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Aluminum Scrap
ISRI Code : Tall
E.C Aluminum Wire shall consist of clean E.C. aluminum, chopped or shredded, free of screening, hair-wire, iron, copper, insulation and other non-metallic items. Further, it must be free of minus 20 mesh material and must contain 99.45% aluminum content.
E.C. Aluminum wires are light weight. The other features are high thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity. The electrical conductivity of E.C Aluminum wire is more than twice that of copper per pound. This makes it a better alternative to copper in certain electrical winding applications.
In accordance with the latest Scrap Specifications Circular 2017 released by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Aluminum Radiators may be included in the ISRI Code ‘Tall’.
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E.C Aluminum Wires are found inside different gauged wires. They are often shielded with rubber or plastic outer layer. These wires are recovered by stripping apart its outer shield. Since these wires are no less than 99.45% pure, it often fetches high value.
The table below provides E.C Aluminum Wire export prices as of mid-August, 2020.
Region | Price |
North America, US West Coast | $0.77 per Lb |
US Midwest | $0.77 per Lb |
US East Coast | $0.77 per Lb |
China | CNY 14,400 per MT |
Source : ScrapMonster
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Most scrap yards that deal with non ferrous scrap often accept E.C Aluminum Wire. Selling the wire along with insulation is not recommended. It is easy to strip off the outer shield of the wire. You may use manual stripping or make use of tools such as wire strippers. By removing the outer insulation to recover the clean E.C Aluminum wire, you could more than double your earnings.
The following are some of the scrap yards in the US that accept E.C Aluminum Wire.
‘Scrap Yard Finder’ is your best bet to help locate more scrap yards in your region.
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Large quantities of E.C Aluminum Wire scrap will often be collected on-site by major scrap yards and recycling facilities for free. Please note that the insulated and non-insulated E.C Aluminum wires carry different prices. It is better to enquire at more than one local scrap dealers. One may also checkout online marketplaces that allow communication with various buyers and sellers from different parts of the world, thereby facilitating better bargains and maximized returns for their scrap material.
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