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    Stainless Steel Scrap

    Premium stainless steel scrap including 304, 316, and 430 grades. Austenitic nickel-bearing and ferritic chrome grades for specialty steel mills and nickel recovery.

    Premium stainless steel scrap materials including 304 and 316 grades

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    Stainless Grades

    Stainless Steel Scrap Supplier — 304, 316 and 430 from Europe

    Nautica Metal Scrap B.V. supplies austenitic and ferritic stainless steel scrap from Rotterdam to EAF mills, melting shops and re-rollers across India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey and the GCC. Our European stainless feedstock is sourced from food-processing demolition, pharmaceutical plant decommissioning, kitchen-equipment manufacturers and CNC machining houses.

    All material is segregated by grade using portable XRF before loading: 304 (18/8 chrome-nickel), 304L low-carbon, 316 (with 2–3% molybdenum), 316L marine-grade, and 430 ferritic (chrome-only). Turnings, solids and skeleton scrap are kept on separate piles to preserve nickel recovery economics.

    ISRI Grades We Supply

    304 / 18-8 Solids

    8.0% Ni min, 18% Cr, free of attachments

    304 Turnings

    Oil-drained, swarf-free, magnet-separated

    316 / 316L Solids

    10% Ni, 2–3% Mo verified by XRF

    316 Turnings

    Drained and free of carbon-steel contamination

    430 Ferritic

    16–18% Cr, magnetic, nickel-free

    Mixed Stainless (CR)

    Min 60% 304 with balanced 316/430

    Export Markets

    Top destinations: India (Mundra, Mumbai — Jindal, Viraj), China (Foshan, Ningbo), Indonesia (Morowali nickel cluster, Jakarta), Vietnam (Hai Phong), South Korea (Busan), Turkey (Istanbul, Iskenderun), and UAE (Jebel Ali).

    Rotterdam Logistics

    Solids load at 22–24 t per 20-ft GP; turnings reach 25–26 t. Heavy bundles use 40-ft FR flat-racks for oversized pipe and tank sections. Loading is supervised by SGS inspectors with full XRF mapping recorded on the inspection report.

    Packaging

    Solids ship loose with steel hoarding boards; turnings move in 1-tonne moisture-resistant big bags after oil draining and degreasing; bundled plate ships banded with hardwood dunnage to prevent container wall damage.

    Inspection Standards

    Every container carries an XRF certificate showing Ni, Cr, Mo and Mn percentages per lot, plus magnet test results, oil-drainage declaration and a third-party PSI (SGS, BV, Cotecna or Intertek).

    Buyer FAQs

    How do you verify 316 vs 304?

    Every bundle is XRF-scanned for molybdenum (Mo) content — 316 must show 2.0–3.0% Mo; anything below is reclassified as 304.

    Do you supply 316L specifically?

    Yes — 316L low-carbon (max 0.03% C) is segregated on request with mill test reports where the source material allows traceability.

    What is the price reference?

    Stainless scrap is priced as a percentage of LME nickel multiplied by the nickel content, plus a chrome adder and a yield discount.

    Are turnings accepted with cutting oil?

    Turnings must be drained and degreased; oil content above 2% by weight triggers a rejection or repacking deduction.

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    Stainless Steel 304 Scrap – Austenitic Grade

    18/8 Cr-Ni composition
    Stainless Steel

    Stainless steel 304 is the most common austenitic grade, containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This versatile, corrosion-resistant alloy is used in food processing, chemical equipment, and architectural applications. Premium grade for nickel recovery.

    Also Known As

    18/8 Stainless304 ScrapA2 StainlessFood Grade SS

    Delivery Options

    • Baled
    • Loose
    • Containerized
    • Sorted

    Applications

    • Stainless steel mills
    • Alloy production
    • Nickel recovery
    • Specialty smelters

    Stainless Steel 316 Scrap – Marine Grade

    16-18% Cr, 10-14% Ni, 2-3% Mo
    Stainless Steel

    Stainless steel 316 contains molybdenum for enhanced corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides. This marine-grade alloy commands premium prices due to its 2-3% molybdenum content in addition to chromium and nickel.

    Also Known As

    Marine Grade316 ScrapA4 StainlessMoly Stainless

    Delivery Options

    • Baled
    • Loose
    • Containerized
    • Verified analysis

    Applications

    • Specialty steel mills
    • Molybdenum recovery
    • Marine applications
    • Chemical equipment

    Stainless Steel Turnings – Machine Shop Scrap

    Various grades
    Stainless Steel

    Stainless steel turnings from machining operations. Includes 300 and 400 series alloys from CNC and conventional equipment. Sorted by grade where possible, as nickel content significantly affects value.

    Also Known As

    SS TurningsStainless ChipsSS BoringsMachining Scrap

    Delivery Options

    • Loose
    • Briquetted
    • Bulk bags
    • Containerized

    Applications

    • Stainless foundries
    • Nickel recovery
    • Alloy production
    • Specialty smelters
    Stainless steel 430 scrap ferritic grade - baled magnetic stainless for recycling
    Stainless steel 430 ferritic scrap pile - chromium stainless no nickel industrial recycling

    Stainless Steel 430 Scrap – Ferritic Grade

    16-18% chromium
    Stainless Steel

    Stainless steel 430 is a ferritic grade containing 16-18% chromium with no nickel. This magnetic, lower-cost stainless is used in appliances, automotive trim, and architectural applications.

    Also Known As

    430 SSFerritic StainlessMagnetic SSNo-Nickel SS

    Delivery Options

    • Baled
    • Loose
    • Containerized
    • Sorted

    Applications

    • Ferritic steel production
    • Appliance manufacturing
    • Chrome recovery
    • Budget applications

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