ISRI board considers changes to nonferrous, paper specifications
ISRI board considers changes to nonferrous, paper specifications
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The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) board of directors plans to consider 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 at its upcoming summer board meeting that will be held July 16 in Washington.
The following are newly proposed nonferrous specifications:
- Saint Nickel Bearing Scrap: Any nickel bearing alloy scrap that contains a minimum of 3 percent recovered nickel. Nickel content to be determined by recovery after buyer’s evaluation minus any nonconforming material 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 percent (overall) nonferrous and no more than 40 percent 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.
Additionally, ISRI’s board will consider a proposed modification to the nonferrous specification for ropes lead wheel weights. According to a news release from ISRI, the proposed specification states that ropes lead wheel weights would consist of lead wheel weights with or without iron clips, not to include scrap lead, lugs or plates unless specifically agreed to. They are also to be free of foreign material, and the final material specifications are to be determined between buyer and seller.
The association’s board will also consider three proposed changes to its guidelines for paper stock. First, ISRI will consider a proposed change that would adjust the definition of outthrows to “all papers that will make the pack undesirable and unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified.” Second, ISRI is considering a proposed change to adjust the definition of prohibitives to “will make the pack unacceptable and unusable as the grades specified.” Finally, ISRI will consider adding new components to its guidelines Paper Stock Section to add a review date and a section or page showing when and what changes were made.
ISRI’s Nonferrous Division and Paper Division had both approved these proposed changes in May. The full board may choose to adopt, amend or reject the recommendations from these two divisions or table them pending further review. There will be an open comment period for 30 days following the July 16 vote by the board. Members can also submit comments, recommendations or questions related to these proposed changes to ISRI Chief Economist Joe Pickard at [email protected].
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Source: Recycling Today
ISRI board considers changes to nonferrous, paper specifications
<![CDATA[The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) board of directors plans to consider 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 at its upcoming summer board meeting that will be held July 16 in Washington. The following are newly proposed nonferrous specifications: Saint Nickel Bearing Scrap: Any nickel bearing alloy scrap that contains a minimum of 3 percent recovered nickel. Nickel content to be determined by recovery after buyer’s evaluation minus any nonconforming material 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 percent (overall) nonferrous and no more than 40 percent 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.Additionally, ISRI’s board will consider a proposed modification to the nonferrous specification for ropes lead wheel weights. According to a news release from ISRI, the…