Copper cable recycling

  • Ability: 300–500 kg/h

  • Separation performance: Up to 95–98 %

  • Final products: copper granules, plastic particles (PVC/PE)

  • Blade material: Alloy steel or heat-treated wear-resistant material

  • Warranty: 12 months

copper cable recycling plant
copper cable recycling machine
heavy duty peeling machine
Copper wire is converted into copper and plastic granules

Copper cable recycling

  • Ability: 300–500 kg/h

  • Separation performance: Up to 95–98 %

  • Final products: copper granules, plastic particles (PVC/PE)

  • Blade material: Alloy steel or heat-treated wear-resistant material

  • Warranty: 12 months

copper cable recycling plant
copper cable recycling machine
heavy duty peeling machine
Copper wire is converted into copper and plastic granules

Thanks to its high copper content, waste cables are ideal for recycling. This not only benefits the recovery of this metallic resource, but also allows for greater profits. Is it possible to recycle copper cables in a simpler and more economical way?? Of course! Transforming discarded cables into pure copper granules. To do this, YUSHUNXIN offers a wide range of copper cable recycling machines. These machines allow you to complete cable recycling quickly and efficiently..

How to prepare waste cables for later recycling?

Before starting the copper and plastic separation process, Scrap cables require proper pretreatment. Using a wire stripping machine is the most efficient way to remove the outer insulating layer, exposing clean copper conductors. This step significantly improves recycling efficiency and ensures higher metal purity in subsequent separation stages..

For thin cables (<10 mm)

For processing small diameter cables, the most efficient option is to use a roller or blade wire stripper. These models are designed for precision cutting and allow quick removal of the insulating layer without damaging the copper core.. They are suitable for household cables, communication cables and electronic waste cables. Their compact structure and adjustable cutting depth make them ideal for small recycling plants or laboratories that require high peeling precision..

blade type wire stripping machine
heavy duty peeling machine

For thick cables (10-150 mm)

Thick cables require heavy-duty stripping machines with powerful motors and multiple cutting blades. These machines can easily process large, shielded cables with tough insulation layers.. Cutting depth and blade spacing can be adjusted to suit different diameters, ensuring clean separation of copper without deformation.

Heavy duty models are especially recommended for industrial recycling centers processing large volumes of power cables or underground cables with stable and continuous production demand.

How to recycle copper and plastic from waste cables?

If you want to get more benefits from scrap cables, recycling copper and plastic is an ideal option. But how do you quickly turn waste cables into marketable copper and plastic?? Generally, are required 5 steps: trituration, air separation, vibratory screening and electrostatic separation.

The first step is to shred the waste cables into small pieces for easier processing.. Through a efficient double shaft crusher or single axis, the cables are cut into fragments of 20 a 40 mm. This size allows the next crushing stage to separate the copper from the plastic more precisely.. Besides, Shredding helps loosen the cable structure and prevents jams in the machine. Uniform sizing at this stage ensures better material flow and higher separation efficiency in subsequent processes.

After crushing, The crushed wires enter a hammer mill or granulator to further reduce the particle size. The material is ground to obtain granules of 2 a 5 mm, allowing the copper and plastic layers to be completely separated. Proper crushing ensures that the subsequent separation process achieves high purity. Besides, Uniformly crushed material flows smoothly through conveyor belts and air separators, which improves overall recovery efficiency and reduces material losses.

Next, the mixed granules pass through an air separator. This machine uses air flow and density differences to separate plastic, lighter, of copper granules, heavier. By adjusting air pressure and blower speed, The machine ensures clean separation and minimizes copper loss in the plastic fraction. The separated copper goes to the next stage for purification, while the plastic, lighter, collected separately for reuse or further refinement.

After air separation, he vibratory screening further refines the material. The sieve divides the mixture into three fractions: coarse granules copper, fine copper powder and light plastic powder. Coarse granules are of sufficient purity for collection, while fine copper powder is sent to electrostatic separator for deeper separation. This multi-layer screening process not only improves product purity, but also ensures that no valuable copper is left mixed with plastic waste.

In the final stage, he electrostatic separator uses electrical charges to separate remaining copper and plastic particles with similar densities. copper, being a driver, is attracted to the electrode, while the plastic, non-conducting, remains separate. This process can raise the purity of the copper to more than 99,9 %. In combination with the previous stages, guarantees total material recovery and maximum profitability, transforming waste cables into high-value recycled copper and reusable plastic pellets.

copper cable recycling plant
Copper wire is converted into copper and plastic granules
copper cable recycling machine
copper cable recycling plant
Copper wire is converted into copper and plastic granules
copper cable recycling machine

How much does it cost to recycle copper cable??

The total investment for a complete copper cable recycling line usually ranges between 10 000 and the 150 000 dollars, depending on production capacity, automation level and configuration. Several factors influence both the cost of recycling and the final value of copper..

Factors affecting the price of copper cable recycling

The price of recycling used copper cables varies considerably, generally oscillating between 2000 y 6000 dollars per ton, depending on the purity of the copper. Pure and clean copper cables (with a copper content of around 99 %) can be sold at prices close to market prices, while mixed cables with only one 40-60 % Copper has a much lower value. Processing costs, like labor, energy consumption and maintenance, They usually represent between 10 % and the 15 % of the total operating cost. Monitoring global copper prices—which often fluctuate between 8000 y 10 000 dollars per ton—is essential for profit planning.

How to increase the value of discarded copper cables

Using a wire stripping machine before shredding can increase the copper recovery rate of the 85 % al 99 %, which significantly improves profitability. Bare copper wires can be sold between a 15 % and a 25 % more expensive than those that are not processed. Classification of cables by type and removal of oil residues, rubber and plastic can further increase your resale value. Many recyclers report earning between 300 y 500 dollars more per ton simply by cleaning and stripping the wires before sale. Monitoring global copper price trends helps determine the best time to sell for maximum profit..

How to eliminate dust generated by recycling copper cables?

During recycling of copper cables, A large amount of fine dust is generated during crushing and separation. Installing an efficient dust collection system helps recover more copper and maintain a clean work environment. To do this, We recommend you purchase our pulse dust collector. Because?

  • Improved efficiency in copper recovery

    The powder usually contains fine copper particles that are easily dispersed by airflow during the crushing or screening process.. Through an effective dust collection system, These particles are captured and returned to the recycling line. This significantly increases the copper recovery rate, reduces material losses and improves the purity of final copper products.

Pulse dust collector for copper cable recycling

  • Creating a cleaner and safer work environment

    Efficient dust removal not only protects valuable materials, but also improves air quality in the production area. Reduces suspended plastic and metal particles that can harm workers or damage equipment. A well-designed dust collection system ensures compliance with environmental standards and creates a cleaner recycling plant, safe and sustainable.

Proyecto ambiental para el reciclaje de residuos electrónicos

In addition to our copper cable recycling plan, We can also offer you various machines for recycling electronic waste, as lithium battery recycling lines y solar panel treatment plans. You can also choose the pyrolysis method for recycling photovoltaic panels. Contact us today for your own e-waste recycling plan.

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