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Ferrous
Steel Turnings (Crushed)
Grade: Various (Compressed Specialty)Medium Tier
Compressed steel turnings, chips, and swarf from manufacturing
Market Price EstimateUpdated Daily
$265/ MT
+4 (1.5%)vs yesterday
Verified specifications & market data
Certification Requirements
Required certifications, standards compliance, and verification protocols.
ISO 9001:2015
Scope
Turnings collection, compression/briquetting operation QMS
Compression Equipment Certification
Scope
- Briquetting Press Certification
- Calibration Records
- Density Verification
Certificate of Analysis
Content
- Oil content (CRITICAL)
- Iron, carbon, copper, non-ferrous
- Density verification
Insurance Certificate
Minimum Coverage
£1–2 million general liability
Rejection Criteria
Conditions and thresholds that trigger immediate rejection or downgrading.
Oil content excessive
Threshold
>3.0% oil by weight
Action
Full rejection or re-drying
Reason
- Oil >3% Contaminates Furnace
- Indicates Incomplete Drying
Density below minimum
Threshold
<2.5 g/cm³ (not adequately compressed)
Action
Full rejection or re-compression
Reason
- Defeats Purpose Of Compression
- Logistics Advantage Lost
Briquette deterioration
Threshold
Significant crumbling, breakage, or dust loss
Action
Full rejection
Reason
- Deteriorated Briquettes Revert To Loose Fines
- Furnace Problems
Iron content too low
Threshold
Fe <95.0%
Action
Full rejection
Reason
- Spec Violation
- Contamination Too High
Copper contamination
Threshold
>0.15%
Action
Full rejection or credit
Reason
Exceeds specification
Stainless steel contamination
Threshold
Any visible OR >0.1% detected
Action
Full rejection
Reason
- Segregation Required
- Mixing Prohibited
Synthetic polymer residue
Threshold
>0.5% plastic/polymer material
Action
Full rejection
Reason
- Damages Furnace Linings
- Environmental Issue
Radioactive contamination
Threshold
Any detectable
Action
- Immediate Rejection
- Radioactive Waste Protocol
PCB or hazardous electronics
Threshold
Any visible
Action
- Full Rejection
- Hazardous Waste Protocol
Asbestos or mercury
Threshold
Any detectable
Action
- Full Rejection
- Hazmat Disposal