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Scrap Specifications SSM
Obsah
I. GENERAL DELIVERY CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................... - 1 -
II. GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CONDITIONS FOR DELIVERIES OF SCRAP METAL ................................................... - 2 -
III. E3 OLD THICK STEEL SCRAP > 6MM ............................................................................................................ - 4 -
IV. E3+ OLD THICK STEEL SCRAP >10MM ......................................................................................................... - 5 -
V. E3/1 OLD MIXED STEEL SCRAP 3 - 6MM ..................................................................................................... - 6 -
VI. E3/1-SH OLD SHEARED STEEL SCRAP 3 - 6MM ............................................................................................ - 7 -
VII. E1 OLD THIN STEEL SCRAP < 3MM ............................................................................................................. - 8 -
VIII. E1-SH OLD SHEARED STEEL SCRAP 1-6MM ................................................................................................. - 9 -
IX. ESB OLD SMALL BUNDLES 1 - 6MM .......................................................................................................... - 10 -
X. TIRE WIRES – BUNDLES ............................................................................................................................ - 11 -
XI. E8 NEW PRODUCTION STEEL SCRAP < 3MM............................................................................................. - 12 -
XII. E8SN NEW PRODUCTION STEEL SCRAP WITH TIN..................................................................................... - 13 -
XIII. E8SI NEW PRODUCTION STEEL SCRAP WITH SILICON ............................................................................... - 14 -
XIV. E2 THICK NEW PRODUCTION STEEL SCRAP > 3MM .................................................................................. - 15 -
XV. E6 NEW PRODUCTION BALED STEEL SCRAP.............................................................................................. - 16 -
XVI. E6SN NEW PRODUCTION BALED STEEL SCRAP WITH TIN ......................................................................... - 17 -
XVII. E5M MIXED STEEL TURNINGS .................................................................................................................. - 18 -
XVIII. E5BSV MIXED PRESSED STEEL TURNINGS ........................................................................................ - 19 -
XIX. E5C CAST IRON TURNINGS ....................................................................................................................... - 20 -
XX. E40 SHREDDER STEEL SCRAP .................................................................................................................... - 21 -
XXI. INS INCINERATION SCRAP ........................................................................................................................ - 22 -
XXII. ECI CAST IRON SCRAP............................................................................................................................... - 23 -
XXIII. TABLE OF UNDESIRABLE ITEMS, SUBSTANCES AND MATERIALS FOUND IN SCRAP METAL. ...................... - 24 -
XXIV. RECLAMATION FOR NON-CONFORMANCE OF SCRAP METAL DELIVERIES ........................................ - 26 -
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I. General delivery conditions
1. All shipments should meet the scrap specifications of SSM. The Supplier cannot deviate from
specifications without the prior consent of TSR Slovakia. TSR Slovakia reserves the right to cancel
orders if specifications are not met.
2. SSM will inspect scrap quality and quantity of each shipment. Inquiries regarding scrap specifications
should be directed to TSR Slovakia.
3. Deliveries by truck in 60m3 (or bigger) containers are not allowed, unless approved in writing by TSR
Slovakia. If supplier is not able to unload the material SSM has the right to reject the shipment.
Delivery by truck with two containers must have the same scrap grade in both containers.
4. Delivery shall be within time period set in the monthly purchase order. Deviations are not allowed
without written consent from TSR Slovakia. If the supplier fails to complete the order within the
specific time period, TSR Slovakia reserves the right to cancel the order.
5. Monthly purchase orders must be completed, i.e. 95% of ordered amount, before deliveries of the
new order can start. The tolerance for the ordered amount is +/- 5%, with a limit of 100MT per scrap
grade. Over-shipments are the responsibility of the supplier, unless approved in writing by TSR
Slovakia. The SSM weights preside over other weights and will settle the payment to all suppliers.
6. Demurrage costs as a result of non-conformance of scrap deliveries will be charged to the supplier.
Non-conformance is assumed in the following cases:
6.1. The material does not meet the scrap specifications SSM
6.2. Incomplete/incorrect documentation with the shipment
6.3. Delivery outside the agreed time period
6.4. Rejected shipment
6.5. Other reasons without infliction of SSM
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II. General acceptance conditions for deliveries of scrap metal
1. No pressurized, closed or insufficiently open containers will be accepted in any grade of scrap.
Any scrap metal element capable to maintain gas (including air) or liquid under pressure
introduces the risk of explosion and is considered as closed container. Closed containers must be
cut in half.
Containers are considered insufficiently open when the opening is not visible or is less than 10cm in
any one direction. Examples are, among others, pipe sections capped at the ends, hydraulic
cylinders, gas cylinders, compressors of refrigerator, fire extinguishers, etc.
2. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from dangerous material, inflammable or explosive,
fire-arms (whole or in part), munitions, dirt or pollutants which may contain or emit dangerous
substances. Must be free from chemicals, chemical substances or waste classified as hazardous.
Motor blocks and truck axes must be cut in half.
3. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from rust or to be extremely rusty.
4. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM can not contain any radioactive material.
5. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM must be free from hazardous chemicals, substances and/or waste.
This includes, among others, carcinogenic substances and sulphur.
6. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from non-metallic and non-ferrous materials like dirt,
glass, concrete, insulation and excessive iron oxide (rust). No combustible non-metallic material such
as wood, grease, oil, other lubricants, plastic, rubber, fabric and other chemical or organic
substances. No non-magnetic pieces. No water in any form; this will be deducted from the official
weight. The maximum allowable amount of waste in scrap is 1%. Exceeding the limits will be monthly
evaluated and a supplier will be penalized in accordance with contractual penalties specified in this
specification.
7. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from larger pieces (brick-size) which are non-
conductors of electricity such as tires, pipes filled with cement, wood or concrete.
8. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from non-ferrous materials in any form, like copper,
brass, cupro alloy, aluminum, lead (incl. terne sheets) and other.
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9. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from materials with high copper content like rebars
and merchant bars, unless permitted in the scrap specifications of SSM. Delivery of such shipment is
permitted after prior written approval of SSM.
10. Ferrous scrap delivered to SSM should be free from waste or by-products arising from steel melting,
heating, surface conditioning (including scarfing), grinding, sawing, welding and torch cutting
operations, such as slag, mill scales, bag-house dust, grinder dust and sludge.
11. Other chemical agents shall meet the limits shown for each scrap grade.
12. Maximum weight of any piece of ferrous scrap shall not exceed 300 kg.
13. Material must be prepared in a manner to ensure direct charging. Must be free from unbound
ribbons, twisted and connected pieces which are hard to separate.
More detailed specification of some undesirable items found in scrap within the meaning of
paragraphs 1 up to 12 is provided in the chapter XX (Table of undesirable items, substances and
materials found in scrap metal.
14. Non-magnetic part of scrap metal:
14.1. Truck transport – non-magnetic part will be estimated
14.2. Rail transport – weighted dirt (remains in a wagon after unloading) and estimated dirt
(dirt unloaded from a wagon with scrap).
If possible, STEELAGE Slovakia, s.r.o. will load the non-magnetic part back in a wagon before the
second weighing.
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III. E3 Old thick steel scrap > 6mm Old thick steel scrap predominantly more than 6mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. May include tubes with max. diameter 400 mm and hollow sections.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and minimum 6mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.6 ton/m³ and minimum weight wagon: 42MT (72m³) / 48MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from rebars, body scrap, wheels from light vehicles and electrical equipment. Truck rims
must be cut in half. The scrap cannot contain copper, tin, lead (alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical
content. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron tubes, hydraulic cylinders, shafts and matrix houses. No
turnings, coated material such as tinned sheet, lead-coated sheet, enamelled sheet etc. Must be free
from electrical equipments such as: engines, transformers, electrical switch drives etc. No gear boxes,
differential gears (only if cut in half), electrical switch boxes. Cog-wheels with max. Ø200mm.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.250
Tin Sn 0.010
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.250 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.050
Silicon Si 0.300
Vanadium V 0.010
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IV. E3+ Old thick steel scrap >10mm Old thick steel scrap predominantly more than 10mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. Predominantly steel beams, angles, side frames, bolsters, pipe scrap (max 400mm diameter)
and other demolition scrap.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and minimum 10mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.7 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 42MT (72m³) / 49MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from vehicle body scrap, wheels from light vehicles and mechanical parts. The scrap
cannot contain copper, tin, lead (alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical content. Must be free from
cast iron, cast iron tubes, hydraulic cylinders, shafts and matrix houses. No turnings, coated material
such as tinned sheet, lead-coated sheet, enamelled sheet etc. Must be free from electrical equipments
such as: engines, transformers, electrical switch drives etc. No gear boxes, differential gears (only if cut in
half), electrical switch boxes. Cog-wheels with max. Ø200mm.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.250
Tin Sn 0.010
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.250 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.050
Silicon Si 0.300
Vanadium V 0.010
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V. E3/1 Old mixed steel scrap 3 - 6mm Old mixed steel scrap predominantly between 3-6 mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. May include tubes and hollow sections. Together maximum 3% of rebars and wires. Maximum
3% of cast iron.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and minimum 3mm and maximum 6mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.55 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 42MT (72m³) / 47.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from body scrap, wheels from light vehicles and electrical equipment. Truck rims, engine
blocks and axis must be cut in half. The scrap cannot contain excessive oil and lubricant, copper, tin, lead
(alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical content. Must be free from hydraulic cylinders, shafts and
matrix houses. No turnings, coated material such as tinned sheet, lead-coated sheet, enamelled sheet
etc. Must be free from electrical equipments such as: engines, transformers, electrical switch drives etc.
No gear boxes, differential gears (only if cut in half), electrical switch boxes. Cog-wheels with max.
Ø200mm.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.250
Tin Sn 0.010
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.250 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.050
Silicon Si 0.500
Vanadium V 0.010
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VI. E3/1-SH Old sheared steel scrap 3 - 6mm Old sheared steel scrap predominantly between 3-6 mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. Material must be sheared within dimensions. May include tubes and hollow sections. Together
maximum 3% of rebars and wires. Maximum 3% of cast iron.
Dimensions: maximum 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.6m and minimum 3mm and maximum 6mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.7 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 52MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from body scrap, wheels from light vehicles and electrical equipment. Truck rims, engine
blocks and axis must be cut in half. The scrap cannot contain excessive oil and lubricant, copper, tin, lead
(alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical content. No turnings, coated material such as tinned sheet,
lead-coated sheet, enamelled sheet etc. Must be free from electrical equipments such as: engines,
transformers, electrical switch drives etc. No gear boxes, differential gears (only if cut in half), electrical
switch boxes. Cog-wheels with max. Ø200mm.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.250
Tin Sn 0.010
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.250 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.050
Silicon Si 0.500
Vanadium V 0.010
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VII. E1 Old thin steel scrap < 3mm Old thin steel scrap predominantly less than 3mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct charging.
May include light vehicle wheels. Together maximum 3% of rebars and wires. Maximum 3% of cast iron.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m
Minimum required density: 0.45 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 31MT (72m³) / 35.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from domestic appliances, vehicle body scrap, rebars and merchant bars. Must be free
from copper, tin, lead (and alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical content. Must be free from cast iron,
cast iron tubes, shafts and matrix houses. No turnings, coated material such as tinned sheet, lead-coated
sheet, enamelled sheet etc. Must be free from electrical equipments such as: engines, transformers,
electrical switch drives etc. No gear boxes, differential gears (only if cut in half), electrical switch boxes.
Cog-wheels with max. Ø200mm.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.400
Tin Sn 0.020
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.300 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.060
Silicon Si 0.500
Vanadium V 0.010
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VIII. E1-SH Old sheared steel scrap 1-6mm Old sheared steel scrap predominantly between 1-6mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. Material must be sheared within dimensions. May include light vehicle wheels. Together
maximum 3% of rebars and wires. Maximum 3% of cast iron.
Dimensions: maximum 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.6m
Minimum required density: 0.6 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 40MT (72m³) / 46MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from domestic appliances, vehicle body scrap. Must be free from copper, tin, lead (and
alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical content. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron tubes, shafts and
matrix houses. No turnings, coated material such as tinned sheet, lead-coated sheet, enamelled sheet
etc. Must be free from electrical equipments such as: engines, transformers, electrical switch drives etc.
No gear boxes, differential gears (only if cut in half), electrical switch boxes. Cog-wheels with max.
Ø200mm.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.400
Tin Sn 0.020
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.300 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.060
Silicon Si 0.500
Vanadium V 0.010
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IX. ESB Old small bundles 1 - 6mm Old mixed steel scrap predominantly between 1-6 mm thick pressed to small bundles. May include tubes
and hollow sections.
Dimensions: maximum 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.6m and minimum 1mm and maximum 6mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.65 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 42MT (72m³) / 48.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from body scrap, light vehicle wheels electrical equipment. Truck rims must be cut in
half. The scrap cannot contain excessive oil and lubricant. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron tubes,
shafts and matrix houses. Must be free from copper, tin, lead (and alloys) and dirt to meet aimed
analytical content.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.250
Tin Sn 0.010
Chrome Cr
Σ 0.250 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.050
Silicon Si 0.500
Vanadium V 0.010
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X. Tire wires – Bundles Tire wires must exclusively contain stell scrap remains from tyres recycling. 10% of non-magnetic
material is allowed. Tire wires must be free from any other scrap grade. Maximum disintegration 10%
(the bundles must not disintegrate during unloading).
Dimensions: maximum 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4m
Minimum required density: 0.65 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 42MT (72m³) / 48.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Material must be burnt or otherwise deprived of the tyre remains. Must be free from copper, tin, lead
(and alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical content.
Chemický prvok Značka Maximálny % obsah
Copper / Med’ Cu 0.250
Tin / Cín Sn 0.010
Chrome / Chróm Cr
Σ 0.250 Nickel / Nikel Ni
Molybdenum / Molybdén Mo
Sulphur / Síra S 0.050
Phosphorus / Fosfor P 0.050
Silicon / Kremík Si 0.500
Vanadium / Vanád V 0.010
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XI. E8 New production steel scrap < 3mm New production steel scrap predominantly less than 3mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. The steel scrap can be galvanized (permitted by prior joint agreement) and must be free from
unbound ribbons to avoid problems with charging.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and maximum 3mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.45 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 31MT (72m³) / 35.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
No fender stock. No sheets over 0.05% tin (Sn) or silicon (Si). Must be free from copper, tin, lead (and
alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast
iron tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu
Σ 0.300
Tin Sn
Chrome Cr
Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.020
Phosphorus P 0.020
Silicon Si 0.030
Vanadium V 0.010
Carbon C 0.050
Manganese Mn 0.300
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XII. E8Sn New production steel scrap with tin New production steel scrap predominantly less than 3mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. The steel scrap must be uncoated (tin excluded) unless permitted by prior joint agreement and
be free from unbound ribbons to avoid problems with charging.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and maximum 3mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.45 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 31MT (72m³) / 35.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
No fender stock. No sheets over 0.05% Silicon (Si). Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys),
mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron
tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.060
Tin Sn 0.300
Chrome Cr 0.060
Nickel Ni 0.040
Molybdenum Mo 0.010
Sulphur S 0.015
Phosphorus P 0.020
Zinc Zn 0.010
Silicon Si 0.030
Vanadium V 0.010
Carbon C 0.050
Manganese Mn 0.300
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XIII. E8Si New production steel scrap with silicon New production steel scrap predominantly less than 3mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure direct
charging. The steel scrap must be uncoated (silicon excluded) unless permitted by prior joint agreement
and be free from unbound ribbons to avoid problems with charging.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and maximum 3mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.45 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 31MT (72m³) / 35.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
No fender stock. No sheets over 0.05% tin (Sn). Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys),
mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron
tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.060
Tin Sn 0.010
Chrome Cr 0.060
Nickel Ni 0.040
Molybdenum Mo 0.010
Sulphur S 0.015
Phosphorus P 0.020
Zinc Zn 0.010
Silicon Si 2.000
Vanadium V 0.010
Carbon C 0.050
Manganese Mn 0.300
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XIV. E2 Thick new production steel scrap > 3mm Thick new production steel scrap predominantly more than 3mm thick prepared in a manner to ensure
direct charging. The steel scrap must be uncoated unless permitted by prior joint agreement and be free
from merchant bars even from new production.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and minimum 3mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.65 ton/m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 42MT (72m³) / 48.5MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
No fender stock. No sheets over 0.05% tin (Sn) or silicon (Si). Must be free from copper, tin, lead (and
alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast
iron tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu
Σ 0.300
Tin Sn
Chrome Cr
Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.020
Phosphorus P 0.020
Silicon Si 0.030
Vanadium V 0.010
Carbon C 0.050
Manganese Mn 0.300
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XV. E6 New production baled steel scrap New production steel scrap predominantly less than 3mm thick compressed or firmly baled in a manner
to ensure direct charging. The steel scrap can be galvanized (permitted only by prior joint agreement)
and must be free from unbound ribbons to avoid problems with charging.
Dimensions: maximum 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4m
Minimum required density: 1.0 ton per m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 55MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical
contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu
Σ 0.300
Tin Sn
Chrome Cr
Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.030
Phosphorus P 0.080
Zinc Zn 0.300
Silicon Si 0.800
Vanadium V 0.010
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XVI. E6Sn New production baled steel scrap with tin New production steel scrap predominantly less than 3mm thick compressed or firmly baled in a manner
to ensure direct charging. The steel scrap must be uncoated (tin excluded) unless permitted by prior joint
agreement and be free from unbound ribbons to avoid problems with charging.
Dimensions: maximum 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4m
Minimum required density: 1.0 ton per m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 55MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical
contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.080
Tin Sn 0.300
Chrome Cr 0.080
Nickel Ni 0.060
Molybdenum Mo 0.020
Sulphur S 0.030
Phosphorus P 0.080
Zinc Zn 0.300
Silicon Si 0.050
Vanadium V 0.010
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XVII. E5M Mixed steel turnings Mixed lots of carbon steel turnings of known origin prepared in a manner to ensure direct charging.
Turnings cannot be excessively bushy, rusted and should be free from all contaminants such as non-
ferrous metals, scale, grinding dust, and heavily oxidized turnings or other materials from chemical
industries. Must be free from cast iron turnings and Free Cutting Steel.
Minimum weight per wagon: 35MT (72m³) / 40MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from rags, municipal waste, wood or other debris, excessive oil. No mill scales and tire
wire allowed. Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed
analytical contents.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.400
Tin Sn 0.030
Chrome Cr
Σ 1.000 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.100
Phosphorus P 0.080
Silicon Si 0.300
Vanadium V 0.010
Carbon C 0.400
Manganese Mn 0.800
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XVIII. E5BSV Mixed pressed steel turnings Mixed pressed steel turning of known origin prepared in a manner to ensure direct charging. Turnings
cannot be excessively rusted and should be free from all contaminants such as non-ferrous metals, scale,
grinding dust and materials from chemical industries. Must be free from cast iron turnings and Free
Cutting Steel. Min. 90% of magnetic parts. Remaining non-magnetic binder.
Minimal weight per wagon: 35MT (72m³) / 40MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from rags, municipal waste, wood or other debris, excessive oil. No mill scales and tire
wire allowed. Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed
analytical contents.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.400
Tin Sn 0.030
Chrome Cr
Σ 1.000 Nickel Ni
Molybdenum Mo
Sulphur S 0.100
Phosphorus P 0.080
Silicon Si 0.300
Vanadium V 0.010
Carbon C 0.400
Manganese Mn 0.800
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XIX. E5C Cast iron turnings Mixed cast iron turnings from known origin. Should be prepared in a manner to ensure direct charging.
The turnings must be free from all contaminants such as non-ferrous metals, scale, grinding dust, and
heavily oxidized turnings or other materials from chemical industries.
Minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 50MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from rags, municipal waste, wood or other debris, excessive oil. Must be free from
water, ice, snow and other moistures, copper, lead (and alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet
aimed analytical contents.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Phosphorus P 0.900
Silicon Si 2.000
Carbon C 3.500
Manganese Mn 1.000
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XX. E40 Shredder steel scrap Shredded steel scrap. Old steel scrap fragmentized into pieces not exceeding 200 mm in any direction for
95% of the load. No piece in the remaining 5% shall exceed 1000mm. Should be prepared in a manner to
ensure direct charging.
Dimensions: see description above
Minimum required density: 0.9 ton per m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 54MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
The scrap shall be free from excessive moisture, loose cast iron and incinerator material (especially tin
cans). No copper wires. Must be free from copper, lead (and alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet
aimed analytical contents. Must be free from cast iron, cast iron tubes, shafts and matrix houses.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Copper Cu 0.250
Tin Sn 0.020
Chrome Cr 0.110
Nickel Ni 0.150
Molybdenum Mo 0.015
Sulphur S 0.050
Phosphorus P 0.050
Zinc Zn 0.015
Silicon Si 0.300
Vanadium V 0.010
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XXI. INS Incineration scrap Old steel scrap magnetically sorted from waste incineration residues. 95% of total volume must fulfil the
maximum size of individual pieces in any direction 200mm. The remaining 5% must not contain pieces of
more than 1000 mm. Should be prepared in a manner to ensure direct charging.
Dimensions: see description above
Minimum required density: 0.7 ton per m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 52MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
The scrap shall be free from excessive moisture and cast iron. Must be free from copper, lead (and
alloys), mechanical pieces and dirt to meet aimed analytical contents.
Chemický prvok Značka Maximálny % obsah
Phosphorus / Fosfor P 0,900
Silicon / Kremík Si 2,000
Carbon / Uhlík C 3,500
Manganese / Mangán Mn 1,000
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XXII. ECI Cast iron scrap Old and new cast iron pieces with a carbon content generally between 2.0 to 3.5%. Mechanical pieces
are allowed. Maximum weight per individual piece: 300 kg. Must be free from excessive oil and
lubricants.
Dimensions: maximum 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.5m and minimum 3mm thick
Minimum required density: 0.8 ton per m³ and minimum weight per wagon: 45MT (72m³) / 53MT (82m³)
Not allowed (in addition to the general conditions)
Must be free from cast iron grates, wrought iron and enamel. Must be free from copper, lead (and
alloys) and dirt to meet aimed analytical contents.
Chemical element Symbol Maximum % contents
Phosphorus P 0.900
Silicon Si 0.300
Carbon C 3.500
Manganese Mn 1.000
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XXIII. Table of undesirable items, substances and materials found in
scrap metal.
1. Sealed or closed containers (all vessels able to hold gas or liquid under the pressure). Pipe parts,
hydraulic and gas cylinders, fire extinguishers etc are being consider as closed container. The vessel
is considered as insufficiently opened if the opening is not visible or is smaller than 10 cm in one
direction.
2. Radioactive material not even if the significant levels of external radioactivity has not been detected
due to the protective packaging or with respect to the location of closed item in the load.
3. Any ammunition, weapons or their parts including (grenades, projectiles)
4. Flammable, explosive and other hazardous material that may be hazardous to health, environment
or the steelmaking process.
5. Chemicals, chemical substances or waste that is classified as dangerous.
6. Excessive rust or extremely corroded.
7. Non-ferrous metals such as: metal brass, copper, aluminium or non-ferrous impurities
8. Lead in metallic or oxide form, lead sheets or plates.
9. Non-metallic materials such as: wood, concrete, rubber, plastic, textile and refractory material.
10. Waste or side products arising in the process of steel melting, heating, surface changes (including
scarfing), grinding, cutting, welding and flame cutting such as: slag, mill-scales, from dust de-dusting
and sludge.
11. Almost no oils and lubricants (only minor amounts of lubricants and oils).
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12. Excessive amounts of iron oxide in any form other than the normal value of surface rust caused by
external storage under ordinary atmospheric conditions.
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XXIV. Reclamation for non-conformance of scrap metal deliveries
Type of Claim Penalty Remarks
Whole rejection 150 € plus demurrage & all other costs
Partly rejected 50 € plus demurrage & all other costs
Claim of non-magnetic parts
From 0,4t (truck - estimation) / 0,6t (wagon –
estimation + weighing)
100 €
From 1 – 1,5t 200 €
More than 1,5t rejection of the shipment
Exceeding allowable limit of 1% waste in delivered
scrap (evaluated monthly)
300 €/t Penalty is related to each ton of waste above the
limit allowed
Hazardous claim
Closed container 100 €/pc more than 2 -> rejection
Radioactivity 250 € rejection
Hazardous chemical material (oil, chemicals, etc.) 250 € rejection
Battery (higher lead content) 100 €/pc more than 2 -> rejection
Electrical motor (higher copper content) 50 €/pc more than 5 -> rejection
The occurrence of cast iron in scrap in which is not
allowed or exceeding the limit of cast iron in scrap in
which is allowed..
50 €/t
Other than declared scrap in the shipment
Within 20% 10 €/t
Over 20% downgrade to lower quality
Construction steel or wires in a shipment 10 €/t
Incomplete papers 20 € 20 € for each mistake
Low minimum thickness
Within 30% under min. thickness
5 €/t
Over 30% under min. thickness downgrade to lower quality
Underweight 100 €
Oversized material 20 €/t per ton oversized
Truck rims (not cut in half) 5 €/pc more than 10 -> rejection
Wrong chemical analysis 200 € Possible rejection
Over delivery of scrap above 5% per item/order 10 €/t
For each type of claim a supplier is obliged to pay all additional costs incurred to
SSM, a.s. regarding the claim.
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