Steel stamping offcuts and skeletons
Clean new-production steel from stamping, blanking and cutting, often traded as busheling or clips, is among the most sought-after ferrous scrap because it is uniform and low in unwanted residual elements.
What it is
Offcuts, skeletons, blanks and trimmings left when flat-rolled steel is stamped, blanked or cut. Because it comes from known steel grades, steel mills and foundries can predict how it will melt.
Typical sources
- Automotive and appliance stamping plants
- Laser, plasma and waterjet cutting shops
- Metal fabricators and enclosure manufacturers
- HVAC, shelving and furniture makers
What buyers need to quote
- Steel type: cold-rolled, hot-rolled, galvanised, coated or high-strength
- Typical piece size and thickness
- Tonnes per month and how often it can be collected
- How it is stored: bins, roll-off containers or bundles
- Any oil, paint or coating
- Loading location and equipment: dock, forklift or crane
Photo tips
- A wide shot of the whole bin or pile
- A close-up of edges and surface showing bare, galvanised or painted steel
- Something for scale, such as a tape measure or a glove
- The loading area
What raises its value
- Coated and galvanised steel kept separate from bare steel
- Little or no drawing lubricant
- Consistent piece size
- No other metals mixed in
- Regular, predictable volumes
Common reasons for rejection or downgrade
- Galvanised or painted steel mixed into bare loads
- Copper, aluminium or brass attachments
- Excess oil or standing water
- Wood, plastic or general waste in the container
- Pieces too large for the buyer's handling equipment
Specifications vary by buyer. The final grade is agreed between you and the buyer against the buyer's specification or recognised industry specifications such as ReMA (formerly ISRI).