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UBC Pull-tab Can

Our Used Beverage Can (UBC) Scrap consists of post-consumer aluminum beverage cans, carefully collected, sorted, cleaned, and densely baled to provide an exceptionally clean and high-yield feedstock for the aluminum recycling industry. With a typical aluminum content exceeding 99.5% after de-coating and melting, UBC scrap is one of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective secondary raw materials for aluminum smelting.

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Product Description

Key advantages:

Aluminum recovery rate ≥ 99.5% (post-melting)
Low organic contamination and moisture content
High-density bales for freight efficiency (≥ 15 MT per 20' FCL)
Consistent chemical composition and stable supply
Ideal for closed-loop can-to-can recycling
Third-party inspection (SGS/BV) and sampling available

Specification Sheet

Parameter	Details
Product Name	UBC Scrap / Used Beverage Can Scrap / Aluminum Can Scrap
Material Type	Aluminum alloy (primarily 3004 and 5182 series)
Aluminum Content (typical)	≥ 99.5% (after de-coating and melting)
Density	Baled density ≥ 400 – 600 kg/m³
Appearance	Clean, dry, pressed bales; free from excessive dirt, oil, moisture, and other non-aluminum materials

Typical Alloy Composition (Based on Standard UBC Analysis)

Element	Content (%)
Aluminum (Al)	Balance (approx. 94 – 97%)
Magnesium (Mg)	0.80 – 1.30
Manganese (Mn)	0.80 – 1.20
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.70
Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.30
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.25
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.25
Chromium (Cr)	≤ 0.10
Titanium (Ti)	≤ 0.10
Other (total)	≤ 0.15

Note: UBC comprises primarily aluminum alloy 3004 (body) and 5182 (lid/end). Actual composition varies with source stream. Analysis certificate provided per shipment.

Contamination Limits (Acceptance Criteria)

Parameter	Acceptance Limit
Moisture / Free Water	≤ 0.5%
Organic Residue (labels, lacquer, residual liquid)	≤ 1.0% (post-draining)
Non-Aluminum Metals (steel, copper, etc.)	≤ 0.5%
Non-Metallic Material (glass, plastic, rubber, wood)	≤ 0.5%
Iron (magnetic contamination)	≤ 0.2%

Packaging & Shipping

Item	Specification
Bale Weight	15 – 30 kg per bale (small bales), or 200 – 1,000 kg per large bale / bundle
Bale Size	Approx. 800 mm × 400 mm × 400 mm (small); or custom dimensions
Container Load	Approx. 15 – 18 MT per 20' FCL (high-density bales); 20 – 22 MT per 40' HC container
Packaging Type	Compressed bales, steel-strapped, shrink-wrapped, or in bulk containers
Inspection	SGS, CIQ, BV, or third-party inspection at loading port
Delivery Time	7 – 20 days upon order confirmation
Loading Ports	Qingdao, Shanghai, Tianjin, Ningbo, Guangzhou, or as negotiated

Applications

Industry	Typical End Products
Can-to-Can Recycling	New aluminum beverage cans and food containers
Automotive	Engine blocks, transmission housings, structural components
Building & Construction	Window frames, roofing sheets, siding panels
Electrical	Aluminum conductors and busbars
Consumer Goods	Cookware, electronics housings, sporting goods

Order Information

Item	Details
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)	5 – 20 MT (negotiable for trial orders)
Price Terms	EXW, FOB, FAS, FCA, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP
Payment Terms	30% T/T advance + 70% balance against BL copy, L/C at sight, or as negotiated
Certification	Mill Test Certificate / Chemical Analysis Report with each shipment
Delivery Documentation	Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (if applicable), packing photos/videos

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FAQ

Q1: What steel products do you mainly supply?

A: We provide a full range of steel products, including rebar, round steel, flat steel, angle steel, channel steel, H-beam, medium and thick steel plate, flattened plate, patterned plate, hot rolled coil, cold rolled coil, seamless steel pipe, welded pipe, galvanized steel, color coated steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and more. Our products comply with international standards such as GB, ASTM, EN and JIS.

Q2: Do you support customized sizes, cutting and processing?

A: Yes. Standard fixed lengths are 6 meters and 12 meters. We can provide flattening, slitting, cutting, bending, polishing and non-standard customized processing services to meet various global engineering procurement requirements.

Q3: What is the minimum order quantity?

A: 1 ton for regular in-stock products; 5 tons for customized rolled products. Small trial orders are acceptable.

Q4: What surface treatments are available for steel products?

A: Hot rolled black surface, cold rolled bright surface, pickling, sandblasting, galvanizing, painting, anti-rust oil coating, mirror wire drawing and customized anti-corrosion treatment.