Characteristics
- Contains two or more electrical conductors made of copper or aluminum.
- Each conductor is individually insulated and enclosed within a common outer jacket.
- Available in various types, including power cables, control cables, signal cables, and flexible cables.
- May include steel armoring (armored cable) or shielding for protection against interference.
- Clean scrap should be free from unnecessary contaminants and non-cable materials.
Sources
- Industrial and commercial electrical systems.
- Machinery, production lines, and control panels.
- Construction projects, factories, and power stations.
- Elevators, HVAC systems, pumps, and electric motors.
- Manufacturing offcuts and cables removed during electrical system upgrades or demolition.
Value
- A highly recyclable category of electrical cable scrap.
- Copper multi core cables are more valuable than aluminum multi core cables.
- Market value depends on the recoverable metal content, number of cores, conductor material, cleanliness, and contamination level.
