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Abrasive Media Reclaim Net-Value Calculator
Value only the media that is recovered, separated and still fit to reuse, then subtract reclaim operating cost. Enter consumed mass, recovery, net usable yield, virgin cost, disposal saving and operating cost.
What this calculator does
- Value only media that is recovered, separated and still fit for use, then subtract the operating cost of reclaim.
Formula used
- Reusable media (lb) = consumed mass × recovery % ÷ 100 × net usable yield % ÷ 100
- Avoided purchase = reusable media × virgin media landed cost
- Avoided disposal = reusable media × marginal disposal cost
- Net value = avoided purchase + avoided disposal − reclaim operating cost
Inputs explained
- Media Circulated or Consumed: Media mass entering the recovery opportunity in the interval.
- Physical Recovery Efficiency: Share of media physically collected for reclaim.
- Net Usable Reclaim Yield: Recovered share accepted after separation and quality rejection.
- Virgin Media Landed Cost: Purchase, freight and handling cost avoided per reusable pound.
- Avoided Disposal Cost: Marginal disposal and handling cost avoided per reusable pound.
- Reclaim Operating Cost: Labor, power, maintenance, testing and consumables for the interval.
How to use the result
- Best suited to reclaim return on investment, separator tuning, virgin versus recycled media sourcing.
- Does not approve reclaimed media for a specification. Does not value profile, contamination or production risk separately. Hazardous-waste classification can change disposal economics.
Common questions
- Is recovered media always reusable? No. Separator performance, particle condition, contamination and the process specification determine the usable yield, so recovery alone overstates value.
- Why include disposal savings? Reused media can avoid a marginal disposal pound, but only when the waste classification and disposal contract actually make that cost avoidable.
- Can the net value be negative? Yes. Low yield, low virgin-media cost or expensive reclaim operation can make reclaim uneconomic for the modeled interval.
- Does a positive answer approve the process? No. Technical and specification acceptance of the reclaimed media must be established independently of the financial result.
Last reviewed 2026-10-01.