HMS 1

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Product Description

Wrought iron and/or steel scrap (HMS 1 6.35 mm or 1/4 inch and over in thickness & HMS 2, 3.175 mm or 1/8 inch and over in thickness. ISRI Grade: 200 to 206 . HMS is the designation of recyclable steel and wrought iron. HMS1 does not contain galvanized and blackened steel, while HMS 2 does.

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries breaks up the categories further:

  • ISRI 200 (HMS 1): Wrought iron or steel scrap  1⁄4inch and larger in thickness. All pieces must be smaller than 60×24 inches
  • ISRI 201 (HMS 1): Same as ISRI 200 except pieces must be smaller than 36×18 in.
  • ISRI 202 (HMS 1): Same as ISRI 200 except pieces must be smaller than 60×18 in.
  • ISRI 203 (HMS 2): Wrought iron or steel scrap, black and galvanized,  1⁄8inch and larger in thickness.
  • ISRI 204 (HMS 2): Same as ISRI 203 except pieces [1]must be smaller than 36×18 in.
  • ISRI 205 (HMS 2): Same as ISRI 204 except it may contain automotive scrap except for thin gauge material.
  • ISRI 206 (HMS 2): Same as ISRI 205 except pieces must be smaller than 60×18 in.