Description
Specification
| Parameter | Details |
| Product Name | HMS 1 & HMS 2 (Heavy Melting Steel Scrap) |
| HS Code | 72044900 |
| Description | Heavy melting scrap consisting of iron and steel pieces, used as a raw material for steel production. Classified into HMS 1 (without galvanized/blackened/painted steel) and HMS 2 (may include galvanized, blackened, or painted steel). |
| Appearance | Metallic scrap – plates, structural steel, beams, rods, bars, re-rollable scrap |
| Grade | HMS 1 & HMS 2 (as per ISRI standards) |
| Size | As per buyer requirements (commonly cut to 1.5m x 0.5m max for easy loading) |
| Purity | Free from non-ferrous metals, hazardous materials, sealed containers, radioactive, explosives |
| Density | 0.7 – 1.0 MT/m³ |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf Life | Indefinite (if stored properly) |
| Packaging | Loose in bulk, loaded directly into containers or vessels |
Container Weight Capacity
| Container Size | Capacity (approx.) | Net Weight |
| 20ft Container | 20 – 22 metric tons | Loose bulk |
| 40ft Container | 25 – 27 metric tons | Loose bulk |
Advantages and Benefits of HMS 1 & HMS 2
Industrial Benefits:
- Raw Material for Steel Industry: Primary feedstock for steelmaking in furnaces.
- Recyclable & Sustainable: 100% recyclable, reduces the need for virgin iron ore.
- Energy Efficient: Recycling steel consumes ~60-70% less energy than producing new steel.
- High Yield: Provides good recovery in steel melting furnaces.
Economic Advantages:
- Cost-Effective: Cheaper alternative to virgin iron ore and pig iron.
- Globally Demanded: Widely traded and accepted commodity.
- Efficient Transport: Can be shipped loose in bulk containers, reducing logistics costs.
Environmental Benefits:
- Eco-Friendly: Reduces mining, lowers carbon footprint.
- Waste Management: Helps in recycling discarded steel products.
Other Benefits:
- Versatile Use: Suitable for electric arc furnaces (EAFs), induction furnaces, and foundries.
- Availability: Consistently available in large volumes.
- Durability: Long shelf life without degradation if kept dry.
Summary
| Parameter | Details |
| HS Code | 72044900 |
| Net Weight (20ft Container) | 20 – 22 metric tons |
| Net Weight (40ft Container) | 25 – 27 metric tons |
| Industrial Benefits | Raw material for steel production, high yield, recyclable |
| Economic Advantages | Cost-effective, energy saving, globally demanded |
| Environmental Benefits | Eco-friendly, reduces mining, lowers CO₂ emissions |
| Shelf Life | Indefinite (if stored in proper conditions) |
| Packaging | Loose in bulk (container/vessel loading) |
| Convenient to Use | Easy to load, transport, and feed into furnaces |
| Natural Product | 100% recyclable steel scrap, no artificial treatment |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.