What is BS EN 12258-3 – Aluminum and aluminum alloys about?
BS EN 12258-3 is a European standard that discusses the terms and definitions of scrap for aluminum alloys. Aluminum alloys are widely used in engineering structures and components where lightweight or corrosion resistance is required.
BS EN 12258-3 contains definitions of terms related to scrap of aluminum and aluminum alloys which are helpful for communication within the aluminum industry and between the industry and the authorities. Definitions of general terms which are helpful for communication within the aluminum industry are laid down in EN 12258-1.
Who is BS EN 12258-3 – Aluminum and aluminum alloys for?
BS EN 12258-3 on aluminum scrap applies to:
- Manufacturer of aluminum alloys 
- Quality testing personnel 
- Recycling industries 
Why should you use BS EN 12258-3 – Aluminum and aluminum alloys?
Aluminum alloys are widely used in engineering structures and components where lightweight or corrosion resistance is required. Aluminum Scrap is a raw material destined for trade and industry, mainly consisting of aluminum and/or aluminum alloys, resulting from the collection and/or recovery of metal that arises at various stages of fabrication or products after use. to be used for the production of wrought and cast alloys and for other production processes. 
BS EN 12258-3 provides you with different types of scraps of aluminum and aluminum alloys for aluminum industries such as Skimming's, metallic, spills, cuttings, turnings, and used beverages cans (UBC), used aluminum packaging and incinerator scrap.
As a user, BS EN 12258-3 provides you with the solution for scrap recovery and processing operations of aluminum and aluminum alloys which includes:
- Bailing/briquetting
- DE lacquering/decorating
- Shredding
- Shearing
- Sorting
- Sink and float
- Drying
BS EN 12258-3 provides you with comprehensive guidance useful throughout the terms and definitions of scrap for aluminum and aluminum alloys.
