Content Highlights:
A foundry company in Jiangsu Province has introduced AI sorting robots and high-temperature smelting technology to transform industrial waste steel, iron filings, and other recycled materials into high-quality cast iron raw materials.
- Carbon reduction: Achieved a 40% lower carbon emission compared to traditional processes, with 15% cost savings per ton of castings.
Industry Significance:
- Policy alignment: Actively responds to China’s **”dual-carbon” goals** (carbon peak and carbon neutrality), accelerating the green transformation of the cast iron industry.
- Circular economy: Addresses the pain point of raw material shortages in the cast iron sector by enabling efficient recycling of metal waste, promoting sustainable resource utilization.
Data Support:
- Global metal waste status: Approximately 1.2 billion tons of metal waste is generated annually worldwide, with over 30% contributed by cast iron scrap.
- China’s recycling progress:
- Scrap steel recycling rate in China has risen from 18% in 2015 to 25% in 2023.
- Comparison with developed nations: Still lags behind countries like Japan and Germany (over 90% recycling rates).
