Value of Scrap Stainless?

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Howdy all,

Pictures add in post #22 (http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=1046598&postcount=22)

Was offered some Scrap stainless steel containers. 3"X 6" cylinders. Two questions, any idea on stainless scrap prices and Any interest in the cylinders?

Thanks,

Sam :D

[Gunaria]

Last time I scraped some a couple of years ago I got about $0.90 a pound. Try calling any local scrap yards and see what they are offering.

[deltaenterprizes]

There are different grades of stainless steel the lower grades are magnetic because they have less chrome and nickle and more iron and are worth less. Test it with a magnet.
Guns are made with a lower grade of stainless, if you have any stainless guns test one with a magnet.

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Thanks, Didn't have any knowledge of that. Going to where they are on Wednesday.

Sam :D

[steg]

My Son gets a bunch of it at his job, it's legal cause they're just going to toss it anyway, can't remember the prices, but don't just call one place, call a few because they offer different prices on stainless. I guess that your going to have just the one item to offer, but if their are different grades then it's best to sort em out, that way you get all that's coming to you......steg

[Bob Krack]

Sam,
The cylinders might be more interesting than the raw stainless value. Got any pictures or specifications (labels)?

Bob

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Bob,

Haven't received the pictures yet. They are screw on lids and Stainless. All I know so far.

Sam :D

[autofix4u]

I may be intrested in a few. Pm me a picture when/if you get them.

[Storydude]

I got 75 cents a lb for high grade aerospace SS earlier this year.

I"d assume around .60-90/Lb

[Muddy Creek Sam]

I may be intrested in a few. Pm me a picture when/if you get them.

Will do.

Sam :D

[fryboy]

as noted there are several grades , some recyclers wont differentiate and only will pay for low grade , and like many i am also curious what they look like and sizes etc ( meaning even with the price of scrap u mite get a few more bucks if they can be re-used )

[steg]

I'd be interested in the pics also.............................steg

[beanflip]

post pics I may want a few

[Milsurp Junkie]

I would like a couple to store cast, sized and checked boolits in...
Milsurp Junkie

[tonyjones]

Sam,
Please phost photos here as several of us may be interested. For scrap purposes try to determine the alloy. There are many stainless steel alloys out there depending on their intended use. For example, cutlery stainless steels tend to have relatively higher carbon steel content. I use 300 and 400 series stainless steels in my business. 300 series tends to sell for more than 400 series and prices for the same item tend to vary widely as prices of non-ferrous metals are more volatile than that of ferrous metals. Typically, 304,316 and 316L are more expensive than say 410 or 416R. For what it's worth, most SS rifle barrels are made with Crucible Steel 416R.
Regards,
Tony

[Catshooter]

I too am interested, esp if they are water tight. Pics would be cool, and don't forget the lid please!


Cat

[Thecyberguy]

This is interesting Sam.... will be waiting for the photos...Have a good 'un TCG

[TCLouis]

Like everyone else I am mildly interested and may ecome up to Wildly interested after seeing what the look like.

Many time scrap value is nowhere near the salvage value . . . "IF" . . . if one can find interested buyers.

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Going to see them, If I bring them home, I'll post pictures this evening.

Sam :D

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Well I got them, They are 2 1/4" by 4" screw together in the middle and are non magnetic. Will post pictures shortly.

Sam :D

[RP]

I may want one or two myself Sam when you post a pic

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Here are the Pictures

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/picture.php?albumid=421&pictureid=2866

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/picture.php?albumid=421&pictureid=2865

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/picture.php?albumid=421&pictureid=2864

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/picture.php?albumid=421&pictureid=2863

Sam :D

[JIMinPHX]

Vented thermal control transport vessels????

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Jim,

I have no idea, they came out of a hospital, I haven't tried to get the plastic out yet.

Sam :D

[megafatcat]

The big question.......how much are you asking for them?

[Catshooter]

Look like they come off a half wave nuclear phase radifactor.


Cat

[RayinNH]

Look like they come off a half wave nuclear phase radifactor.


Cat


That would have been my guess, [smilie=l:...Ray

[jmh54738]

Using the terms "low grade" and "high grade" stainless seem to infer that one is inferior to the other, which is not the case. The Austenitic Chrome-Nickel grades (300 series) are nonmagnetic and cannot be hardened by heat treatment. They have superior corrosion resistence. They generally contain 18% Chrome and 8% Nickel. The Martensitic Chromium grades (400 series) are magnetic and can be heat treated for hardness. The 400 series generally contain 12 to 18 percent Chromium and almost no nickel. Knives and other cutters in food service are made of this grade as they can be hardened to hold an edge. They each have their specific range of applications.

[Muddy Creek Sam]

The big question.......how much are you asking for them?

Big problem I am having figuring that out is how to ship them cheaply.:groner: Any Suggestions?

Sam :D

[RayinNH]

Sam, I'm guessing those containers are about 2 1/2"x 4"?
http://www.staples.com/5%28L%29-x-4%28W%29-x-4%28H%29-Staples-Corrugated-Shipping-Boxes/product_575980?cmArea=SEARCH

Figure to ship Parcel Post, it will take a bit longer than First Class, but less expensive. Make it easy on yourself, weigh 1,2,3 and 4 units. Pick a Zip Code in California and get prices from South Carolina to that Zip.

http://postcalc.usps.gov/


Not knowing how much they weigh, at some point it will be less expensive to ship Flat Rate...Ray

[Catshooter]

Like to see what they look like naked.

What do they measure?

Are they water tight?


Cat