For business or industry, having the correct quality raw materials is essential in the ability to produce or fabricate quality end products. In some cases, a company may choose to cut corners in the raw product, only to find out there are performance, durability and reliability problems later on in the product chain or for the end consumer.
One of the most common mistakes that companies make when looking for lead bars for sale is to choose their supplier based on price alone. Quality lead is not going to be sold for a price that is less that market value, but lead that is incorrectly recycled and processed or that is mixed with other alloys can create a significant cost reduction, allowing these producers to offer lead bars for sale at below market prices.
The Problem with Lead
The biggest issue with lead bars for sale from less than reputable distributors or through online auctions is the lack of ability to easily discern the type of lead that has been used in the recycling process.
Reputable companies don’t mix generic types of scrap lead, melt it into bars or ingots and try to sell it as a specific alloy with a given percentage of lead and other alloying materials. This is simply not possible unless recycling is done on an industry-specific basis, which is not what low quality, high volume types of lead producers are doing.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to simply look at lead bars or ingots and determine the alloy composition. This is why purchasing only from specialized lead suppliers with top reputations for a quality product is so important for any business.
Take the time to check pricing between dedicated lead suppliers and metal distribution centers or online auction or international bulk purchase pricing. You will find that quality suppliers are highly competitive in their pricing and may offer lower shipping rates due to their established distribution networks.
