What It Is: HMS1 is a high-grade steel scrap category, composed of thick, uncoated, and rust-free  steel over 6 mm in thickness. Typically sourced from large structural and industrial steel items, it offers high strength, durability, and is free of contaminants. Due to its purity and thickness, HMS1 is ideal for high-quality steel production..

Examples: Structural beams, I-beams, large steel plates from industrial equipment, sections of railroad tracks, unpainted heavy machinery parts, thick metal sheets, and ship hull components. HMS1 scrap is also common in large demolition projects where old, heavy structures are dismantled, yielding clean, sturdy steel sections.

How It’s Used: Recycled primarily in steel mills, HMS1 is melted down to create structural steel for construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications, such as I-beams and reinforcing bars. This grade is essential in projects requiring durable materials, such as bridges and high-rise buildings, and promotes sustainability by reducing the need for raw material mining.