Wednesday 29 December 2021

Recycling Metal Wires and Cables

 Substantial amount of common household articles are recycled at every size of metal recycling companies in Dubai. Household materials undergo considerable wear and tear and are replaced over the time. Each item has its own timeframe of usage after which it is inevitably recycled. For instance, an average mobile phone is replaced every 2-3 years; computers are recycled after 5-year cycle, etc. https://www.cohenusa.com/blog/recycling-wires-cables-whats-the-difference-and-is-one-more-valuable/

When these appliances are recycled, we hardly consider its wire and cable components that can be recycled too! Components like phone cables, extension cords and adapters, ethernet cables, power cords, etc. contain copper – hence making them an excellent choice of items to be recycled. Copper is resistant to corrosion. It also conducts electricity and heat well and outdoes other conductors. Recycled copper is preferred by many businesses as copper is extremely difficult to mine and has negative effects on the surroundings of the mining area.

Before we dive any further, what is the difference between a wire and a cable? A wire contains just one line of electrical conduction, whereas the cable is a unified group of wires that is insulated by plastic or rubber sheathing. https://www.cohenusa.com/blog/recycling-wires-cables-whats-the-difference-and-is-one-more-valuable/

In the old fashion method, the plastic insulation cover used to be burnt to recover the underlying copper/aluminium wire. Needless to say, this method was extremely hazardous as it released harmful gases in the environment.

recycling metal wires and cables

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Currently, the more efficient way of recycling wires and cables is by first shredding them to reduce their size. Plastic parts, if any, like plugs, keys, etc. are removed before shredding. Post shredding, the metallic parts are separated from plastic insulation physically by deploying gravity and electrostatic separation techniques.

Next, the copper is recovered from other metallic parts by deploying smelting and refining technique. Approximately 97.2% of copper in waste cables is recovered and refined copper with 99.6 %Cu content is produced. https://medcraveonline.com/MSEIJ/MSEIJ-03-00099.pdf

 

Copper Scrap in Dubai benefits greatly from efforts taken towards recycling wires and cables. Buyers of Copper Scrap in Dubai can access recycled metal at much better rates than copper extracted from virgin ores. Next time you come across wires and cables stash in your home, consider them recycling with us – one of the leading recycling companies in UAE!

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Wednesday 15 December 2021

The Metal Recycling Baler Machine Designed to Save Energy, Time, and Manpower

 In this article, we will explore how metal recycling baling machine impacts metal recycling industry, its contribution in energy consumption efforts, impact on output, and reduction in manpower and related costs.

But first, what exactly is a metal recycling baling machine?

An effective metal recycling effort ensures recycling metals found in components of any size. Baler machine is dedicated to help in compressing metal into densely compacted bundles. Depending upon the scale of the metals to be recycled, the industry can choose between hydraulic or pneumatic baler and others.

metal recycling baler machine
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Machine has horizontal or vertical pressing mechanism that compresses larger pieces of scrap metals into dense, smaller, compactable and manageable shapes. The press deploys hydraulics mechanism to execute the process. The choice of machine can also be made depending upon its size/capacity to compress the metal.




Increased portability and reduction in operational costs: Baler machines help in reducing operational costs. Transporting scrap materials in their original condition over long distances can prove to be an expensive affair as they may take up more space as compared to scrap compressed into bales by a baler machine. It is safe to say that more compressed scrap can be transported in one consignment as compared to transporting metal scrap in their original state.  https://www.morecambemetals.co.uk/the-importance-of-scrap-metal-baling/

Moreover, using a baler machine in the metal recycling process reduces the costs and increases the efficiency by cutting down labor and other related costs.

Flexible: As per baling requirements, the machines available in the market are now equipped with additional features like cranes, operator panels, remote control, etc. They can also be equipped with conveyor belts, helping in input-output regulation.  https://www.industrial-balers.com/scrap-balers/

Promotes sustainability: More metal can be stacked for recycling purpose every time a baler machine is used, thus preventing the metal scrap from ending up in landfills and helps in resource preservation.

Business reputation: In the present times, customers prefer engaging with recycling companies that deploy sustainable practices in their recycling efforts. Using baler in recycling efforts contribute to enhancing the business’ and the company’s reputation in the market. https://www.miltek.co.uk/guides/what-is-a-baling-press

Baler machine is used quite extensively in Dubai scrap yards. Scrap traders in Dubai hence have access to large quantities of recyclable material into condensed packages for easier storage & cargo, reduced transport and operational costs, and obtain recycled metal that is processed in a sustainable fashion.

To learn more about recycling visit www.luckygroup.com

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