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What is the typical volume reduction?

April 26, 2017reduction volume

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What is the typical volume reduction?

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By processing scrap metal into briquettes, the volume reduction will vary depending on the length of the material and the type of chip. Typically the reduction is in the 8 to 1 range, but can be as high as 45 to 1 and as low as 3 to 1 depending on the size of the material to be processed.