Ceramic catalytic converters
A ceramic honeycomb substrate. Its active coating may contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
Assessment information Legible references, photographs of complete units, quantity, and the condition of the core.
Automotive and industrial catalysts
Used catalyst recycling
Purchasing automotive and industrial catalysts from businesses and trade suppliers.
Materials for assessment
Automotive and industrial catalysts, particulate filters, and oxygen sensors. See the information needed to submit each material for assessment.
Identification guide
Metallic catalytic converters
A substrate made of tightly wound corrugated metal foil, used in some automotive catalytic converters.
Assessment information Part reference and photographs of the unit. If the substrate is already separate, include its condition and the quantity available.
Diesel particulate filters
A diesel particulate filter traps soot. Some exhaust assemblies combine a filter and a catalyst in one unit.
Assessment information Part reference, photographs, condition, and whether it is a combined unit if known.
Spent industrial catalysts
Materials from chemical, petrochemical, or gas treatment processes. Their form and composition depend on the source process.
Assessment information Source process, material form, estimated weight, and any available technical or safety data sheets.
Lambda sensors
Oxygen sensors from vehicle exhaust systems. Identify and count them separately when submitting a mixed lot.
Assessment information A representative photograph, estimated number of sensors, and whether they have been sorted.
Purchase process
Commercial review begins with identifying the material and its condition. Malacat’s team confirms the information needed and the delivery arrangements with the supplier.
Commercial enquiriesLot description
Provide the material type, estimated quantity, and location. Include photographs and part references when available.
Commercial review
The team reviews the lot information and requests any additional details needed for assessment.
Agreement and delivery
Once terms are agreed, the commercial team confirms the delivery arrangements before the material is moved.
Identification by part reference
The manufacturer’s reference helps identify a unit. Include clear photographs and a description of its condition.
- Look for numbers and letters stamped or engraved on the housing, near seams, or on a plate.
- Include a photograph of the complete unit and a close-up of the reference. Add the vehicle make and model if known.
- If the reference is illegible, provide photographs from several angles and state whether the part is original or a replacement if known.
Specialists in used catalysts
Malacat is the trading name of Malacitana de Catalizadores, S.L. The company purchases used automotive and industrial catalysts for recycling. Its commercial team serves professional suppliers from Pizarra, Málaga.
Material identification and condition are essential to assessment. Catalysts may contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium in proportions that vary with their application and composition.
Waste management registration
- Company tax ID (CIF)
- B92709203
- Pizarra NIMA / RPGR no.
- 2990000277
- RPGR registration types
- E02 · G04
The Pizarra facility is registered for non-hazardous waste management, including recovery of components from used catalysts (operation R08, waste code 16 08 01).
View Spain’s waste registerSupplier enquiries
Which suppliers does Malacat work with?
Purchasing is for businesses and trade suppliers, including workshops, vehicle dismantlers, recyclers, and industrial suppliers.
What factors affect the assessment of a lot?
The material type and composition, available references, and actual condition of the parts are considered. A reference helps identify the unit.
How do I submit a part with no legible reference?
Send photographs of the complete unit from several angles and describe its condition. State whether the unit is original or a replacement if known.
How do I submit a mixed lot?
Give the approximate count or weight by material. Identify loose cores, damaged parts, and unclassified units separately.
Can material be delivered to Pizarra?
The commercial team confirms material acceptance and delivery arrangements before travel or shipment.
Discuss a lot with Malacat
The commercial team handles professional enquiries about materials, assessment, and delivery.