Rectangular Wire (also known as Rectangular Copper Wire) is a type of copper wire with a rectangular cross-section, unlike conventional round copper wire. In the recycling industry, rectangular wire scrap is typically generated during the manufacturing or processing of flat copper conductors used in electrical equipment.
Characteristics of Rectangular Wire
- Made from pure copper or high-conductivity copper.
- Features a rectangular or square cross-section rather than a round profile.
- Available as bare copper or enameled copper wire, depending on the application.
- Offers excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical strength.
- Manufactured with precise dimensions to meet technical specifications.
Applications
Rectangular Wire is widely used in:
- Transformers.
- Electric motors.
- Generators.
- Inductors.
- High-power electrical equipment.
Sources of Scrap
Rectangular Wire scrap is commonly recovered from:
- Manufacturing offcuts and production scrap from flat copper wire.
- End-of-life transformers and electric motors.
- Industrial electrical equipment.
- Replaced or dismantled copper windings.
Value
- Clean bare copper rectangular wire is typically valued similarly to, or close to, Mill Berry due to its high copper purity.
- Enameled rectangular wire generally has a lower value because the insulation coating must be removed before recycling.
- Its market value depends on copper purity, recovery yield, and the level of contamination.
