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Metal-Recycling Equipment Key Terms

Be aware of metal-recycling equipment terminology to help you in the industry
By Nikki Davis Knowing metal-recycling equipment terminology can help you when you make your next purchase, at your next trade show event, at the next City Council meeting or any other social situation where this socially responsible topic is coming up. Many places are paying top dollar for recycled metal, and knowing metal-recycling equipment key terms, acronyms and definitions are will help you the next time you discuss this topic. Metal-recycling equipment key terms can include equipment types, background information needed before you begin investing in metal-recycling equipment and acronyms surrounding the industry. Staying abreast of the necessary words and phrases can put you one step ahead of your competition and colleagues.
 

Waste-composition study

Waste-composition studies are helpful for metal-recycling businesses because they help look at what types of waste and how much waste a landfill or waste-to-energy facility or a government organization collects.
Try: Check out the waste-composition study at Larimer County Colorado. Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania also has information about a waste-composition study.

DEP

DEP is an acronym for a department of environmental protection. DEPs can help you find waste-composition study information.
Try: Take a look at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Check out the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as well.

Densor

A densor is an aluminum can compressor. This machine is different than a can flattener because the densor increases density, while the flattener flattens.
Try: Take a look at the densor models from CP Manufacturing. 

Shears

Shears are a cutting metal-recycling tool. Shears can come in standard sizes or you can have them custom made to fit any size job or weight of product being cut through.
Try: Find out more about what metal recycling shears can do from ASKO.

Balers

Balers take compacted metals, such as stainless steel cans, aluminum, insulated wire and more, and fit them into condensed packages much like a hay baler takes straw and converts it into hay bales. This makes for ease of transport and sale of the raw materials.
Try: Look at the baling capabilities available through Olympic Wire and Equipment.

Granulators

Granulators are a recycling tool used for scrap wires and cables.
Try: Look at cable granulators and separators from Gensco Equipment.