Insulation protects electrical wiring during use. At the end of a cable’s life, that same covering has to be separated from the copper inside. Granulation is one way to do it.
From cable to smaller particles
A granulator cuts cable into smaller pieces. Separation equipment then sorts the metal from the insulation. Guidetti describes cable-recycling systems that combine size reduction with dry separation to recover copper or aluminum from plastic, rubber or paper coverings.
Why the wire type matters
Thick power cable, house wire and fine data cable are different feedstocks. A pound of insulated cable is not a pound of copper: part of that weight belongs to insulation and other components. Material assessment is therefore essential before agreeing a price.
Recovery and purity are different
Recovery concerns how much of the original copper is captured. Purity concerns the composition of the recovered output. A purchasing or offtake discussion should establish both expectations rather than relying on one headline percentage.
What to include in a scrap enquiry
Start with the material type, estimated weight and location. Include clear photographs of the cable and exposed ends, and explain whether the material is a one-off load or a recurring stream. These details make the commercial discussion more useful.
The Bravus Metals focus
Bravus Metals is focused on copper recycling and scrap-wire purchasing opportunities. Contact our team to discuss material assessment, supply arrangements and recovered-copper trading.
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