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Powder Recycling

At Globus Metal Powders, our powder recycling service provides a sustainable, cost-effective solution for recovering and re–processing unused, off spec, or reclaimed metal powders. Recycling is a key component of materials stewardship in the metal powder industry, helping customers reduce waste, optimise inventory, and maintain consistent powder quality for critical applications such as additive manufacturing (AM), PM-HIP, thermal spray, and hardfacing processes.

The re-cycling process begins with a thorough evaluation of the returned powder, including chemical composition, particle size distribution (PSD), morphology, and gas content. Every batch is logged and assigned a unique batch ID, ensuring full traceability and compliance with internal and external quality standards. Powders are then subjected to a combination of sieving, air classification, and conditioning techniques to separate usable fractions from fines, agglomerates, or contaminants. 

Powder Blending

Following separation, powders may be blended with virgin material where required to achieve target chemistry and particle characteristics. Rigorous testing is performed throughout, including:
  • Chemical analysis to confirm alloy composition and control of minor elements. 
  • LECO oxygen and nitrogen testing to ensure ultra-low gas content. 
  • PSD verification via laser diffraction to achieve precise particle sizing. 
  • Density and flow assessments to confirm consistent packing, uniform behaviour, and reliable performance.

Recycled powders are securely packaged and issued with a new Certificate of Conformance (CoC), certifying that the material meets the customer’s specifications and is suitable for downstream processing. 

Powder Blending

Benefits to manufacturers

Benefits of the powder re-cycling service at Globus Metal Powders include:
  • Reducing material waste and costs by reclaiming powders that might otherwise be discarded. 
  • Extending powder life cycles while maintaining performance and process consistency. 
  • Supporting sustainable manufacturing initiatives, helping customers meet environmental targets. 
  • Providing reliable, traceable powders suitable for AM, PM-HIP, or thermal spray applications. 

All powder handling occurs in strict contamination-controlled environments, following rigorous segregation and cleaning protocols to prevent cross-contamination between alloy families. This ensures recycled powders retain the ultra-low oxygen levels, chemical integrity, and particle morphology required for high-performance components.

Benefits to manufacturers

Who would benefit?

Our powder re-cycling service is ideal for aerospace, defence, energy, oil & gas and research applications, where both sustainability and technical performance are critical. By partnering with Globus Metal Powders, customers can recover, recondition, and reuse metal powders with full confidence in quality, traceability, and performance – maximising yield, reducing cost, and supporting environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.

START YOUR NEXT PROJECT WITH CONFIDENCE

Whether you require ultra-low oxygen grades, bespoke particle size distributions or high-volume supply, our team is ready to support your requirements. 

Speak to our specialists today to discuss your application or request a quotation.

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