The use of a catalyst that reduces the emission of harmful substances into the environment while a car engine is running is considered mandatory in some European countries. On machines of certain brands supplied to the domestic market, this option is also present. The average life of the catalyst is approximately 100 thousand kilometers, depends on:
- Type and quality of fuel used.
- Riding style and operating conditions.
In any case, the device, after exhausting the resource, requires dismantling and disposal, and Recycling autocatalysts requires special equipment. But, there is good news for car owners. You can turn in the catalyst and get a decent amount of money for it. The thing is that it contains precious metals (alloys), which only become more expensive every year:
- Platinum for diesel engines.
- Rhodium and palladium on carburetor ICEs.
The principle of catalyst delivery is somewhat different from the algorithm of actions that is performed when disposing, for example, black or non-ferrous metal scrap. Here's what it looks like in practice.
Acceptance procedure
After choosing a company that provides services for the acceptance of used car catalysts, the user needs to deliver the equipment to the specified address. The process of accepting and waiting for payment takes some time, which is required for:
- Disassembling (cutting) the catalyst body and removing the core.
- Crushing the core to a homogeneous powdery mixture.
- Weighing the powder and performing a spectral analysis of its composition.
This allows you to get accurate data on the presence of precious metals and calculate their mass. Based on the results of the calculations, the client receives the remuneration due to him.
It should be remembered that storing a used car catalyst or trying to disassemble it yourself is not safe. The contents of the device are classified as toxic substances harmful to health and the environment.
Priority estimate
Thanks to the experience accumulated by Buying Catalysts over the years in this field, customers are given the opportunity to obtain preliminary data on the cost of the equipment they have in stock. For this you need:
- Fill out an application on the company's website.
- Specify part marking and leave your phone number.
An employee of the company will check the information against the available databases and report the results to the client. If the price suits him, he can deliver the catalyst to the specified address and, after completing all the technical procedures, receive the final payment.
