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Last updated on January 9th, 2023 at 04:30 pm

Packaging Specifications

1

Briquette material must be bundled together with enough banding to minimize material loss while being handled, and be stacked on a pallet without affecting the stability of the bundle.
2

Baled material must be compacted and banded or wire together to minimize material loss while being handled. It must also be stable enough for stacking purposes.
3

Bundles must be strapped to the pallet. Pallets and boxes must be of sturdy construction and maintain their integrity while handling.

Proper Banding

Bales (TALDON) and High Density Bales

  • Banding – min 6, max 10
  • 10-gauge aluminum
  • 5/8”x.020” steel
  • 5/8”x.036” plastic
  • 13 gauge steel
  • Bales should separate into sections when banding/wire is cut
  • Bales of uniform size are preferred.
  • Use of support sheets (cardboard, plastic, etc) is not acceptable.

Biscuits (TALDACK)

  • Banding – banding slots in both directions (two vertical, min 4 horizontal)
  • 5/8”x.020” steel
  • 5/8”x.036” plastic

 

Gaylord Boxes

  • Material in Gaylord boxes will not be accepted unless prior approval from TAA is given.
  • Maximum Size - 50 in x 50 in x 48 in tall
  • Minimum Size - 24 in x 24 in x 24 in tall
  • Box must be on a pallet
  • No cover on box preferred
  • Steel band around center of box preferred

 

Pallet Specifications

                           

For more information on ISRI scrap types please see: Nonferrous | ISRI