Selling Die Casting Machines as Scrap Metal? You're Throwing Away 41% of Potential Profits!

In the industrial corners of Qishi Town, Dongguan, rust-covered die casting machines are quietly undergoing a "metamorphosis." These behemoths once considered scrap metal are now being given new life by professional recyclers—with prices per ton 30% higher than ordinary scrap steel, while the copper hydraulic components extracted hide "golden" opportunities. Today, we reveal how this gray industry chain with annual transactions exceeding tens of millions is being redefined by the green circular economy.

In Mr. Zhang's workshop, workers are using plasma cutters to precisely separate core components of die casting machines. "90% of the profits lie in 10% of the components," he explains, pointing to a newly removed mold clamping mechanism: "The template of this Japanese-made 3500T die casting machine can sell for 28,000 RMB, while selling the whole machine as scrap would fetch less than 10,000 RMB."

• Value Hierarchy: Hydraulic System > Electrical Control Cabinet > Machine Body Cast Iron
• Premium Factors: Brand (German-made machines command 40% premium), Tonnage (800T+ models are in high demand), Age (>15 years requires discount)

This small town in northern Dongguan gathers 30% of the Pearl River Delta's die casting machine recyclers, with its core competitiveness lying in its complete support network:

• 3 specialized dismantling plants with hazardous waste disposal qualifications
• Hardware markets for immediate trading of dismantled parts
• Dedicated logistics routes to Qingyuan's recycled metal market

With the implementation of new solid waste laws, the crude oxygen-cutting dismantling methods of the past are being phased out. Compliant recycling now requires:

• Professional coolant recycling (Zhongshitong holds the qualifications)
• Hazardous waste manifests for circuit board transportation
• Traceable archives for each machine

By the time you finish reading this article, three more die casting machines may have completed retirement evaluations at some factory. This seemingly rough industry is spawning new professions—die casting machine value assessors now command hourly rates exceeding 500 RMB. Perhaps it's time to re-examine those "hunks of metal" in your workshop corners: Are they really burdens, or untapped mineral resources? Share your stories of die casting machine "glamorous transformations" in the comments.