3 Costly mistakes to avoid while picking up “Scrap Metals”

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Recycling metals offer both economic and environmental benefits. Metal is produced and used in abundance on an industrial level including household where metal is used in our day-to-day life. Recycling does not only help in de-cluttering, but also a source of additional revenue. However, lack of experimental metal knowledge and its handling will results losses. Below are the three costly mistakes to avoid while picking up the scrap metals: 

Choosing the right recycling company

The most efficient way of ensuring the used metal is recycled to its fullest is by choosing the most capable, professional and energy efficient recycling company. Many companies offer scrap pick-up, however, these companies may or may not have the required specialization or license to recycle the metals. Also, many companies that offer free pickup do not recycle the scrap themselves, and merely act as an agent to make profits. 

Lucky group specializes in metal recycling using energy efficient and environment-friendly methods. It leads among the recycling companies in UAE for its recycling abilities.

Looking for the best prices

One of the most common mistakes made in picking up scrap metal is by the seller does not do their research about the scrap market trends. Usually, a seller trades the scrap metal with the first scrap yard they come across. Scrap metal prices fluctuate from time to time. Some metals fetch more value than the others – it also depends on which metal recycling company in Dubai the seller opts for. Some companies charge huge amount for removal and segregating scrap. The seller ends up making a meagre or sometimes makes zero profit. It is always a great idea to compare prices offered and research about the services offered, for example, free on-site certified weighment, swift on-site segregation, and free collection also prompt payment before finalizing the most profit-earning option. If you need any assistance, contact our expert team at info@luckygroup.com who will assist you to get the most lucrative value for your metal scrap.

Segregating the metal scrap before the pickup

Segregation is crucial for recycling for various reasons. Different scrap metals have different values. If the scrap metal is not separated properly, one might not get the best price. Moreover, the recycling process could also take longer. The seller should segregate the metal scrap according to their types and grades. Not only will it help them to get the better price, but also make the recycling process faster. 

Recycling is a diligent job. On industrial level, time is truly of an essence. It is important to find a recycling company that offers flexibility and meets the scheduling requirements of the seller. Lucky Recycling recognizes this need of the seller and offers not only the best price on the scrap metals, but also maintain scheduling flexibility. Being skilled and equipped with best recycling capabilities, you can be rest assured that the scrap metal is recycled to its full potential. 

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Recycling Farm Scrap Metals for Revenue Generation

Recycling scrap metals is the key to reducing mining throughout the world. Recycling scrap metal helps in reducing the amount of waste going into landfills. When it comes to recycling, most of the times these scrap materials end up in garbage due to lack of knowledge about recycling and its reuse. One of the sectors where waste metals is excessively used but is not recycled is farming. Lucky Group, the leading metal recycling companies in Dubai, in fact, in whole UAE, is committed to educating the community the benefits of recycling and its positive impact on the world.

A lot of people involved in farming are not aware of scrap metals trading and the substantial amount of revenue, we can generate from efficient and sustainable recycling program. Dubai scrap trading market is one of the most profit-earning industries to trade scrap metals. A farmer, or other individuals involved in trading business should be aware of the metals and its value according to its grading. 

Farm machineries including tractors and other equipment’s used in farming contain different grade of metals. Some farm equipment that was made around a decade back contains a lot more metal in weight as compared to the modernized equipment manufactured recently. 

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Higher the weight of metal scraps, greater the value one gets in its return. Many of us are not aware that instead of letting this old equipment placed around in corner and gather dust and occupy space, these can be used for generating revenue. Some of the examples of the most popular obsolete farm machineries that can be trade-off like Hog oilers, threshing machines, engines and engine parts, steam tractors, flails, winnowing machines, used tractor parts, ploughs, combines, etc. Additionally, old farm tools, obsolete or damaged equipment’s, old metal storage sheds that are in need of replacement, etc. are also some good examples. 

Farming is a tough job, that is unfortunately not excessively monetarily rewarding but recycling farm metal scraps not only helps in generating revenue but also helps in creating more space for ongoing projects, decluttering helps in creating safer workspace for farmers and other workers, comfort and pride for farmers in knowing that in addition to producing food for the rest of us, they are also contributing in helping the planet. 

Lucky Recycling, part of Lucky Group is dedicated towards recycling the metal scrap in most energy efficient and eco-friendly manner. It continuously strives to reduce metal mining and potential metal scraps ending up in landfills. 

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Is Disposing Trash in one bin Cheaper than Segregating it?

We are sure this question must have popped up in your mind at least once; “is it really worth segregating all my trash?” If you love the environment, then you probably would not need a valid reason. Else, if you are one of those who would simply recycle because the law forces you to, then this thought would have definitely come across your mind, every single time you sat down to segregate your daily trash.

Recycling can be simply defined as the process in which used materials can be processed into new products to prevent the waste of the remainder, while reducing the consumption of virgin materials for producing other new products. Simply put, it is environmentally good to recycle. “But isn’t disposing trash together in one garbage bag cheaper?” one may ask.

Just in case you are not aware about this, but it is a fact that landfills, worldwide are filling up—and fast. The worldwide population is rising to unprecedented levels and there is no space to get rid of the trash that we generate on a day-to-day basis. This is where we come back to your question; to which the answer is a big ‘NO’. Governments and municipalities worldwide are paying large sums of money for getting rid of humongous amounts of waste into landfills. 

Some people would say “why don’t we simply sort things out instead of dumping them in and then sorting everything out?” well that is because we as human beings lack the initiative to do the same. If all of us segregated our trash there would be no need to open up landfills as only organic waste would land up in there. Governments spend enormous amounts of funding on garbage recycling facilities only because the people would simply refuse to segregate different types of recyclable items thus they do find their way back to the Metal Recycling companies in Dubai for their valuable waste metals.

Recycling at home, kills the problem from the root, segregating trash at its origin; and is right about the best thing one can do to save this planet. After all it is we who are stuck here on the third rock from the Sun; and there is—as of today—no other place to go.

Urban miner, the Lucky Group’s experience and association with multiple countries in the Middle East helps the environment in getting rid of all the scrap metal while reducing the need for mining which damages our beautiful planet. Lucky Recycling is known for metal recycling and giving the best product out of it also it is an active and conscious body that provide help not only to the surrounding market but also to the international market.

To know more about the Lucky Group kindly visit: www.luckygroup.com

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THANK YOU FOR THE LESSONS, 2020.

 The year 2020 can be defined as overwhelming, unexpected challenging and uncertain due to aviation accidents, celebrity deaths and various natural disasters including the COVID-19 pandemic faced by billions of humans around the world.

COVID 19 pandemic has hit economic activities globally, thus metal recycling companies in Dubai have been affected too. The pandemic and ensuing lockdown restrictions have disrupted the supply chain and hampered the collection of scrap metals and its availability in Scrap metal yards in Dubai. Further, industrial units including automotive and construction industries have either slowed-down or halted their activities. This implied low generation of scrap metals from such sectors and hence low supplies to Dubai scrap yards and across the UAE. If you want to know more about will the metal recycling business be able to pick up the pace once again after the pandemic read this blog post http://blog.luckygroup.com/2020/11/will-metal-recycling-business-be-able.html

However, despite its devastations and disappointments, the year has presented some valuable opportunities for learning and growth, and these takeaways should not be forgotten as 2020 rolls into 2021. 

2021 is expected to be the year which will transform the world into a new direction of advancements including our, technology, science and business sectors.  

So, let us prepare for 2021 by following these useful tips:

• To have plans and realistic goals in order to adjust to ever-changing circumstances as they evolve.
• Focus attention on possibilities and opportunities instead of worrying on things which are not in your control.
• Our mental health is strongly influenced by our physical health so be grateful for what we have.

As this year comes to an end, we at Lucky Group and scrap metal recyclers Lucky Recycling would like to take this opportunity to wish all our colleagues, staff, associates and clients a happy and prosperous New Year 2021.

May the coming year bring you health, wealth, peace and joy. We look forward to working together with you in the New Year.

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Will the metal recycling business be able to pick up the pace once again after the pandemic?

Recycled metals are used extensively in all shapes, sizes and forms across various industries. Recycling of scrap metals is a sustainable option in comparison to mining from natural resources. Moreover, use of recycled metals is more economical and also cuts down waste generation. These factors have given impetus to the metal recycling companies in Dubai and worldwide. 

Metal recycling markets across the globe is valued at US$365.3 billion in 2020 and estimated to grow to $579.3 billion by 2027. (https://www.globenewswire.com/fr/news-release/2020/08/17/2079257/0/en/579-3-Billion-Worldwide-Metal-Recycling-Industry-to-2027-Impact-of-COVID-19-on-the-Market.html). The prospects for metal recycling companies in UAE appear to be positive while this sector is projected to grow at the CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) of 6.8% globally between 2020 and 2027. (https://www.globenewswire.com/fr/news-release/2020/08/17/2079257/0/en/579-3-Billion-Worldwide-Metal-Recycling-Industry-to-2027-Impact-of-COVID-19-on-the-Market.html )

https://www.steel-360.com/stories/recycling/uae-scrap-industry-inside-account

However, as the COVID 19 pandemic has hit economic activities globally, thus metal recycling companies have been affected too. The pandemic and ensuing lockdown restrictions have disrupted the supply chain and hampered the collection of scrap metals and its availability in the market. Further, industrial units including automotive and construction industries have either slowed-down or halted their activities. This implied low generation of scrap metals from such sectors and hence low supplies to Dubai scrap yards and across the UAE. 

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While the recycling process slackened, the demand for the end product also went down. Since factories were shutting down or restricting their activities due to COVID 19, the demand for the recycled metals also saw a dip. This prolonged low demand with scarce purchasers can also lead to accumulation in inventory, where the larger quantity of product outpaces the number of buyers.  

Steel scrap is highly valued in the market. Although steel mills reduced the size of output, scrap prices witnessed a rise in its price in May because scrap collection substantially plummeted. To counter the impending scarcity of the valuable ferrous scrap in Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE, Ministry of Economy imposed ban on the export of ferrous scrap within four months starting May 15th.  (https://metallurgprom.org/en/main/4192-obedinennye-arabskie-jemiraty-zapretili-vyvoz-metalloloma-iz-strany-s-15-maja.html#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20order%20of,in%20a%20pandemic%20Covid%2D19)

The current challenges in the metal recycling companies can be overcome with strategic policies aimed at boosting the metal recycling sector. Updated and shock resilient policies could help smoothen the supply chain from both ends. Metal scrap companies in Dubai have the potential to grow in near future. The needs for recycled scrap metals are projected to grow manifolds in industries such as automotive, construction and housewares. 

Once the pandemic has subsided and contained, metal recycling business will be able to pick up the pace and tackle any economic slow-down. Aluminum, steel and copper scrap will retain its value in the recycling markets of the UAE for the need for these recycled metals are unending.    

Lucky Recycling, a trustworthy business entity uses advanced technologies to ensure sustainability and the generation of value from scrap metals. Recycled metals are here to thrive and Lucky Group is the vanguard of sustainability in metal recycling sector.   

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Contribution of Scrap Metal Industry toward Global World Industrialization

 The word ‘SCRAP’ is a wide term consisting of recyclable and leftover materials, collected from manufactured and consumed products like the parts of automobiles, surplus materials, and building supplies. The term ‘WASTE’ should not be confused with scrap. Scrap has a monetary value and can be recycled, unlike waste. 

So, why should we recycle scrap? And how does it help the economy? Scrap recycling is an efficient method to ignore the rising costs of mining, both economically and environmentally. As the metal is present in abundance, collecting and recycling scrap becomes easier. Recycling scrap helps us to create new products which are not only environment-friendly but also are beneficial for the industries all around the world. 

Scrap when recycled, can prove to be useful in more ways than one:

Energy - The process of turning scrap metal into a new product does not require as much energy as compared to producing the same product with new resources from scratch. The scrap metal is utilized to its maximum with some modification. Various industries can make use of scrap metals to conserve energy and create new products with less resources, all adding up to the upliftment of the world industrialization.

Economic - The scrap industry is a gateway for around fifty-thousand jobs ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrap) and proves to be a great help for the unemployed crowd of a country. In these stressful Covid-19 days, where the economy of the whole world is shaken, the scrap metal recycling industry becomes fruitful in contributing to the economy bit-by-bit. Besides helping the economy, the costs of producing new metals can be eliminated by using the metal scrap as base. The utility provided by the scrap industry has provided an impetus to the slowed-down industries not only in the UAE, but also globally.  Industries using recycled scrap metals not only help in continued operations, but also by reducing the use of natural resources, conserving energy, boosting economic growth and employment, etc.

A major part of scraps are alloys. Depending upon the elements present in the alloy, the scrap could fetch considerable value.  Aluminium and aluminium alloy scraps fetch good value in the market. (https://www.singletonscrapmetal.co.uk/news/which-scrap-metals-will-earn-you-the-most-money/). Lucky Recycling is one of the best recycling companies in UAE which has its key interest in scrap recycled products. 

In trying times as such, the slogan, “reduce, reuse, recycle” should be followed and taken seriously by individuals and companies. Lucky Group is the most efficient scrap buyer in Dubai, Jebel Ali, Toronto, Miami, and Shanghai. This organization also has a separate sector for recycling, named Lucky recycling. It strives towards providing the best management and all kinds of ecological benefits.

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Recycling Talent

Undoubtedly, we all have been blessed with specific skills and creative minds.  At times, we are reluctant to use our talents but if we have courage and inspiration, we can improve ourselves and become part of a talented contributing community.

Handling of scrap metals is one of the most resourceful skills known to recycling industries. Metal recycling companies in Dubai recycle a large variety of metals. The most frequently recycled metals are scrapped iron, steel, copper and aluminium. The two main types of metals are ferrous (metals that contains iron) and nonferrous (without iron). One of the most industrial attributes of metals are that they can be recycled indefinitely, without losing much of its properties. Scrap metals are either melted down, fabricated into something new or shredded to make scrap briquettes for future use.

Recycling industries are giving an opportunity to our young talented generation by providing hundreds of people with great job opportunities as opposed to relatively dangerous jobs like mining. They invest in young local talents to drive the recycling activities not only have great environmental benefits but also help with economic growth and power conservation.

At Lucky Group, we take great pride in our highly skilled team of analytics and the years of experience that have contributed significantly to our positioning as a trusted entity among the metal scrap companies in Dubai.

We all live in a fast paced and modern world today, but little do we realize that all of this will not actually matter if there is no future and no space. Dubai is a city of talented and multinational community. It encourages people to recycle waste scrap metals to get rid of landfill garbage because pollution is man’s as well as the earth’s common enemy.

Lucky Recycling is one of the leading scrap buyers in Dubai, always concerned about the environment and streamlines its operations to be environmentally beneficial. Known for helping in educating and volunteering in most matters and events related to the environment they always make sure they deliver the best quality products to their customers in the least environmentally damaging manner. 

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Health & Safety best practices at Recycling Facilities

The scope of recycling industry is not only associated with collecting and processing of scrap metals to make it available for manufacturing industries but also to benefit our communities and the environment at large.

Recycling companies in UAE has grown rapidly over the past decades but the question is, are we following a sustainable and a safe recycling modus operandi? 

Recycling is good for the environment but it can be dangerous for workers if we do not follow health and safety guidelines, investigate accidents at work, and make sure employers and employees are safe at work.

Urban Miner - Lucky Group is one of the most renowned companies all over the globe which is very particular about its quality of the products; likewise it is also particular about the health and safety of their employees and visitors. It follows some strict rules and regulations pertaining to the health and safety like;

1. It gives detailed training, information and instructions about the safety measures to its employees. 

2. Keeping in mind the standard and reputation of the company proper infrastructure in terms of cleanliness, accommodation, pollution and work environment is given to the employees.

3. The company has periodical updates of health and safety policies, operational procedures   and also of management process.

4. The most important factor of health and safety at Lucky Group is the missions to remain an accidental-free environment.

It is true that health and safety risks are always associated with all types of recycling activities.  Lucky Group has experienced Health and Safety officers who take care of their employees. There is a timely Health and Safety check done by HR’s and HSE managers. They see to it that whether the measures are followed properly and well executed on time.

Lucky recycling tries to reduce pollution by using sustainable resources. These companies are known for taking environmental safety measures by giving the best service to the customers.

For more information visit us at http://www.luckygroup.com

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3 Common household Metals Facts for Children

Household items contain variety of metals which we encounter every day in our lives. We see and use these metals frequently like Aluminum cans, Stainless utensils, electrical Copper wires and much more.  Today, we have ranked the 3 most common household metals used in our daily lives.

Copper 

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Owing to its unique property of quick and smooth passage to heat it is an ideal metal for electrical appliances.  Because of its ductility, high conductivity, low resistance, and less oxidization it is an ideal choice for architecture, construction industries, aesthetic jewelry and interior designer’s solutions.

Copper is the most common metal that can be found in our household appliances: smartphones, computers, telecommunication devices, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioning, microwaves, household wirings, some of kitchen decorations or serving utensils and dishwashers.

Aluminum 

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Another most valuable and versatile household metal is Aluminum having huge demand and success in metals recycling industries.  Highly malleable, resistant to corrosion, stronger and light weight makes it a perfect choice for the manufacturing industries of automobile and cookware items.  Aircraft uses aluminum because it is sturdy and light.

Today, the most common use of Aluminum we see in our daily lives is in food packaging products for its long term safe storage.  All of soda cans usually are made of Aluminum.  

Many children wrap their sandwiches in Aluminum foil. Overhead cables that supply electricity from one point to another are also made of Aluminum in many countries

Manufacturers of smartphones, tablets, laptops, flat screen TVs, monitors and other equipment are using an increasing amount of Aluminum. Nevertheless, Aluminum has become an integral part of our everyday life. 

Steel 

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Steel is also the most common metal alloy mixture of different elements like Carbon, mostly used in building houses, tools, motors and engines, industrial machineries, bars for making reinforced  concrete, kitchen cutleries, industrial plants,  ships and boats,  electrical appliances, rails for trains, electrical transformers and towers, bridges and other industrial machineries. The most attractive trait of steel is that it can be casted into various shapes. Perhaps one of the widest uses of this metal alloy is as Stainless Steel in household appliances, utensils and kitchenware. 

Stainless steel has an impressive tensile strength, is resistant to high and low temperatures, and is resistant to corrosion(https://fractory.com/what-is-stainless-steel/). The durability and long-lasting features of Stainless Steel makes it suitable for being molded in the form of utensils and other household tools. It is also among the most recycled metals which makes Steel scrap a good metal for the circular economy. 

Households should adopt the eco-friendly practice of selling their scrap metals to Scrap metal recycling companies. Lucky Group is a leading name amongst the metal recycling companies of UAE which practices the most advanced technology to recycle metals scrap. Lucky Recycling; as part of Lucky Group uses the latest processes which are environmentally beneficial to recycle a variety of metal scrap that transforms waste metals into valuable raw material for end-users a path for a sustainable environment. 

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3 Myths about Metal Recycling Business

Metal recycling is an essential measure for preserving non-renewable minerals and reducing waste. Here are 3 myths around the recycling business that we have debunked: 

1. Metal recycling consumes more energy than mining and processing new metals.

The process of mining the metal ore, purifying it, and processing it further is an advanced and lengthy process requiring a huge amount of energy at each stage. Whereas, metal recycling companies in Dubai and worldwide consumes significantly less amount of energy for the complete process of recycling. Recycling aluminum saves around 92% to 95% of the energy used to manufacture new ones from the virgin materials  (https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/g29740355/recycling-facts/).

Similarly, recycling steel saves 56% and copper saves 90% of the amount of energy required for production from raw materials (https://www.ierek.com/news/index.php/2017/09/17/5-benefits-metal-recycling-will-inspire/). Hence, metal recycling companies in Dubai and across the globe have sizably contributed towards energy conservation and preservation of the exhaustible mineral resources.  

2. The demand for recycled metal is insipid in the market.

Scrap metal holds great value to manufacturers owing to its cost effectiveness with no compromise in the quality. Recycled metals are used extensively in automotive, construction, house ware, kitchenware, electronics and consumer goods industry. Aluminum, ferrous, and copper scrap in Dubai and in fact, globally, are amongst the most recycled metals because of their myriad use in diverse sectors. (https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/recycled-metal-market )

The ill-conceived notion that recycled metal is inferior as compared to new metal, and hence, is not desirable, is false. The growing concerns regarding environment protection, waste reduction, energy preservation and conservation of non-renewable mineral resources have given impetus to the metal recycling companies in Dubai. Scrap metal trading is flourishing as the market is expanding for recycled metal which is as good as new metal and environmentally as well as economically viable. In 2018, the market demand for recycled metal was estimated to be 787.5 million tons. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% from 2019 to 2025. (https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/recycled-metal-market) Thus, with positive demand of recycled metal across industries of all sizes, lucrative prospects await metal scrap yards and metal recycling companies. 

3. Metals cannot be recycled indefinitely.

Metal scrap can be recycled over and over again while being transformed into the same product as before. This is called ‘closed loop recycling’ wherein the scrap is recycled, usually into the same product, leaving negligible waste in the process. Closed loop recycling has become a popular practice among recycling companies in UAE. In this process, the cycle of being manufactured, then used and ultimately being recycled can continue without any definite stop. Besides, the recycled metal retains its quality. Most common scrap undergoing closed loop recycling is scrap from aluminum cans. Scrap from aluminum cans is recycled made into cans and the process continues. Hence, closed loop recycling ensures recycling chain sustainability.   

Lucky Group is the most trusted name amongst recycling companies in the UAE and is credited for the superior technology and eco-friendly techniques employed in recycling scrap metal. Lucky Recycling of the Lucky Group demonstrates the highest standards in the industry with its advanced processes for recycling ferrous and nonferrous metals. Recycled metal is soon to be the norm with the growing environment awareness and the consequent market demand for nature-friendly produce. 

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Aluminium – The Most Versatile Metal

Aluminium is one of the most versatile metals which are used in various products for both industrial and non-industrial applications. Aluminum and its alloys always have large demand in the Dubai scrap yards. As there is more demand for aluminum and its alloys in the market, production of aluminum is done on high level.

But choosing the right grade of aluminium to meet the needs of your demand it is very important. Aluminum comes in many different shapes and grades. The type of aluminium grade you choose ultimately depends on how you intend to use the metal. 

Aluminium on a large scale is used for packaging purpose. It includes drinking cans, foil wrapping, bottle tops, foil containers etc. The main reason behind using aluminium for packing of food is that it is completely impermeable. It also does not let the aroma or taste out of the food packaging. It is non-toxic metal. Aluminium alloy 1100 is commercially pure aluminium. Thin, ductile with excellent workability, aluminium foil is an everyday presence in our lives is commonly used in the chemical and food processing industries. 

Aluminum and its alloys are used in many aircrafts. As it is light in weight, less energy is used in moving the vehicle and it becomes easy to fly the plane. It is also used in trains, boats and cars. 7000 alloy series commonly used for making aircraft components. 

Aluminum has been used in high voltage electrical transmission, in place of copper as it is the most cost efficient power line material. Aluminum has other electrical applications too including TV aerials, satellite dishes, and it is the standard base for bulbs.

Aluminium alloy 6063 commonly known as architectural alloy to construct the buildings.  Buildings made with aluminium are virtually maintenance free due to the strength of aluminium's corrosions resistance. It is also used to build roofs, doors, window panes etc. It is very well suited for anodizing applications.  

The most of good qualities of aluminium alloy is 6061.  This grade has a great range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance; as a result, it is used in a wide variety of products and application such as a construction material and automotive components.

Lucky Recycling handles wide range of aluminium scrap metals which are an excellent choice for industrial applications. As an Urban miner in the region, we always help you out with your intentions about recycling metals at different locations in UAE.  We are privileged to deal with some of the loyal customers in different parts of the world who have always appreciated our service and quality of products.

For more information visit us at http://www.luckygroup.com/

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Recycling Professionals

Recycling is one of the most important practices which help the society in resource management, lessened landfill usage and productive administration of constrained assets. People are aware of recycling paper and plastic yet sadly a great many people do not have awareness about recycling metals. 

Recycling and reusing metals has various benefits that are related to resources and environment. Recycling diverts valuable resources from landfills, diminishing the requirement to extract from earth and add to the colossal saving emissions of greenhouse gas. 

What Happens when it's recycled? 

Many metal scrap recycling companies in Dubai are protecting the environment. The need for recycling has been stressed more than ever. Metal recycling involves certain steps for them to become viable raw materials again. 

Collection

The first step is the collection of scrap metals. Millions of tons of scrap metal reach the industry. These include tin cans, old appliances, and metallic industrial wastes. All the scrap is collected and sent for sorting in order to segregate the metal types.

Sorting

All the items that have been collected need to be sorted based on their chemical compositions, grades, and quality. Sorting is an important factor to be considered in separating recyclable items that are highly contaminated. For the recycled metal to be free of impurities, its base material also needs to be in good condition.

Processing

The next step is to place the scrap metal in a baling machine where it is compressed to be able to maximize space and reduce melting loss. 

Shredding

After processing, some of the metals are shredded into thin pieces. Steel items are cut into small blocks. Small sizes of blocks are easier for melting.

Melting

The raw materials are then placed on a furnace for melting. The molten liquid is casted into ingots using various methods. It is then cooled and sent to the mills to be converted into reusable products.

There are many companies that deal in scrap metals and offer a mix of services like drop-off, pick up and on-location collection bins especially for ferrous scrap metals. Lucky Recycling is a well-known company that deals in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. It has its name not only in Dubai but all over the globe. They obtain scrap metals from Dubai scrap yards handling with high quality standards and well equipped with latest technology so that they can manage huge quantity of melting scrap can be delivered to their clients on time. 

Recycling metals also reduces chemical pollution. Recycling metals reduces the emissions and amount of fuel that could have been used for transportation. Landfill sites are not only an unpleasant sight but also one of the largest sources of pollution. Recycling metals will help reduce the landfill sites.

Hence, we see that many recycling companies in UAE help in preserving our environment. Look for Lucky Group for recycling of metals.

For more information visit us at http://www.luckygroup.com/

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Industries That Are Generating Scrap Metals

There should not be a concept of “junk” on this Earth when it comes to scrap metals; every scrap has some value to it. Metals offer great value when recycled and reused in Dubai scrap trading. The recycled metals can be used repeatedly without losing their physical or chemical properties. Let us look at the top industries that produce huge amounts of scrap metals:

Construction and demolition industry 

The construction industry serves wide range of scrap metals like aluminium frames which are used in windows and doors, copper tubes, stainless steel structure material, brass fittings mainly used in plumbing items, copper electrical wires, metal beams, iron bars and pipes, etc. A lot of scrap is produced in terms of left over material during the construction of new building or at the time of demolition, when it generates scrap metals. The industry generates about 32.4% (https://www.worldsteel.org/media-centre/press-releases/2014.html) of the total metal scrap.

Automobile industry 

The automobile industry produces tones of scrap metals each week. Iron and steel make up approximately 70% of a vehicle’s weight. (https://tampasteel.com/the-top-3-steel-consuming-industries/) The process results in the significant metal leftovers. These scrap leftovers are then melted, reused, or sent for recycling in the Dubai scrap yards.

Packaging

Aluminium and steel is used widely in food packaging applications having excellent barrier properties and extending product life. Apart from food products, metal packaging is also used for the packaging of paint and chemical materials.

The well-established modern recycling technologies for metal packaging around the world have contributing to educate consumers about the sustainable qualities of metal for recycling.

Appliance industry 

Appliance industry produces a plethora of scrap during the manufacturing process. The industry uses the scrap metals as raw materials to produce their products. These raw material is cut or moulded into required form. However, this results in the production of scrap. Around 15.6% (https://www.worldsteel.org/media-centre/press-releases/2014.html) of scrap metals are generated from the industry.

The scrap metals hold a great value that has been recognized by many business owners who have been converting scrap and reaping monetary profits. Lucky group is one of the few in metal recycling industries which do not only recycle scrap metals in shaping the economy in general but also contributing for the sustainable environment. 

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How Does Stainless Steel Contribute to the Food Industry?

Food comes in contact with metals in stages of its processing. To prevent transfer of harmful elements from metals to food, it is important to understand the type of interaction and select the suitable metal for food handling depending on the food processing. 

Stainless steel is extensively used in food industry due to their inherent resistance to corrosion. It can be formed into complex shapes and sterilized without deterioration. Also, it also does not impart any color and flavor to food, making it ideal for the food industry.

Most of the stainless steel used in food industry contains chromium in the range of 16 – 18 %. This provides optimum corrosion resistance in wide range of food and beverage media. A great example of industry-level usage includes brewing vessels, storage facilities, and milk tankers. 

Austenitic grades are used for storage and transportation of corrosive food products. For food containing salt, grades containing Molybdenum are suitable. 

316L/1.4404 is referred to as “food grade” in food industry. Another popular grade is 304L/1.4307.

Ferritic stainless steel is magnetic in nature and is used in household appliances. It offers corrosion resistance for when high corrosion resistance is not required. 

Martensitic grades have high levels of carbon and is hardened by heat treatment. This is used where high wear resistance is required.  420/1.4021 is used for the making knives. It retains sharpness even after prolonged use. 

Duplex grades offer high resistance to corrosion caused by saline solutions at high temperatures. It is used in custard and vinegar making, manufacturing of sauces, cheese making, and fish-canning plants. 

Selecting the correct grade of steel and alloys in food industry is a very important decision. It involves considerable costs in terms of procuring and set-up. Dubai is one of the biggest gastro-hubs. This means the demand for stainless steel is constant. This however also means stainless steel scrap ends up in Dubai scrap yards. 

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With the extent of stainless steel used in the food industry, it is only wise to ensure that it is recycled and reused. Metal recycling companies in Dubai, like Lucky Group specializes in efficient and sustainable metal recycling. Recycling and reusing is a step towards sustainable and greener planet and is a need of the hour. Lucky Recycling, part of Lucky Group, employs advanced techniques and technology to realize their aim of promoting sustainability. 

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Reference Links - 

• https://www.ambicasteels.com/blog/stainless-steel-in-food-industry/#:~:text=Duplex%20grades%20are%20preferred%20for,Pitting%20resistance%20than%20austenitic%20grades
• https://knifeup.com/420-steel-guide/
• https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/stainless-steel-for-dairy-and-food-industry-a-review-2169-0022-1000191.pdf
• https://www.marlinwire.com/blog/what-is-the-best-food-grade-stainless-steel#:~:text=Food%20Grade%20Stainless%20Steel%20316&text=Other%20austenitic%20stainless%20steels%2C%20such,for%20nearly%20any%20food%20application
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel#:~:text=Type%20304%2C%20the%20most%20common,chlorine%2C%20also%20attack%20stainless%20steel

A TRENDSETTER IN METAL INDUSTRY - LUCKY GROUP

 Lucky Group is one of the largest secondary metal recyclers in the Middle East, it continues to preserve its core values of credibility, quality and customer service, while delivering products and services that surpass the industry norm, since 1973.

As one of the oldest operations of its kind in the region, with world class operating standards and state of-the-art technologies, Lucky Group has strengthened its emphasis on highly efficient operations, adopting more current technologies to be able to deliver the exact specifications of its clients.

Renowned globally as well as internationally, the Group handles all types of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals and concentrates on the needs of its clients world-wide to  promote recycling process for better results in contributing the environment for making sustainable society. 

Recycling is one of the most effective ways to preserve our planet.  Recycling companies in UAE, like Lucky Recycling is contributing and taking actions by playing a part in protecting the environment by collecting used and waste metals and turning it into raw material for the end-users.  

The recyclable materials like copper, aluminium, stainless steel, brass, iron, zinc and cables are collected at leading-edge recycling facilities situated in Jebel Ali Free Zone (UAE) and Dubai (UAE) and supplying to a highly-selective series of clientele in a variety of industries across the world.

Our team of technical experts in handling scrap metals focused on providing the highest quality services in meeting customers’ needs overall.  Our unique skills, global experience and in-depth knowledge of scrap metal industry over decades define us as Urban miner.

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Brass in Automotive Industry

 Brass is one of the most versatile alloys created by a composition of copper and zinc.

It is debated that Brass is known to have been found since the ancient times. Its true value as an alloy was not understood until the post-medieval period.  

A muted yellow color somewhat similar to gold and the most noticeable alloy has great importance used in electric components, engineering, used in different accessories like watches, design materials, musical instruments, decorate buildings, particularly interiors and sanitary ware, plumbing installations, fittings and valves etc. 

Due to its strength and heat-resistance, brass auto parts are widely utilized for different automobile vehicles as well like cars, truck, bikes etc.

As development in automotive industry, manufacturers are designing the components made of brass with industrial innovations and more advance technologies that are fully competitive and lower in material costs compare to aluminium counter parts. As base metals for radiators, copper and brass require fewer manufacturing steps has longer life with high quality features.

The greatest advantage of using brass in multiple applications is that it is a sustainable metal. It is a known fact that brass product supplier and manufacturers throughout the world depend on recycled brass scrap for their resources.  The metal from recycled radiators will be significantly easier to re-melt. In fact, this alloy retains its original structure even after brazing. 

There are many other usages of brass and brass alloys. The need for brass is increasing and to meet the needs it is necessary that brass should be available in greater amount.  Sources of brass scrap are limited in Dubai. The main scrap buyers in Dubai is Lucky Recycling; a division of Lucky Group. 

Lucky Group is an environmentally conscious entity to make the availability of brass scrap easier to manufacturers in the most ecologically beneficial way possible.

To know more about the Lucky Group kindly visit: www.luckygroup.com

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RECYCLING IS A MUST FOR EVERY MODERN CITY

The Middle East has grown both economically and demographically in recent years having very modern cities like Dubai. As our cities grow and move towards a brighter future, so does the population within it. Having a moderately populated country helps in improving the national income of the country as a whole.

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But along with such advancement comes the question of waste disposal. Waste disposal here is not an issue; the issue here is about recycling. How many of us in Dubai actually make an effort to recycle? The effort lies in not dumping all the waste together but in segregating it. It is not a difficult task to follow and one can accomplish such a task by simply having different bins for different items right in our homes. Once we begin to follow such a regime, it becomes a part of our daily lives and works for the betterment of our own future.

The same trash that we segregate at home follows their individual paths into recycling facilities and then they take up the tedious job of processing and providing scrap back again into raw materials for manufacturers. Scrap buyers in Dubai like Lucky Recycling, a division of the Lucky Group have done a great job in taking care and helping in the problem of disposal of metals in Dubai. The Lucky Group’s experience and association with multiple countries in the Middle East helps the environment in getting rid of all the scrap metal while reducing the need for mining which damages our beautiful planet.

To know more about the Lucky Group kindly visit: www.luckygroup.com

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Landfills: Recovering Value in Scrap Metals

 Billion tons of waste is generated each year (https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/30317). Out of this waste, a major part includes metals. Majority of these wastes are incinerated or dumped into landfills which could have become valuable resources for the recycling industries.

Extensive programs are in progress in many countries that are exploring several ways of recovering metals from the existing landfills. It is a cost-effective proposition that is encouraging all the leading countries to consider doing so. Besides cost-effectiveness, the extraction of scrap metals from landfills is a stride towards cleaner environment. 

Why metal extraction from landfills is needed?

Aluminium alloy manufacturers in Dubai are suggested to utilize the metals from the landfills, which would prove to be cost effective and environment-friendly. This is testament to the fact that benefits from extracting the metal are not solely profit-oriented. However, recovering metal from these landfills is a cumbersome job and takes some time and effort. Many research programs are making commendable findings to discover a sustainable method to segregate these metals from the trash. 

Companies like the Lucky Group undertake copper recycling in Dubai, with an environment-friendly approach. The metals extracted are reintegrated into a usable component, and then sold to the firms for producing new products. Landfill extraction also decreases the problem of lack of availability of landfill space. Not every place could be used for landfill and space which is once used could be excavated and then reused, giving significant benefits to the environment.

A sundry of Dubai scrap yards is looking to increase their profits by extracting metals from these landfills. Besides, these scrap yard owners along with the landfill regulatory bodies are also finding ways to have a sustainable way of conducting their business. Extraction of metals from such landfills could address the problem and be a splendid solution for the environment and the economy.

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How can we co-relate Metal abundance, Recycling and Price?

 The abundance of metals in the earth’s crust and the human’s constant exploitation of the planet to dig out the metals for his uses have made recycling an unspoken post process. The recycling and reuse industry has been playing a major part in the economy of a nation. Copper recycling in Dubai is one such example which provides employment to many people. The abundance of metallic waste makes it easier and cheaper to recycle instead of mining its ore and refining it. 

Extraction of raw metals vs recycling metals

The extraction of metals from the soil would be followed by refining through several steps until a usable alloy or desired purity of the metal is achieved. The process involves the emission of many hazardous gases into the environment and also the loss of certain biodiversity of the place. It is reported that recycling a metal will cost around 50 US dollars to 150 US dollars per ton of the metal, which is still better than the extraction of metal. (https://www.epa.gov/recycle)

Recycling of metals saves you a lot of costs and is environment friendly. Be it copper, aluminium, or any other metal, the recycling would help to get already refined state of the metal which could be tweaked a bit to meet your requirement. It is reported that recycling aluminium would save around 90 percent of the energy, which makes it crucial to recycle this metal. The recycling of metal also saves the environment from the hazardous gases emitted during its refining and extraction. (https://www.aluminum.org/advocacy/top-issues/aluminum-recycling#:~:text=Producing%20recycled%2C%20or%20secondary%2C%20aluminum,new%2C%20or%20primary%2C%20aluminum.) Aluminium alloy manufactures in Dubai should consider recycling metals to have better profit margins than extracting the metal from its ore. Metal scrapping or recycling in major cities, like Copper scrap in Dubai will give room to a lot of employment opportunities. It would also drop the rate of import of metals and transportation charges which would incur in transporting the metals. Many scrap buyers in Dubai also get benefitted when recycling of the metal is considered.

The advancement in recycling technology has made room for efficient metal recycling. However, recycling and the plethora of benefits it provides supersedes the need for additional mining. It is also a step towards preserving the reserves and ensuring a constant supply of the already depleting resources. 

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ALUMINIUM - A MAGICAL METAL AND ITS MOST STRIKING FEATURES

 

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Aluminium is a silvery-white metal that is abundantly present in earth’s crust. Its attributes and utilities make it one of the most useful materials known to man. Aluminium is tremendously versatile which has broad range of properties, chemical & mechanical compositions. An Aluminium alloy is an alloy in which Aluminium is the predominant metal. The alloying elements used most frequently by aluminium alloy manufacturers are magnesium, copper, silicon, zinc and manganese.

Aluminium and its alloys are used quite extensively in the production of engineering structures, transportation facilities and packaging. The various properties of aluminium that make it a superior metal are as follows:

Durability: Although these alloys tend to lose a bit of strength at tremendously high temperatures, their strength increases at sub-zero temperatures. This important property makes aluminium an extremely useful low-temperature alloy.

Corrosion resistant: Aluminium alloys also have a strong resistance to corrosion. This Property of aluminium is a result of its reactions to the atmosphere. This protective oxide skin that is created due to the atmosphere, shields it from weathering conditions, chemicals and acids.

Good electrical conductor: It is also an extremely good electrical conductor and is used more than copper even though the latter is a better conductor. This is because of its low density and its high cost efficiency. (https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1446)

Malleable: Like gold, aluminium is an extremely malleable metal and can be cast into many forms. Aluminium can easily be rolled, forged, hammered and stamped into a variety of shapes. Aluminium can also have a wide variety of surface finishes and does not produce toxic fumes when burned at high temperatures. . (https://socratic.org/questions/why-are-metals-malleable)

Light weight: Aluminium is very light weight and has a low density. This makes it an excellent choice of material in the manufacturing of airplanes. It also makes aluminium easier and cheaper to ship and transport. . (http://transport.world-aluminium.org/modes/aircraft/)

Aluminium is 100% recyclable and recycled aluminium is identical to the virgin product. This makes it a much more cost-effective source material for production runs. (https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1446). Because of its various utilities and abundant availability, recycling companies in UAE and scrap metals yard in Dubai have come to realize the immense value of this precious metal. 

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