For the sake of the environment

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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 Sandvik’s 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 is55 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 usageA 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