Mixed Metals

Shall consist of whole steel-cased compressors originating from condensers from air conditioner units, freezers, refrigerators or the like, containing a motorinside. Free of hazardous materials, including chloro-fluorocarbons (CFCs) or other refrigerants and poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). No loose iron or extra iron attachments such as framework permitted.

Shall consist of whole electric motors and/or dismantled electric motor parts that are primarily copper-wound. May contain some aluminum-wound material, subject to agreement between buyer and seller. No excessive steel attachments such as gear reducers, iron bases, and pumps, or loose free iron allowed. Specification not to include sealed units or cast iron compressors.

Shall consist of mixed copper-bearing material from ferrous shredding, comprised of motors without cases. May contain up to 5 percent aluminum-wound material and may contain insulated copper harness wire, subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Trace percentages of other contaminants and fines may be present. No free iron or sealed units.