How to Process Waste Wires and Cables in an Eco-friendly and Efficient Way?

A copper wire separator is designed to separate the insulation sheathing from the metal copper found in waste wires and cables. Once separated, both the copper and the plastic sheathing can undergo secondary processing for recycling. Because the copper recovered by this machine resembles small grains—often referred to as “copper rice”—the equipment is also commonly known as a “copper rice machine.”

Currently, there are two primary methods for recycling and processing waste wires and cables. The first involves processing with a “wet-type copper wire separator,” while the second utilizes a “dry-type copper wire separator.” These two types of equipment employ distinct processing techniques, resulting in varying levels of separation effectiveness.

Compared to dry-type copper wire separators, wet-type separators generally offer slightly higher separation purity. However, driven by economic growth and continuous technological advancements, dry-type copper wire separator technology has also made significant strides. By incorporating new physical separation techniques and keeping pace with modern trends, the dry-type separator has emerged as a highly popular method for stripping waste wires and cables today.

Based on the distinct physical properties of copper and plastic, the dry-type copper wire separator achieves the separation and recovery of these materials through processes such as crushing and sorting. This method effectively eliminates the issues of wastewater pollution and resource waste often associated with wet-type separators. Furthermore, in full compliance with national environmental protection policies, it stands as a fully compliant piece of equipment for the separation of waste wires and cables.

SUNYGROUP’s dry-type copper wire separators are equipped with a pulse dust removal system that effectively captures and collects airborne dust, thereby preventing environmental pollution caused by dust leakage. Additionally, the equipment employs a dual-stage separation process—combining airflow with electrostatic technology—to achieve a separation purity of over 99% for copper and plastic. If you are interested in investing in a dry-type copper wire separator, please contact us at: sales.sunycycle@gmail.com!