Scrap Wire Recycling Machine for Copper & Aluminum

What is Scrap Wire Recycling?

Scrap wire recycling is the process of dismantling, shredding, and separating discarded electrical cables to recover valuable metals such as copper and aluminum.

These materials come from a variety of sources, including household electrical cords, industrial power cables, automotive wiring harnesses, and communication wires.

Unlike general shredding equipment, scrap wire recycling systems are specifically engineered to process mixed materials—metal conductors inside plastic or rubber insulation—ensuring high recovery rates and minimal material loss. For cable-focused applications, see our Waste Cable Recycling System.

Waste Cable Recycling System

2024-10-01

Waste Cable Recycling System | Innovative and Efficient Recycling Solutions In this product introduction video, we will showcase how Yung Hsing Machinery transforms waste cables

Applicable Scrap Wire Types

Wire Type	Main Material Components	Recovery Potential
Household Electrical Cords	PVC insulation, copper conductors	Copper granules, PVC pellets
Industrial Power Cables	XLPE/PVC insulation, copper/aluminum cores	Copper/aluminum recovery, plastic recycling
Automotive Wiring Harnesses	Mixed plastic insulation, copper wires	Copper recovery, plastic pelletizing
Communication Cables	PE/HDPE insulation, copper or fiber conductors	Copper recovery, plastic granules
Mixed Scrap Wires	Various plastic/rubber insulation, non-ferrous metals	Mixed metal recovery, pelletized plastics

Scrap Wire Recycling Challenges

Mixed Material Composition：Conductors embedded within plastic or rubber require efficient separation.

Insulation Variability：Different insulation materials affect processing efficiency.

Metal Purity Standards：High-grade copper recovery requires precise separation technology.

Volume & Storage：Unprocessed cables take up large storage space and increase logistics costs.

Typical Scrap Wire Recycling Process

Manual Pre-sorting & Hazard Removal Remove large contaminants, connectors, or non-processable items before shredding.
Primary Shredding Feed cables into a Twin-Shaft Shredder for coarse reduction, breaking insulation and exposing metal cores.
Granulation Process shredded material through a granulator to produce uniform particles for separation.
Magnetic Separation Remove ferrous contaminants from the material stream.
Air Separation & Vibrating Table Separate metal granules from insulation using airflow and vibration technology; see our Gravity Separator for dry density sorting.
Dust Collection Capture fine dust and fibers to maintain clean working conditions.
Metal Collection Recover clean copper or aluminum for resale or reuse.

Yung Hsing Advantages in Scrap Wire Recycling

High Recovery Efficiency：Achieves up to 99% separation of copper and aluminum.
Heavy-Duty Shredders：Designed for continuous operation with mixed cable loads; pair with our Twin-Shaft Shredder.
Full-Line Solutions：From shredding and granulation to metal and plastic separation—browse the full lineup at Recycling Equipment Products.
Durable Components：Wear-resistant blades and reinforced gearboxes for long service life; options include Quad-Shaft Shredder configurations.
Custom Configurations：Tailored systems for small workshops or large-scale cable recycling plants; see Waste Cable Recycling System.
Global References：Successful installations in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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