Categorically speaking, the RoHS isn’t complying with its own rules
When the ROHS WEEE directive first came into force, some mechanical designers were delighted to find their products were exempt from the ruling. However, the expiry dates for many of these exemptions has expired, and many more are due to expire in 2011. This is not the way it was originally going to be. Companies […]
The ROHS directive Category 8 and 9 – where are we now?
There is still much confusion over the RoHS directive in mechanical engineering companies, especially with respect to the category 8 and 9 exemptions. These were hardware devices which: 1) Generally had a long lifespan and were manufactured in small amounts. 2) Were often used in mission-critical applications where their failure would have catastrophic effects. The […]
Getting up to speed on ELV compliance
Automotive recycling was always a lucrative area for those in the trade. 75% of each car was easily turned into cash, with healthy returns on scrap metal, part-worn tyres and second-hand automotive components. However, the new ELV directive is calling for at least 85% of each vehicle to be recycled, which means recycling plastics, which […]
Recycling an end-of-life vehicle – more than just a metal cube
The complex new GADSL, ELV and REACH directives mean heavy work for vehicle dismantlers, or rather, Authorized Treatment Facility engineers. It goes a lot further than simply “cubing” a car that failed its MOT test. So, what is involved when a car reaches the end of its life, or in other words, becomes an ELV, […]
Taking the initiative on ELV compliance
The most easily recyclable part of a motor vehicle is its metal component, but there’s a lot more to a modern car than that. Although scrap yards recycle as much as they can (tyres, useful engine components etc), a significant amount of the average ELV, or end-of-life vehicle still ends up in landfill sites. Much […]