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Light-Gauge Scrap: Transport Loose vs Densify

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Expert • Budget: Risk: Volume-Limited Freight • Difficulty: Expert

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

A truck can legally carry 25 tonnes, but my light scrap fills the vehicle at 12 tonnes. How should I evaluate transport cost?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Light-Gauge Scrap
  • Transport Loose vs Densify

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 9 Upvotes

Calculate freight per actual transported tonne, not rated truck capacity. Then evaluate baling, compaction, cutting or alternative vehicle configurations. Low-density scrap can be commercially expensive even when purchased cheaply.

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