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UBC Cans
Pitsonel Ltd supplies and exports UBC aluminium scrap – used beverage cans, baled and cleaned for aluminium smelters and secondary producers. Our UBC is dry, free of moisture and contamination, and prepared to recognised export standards.
- Material: Used beverage cans (aluminium)
- Form: Baled / loose
- Metal content: 96%+ aluminium
- Moisture: Minimal
- Packaging: Mill-size bales
- Minimum order: 1 x 20ft container
Product Overview
Used beverage cans are one of the most recyclable aluminium scraps, remelted with a fraction of the energy of primary aluminium. Our UBC is collected, cleaned of liquids and debris, and compacted into mill-size bales for efficient shipping. We control moisture and non-metallic contamination so smelters achieve strong metal recovery.
Loose and baled UBC are available, prepared to a buyer’s density and contamination specification.
UBC Cans Specifications
| Material | Aluminium UBC |
|---|---|
| Form | Baled (mill-size) / loose |
| Aluminium content | 96%+ |
| Moisture | Minimal |
| Bale density | To agreement |
| Packaging | Compacted bales |
Applications
UBC is remelted to produce new aluminium can stock, ingots, billets and cast alloys used in beverage packaging, automotive and general manufacturing, closing the loop in aluminium recycling.
Packaging & Loading
Cans are compacted into mill-size bales, strapped and loaded into containers to maximise metal weight, or supplied loose where agreed. Net weights are confirmed on the proforma invoice.
Quality & Compliance
Each load is checked for moisture, contamination and metal content, with weighbridge tickets and SGS verification available. Certificate of origin and export documents accompany every shipment.
Export Markets
We export UBC aluminium scrap to smelters and secondary aluminium producers in Asia, the UAE and Europe through Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, supplying trial and contract volumes.
Preparation & Metal Recovery
Clean, well-prepared feedstock is what smelters and mills pay a premium for, so every load is sorted to remove contaminants and cut to the size and grade the buyer specifies. Careful preparation improves metal recovery, protects furnace efficiency and keeps downstream processing costs down — the details that matter when margins are tight and volumes are large.
Consistency is backed by process. Material is weighed on a certified weighbridge, documented, and where required verified by an independent inspector before it leaves origin, so tonnage and quality are confirmed on both sides. This discipline is why buyers trust us with repeat contracts rather than one-off spot deals.
Logistics & Long-Term Partnership
We manage the full chain from yard to vessel, coordinating loading and shipment from the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam and keeping you informed at every stage. Whether you take a single container of UBC Cans or a recurring monthly tonnage, we structure pricing, payment and delivery around your production schedule and cash-flow needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for UBC Cans?
Minimum orders for UBC Cans typically start at one 20ft container, and we are happy to discuss trial quantities or larger recurring contract volumes to match your requirements.
Which export markets do you supply UBC Cans to?
We supply UBC Cans to buyers across Asia, Europe, the UAE and Africa, shipping through the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam with full export documentation.
Can I request a sample or third-party inspection of UBC Cans?
Yes. Independent pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Intertek can be arranged, and every consignment ships with a certificate of analysis and certificate of origin.
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