Scanacon
Revamping the Metal Recycling Process

Scanacon provides innovative and sustainable metal recycling and acid management solutions for the stainless steel, special metals, and titanium industries.

The firm has made a name for itself by giving metal and alloy producers a sustainable recycling approach that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and landfills. Its services include solids filtration, acid-metal separation, and analysis to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and environmental benefits for its customers. The technology, knowledge, and expertise brought by Scanacon enable producers of stainless steel, speciality alloys, titanium, and zirconium to achieve efficient and cost-effective metal recycling and acid management processes.

The cutting-edge equipment provided by Scanacon allows for the continuous removal of dissolved metal contaminants, facilitating the indefinite reuse of finishing solutions. Clients dramatically reduce the volume of acid purchased and toxic substances produced; this contributes to attractive ROIs.

“We take great pride in providing our customers with high-quality equipment and exceptional services. Our worldwide global support network ensures smooth operations and uninterrupted performance,” says Karl Holmqvist, CEO of Scanacon.

Scanacon plans on contributing to the circular economy by recycling metals from pickling acids and incorporating them back into the steelmaking process once its metal recycling process is in place. This will also help in reducing nitrates discharged to the environment.

It operates in a complex landscape where sustainability concerns drive innovation and changes in production processes.

Its installations can reduce acid consumption and nitrate waste significantly, while also eliminating landfill in a typical pickling line for stainless steel. The products significantly reduce the environmental impact of pickling acid treatments. Steel producers backed by Scanacon are reducing CO2 emissions and positioning themselves as greener, even in downstream processes like rolling and pickling.

With robust metal recycling systems in the development pipeline, Scanacon is set to make its mark on the sustainable metal recycling space. The product, which is to be released within span of two years, will help companies become sustainable and adhere to regulations and customer demand.

At Scanacon, each customer undergoes a personalised assessment to determine the specific requirements for its products. This enables the creation of a customised system that maximises the efficiency of their production processes while optimising the recycling of various metals and waste materials. Once the installation is in operation, it maintains ongoing support through a long-term service agreement that enables continued operation year after year.

Using Scanacon, customers can evaluate operations and prepare reports to obtain operational permits from appropriate authorities. Comprehensive assessments provide a complete picture of the equipment and its environmental benefits, facilitating seamless permit acquisition. Analysis and data from Scanacon’s equipment is also used for the client’s internal and external process control and quality assurance documentation. Scanacon’s commitment to ensuring compliance helps clients obtain the necessary permits.

Providing precision technical training is an integral part of Scanacon’s service offering. The training is tailored to meet specific customer requirements and covers various skill sets and departments, including engineering, operations, and maintenance staff.

Scanacon’s expertise and capabilities were demonstrated in its work with one of China’s largest stainless steel producers. By implementing its equipment, it achieved remarkable results in reducing nitrate emissions and acid consumption by up to 90 percent. Scanacon’s success was particularly notable as it was accomplished on one of the world’s largest hot annealing lines.

Scanacon’s metal recycling system offers customers a complete and circular system for acid pickling and recycling without CO2 emissions. This innovative system reflects an unwavering commitment to sustainability and its determination to remain at the forefront of environmental protection in the industry.