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12.2 Return to Bosch Rexroth AG
The hydraulic products manufactured by us can be returned to us for disposal
purposes at no costs. There must be no inappropriate foreign substances
or third-party components when products are returned. Valves are to be drained
before being returned. The components have to be sent free to the door to the
following address:
Bosch Rexroth AG
Service Industriehydraulik [Industrial Hydraulics]
Bürgermeister-Dr.-Nebel-Straße 8
97816 Lohr am Main
Germany
12.3 Packaging
Upon request, reusable systems can be used for regular deliveries.
The materials for disposable packaging are mostly cardboard, wood, and expanded
polystyrene. They can be recycled without any problems. For ecological reasons,
disposable packaging should not be used for returning products to Bosch Rexroth.
12.4 Materials used
Hydraulic components from Bosch Rexroth do not contain any hazardous materials
that could be released during intended use. Normally, no negative effects on human
beings and on the environment have to be expected.
The valves are basically made of:
• Cast iron
• Steel
• Copper
• Plastics
• Electronics components and assemblies
• Elastomers
12.5 Recycling
Due to the high metal content, hydraulic products can mostly be recycled.
In order to achieve an ideal metal recovery, disassembly into individual assemblies
is required. The metals contained in electric and electronic assemblies can
be recovered by means of special separation procedures as well.