For the sake of the environment

Get into the Coromant Recycling

Concept now!

Our world

In the light of increasing

consumption of non-renewable raw
materials, the economic
management of dwindling resources
is a duty owed by all manufacturers.

Our environmental policy

Matters pertaining to the environment, health and safety are an integral part
on Sandviks total operations
We consider that the greatest effect is achieved through preventive action
We adhere to an approach that results in long-term sustainable development.
Consequently, we strive for high efficiency in the use of energy and natural
resources, promote systems for recovery and recycling of materials and work
to prevent and minimize contamination
We consider that common and environmentally effective requirements and
standards should be established at an international level

Our business linked to the environment

Sandvik Coromant strive to improve

effectiveness and productivity, that
also means effectiveness to the
environment
Simplicity and good service to the
customer are the brand marks in all
our contacts
The Coromant Recycling Concept
started already1996

The global situation for tungsten

(All figures are approximations and estimations)
The global demand of tungsten is
55 000 tons per annum
There are two main sources of
supply
Tungsten ore
85% is produced in China

Recycled tungsten products

50% of tungsten products are recycled
Cemented carbide and HSS are the most
recyclable products

The tungsten usage

A metal with a wide range of uses
The pure form of tungsten is mainly
used in lightning, defence,
chemicals, steel alloys etc.
Tungsten carbide is used by the
metalworking, mining, petroleum and
construction industries.
Tungsten carbide is the most
common material used to make
milling and turning tools.

The Sandvik Coromant insert and round

tool recycle program
Sandvik Coromant is offering to
collect used carbide inserts and solid
carbide tools and recycle them in the
most environmentally friendly way.
Simple procedure with collection
boxes and transport boxes.

The logistics

Order a collection box for each of your machining centres. We

recommend one box for inserts and one separate box for solid
carbide tools.
Minimum quantity for return: 20kg per box
For large users we recommend barrels which can take 250kg
Weigh and return the goods with packing slip

The recycling process

There are two main production

processes for recycling of tungsten
products
Zinc process
Chemical process

Sandvik Coromant is using the Zinc

process
This process can only be used for
finished products and is ideal for
processing of smaller products like
inserts.

The recycle factory

Is located in Chiplun, India, about

200km south of Mumbai in the Lote
Parhuram chemical industrial zone
The production was certified to ISO
14001 and OHSAS 18001 in
January 2007

The purchase conditions

You will be paid a fair price for

recycled carbide taking into
consideration size- and service costs
We pay the current price per
kilo/pound of carbide times the
weight of the returned inserts
Ask your Sandvik Coromant
representative for your terms and
conditions

The benefits of the Coromant Recycling

Concept
A worldwide recycling system
Environmentally healthy recycling
taking in consideration global and
local legislations and regulations
A service for all our customer
categories
Ensures a better utilization of
resources
Inserts and round tools from all
manufacturers are accepted into this
system

Our business is productivity and we therefore

make the environment our business