Characteristics
- Contains one or more stranded copper conductors.
- Insulated and protected with a rubber or heavy-duty synthetic rubber jacket.
- Highly flexible and resistant to abrasion, oil, weather, and mechanical stress.
- Typically features a thick black outer sheath.
- Clean scrap should be free from iron, rigid plastics, and other contaminants.
Sources
- Welding machines and industrial equipment.
- Cranes, hoists, and construction machinery.
- Mining equipment and construction sites.
- Generators, air compressors, and portable electrical equipment.
- Manufacturing offcuts and cables removed during industrial equipment maintenance or demolition.
Value
- Has high recycling value due to its quality copper conductors.
- Commonly processed by stripping or granulating to recover copper.
- Market value depends on the copper recovery rate, rubber sheath thickness, cleanliness, and contamination level.
