Typical material
Plate, structural steel, heavy pipe, cut steel and prepared thick ferrous pieces.
Mixed Scrap 80/20 is composed of HMS1(thick) 80% and HMS2(thin) 20%.
Product Detail
Size
Thick scrap:
Thickness = More than 3 mm.
Length = 80 cm. or less
Sample
H-beams, I-beams, machine steel scrap, automotive spare parts, nuts, steel rods, angle bar, channel steel, U-shape steel bars, cut gas tanks, cut fire extinguishers, automotive spare parts, short steel rods, structural steel
Size
Thin scrap:
Thickness = 1 – 3 mm.
Length = 80 cm. or less
Sample
Automotive parts, steel chairs, refrigerators, cooking pots, microwave ovens, washing machines, dryer machines, dish washers, bicycle bodies and wheels, used thin stamping plates, nails, steel nets, rolling steel doors, steel furniture, open-top 200-liter steel cylinders, cylinder lids, fan grill, thin steel pipes, rebars
Material notes for HMS80/20
HMS and heavy mixed steel are valued differently from light sheet scrap because thickness, density and preparation work affect melting and transport. For 80/20-style material, the buyer usually checks how much of the load is heavier prepared steel versus lighter or coated pieces.
What to check
Thickness, heavy/light ratio, galvanized or painted pieces, concrete, rubber, plastic and oversize items.
Before pricing
Send wide and close-up photos, approximate weight, largest piece size and loading location.
Frequently asked questions about HMS80/20
How is HMS80/20 different from light scrap?
HMS80/20 is evaluated as heavier ferrous scrap. The team checks thickness, density, cutting requirements and whether lighter or coated material is mixed into the load. For 80/20-style material, the buyer usually checks how much of the load is heavier prepared steel versus lighter or coated pieces.
What do HMS mix labels such as 80/20 or 60 usually mean?
They are used to discuss the mix of heavier prepared steel and lighter or secondary pieces, but real buying decisions still depend on photos, inspection, cleanliness and transport conditions.
What affects the price of HMS80/20?
Main factors are grade, thickness, oversize cutting, rust, coating, non-steel contamination, quantity, loading access and the ferrous scrap market on that day.
How should HMS80/20 be prepared before selling?
Keep concrete, rubber, plastic, wood and non-ferrous metals out of the pile. If large pieces need torch cutting, show them clearly in the photos.