive Recycling Transport
20ft ISO container
12-16 tonnes (WEIGHT-LIMITED by copper content; mixed-metal radiators denser)
Material
ISO standard 20ft container
Handling
- Stacked Radiators
- Weight-Optimized Capacity
Notes
- Regional Radiator Bulk Export
- Weight-Constrained Capacity Management
40ft ISO container
18-24 tonnes (WEIGHT-LIMITED; maximum practical capacity)
Material
ISO standard 40ft container
Handling
- Bulk Radiator Export
- Weight-Optimized For Copper-Heavy Material
Notes
- Economy Scale Mixed-Metal Radiator Bulk Transport
- Weight Management Critical
Storage Requirements
Environmental controls, security protocols, and handling guidelines.
Environment
- protect from weather
- corrosion prevention important for mixed-metal radiators
- cost-justified by material value preservation
Weather Protection
- reduce oxidation/corrosion
- preserve material value
- mixed metals corrode faster than monolithic
Duration
- weeks to months without significant degradation
Humidity Control
practical
- Standard Industrial Covered Yard Storage Adequate
- No Dehumidification Systems Required
reason
- Mixed Aluminum-Copper Radiators More Prone To Corrosion Than Single-Metal Components
- Humidity Matters More Than For Castings
recommendation
- Mixed-Metal Radiators More Corrosion-Sensitive Than Castings Due To Galvanic Action
Temperature Control
practical
- Standard Industrial Storage
- Covered Outdoor Yard Acceptable
requirement
- No Climate Control Needed
Documentation
requirement
- Coa, Xrf Report On File
storage
- Documentation Accessible For Inspection
- Copper/Aluminum Composition Documented
Security
access
- Controlled But Practical Facility Access
- Typical Automotive Recycling Yard Security
facility
- Vs. Aerospace Restricted Access
inventory
- Radiators Valuable
- Copper Content Theft Risk
Inspection Schedule
checkpoints
- Visible Corrosion Development (Mixed Metals Accelerate Galvanic Corrosion)
- Material Containment Integrity
- Radiator Type Segregation Maintained
- Coolant Draining Status (Residual Coolant Monitored)
- Documentation Present And Legible
frequency
- Weekly Or Bi-Weekly Visual Inspection Recommended