Scrap Armoured Cable Recycling
Scrap armoured cable recycling in Atherton and the surrounding areas.
Armoured Scrap Cable Buyers
Based in Manchester and need to get rid of your scrap armoured cable, fast? If you need to free up some space in your van or maximise the returns on your scrap, bring your metal to our local scrap yard for a quick, straightforward and compliant recycling process. With cutting-edge metal analysis systems and same-day payments before 4pm, you’ll be walking away with a competitive, prompt pay-out.
We’re ideally located to offer our reliable scrap metal recycling services to trades across the North West, including Bolton, Chorley, Lancashire, Leigh, Manchester, Preston, Salford, Tyldesley, Westhoughton, Wigan and Worsley. We accept a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, of any quantity.
Weigh-it-in with KAS for the best scrap metal prices in the North West.
Which Types of Scrap Armoured Cable Do You Buy?
How Valuable is Scrap Armoured Cable?
Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cable usually either has a copper or aluminium core – making it one of the most valuable types. The same can be said for Lead-Covered and Aluminium Armoured Cable, due to their respective lead and aluminium content.
Copper vs Aluminium Armoured Cable
Copper and aluminium are both valuable non-ferrous metals. But how do the two compare when it comes to the price of scrap armoured cable?
- Copper Armoured Cable: Copper wire has superior electrical conductivity and malleability, which means less energy is lost and it is easier to install in tight spaces. It’s also heavier and more expensive than aluminium, not to mention it’s always in demand – overall, making it more valuable to sell.
- Aluminium Armoured Cable: Aluminium is lightweight, with a lower electrical conductivity than copper, making it much cheaper to buy. While aluminium cable can carry high currents, it is more prone to oxidation than copper, making it less profitable at the scrap yard.
The Role of Scrap Metal Grades
It’s important to note that scrap metal grades also affect prices. For example, unstripped cable may be quicker to sell, but preparing it properly can lead to ‘bright wire’ – the clean and pure version – a grade that significantly increases your scrap’s value.
How Do You Prepare Armoured Cable For Recycling?
- Separate the cable into different metals: This will make it easier for the scrap metal merchants to identify each type when the weighing and grading process begins.
- ‘Clean’ the cable: Make sure to scrub off paint and remove any non-metal attachments before you visit your local scrap yard, as this will significantly improve the grade and final price of your cable.
- Strip the cable’s insulation: If you have time, use some handheld wire strippers, or a cable stripping machine if your site has one, to make the scrap ‘bright’ and most importantly, more valuable.
Why Recycle Scrap Armoured Cable?
- Diverts waste from landfills
- Helps you fulfil your legal responsibilities in line with environmental regulations
- Conserves valuable resources
- Prevents mining, protecting wildlife, natural habitats and biodiversity
- A good selling point for eco-conscious clients
- Maximise returns on leftover materials
Serving All Areas of the North West
From Chorley and Leigh to Wigan and Worsley, our professional scrap metal merchants are based in Atherton – making us well-positioned to serve Lancashire and Greater Manchester, as well as their surrounding areas. Visit us at M46 0RY today!
Why choose Kas?
Who Are Your Armoured Cable Recycling Services For?
We welcome all types of customers and scrap metal, but our armoured cable recycling services are best-suited to:
Sell Armoured Cable, Fast
Have scrap armoured cable to sell? Visit our local scrap yard or get in touch with our scrap metal merchants to learn more about our scrap metal recycling services today.
For the very best prices, a quick turnaround and same-day payments – weigh-it-in with Kas.