by Manville Recycling Blog | Oct 3, 2018 | Aluminum, Blog, Copper, Miscellaneous Metals, Motors
Rust is the common name for a chemical compound known as iron oxide. This compound forms when iron reacts with water and oxygen, presenting itself as a rough, orange-red substance. Technically speaking, only iron and alloys that contain iron can rust. Other metals,...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Jun 6, 2014 | Motors
A device incorporated in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, containing a catalyst for converting pollutant gases into less harmful ones.
by Manville Recycling Blog | Jun 6, 2014 | Motors
An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol (gasoline) engines used to power the majority of motor vehicles, but they are also used in many...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Jun 6, 2014 | Motors
From blenders to beard trimmers we are surrounded by small motors.
by Manville Recycling Blog | Jun 6, 2014 | Motors
Alternators are found inside vehicles to aid in recharging the battery.
by Manville Recycling Blog | Jun 2, 2014 | Motors
A motor with copper parts on the inside. As the second highest rated electrical conductor after silver, the use of copper conductors can help improve the electrical energy efficiency of motors. There are electrical energy efficiency advantages of using copper in the...
