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Sealed hermetic refrigeration compressor units grouped on a concrete floor

Commodity

Compressor scrap

HVAC, refrigeration and sealed industrial compressor units.

Trade overview

Specified for real-world processing

Bergent sources HVAC, refrigeration, hermetic, and air-conditioning compressor units from European decommissioning projects, industrial facilities, and commercial recycling streams. Compressor scrap contains recoverable copper, steel, and aluminium, making it attractive to Pakistani foundries, metal processors, and smelters. Shipments discharge at Karachi KPT or Port Qasim.

Principal destination
Pakistan (Karachi KPT / Port Qasim)
Typical shipment format
20 ft / 40 ft container
Sourcing markets targeted
Europe, UK, US, Middle East

Material in view

Unit type and condition matter before loading

Hermetic, semi-hermetic and larger industrial units differ in scale and construction. A clear visual record makes that mix easier to evaluate.

Illustrative scene of used refrigeration compressors grouped in a modest Karachi scrap yard

Illustrative yard view

Compressors grouped by recognisable type

Lot-level views should show the balance of small sealed units and larger equipment rather than relying on a single close-up.

A forklift positioning dense recyclable metal for container loading

Handling context

Dense units require practical loading plans

Unit size, total weight and the selected container determine how a shipment is arranged and secured.

Trade specification

Grades we trade

Grade / ISRI codeSpecification
Hermetic CompressorsSealed refrigeration and air-conditioning compressors; copper, steel, and aluminium content recoverable by the buyer; metal content subject to buyer's assessment.
Semi-Hermetic CompressorsCommercial refrigeration and HVAC compressors, larger units with serviceable internals; recoverable metal content varies by unit type and rating.
Industrial Air CompressorsRotary screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal air compressors from industrial plant decommissioning; ferrous and non-ferrous content recoverable.
Mixed Compressor ScrapAssorted compressor units of mixed types, sizes, and ratings; multi-metal content subject to the buyer's assessment prior to processing.

At destination

Applications

Copper windings and tubing being recovered from dismantled compressor units

Illustrative end use

Copper motor winding and refrigerant tubing recovery

Steel compressor shells and frames grouped for ferrous recovery

Illustrative end use

Ferrous casing and frame recovery for steel mills

Aluminium compressor housings and components sorted for recovery

Illustrative end use

Aluminium housing and component recovery

A shipping-container seal being checked after loading

Shipment control

The physical lot and its documents move together

Packing information, weight evidence and container details are coordinated around the agreed compressor cargo.

Shipping and terms

Packaging and logistics

Packaging

Loose-stowed in 20 ft or 40 ft containers. Smaller hermetic units may be bulk-loaded; larger industrial compressors may require open-top or flat-rack containers. Weight per box varies significantly by unit size and type.

Incoterms available

  • FOB

    Free On Board

    Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once the goods are placed on board the vessel at the named loading port.

  • CFR

    Cost and Freight

    Seller pays freight to the destination port. Risk transfers to the buyer at the loading port.

  • CIF

    Cost, Insurance and Freight

    Seller pays freight and marine insurance to the destination port. Risk transfers at the loading port.

Questions

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Send the grade, approximate tonnage and location for Compressor scrap. A Bergent trader will review the details and respond directly.