Metal and Mineral Coverage

Printing Plates Market Definition

Printing plates are specialized tools used in the printing industry to transfer images, text and designs onto various substrates, including paper, fabric, plastic and metal. These plates are essential components in a wide array of printing processes, particularly in commercial and industrial applications. The printing plates market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships), of printing plates that are used by printing companies, packaging manufacturers and other industries that require high-quality, large-scale printing. Printing plates are typically made of materials such as aluminum, polyester or photopolymer and are customized based on the printing technique to achieve the desired image quality and durability.

Scrap Gold Recycling Market Definition

Scrap gold recycling refers to the process of recovering gold from various discarded materials and products containing gold. This recycling is a part of the precious metals industry, ensuring that valuable gold resources are recaptured from end-of-life products, manufacturing waste and other scrap materials, rather than being lost to landfills or unusable waste. The scrap gold recycling market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships), of scrap gold recycling services used to recover gold from used or unwanted jewelry, electronics, dental work and other products. These entities process scrap gold by melting, refining and repurposing it into pure gold, which can then be sold to manufacturers or investors.

Solar Gate Opener Market Definition

Solar gate openers are automated gate opening systems powered by solar energy, designed to control the entry and exit of vehicles or individuals through gated entrances without requiring a wired electrical power source. These devices use solar panels to capture energy from the sun, which is then stored in batteries for use in operating gate mechanisms. The solar gate opener market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships), of solar gate opener that provide a convenient and eco-friendly solution for locations where running electrical power lines is difficult or costly, including rural areas, large properties and environmentally conscious installations.

Boiler, Tank, And Shipping Container Market Definition

Boilers, tanks, and shipping containers refer to a type of container made of metal by using a method of manufacturing that includes cutting, forming, and joining metal parts to produce tanks that are used for storage and transportation of goods from one place to another, the processing of liquid material, and the storage of hazardous liquids. The main types of boilers, tanks and shipping containers are power boiler and heat exchanger, metal tank (heavy gauge), metal can, box, and other metal container (light gauge). The power boiler and heat exchanger are used by the powerplants to boil the water into steam. The different product types include refrigerated containers, dry storage containers, special-purpose containers, flat rack containers, and other product types. They are available in different sizes such as small containers, large containers, and high cube containers and are used in residential, commercial, and other applications.

Boiler, Tank, And Shipping Container Market Segmentation

The boiler, tank, and shipping container market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Power Boiler And Heat Exchanger, Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) 2) By Product Type: Refrigerated Container, Dry Storage Container, Special Purpose Container, Flat Rack Container, Other Product Types 3) By Container Size: Small Containers, Large Containers, High Cube Container 4) By Application: Residential, Commercial, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Power Boiler And Heat Exchanger: Water Tube Boilers, Fire Tube Boilers, Waste Heat Boilers, Heat Exchangers 2) By Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge): Storage Tanks, Pressure Tanks, Industrial Tanks 3) By Metal Can: Metal Cans, Canned Food Containers, Beverage Cans 4) By Box: Metal Boxes, Packaging Boxes, Shipping Boxes 5) By Other Metal Container (Light Gauge): Light-Gauge Metal Containers, Metal Pails and Buckets, Metal Crates

Metal Valve Market Definition

Metal valves refer to a type of instrument that is adaptable, strong, and reliable, consisting of metal, and that is designed to regulate, direct, and control the flow of liquids, gases, and slurries from containers to the point of application in industries to provide a measured amount of raw material. The main types of metal valve are industrial valves, fluid power valves, and hose fitting, plumbing fixture fitting and trim, and other types. Industrial valves are devices that are used for regulating liquids, gases, and slurries. The flow of liquids or gases is controlled using these valves. This is done through pipes and other passageways by opening, closing, and partially obstructing the passageway or pipe. The products used are pressure-reducing valves, safety/relief valves, control valves, globe valves, plug valves, gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and other products. The various end-user industries involved are chemicals, marine, construction, mining, oil & gas, and other end-user industries.

Metal Valve Market Segmentation

The metal valve market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Industrial Valve, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting, Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim, Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting 2) By Product: Pressure Reducing Valves, Safety/Relief Valves, Control Valves, Globe Valves, Plug Valves, Gate Valves, Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Diaphragm Valves, Other Products 3) By End User Industry: Chemicals, Marine, Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas, Other End User Industries Subsegments: 1) By Industrial Valve: Ball Valves, Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Butterfly Valves, Check Valves, Pressure Relief Valves 2) By Fluid Power Valve And Hose Fitting: Pneumatic Valves, Hydraulic Valves, Hose Fittings 3) By Plumbing Fixture Fitting And Trim: Faucets, Showerheads, Bathtub Spouts, Plumbing Trim Accessories 4) By Other Metal Valve And Pipe Fitting: Flanged Fittings, Butt Weld Fittings, Threaded Fittings, Socket Weld Fittings

Lime And Gypsum Products Market Definition

Lime and gypsum products refer to a type of product that is manufactured by blasting the mines, being crushed, and being fed into a rotary kiln that transforms the limestone into lime when subjected to high temperatures using various processes, including milling, hydration, and lime slurry preparation. The main types of lime and gypsum products are lime products and gypsum products. Lime products refer to the calcium that contains inorganic materials that are composed of hydroxides, oxides, and calcium oxides. The different product types include industrial-grade, pharmaceutical-grade, and food-grade and are used in Building and Construction, agriculture, waste-water treatment, paper production, and other applications.

Lime And Gypsum Products Market Segmentation

The lime and gypsum products market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Lime Products, Gypsum Products 2) By Product Type: Industrial-Grade, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Food-Grade 3) By Application: Building and Construction, Agriculture, Waste-Water Treatment, Paper Production, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Lime Products: Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, Dolomitic Lime, Refractory Lime 2) By Gypsum Products: Gypsum Boards, Gypsum Plaster, Gypsum Blocks, Plaster of Paris

Processed Alumina And Aluminum Market Definition

Processed alumina and aluminum refer to a process that involves alumina extraction primarily from bauxite ore, producing aluminum from alumina, recovering aluminum from scrap or dross, refining aluminum by any process, alloying purchased aluminum, and rolling, drawing, casting, extruding, and alloying aluminum and aluminum-based alloys into primary forms such as bar, foil, pipe, plate, rod, sheet, tube, and wire. The main types of processed alumina and aluminium are aluminium products from purchased aluminium, secondary smelted and alloyed aluminium, refined alumina, and primary aluminium production. Secondary smelted and alloyed aluminium refers to the process that involves recycled aluminium scrap that is converted back to molten metal by heating it in electric arc furnaces. These are used in automotive, manufacturing, and other applications.

Processed Alumina And Aluminum Market Segmentation

The processed alumina and aluminum market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Aluminum Products From Purchased Aluminum, Secondary Smelted and Alloyed Aluminum, Refined Alumina And Primary Aluminum Production 2) By Application: Automotive, Manufacturing, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Aluminum Products From Purchased Aluminum: Cast Products, Rolled Products, Extruded Products 2) By Secondary Smelted And Alloyed Aluminum: Recycled Aluminum Alloys, Recycled Aluminum Ingots 3) By Refined Alumina And Primary Aluminum Production: Calcined Alumina, Non-Calcined Alumina, Primary Aluminum Ingots, Primary Aluminum Alloys

Steel Products Market Definition

Steel products are products derived from steel and iron metal and its alloys obtained through the solidification of hot metal in a pig casting machine to produce various shapes, and are drawn through the rolling or drawing of purchased iron or steel and draw steel wire. The main types of steel products are rolled and drawn steel, iron, and steel pipe and tube. The rolled and drawn steel refer refers to the steel that is rolled out in metal casting. The different product types include flat steel, long steel, tubular steel, steel pipes, and steel tubes and are used in construction, automotive, energy, packaging, and other applications.

Steel Products Market Segmentation

The steel products market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Rolled And Drawn Steel, iron and steel pipe and tube 2) By Product Type: Flat Steel, Long Steel, Tubular Steel, Steel Pipes, Steel Tubes 3) By Application: Construction, Automotive, Energy, Packaging, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Rolled And Drawn Steel: Hot Rolled Steel, Cold Rolled Steel, Drawn Steel 2) By Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube: Seamless Pipes And Tubes, Welded Pipes And Tubes, ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) Pipes, Spiral Welded Tubes, Stainless Steel Tubes, Alloy Steel Pipes And Tubes