Two prevalent metals in the scrap industry are copper and brass. Both are a higher value metal and are used in a lot of plumbing work and electrical components. While they are similar in the places they are used, they are different in what they are made of and their scrap value. What Is Copper […]
Read MoreOne of the most common questions among scrappers is, “Is brass worth more than bronze?” The short answer is no—bronze is typically worth more due to its higher copper content. Understanding the differences between these metals and identifying them can help you maximize your scrap metal earnings. In this guide, we’ll break down the key […]
Read MoreOur friend Mike the Scrapper has published some great videos about gold refining. He decided to share the written instructions so you could follow along and see the procedure in action. As Mike states in the video, please do NOT attempt this at home. These are serious chemicals and could cause a lot of damage to […]
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If you’re a full-time scrapper, contractor, or machinist, chances are you’ve encountered carbide scrap. Often found in drill bits, cutting tools, and industrial machinery, scrap carbide is a highly valuable metal thanks to its extreme hardness, high tungsten content, and market demand. This guide covers everything from identifying carbide to finding it and selling it […]
Read MoreiScrappers, What’s going on!? A lot of people ask about drill bits and the different types of bits that are out there. The most common drill bit is a hard steel drill bit. Those are the ones that you will most likely have in your toolbox. But there are two other ones that you will […]
Read MoreIt is funny because we always talk about different types of scrap metals and how to dress while scrapping, but we wanted to combine the two for a fun comparison, so let’s see how it works. Pants or Steel Pants are one of the first things that you put on in the morning, and because […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to scrapping, having the right tools can make all the difference. While wire cutters, gloves, and a sturdy truck are important, one tool stands out as absolutely essential: a magnet. Magnets help scrappers quickly identify metals, allowing them to separate valuable non-ferrous metals (like copper, aluminum, and brass) from lower-value ferrous metals […]
Read MoreWe have gotten a lot of questions about how to tell carbide drill bits from steel drill bits and all other types of drill bits…and the answer is not always that easy. Let’s break down the different types of drill bits that you could come across not only in machine shops but in everyday applications […]
Read MoreWhat Is Tantalum? Tantalum is a costly, high-temperature alloy you won’t find on a typical junk pick-up week. It is a high-strength and high-capacitance alloy that’s great for electronic devices. You often find tantalum as capacitors in high-temperature engines, chemical processing, aerospace, and other nuclear power plant projects. It is also a hefty material similar […]
Read MoreScrappers on our Facebook Group recently discussed how they should separate their Brass Scrap and how their scrap yard accepts various kinds of brass. This led to various responses because many scrap yards differ in how they buy materials and grade brass. One complaint repeated during the discussion was that scrappers wished scrap yards were […]
Read MoreMany people ask about some of the different alloys we have listed through our metals pages, like Monel and Inconel, and where they can find them. High nickel alloys like Monel and Inconel, as well as stainless steel, are made to be noncorrosive, non-rusting alloys that can perform well in high-temperature environments and very clean […]
Read MoreThe catalytic converter in the scrap industry has become a HOT commodity. With platinum, palladium, and rhodium prices – the three precious metals found inside catalytic converters – soaring to an all-time high, catalytic converter recycling has become a massive part of the scrap metal industry over the last few years. Many scrap yards purchase […]
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