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Other metals

Under ‘other metals’ we group the alloys and metals with more specific uses: brass and bronze for mechanical components, lead for batteries and zinc for galvanising. Volumes are smaller than in the main families, but each has its own market and grading.

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Chemical properties

Alloys and metals whose properties depend on their composition. Each family has its own grading criteria: copper-zinc alloys in the case of brass, copper-tin alloys in the case of bronze.

End markets

Alloy-specialist foundries
Engineering industry (brass and bronze)
Lead and zinc refineries

What we buy

Sources and intake criteria.

We collect these alloys in every form: industrial brass and bronze components, lead plates and batteries, and zinc parts. We sort them by alloy before processing.

Intake process

Weighbridge, inspection and primary sorting

Acceptance criteria

01
Radiation monitoring
Inbound and outbound, with sensors calibrated to local background radiation.
02
Trade-approved weighing
Certified weighbridge, with a gross/tare/net ticket for every transaction.
03
Visual inspection
The material is inspected before it is assigned to a lot and graded.
04
EWC code assignment
The right EWC code (European List of Waste) for the type and origin of the waste.

Recovered products

2 grades of other metals.

Each processed grade has its own technical specification, production process and end market. Click any of them to jump to the full details.

01Brass and bronze 02Lead and zinc

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Copper alloys for mechanical applications

Brass and bronze

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; bronze, of copper and tin. Both are highly valued for their wear resistance and ease of machining. We process mechanical components, taps and valves, instruments and friction parts.

Input

Mechanical components, taps and valves, instruments

Processed grade

Brass and bronze, separated and graded

Industrial applications

Manufacture of mechanical components
Taps, valves and plumbing industry
Wear parts and bearings

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Heavy metals with specific industrial uses

Lead and zinc

Lead from industrial batteries and plates. Zinc from galvanising processes, zamak and special alloys. Strict grading by type and purity for specialist markets.

Input

Batteries, lead plates, zinc and zamak parts, industrial components

Processed grade

Lead and zinc separated by purity and end use

Industrial applications

Lead refineries for new batteries
Galvanising industry (zinc)
Zamak alloys for die-casting

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FAQs

What people ask us.

What are the main uses of lead?

Lead is used mainly in batteries, radiation shielding and solders, thanks to its density and malleability.

What makes zinc a valuable material?

Zinc is valued for its corrosion resistance and its ability to form alloys, which make it ideal for galvanising steel and for manufacturing electronic components.

How do brass and bronze differ in composition and use?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, known for its ductility and corrosion resistance, while bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, valued for its hardness and wear resistance. Brass is used for mechanical and decorative components; bronze, for sculpture and tools.

Why does recycling lead, zinc, brass and bronze matter?

Recycling these metals reduces the need to extract new raw materials, lowers the environmental impact of mining and processing, and encourages more sustainable and responsible industrial practice.

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