Why XRF Analyzers Matter in Scrap Metal Recycling Identifying metals accurately is crucial for scrappers and scrap yards. But how do you determine a metal’s exact composition, especially when dealing with alloys like stainless steel, tungsten carbide, or titanium? This is where an XRF analyzer comes in. Short for an X-ray fluorescence analyzer, this handheld […]
Read MorePeople are always looking for little shortcuts to get a few extra bucks out of their scrap metal, and we are here to help out. With so much money at risk by not knowing how to sort or separate a few different types of scrap metals, you have to be on top of your “scrap […]
Read MoreTrying to get the most money for scrap is like looking for the cheapest gas prices…you search around and sometimes you can find someone to work with that fits both of your needs really well. At the end of the day it all boils down to relationships and doing what is best for you. The […]
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What Household Items Do Scraps Take? If you are looking to make some extra cash, try recycling scrap items that can be found around your house. We have a guide of everyday things that can be found throughout your house and brought to your local scrap yard. Most scrap yards take these items we are […]
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Water Heaters We are constantly answering questions through emails, chats, and our Facebook Group about different types of scrap and weird items that they come across, so let’s go over a few. We know that water heaters might not sound funny to scrap, but many have little secrets. If you’re lucky enough to know what […]
Read MoreAs you may know, we run weekly polls via our socials, newsletter, and Scrap Metal Recycling Talk Facebook group. We recently asked scrappers to share their commonly used tools for scraping or around-the-house fixes. Here are the results: Which Of These Scrap Tools Do You Use? Magnets Magnets should be a scrapper’s number one tool […]
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We’ve talked at length about the bond between scrappers and their vehicles. Most of the time, we all seem inseparable from our vehicles, especially when those vehicles become our means of generating income, Most of the scrappers we’ve seen and talked to, whether by chance or intentionally through the amount they scrap, end up with […]
Read MoreCuts and bruises are pretty typical in the scrap industry. Even if you are following the safety procedures and preventative ways to protect yourself, accidents happen. So the iScrap App Team is here to save the day, not you. So don’t rely on us for professional medical advice, just take what we have to say […]
Read MoreThe scrap metal industry isn’t the most glamorous industry out there, but it is important. With scrap metal being one of the largest exports of the USA, it is important to understand how scrap prices are determined and what customers like yourself can do to when the scrap prices are being affected. Over the last […]
Read MoreTheft is a is a constant problem in the scrap metal industry. News stories of men being electrocuted to death trying to cut copper wires and cables, thieves cutting AC units from churches to scrap them, houses being stripped of copper pipes and the list goes on. Scrap prices have increased recently and it seems […]
Read MoreWe have heard for years about scrappers never paying for their scrap and only pick-up things that are free…well, wouldn’t it be just peachy to know really quick? They say there is more than one way to skin a cat, and there should be more than one way to scrap some metal, and there certainly […]
Read MoreRegarding copper cable recycling, a key element of your toolkit is the automatic wire stripper. This specialized tool offers users a swift, efficient, and user-friendly experience, allowing for quick processing of cables and wires. Determining “the best wire stripping machine” from the sea of options available can be challenging. That’s why we’ve handpicked the top […]
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