New Zinc Die Cast Scrap: Specifications, Prices, and Where to Sell
New Zinc Die Cast Scrap — clean, unused zinc-base die castings — commands a price premium over old zinc die cast because it requires no plating, paint, or corrosion. Here is what recyclers, generators, and traders need to know about specifications, pricing, and where to sell it.
What Readers Should Know
- New Zinc Die Cast Scrap must be new/unused, unplated, unpainted, and free of corrosion.
- ISRI's Scrap Specifications Circular 2017 classifies this grade under the code "Scabs."
- Scrap yards pay more for New Zinc Die Cast than for Old Zinc Die Cast, provided it is contaminant-free.
- Zinc die castings are widely used in automotive parts such as gears and pinions due to their strength and self-lubricating properties.
- As of mid-August 2020, North American export prices stood at $0.80 per lb; European prices were $800 per tonne.
- Sellers can move volume through scrap yards, ScrapMonster's Scrap Yard Finder, or the ScrapMonster B2B Marketplace.
What Is New Zinc Die Cast Scrap?
New Zinc Die Cast Scrap consists of new or unused, clean, zinc-base die castings. It must not be plated or painted, and it must be free from corrosion.
Zinc die castings are used in a range of decorative and functional applications. Their strength, hardness, and self-lubricating properties make them a preferred material for automotive parts such as gears and pinions, thanks to strong physical and mechanical performance.
ISRI Specification Code
Under the latest Scrap Specifications Circular 2017 issued by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), New Zinc Die Cast Scrap is designated by the code "Scabs."
For the complete list of scrap material specifications, refer to ISRI's published circular directly.
New Zinc Die Cast Scrap Prices
Scrap yards pay higher prices for New Zinc Die Cast Scrap than for Old Zinc Die Cast Scrap. Material must be clean and free of contaminants to achieve the best price.
The table below shows New Zinc Die Cast Scrap export prices as of mid-August 2020.
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
| North America, US East Coast | $0.80 per Lb |
| US Midwest, US West Coast | $0.80 per Lb |
| Europe | $800 per Tonne |
Source: ScrapMonster
Visit ScrapMonster's Zinc Scrap Prices section for detailed zinc scrap export prices, or check the Scrap Yard Prices section for the latest New Zinc Die Cast Scrap rates at individual scrap yards.
Where to Sell New Zinc Die Cast Scrap
Take New Zinc Die Cast Scrap to any scrap yard in exchange for payment. Even small traces of impurities can cause a yard to reclassify the material as general scrap, so confirm the load meets grade standards before drop-off. Checking prices at several nearby yards helps ensure the best return.
Scrap yards in the US known to accept New Zinc Die Cast Scrap include:
- Dunzzo Recycling, Concord, New Hampshire
- Camden Iron & Metal, Inc., Camden, New Jersey
- Bailey Trading Co., Princeton, West Virginia
- Jacob Dobrofsky & Co, Inc., Bronx, New York
Use ScrapMonster's Scrap Yard Finder to locate additional yards near you. The US Scrap Yard Directory lists yards across the United States, and the Scrap Yards in Canada directory covers Canadian locations.
Selling Large Volumes of New Zinc Die Cast Scrap
Large volumes of New Zinc Die Cast Scrap are commonly generated at construction sites. These sites often partner with regional scrap yards, which provide free on-site storage containers and arrange free pickup once a container is full.
The ScrapMonster B2B Scrap Marketplace is an active trading platform where members buy and sell materials daily. Registered members can post or search Sell Offers and Buy Offers for zinc scrap. Access to posting new listings requires logging in or registering.
People Also Ask
What is the ISRI code for New Zinc Die Cast Scrap?
ISRI's Scrap Specifications Circular 2017 designates New Zinc Die Cast Scrap with the code "Scabs."
Why does New Zinc Die Cast Scrap sell for more than Old Zinc Die Cast?
Scrap yards pay a premium for New Zinc Die Cast Scrap because it is unused, clean, unplated, unpainted, and free of corrosion.
Can New Zinc Die Cast Scrap be plated or painted?
No. To qualify for this grade, the material must not be plated or painted and must be free from corrosion.
What products commonly use zinc die castings?
Zinc die castings are used in decorative and functional applications, including automotive parts such as gears and pinions, due to their strength, hardness, and self-lubricating properties.
Where can generators with large volumes arrange pickup?
Construction sites and other high-volume generators typically partner with local scrap yards, which provide on-site storage containers and free pickup once full.