Buying non-ferrous metals
Nord Holding buys out non-ferrous metals and alloys of non-ferrous metals as secondary raw materials in accordance with the current regulations of the Waste Management Law in Bulgaria.
Non-ferrous metals are an important raw material, so it is important to be collected and recycled for reuse.
As a result of the activities related to their processing, raw materials used for the production of various non-ferrous metal products are obtained:
What types of non-ferrous metals do we buy?
Nord Holding buys all types of non-ferrous metal scrap that can be successfully recycled,
including and the most common among them, such as:
Brass
brass sheet, strips, rods, tubes, turnings, brass and copper radiators from automobiles etc.;
Tin
is used in production of organ pipes and also for hot coating of copper vessels (tinning);
Lead
cable sheaths, tubes, sheet metal, lead letters, battery grids etc.;
Bronze
is an alloy of copper and tin, one of the first alloys made by humans;
Aluminum
this includes a wide group of secondary raw materials waste, including stripped aluminum conductors, transformer bus bars, sheet metal, window frames, radiators from automobiles, wheels, castings, offset plates, beverage cans, caps, foil and the like;
Nickel
nickel burnt anodes etc.;
Stainless steel
stainless steel scraps, chrome-nickel pieces, steel, turnings and others with different percentages of nickel;
Copper
scrap of various types of copper wires, pieces of copper, copper turnings etc.
Nord Holding Non-Ferrous Metals Specification
| CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Copper with insulation | Copper cables - are rated for their metal content. |
| 100 | Bright copper | Wires with a thickness of over 1.0 mm, with a bright surface. No tinned ends and cable lugs. Unoiled. Mechanically removed insulation. |
| 120 | Copper – heavy | Uninsulated wires with a thickness of over 1.5 mm. No insulation residue. With no terminal lugs. |
| 130 | Copper – thin | Wires with a thickness of 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm, uninsulated. With varnish coating removed. |
| 140 | Copper - varnish coated, vessels, cadmium plated | Wires and pieces with varnish coating. No whole coils. Thickness: over 0.3 mm. |
| 190 | Copper turnings | Copper turnings uncontaminated with metallic and non-metallic attachments. To be free from iron, sand, and moisture. |
| 191 | Copper – hair wire | Copper wires with a thickness of up to 0.3 mm. With or without varnish coating. |
| CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Brass | Yellow brass scrap, sheet metal, strips, wires, bare brass bars, hexes, tubes, plates, and padlocks, rolled and drawn brass. Without plastics, non-metallic attachments, and other metals. Contamination: to 0.1%. |
| 220 | Brass – nickel plated | Nickel-plated taps, domestic fittings. Without plastics, non-metallic attachments, and other metals. Contamination– to 0.1%. |
| 240 | Bronze | Bearing shells, gears, pieces, etc., with iron parts removed. |
| 290 | Brass turnings | Brass turnings uncontaminated with metallic and non-metallic attachments. To be free of sand, moisture, and excessive oiling. |
| 291 | Bronze turnings | Bronze turnings uncontaminated with metallic and non-metallic attachments. To be free of sand, moisture, and excessive oiling. |
| 400 | Brass and copper radiators from automobiles | Mixed brass and copper radiators from automobiles, iron free. |
| 401 | Brass and copper automotive radiator parts | Brass and copper automotive radiator parts, iron free. |
| CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | Aluminum wires | Aluminum conductors with mechanically stripped insulation. Oxidized wires from high-voltage power plants. Unoiled. With no terminal lugs and cable glands. Non-metallic attachments – up to 1%. |
| 503 | Aluminum bus bar | Aluminum bus bar. Non-metallic attachments and contaminants up to 1%. |
| 510 | Aluminum – soft, not painted | Aluminum sheet, moldings, household utensils, etc., with an aluminum content of over 98.5%. To be free of iron, rubber (caoutchouc), and plastic. Non-metallic attachments – up to 1%. |
| 510-1 | Aluminum – soft, painted | Painted aluminum moldings, aluminum sheets, household utensils, etc., with an aluminum content of over 98.5%. To be free of iron, rubber (caoutchouc), and plastic. Non-metallic attachments – up to 1%. |
| 511 | Aluminum window frames and moldings | Aluminum window frames, cleaned of plastic. Non-metallic attachments – up to 1%. To be free of iron. Thickness: over 1 mm; maximum dimensions: up to 1500 mm. |
| 511-1 | Aluminum frame with a thermal bridging | Aluminum window frames, not cleaned of plastic. Thickness: over 1 mm; maximum dimensions: 1500 mm. |
| 530 | Aluminum – mixed | Various aluminum castings (for cars, etc.) and parts: cast, forged, stamped, scraps from sheets, strips, tubes, profiles, etc. Castings are free of visible iron, cleaned of brass, babbitt, and other attachments. Lubricant, grease, and other contaminants – up to 1%, free iron – up to 2%. Thickness: over 1 mm; maximum dimensions: 1500 x 500 x 300 mm. |
| 532 | Aluminum-magnesium alloys | Aluminum sheet with a magnesium content of 1% to 5%. To be free of zinc, manganese, and copper. |
| 533 | Aluminum radiators from automobiles | Used clean aluminum radiators from automobiles. There should be no other types of radiators. All attachments, including iron, plastic, and foam, should not exceed 1% by weight. |
| 533М | Aluminum-copper radiators | Aluminum radiators with copper pipes cleaned of other metals and non-metals. |
| 535 | Aluminum wheels | Aluminum car wheels – clean, single, uncoated aluminum wheels of one specified alloy, free of inserts, steel, weights, rubber, grease, oil, and other non-metallic objects. |
| 536 | Aluminum solid - castings | Clean aluminum castings including automotive or aircraft castings and other parts – cast, forged, stamped. To be free of iron, brass, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Oil and grease – no over 2%. |
| 540 | Aluminum offset plates | Aluminum offset printing plates. Non-metallic attachments and contaminants up to 0.1%. |
| 570 | Aluminum cans | Aluminum cans of soft drinks without iron bottom. |
| 580 | Aluminum caps and bottles | Aluminum caps of jars and bottles without ferrous bottom. Non-metallic attachments – up to 5%. |
| 581 | Aluminum foil not painted and free from plastic | Aluminum foil not painted and free from plastic. Non-metallic attachments and contaminants up to 1%. |
| 590 | Aluminum turnings | Aluminum turnings – large, wound in spirals, uncontaminated with iron and non-metallic attachments. To be free of iron, sand, moisture, and excessive oiling. |
| CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 820 | Nickel anodes | Used nickel anodes. |
| CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | Lead – soft, clean | Lead from cable sheaths without asphalt coating. Lead tubes. Sheet lead. |
| 605 | Lead – cable, with asphalt | Lead from cable sheaths with asphalt coating. |
| 608 | Lead letters | Lead letters from the printing industry. |
| 630 | Battery grids | Battery grids, free from paste and plastic residue. |
| CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | ZAMAK | Zinc-based castings with no more than 5% iron and other attachments. They shall not contain turnings, pieces of slag, large lumps, melted pieces, iron, etc. |
| 300 | Zinc | Zinc sheet, sheets, clean unalloyed castings, anti-corrosion plates, wire, printing industry waste. Galvanized sheet metal that is attracted to a magnet is not accepted. |
International Scrap Specification for Non-Ferrous Metals
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| BARLEY NO. 1 – COPPER WIRE | Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire known as “bright copper wire.” Wire gauge subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Green copper wire and hydraulically compacted material to be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. |
| BERRY NO. 1 – COPPER WIRE | Shall consist of clean, untinned, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire and cable, free of brittle burnt wire. Wire gauge subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Free of copper tubing. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. |
| BIRCH NO. 2 – COPPER WIRE | Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper wire having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum 94%) as determined by electrolytic assay. Should be free of the following: Tinned or soldered copper wire or excessively leaded copper wire; brass and bronze wire; excessive oil content, iron, and non-metallics; copper wire from burning; insulation; hair wire; brittle burnt wire; to be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. |
| CANDY NO. 1 – HEAVY COPPER SOLIDS AND TUBING | Shall consist of clean, unalloyed, uncoated copper clippings, punchings, bus bars, commutator segments, and clean copper tubing. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. |
| BERRY/CANDY CANDY/BERRY | A combination of copper wire and heavy copper as defined in BERRY and CANDY (see above). |
| CLIFF NO. 2 – COPPER SOLIDS AND TUBING | Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper scrap having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum 94%) as determined by electrolytic assay. Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded, tinned, soldered copper scrap; brass and bronze clippings; excessive oil content, iron and non-metallics; copper tubing with other than copper connections or with sediment; copper wire from burning; insulation; hair wire; brittle burnt wire; and to be free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. |
| BIRCH/CLIFF | A combination of copper wire and heavy copper as defined for BERRY and CANDY (see above). |
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| HONEY – YELLOW BRASS SCRAP | Shall consist of mixed yellow brass solids, including brass castings, rolled brass, rod brass, tubing, and miscellaneous yellow brasses, including plated brass. Must be free of manganese-bronze, aluminum-bronze, unsweated radiators or radiator parts, iron, and excessively dirty and corroded materials. Must also be free of any type of munitions including, but not limited to, bullet casings. |
| LACE – BRASS SHELL CASES WITHOUT PRIMERS | Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases free of primers and any other foreign material. For material to be exported from the United States, all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to prevent reuse and reloading. |
| MELON – BRASS PIPE | Shall consist of brass pipe free of plated and soldered materials or pipes with cast brass connections. To be sound, clean pipes free of sediment and condenser tubes. |
| NOMAD – YELLOW BRASS TURNINGS | Shall consist of yellow brass turnings, free of aluminum, manganese, and composition turnings, not to contain over 3% of free iron, oil, or other moisture; to be free of grindings and babbitts. To avoid dispute, to be sold subject to sample or analysis. |
| OCEAN – MIXED UNSWEATED AUTO RADIATORS | Shall consist of mixed automobile radiators, to be free of aluminum radiators, and iron-finned radiators. All radiators to be subject to deduction of actual iron. The tonnage specification should cover the gross weight of the radiators, unless otherwise specified. |
| PALES – BRASS CONDENSER TUBES (HEAT EXCHANGERS) | Shall consist of clean condenser tubing which may be plated or unplated, free of excessive corroded material as mutually agreed. Upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller, may be in the form of whole bundles including iron and/or brass heads as well as iron and/or brass baffles. |
| PARCH – MANGANESE BRONZE SOLIDS | Shall have a copper content of not under 55%, a lead content of not over 1%, and shall be free of aluminum bronze and silicon bronze. |
| ELAND HIGH GRADE – LOW LEAD BRONZE/BRASS SOLIDS | It is recommended these materials be sold by analysis. |
| ELIAS HIGH LEAD BRONZE SOLIDS AND BORINGS | It is recommended these materials be sold on sample or by analysis. |
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| TABLET – CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS | It consists of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys. To be free of paper, plastic, excessively inked sheets, and any other contaminants. Minimum size: 3” (8 cm) in any direction. |
| TABLOID – NEW CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS | To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys, uncoated, unpainted, to be free of paper, plastic, ink, and any other contaminants. Minimum size: 3” (8 cm) in any direction. |
| TABOO – MIXED LOW COPPER ALUMINUM CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS | Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted low copper aluminum scrap of two or more alloys with a minimum thickness of 0.015 inches (.38 mm) and to be free of 2000 and 7000 series, hair wire, wire screen, punchings less than 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) diameter, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Grease and oil not to total more than 1%. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. |
| TAINT/TABOR – CLEAN MIXED OLD ALLOY SHEET ALUMINUM | Shall consist of clean old alloy aluminum sheet of two or more alloys, free of foil, venetian blinds, castings, hair wire, screen wire, food or beverage containers, radiator shells, airplane sheet, bottle caps, plastic, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. Up to 10% painted sheets and coverings are allowed. |
| TAKE – NEW ALUMINUM CAN STOCK – PRODUCTION WASTE | Shall consist of new low copper aluminum can stock and clippings, clean, lithographed or not lithographed, and coated with clear lacquer but free of lids with sealers, iron, dirt and other foreign contaminations. Oil not to exceed 1%. |
| TALC – POST-CONSUMER ALUMINUM CAN SCRAP | Shall consist of old aluminum food and/or beverage cans. The material is to be free of other scrap metals, foil, tin cans, plastic bottles, paper, glass, and other non-metallic items. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. |
| TALCRED – SHREDDED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP | Shall have a density of 12 to 17 pounds per cubic foot (193 to 273 kg/m3). Material should contain a maximum of 5% fines less than 4 mesh (U.S. standard screen size) (6.35 mm). Must be magnetically separated material and free of steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and other plastics, glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and other foreign substances. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Any and all aluminum items, other than used beverage cans, are not acceptable. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. |
| TALDON – BALED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP | Shall have a minimum density of 14 pounds per cubic foot (225 kg/m3), and a maximum density of 17 pounds per cubic foot (273 kg/m3) for unflattened UBC and 22 pounds per cubic foot (353 kg/m3) for flattened UBC. Size: Minimum 30 cubic feet (.85 m3), with bale range dimensions of 24” to 40” (61 to 132 cm) by 30” to 52” (76 to 132 cm) by 40” to 84” (102 to 213 cm). The only acceptable tying method shall be as follows: four to six 5/8” (1.6 cm) x .020” (5 mm) steel bands, or six to ten #13 gauge steel wires (aluminum bands or wires are acceptable in equivalent strength and number). Use of skids and/or support sheets of any material is not acceptable. Must be magnetically separated material and free of steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and other plastic, glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and other foreign substances. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Any and all aluminum items, other than used beverage cans, are not acceptable. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. |
| TALDORK – BRIQUETTED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP | Shall have a briquette density of 50 pounds per cubic foot (800 kg/m3) minimum. Nominal briquette size shall range from 12” to 24” (30.5 x 61 cm) x 12” to 24” (30.5 x 61 cm) in uniform profile with a variable length of 8” (20.3 cm) minimum and 48” (122 cm) maximum. Briquettes shall be bundled or stacked on skids and secured with a minimum of one vertical band per row and a minimum of one girth band per horizontal layer. Briquettes not to overhang pallet. Total package height shall be 48” (122 cm) maximum. The strap shall be of steel or material of equivalent strength at least 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide and .020 inch (5 mm) thick. The weight of any bundle shall not exceed 4000 pounds (1.814 mt). Material must be magnetically separated and free of steel, plastic, glass, dirt and all other foreign substances. Any and all aluminum items other than UBC are unacceptable. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Items not covered in the specification, including moisture, and any variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. |
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| SAVES – OLD ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP | Shall consist of miscellaneous old zinc base die castings, with or without iron and other foreign attachments. Must be free of borings, turnings, dross pieces and chunks, melted pieces and skimmings. All unmeltables, dirt, foreign attachments, and volatile substances (such as rubber, cork, plastic, grease, etc.) are deductible. Material containing in excess of 30% iron will not constitute good delivery. |
| SCABS – NEW ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP | Shall consist of new or unused, clean, zinc base die castings. Castings to be unplated, unpainted, and free from corrosion. |
| SCOOT – ZINC DIE CAST AUTOMOTIVE GRILLES | Shall consist of clean, old or used zinc base die cast automotive grilles, free from soldered material. All foreign attachments and extraneous materials are deductible. |
| SCABS – NEW PLATED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP | Shall consist of new or unused clean, plated zinc base die castings, free from corrosion. |
| SCORE – OLD SCRAP ZINC | Shall consist of clean dry scrap zinc, such as sheets, jar lids, clean unalloyed castings and anti-corrosion plates. Borings and turnings are not acceptable. Material must not be excessively corroded or oxidized. Material must not be excessively corroded or oxidized. All foreign attachments and extraneous materials are deductible. |
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| RACKS – SOFT SCRAP LEAD | Shall consist of clean soft scrap lead, free of other materials such as drosses, battery plates, lead-covered cable, hard lead, collapsible tubes, foil, type metals, aluminum, zinc, iron and brass fittings, dirty chemical lead. Shall be free from radioactive materials. Packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping shall be reviewed with buyer prior to sale. |
| RADIO – MIXED HARD/SOFT SCRAP LEAD | Shall consist of clean lead solids and lead shots, free of other materials, such as drosses, battery plates, lead-covered cable, collapsible tubes, type metals, aluminum, zinc, iron and brass fittings, dirty chemical lead. Shall be free from radioactive materials. Packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping shall be reviewed with buyer prior to sale. |
| RINK – SCRAP WHOLE INTACT LEAD BATTERIES | Consisting of SLI (starting), automotive, truck, 8-D and commercial golf cart, and marine-type batteries. Cases to be either plastic or rubber and to be complete. Non-lead types (e.g., ni-cad, ni-fe, carbonaire) are not acceptable. Other types such as aircraft (aluminum), silicon gel-cell, lawnmower, etc., and partial, cracked, or broken batteries or batteries without caps and the amount of liquid content and any variations to the specification are subject to special agreement. Packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping shall be reviewed with buyer prior to sale. |
| RONO – SCRAP INDUSTRIAL INTACT LEAD CELLS | Consisting of plates enclosed by a complete plastic case. Partial, cracked, or broken cells, cells without caps, and the amount of liquid content and any variations to the specification are subject to special agreement. Packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping shall be reviewed with buyer prior to sale. |
| ROPER – SCRAP WHOLE INTACT INDUSTRIAL LEAD BATTERIES | Consisting of bus, diesel, locomotive, telephone, and/or steel-cased batteries. Submarine batteries subject to negotiation. Partial, cracked, broken batteries or batteries without caps and the amount of liquid content and any variations to the specification are subject to special agreement. Packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping shall be reviewed with buyer prior to sale. |
| ROPES – LEAD WHEEL WEIGHTS | To consist of lead wheel weights with or without iron clips. Not to include scrap lead, lugs, or plates unless specifically agreed to. To be free of foreign material. Final material specifications to be determined between buyer and seller. |
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| AROMA – NEW NICKEL SCRAP | Shall consist of clean new sheets, plates, bars, tubes, and any other wrought nickel solids. Nickel: minimum 99%; cobalt: maximum 0.25%; copper: maximum 0.50%. Free of castings, as well as any foreign attachments or other contamination. |
| BURLY – OLD NICKEL SCRAP | Shall consist of old and/or new plates, bars, tubes, and any other wrought nickel scrap solids. Material to contain a minimum of 98% nickel and maximum of 0.50% copper. This grade to be free of castings, soldered, brazed, sweated, or painted material, other metallic coating, foreign attachments, or any other contamination. |
Specification for Stainless Steel
| DESIGNATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| PEKOE – 200 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP | Shall consist of all types of clean AISI Series Stainless Steel Scrap Solids, which contain a maximum of 0.5% copper, free of foreign attachments and other contaminants. |
| SABOT – STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP | Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel clips and solids containing a minimum 7% nickel, 16% chrome, and have a maximum of 0.50% molybdenum, 0.50% copper, 0.045% phosphorous, and 0.03% sulfur, and otherwise free of harmful contaminants. Details concerning physical description, grading, additional analysis, and preparation to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. |
| ULTRA – STAINLESS STEEL TURNINGS | Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel turnings containing a minimum 7% nickel and 16% chrome, and to be free of non-ferrous metals, non-metallics, excessive iron, oil and other contaminants. Details concerning physical description, analysis, and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. |
Where do we have sites for buying non-ferrous metals?
As an established leader in buying out of a wide range of secondary raw materials of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, Nord Holding has a well-established network of partners’ and own sites.
Why should you trust Nord Holding?
Nord Holding is your trusted partner in buying out non-ferrous metal secondary materials.
With us, you rely on:
specialists with many years of experience work in our sites for buying out non-ferrous metals;
everyone who delivers non-ferrous metals for scraping is aware of the price that will be paid to him per kg of delivered metal;
we accept your scrap, weigh it and pay the amount due right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
The company‘s main non-ferrous metal operations comprise sorting
the materials and preparing them to be handed over for recycling.
Recycling process
These processes, which are carried
out on specially equipped sites, include:
The finished castings are processed to
obtain a wide variety of finished products:
Copper
Copper is used for making cathodes, anodes, plates and vessels, etc.
Aluminum
Aluminum is used for cladding sheets, aircraft construction profiles and sheets, window profiles, construction profiles,
automotive castings, etc.
Brass
Brass is used for making water faucets, household fittings, rods, pipes and pipe fittings used in the construction industry, heat exchanger pipes, and more.
Stainless
steel
Stainless steel is used for highly durable products unaffected by moisture and water, e.g. kitchen appliances, countertops, dishes, utensils, chains, carabiners, medical and other tools, etc.
Lead
Lead is used in the manufacture of cable sheaths, solders and lead-acid batteries for vehicles, UPS,
and other devices.
Benefits
There are numerous benefits to recycling non-ferrous metals. As metal ores are a non-renewable resource, reuse is the only way to meet the growing demand for them.
Compared to ore mining, metal recycling saves energy, generates significantly less waste that pollutes the environment, and last but not least contributes to a marked reduction in waste around us.