Old Cast - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price

What Is Old Cast?

Old Cast or Cast Aluminum scrap is generally found from engine blocks, cast grills and other car parts. It must be clean in the sense that it must be free of steel or rubber attachments. Although they are big in size, they are not so heavy.

Cast aluminum is made in factories by using molds. The most common method is to pour molten aluminum into a mold of desired pattern, although vacuum process is also used sometimes to make cast aluminum. Aluminum castings are generally stronger than die or sand castings.

Old Cast Price

There are chances that Cast Aluminum scrap may contain engine oil or other residues on it. Cleaning them properly is a must for getting better prices at scrap yards. Also, price of Old Cast is subject to change quite often. Be sure to confirm the price before taking your Old Cast scrap to the yard.

Where to sell Old Cast?

Scrappers of old cars and trucks may come across enormous quantities of old castings as cast products are most commonly used in them. In fact, cast aluminum accounts for more than 50% of the total aluminum used in cars. Engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission housings, pistons etc. are good sources of cast aluminum.

Households generate too much of this scrap due to its application in kitchenware, outdoor furniture and many different types of products.

Have huge quantity of Old Cast with you?

You may get in touch with a full-service scrap metal recycler in case you have large quantities of Old Cast with you. The most competitive price for your scrap may be obtained by liaising with those professional scrap yards that often come up with updated scrap prices on their website.