HTC 1500 ixT
Environment
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9. Environment
HTC’s products consist largely of recyclable metals and plastic.
The main materials used are listed below.
Chassis
Frame Steel, electro-galvanised/powder-
coated metal
Drive wheel Solid rubber wheels with steel
rims
Cover ABS-plastic
Swivel wheel Polyurethane wheels with steel
rims
Grinding head
Lower cover Aluminium
Cover ABS plastic
External plate and steel
components
Electro-galvanised metal
Belts Rubber and polyamide
Other components Untreated steel
Electrical system
Cables Copper conductors with PVC
covering
Batteries Lead/acid
Plastic components can be recycled by sorting under hard plastics.
Electronics can be submitted as electronic waste. The dust extractor
or its components can, of course, also be returned to HTC Sweden
AB.