Tungsten Carbide Recycling Program | Turn Scrap into Value

• High Return Value: Even worn-out carbide retains significant monetary value.
• Sustainability: Recycling reduces waste and supports greener manufacturing.
• Closed-Loop Process: Your scrap becomes part of a full lifecycle, reused in new Kennametal products.

The program starts with Kennametal’s online portal, designed for convenience:

• Request packaging containers for your scrap.
• Check current pricing.
• Submit shipment inquiries.
• Get answers to scrap-related questions.

You can find the portal on the Kennametal website under Services > Carbide Recycling.

Kennametal accepts a wide range of Tungsten Carbide-containing materials:

• Hard Scrap: Drills, end mills, metal cutting inserts, frac seats
• Other Materials: Sludge, scrap powder, filters, road milling bits, mining bits, engineered wear components

Not sure if your material qualifies? Contact the team at k-corp-usa.toncarbide@kennametal.com.

Whether you have a small batch or large volumes, the program accommodates all customers. There is no minimum requirement.

Choose the option that works best for you:

• Check
• ACH transfer
• Credit to your Kennametal account

Kennametal uses a zinc reclaim method:

• Scrap is heated with molten zinc.
• Zinc diffuses the cobalt binder.
• The material swells and becomes brittle.

It’s crushed into powder and reused in manufacturing new products.

This process ensures full traceability and environmental responsibility.

• Financial Gain: Turn unusable tools into cash or account credit.
• Environmental Impact: Reduce landfill waste and support green manufacturing.
• Traceability: All scrap is processed internally and reused in Kennametal facilities.