(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Board of Directors recently approved the addition of two new and one modified nonferrous metal specifications along with proposed changes to the guidelines for paper stock contained in the ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular. As per ISRI’s Policy Manual, any party may submit to ISRI a written appeal of the ISRI Board’s approval of these new specifications up to 30 days after publication of this notice. Written appeals must provide a rationale and a request for action and should be sent to ISRI Chief Economist and Director of Commodities Joe Pickard.
New Nonferrous Specifications:
SAINT
Nickel Bearing Scrap
Any nickel bearing alloy scrap that contains a minimum of 3% recovered nickel. Nickel content to be determined by recovery after buyer’s evaluation minus any non-conforming material and/or contamination. Balance of elements contained to be discussed between buyer and seller. Material is to be free of any foreign material. Final material specifications to be determined between buyer and seller.
REELS
Mixed Nonferrous Wheel Weights
To consist of nonferrous wheel weights that are a minimum of 60% (overall) nonferrous and no more than 40% Iron (Fe). Anticipated nonferrous material may be both lead and zinc weights. To be free of foreign material. Final material specifications to be determined between buyer and seller.
Modification to Nonferrous Specification:
ROPES
Lead Wheel Weights
To consist of lead wheel weightswith 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.
Changes to Guidelines for Paper Stock:
Recommendation 1: Outthrows – To change the words to read “will make the pack undesirable and unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified.”
1. Outthrows
The term “Outthrows” as used throughout this section is defined as “all papers that will make the pack undesirable and unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified.”
Recommendation 2: Prohibitives – To change the words to read “will make the pack unacceptable and unusable as the grade specified”.
Current wording in the Specs Circular, with recommended changes:
2. Prohibitive Materials
The term “Prohibitive Materials” as used throughout this section is defined as:
a. Any materials which by their presence in a packing of paper stock, in excess of the amount allowed, will make the pack unacceptable and unusable as the grade specified.
b. Any materials that may be damaging to equipment.
Recommendation 3: Review Date – To add new components to the Paper Stock Section: a) a review date, and b) a section or page showing when and what changes were made.
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