Old Sheet or Old Cast

Old Sheet or Old Cast is a type of aluminium scrap that consists of sheets, plates, and castings that are no longer in use. This type of scrap is generated from various sources such as construction sites, automotive industries, and household items.

The recycling process of old sheet or old cast typically involves sorting, cleaning, and shredding the scrap to reduce its size and remove any contaminants such as paint, oil, or other metals. The scrap is then melted down to produce new aluminium ingots or sheets.

The recycling of old sheet or old cast offers several environmental and economic benefits. Recycling this type of scrap helps conserve natural resources and reduce energy consumption, as recycling aluminium requires up to 95% less energy than producing new aluminium from raw bauxite ore. It also helps reduce waste sent to landfills and supports the circular economy by turning waste into a valuable resource.

The quality of old sheet or old cast can vary depending on the source and the recycling process. To ensure the highest quality of scrap material, it is essential to sort and separate the scrap by its alloy type and remove any contaminants such as paint, oil, or other metals. This process can be done through various methods such as eddy current separation or dense media separation.