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Copper cable recycling line with shredder, gravity and electrostatic separators
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Copper Cable Recycling Line

Recovers copper from waste cables at around 99% purity through a dry process, without wastewater.

Copper Cable Recycling Line

Technical specifications

Process typeDry: shredding + gravity separation + electrostatic separation
FeedstockWaste copper cables and wires
ShreddingKnife shredder for reduction to granules
Primary separationGravity / air separator
Secondary separationHigh-voltage electrostatic separator
Recovered productsCopper granules (≥99%) and PVC/rubber granules
ControlPLC, continuous feeding, automatic re-feeding
ComponentsCE marked where applicable
CapacityConfigured according to project requirements

Sustainability impact

Equipment engineered for long-lasting operation and built from recyclable materials, in line with the principles of the circular economy.

Key features

Copper granules ≥99%

Gravity and electrostatic separation produce clean granules, accepted directly by smelters.

Dry process

No wastewater and no settling basins, with simpler permitting than wet processes.

Modular and expandable

Stages are chosen by capacity and can be added later, protecting the initial investment.

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Product description

A copper cable recycling line with crushing, gravity separation and electrostatic separation recovers copper from used cables at a purity of about 99%, through a dry process with no wastewater. Cables enter whole or pre-shredded, are crushed into small granules, and the separators split the copper from the PVC or…

Copper Cable Recycling Line

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Electrical cables

Cable recycling, pure copper from mixed waste

Used cables hide high-purity copper under their plastic insulation. We import premium equipment and integrate complete granulation and separation lines, so you recover sellable copper and PVC at maximum yield.

About Urstag

15 years of experience in recycling equipment

15 years of experience in recycling equipment

For over 15 years we have delivered premium recycling equipment for PET, metal, textiles, batteries and any recyclable material. Complete lines with European engineering and Asian manufacturing, using motors and automation from Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, WEG and SEW-Eurodrive, for high reliability and energy efficiency.

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