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Recycling junk cars has a huge impact on our environment, economy and more; an impact that is completely positive. There are many benefits to recycling junk cars, most of which are associated with steel. Read on to find out why recycling steel in scrap cars is important and how you can personally contribute to this great initiative.
Most of the vehicles are mostly steel
Most vehicles are made of steel as it is a very durable, strong and reliable metal. It not only protects drivers and passengers, but can be recycled and reworked many times. In fact, most steel is made from existing steel materials, which works wonders in protecting our natural resources, saving energy, and reducing harmful emissions produced by metal refining plants. According to the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI), “recycling one tonne saves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal and 120 pounds of limestone.”
The vehicles consist of an average of 60% steel and iron. The shell itself accounts for an average of 25% of the total amount of steel in a car or truck. This includes the side panels, trunk, hood and doors. In addition, internal parts and metal components are recycled from steel, such as auto parts, gaskets, circuit boards and more.
Steel recycling
Motor vehicles are among the most recycled consumer products in the country. Regardless of who owns them or what has happened to them, virtually all cars go to the recycling process. According to the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI), over 14 million tonnes of steel from cars are recycled each year. In fact, it could be argued that the recycling rate is 100% among vehicles that are no longer suitable for road use!
Car scrap recovery process
The process of recycling junk cars, although not very complicated, requires a fleet of highly specialized equipment and technology. Most metal processing centers begin by emptying the vehicle of any remaining fluid to comply with environmentally responsible recycling practices. These fluids include transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, windshield wiper fluid, radiator fluid, battery fluid, and engine oil. They will then begin to dismantle the vehicle from all of its reusable parts, such as wheels, tires, headlights, doors, windows, fenders, bumpers, boot covers, stereos, and any serviceable or repairable auto parts.
Only the scattered hulls remain after the emptying and dismantling process is complete. This is typically shredded in an industrial metal shredder, which is a huge and innovative machine that can shred large hulls into fist-sized pieces in less than 45 seconds. These pieces are a compilation of steel, non-steel metals and down (disposable rubbers, plastics, glass, etc.). A large magnetic sorter is used to separate pieces of steel and iron from the rest of the shredding material, which is then shipped nationwide to a variety of metal buyers, processed and smelters.
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Source by Sarahbeth Kluzinski