Copper wire and cable recycling systems from Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) offer comprehensive solutions for the recovery of high-value non-ferrous metals from insulated wires, industrial cable scrap, and automotive harnesses. Engineered with precision and built for industrial-grade performance, these systems help processors maximize throughput and profitability while maintaining environmental compliance and workplace safety.

In the recycling industry, copper remains one of the most valuable commodities, yet much of it arrives at facilities mixed with insulation, plastic, aluminum, or ferrous contaminants. ERS addresses this complexity with modular copper wire and cable recycling systems designed to handle mixed input streams and deliver clean, separated metal outputs. Whether you’re processing household wire, heavy-gauge industrial cable, or telecom lines, ERS systems scale and adapt to meet your operational needs.

Each system begins with a rugged pre-shredding unit that breaks down cables into manageable sizes while minimizing material loss. These shredders are built to handle baled wire, compacted scrap, and irregular cable geometries with minimal wear and consistent throughput. Once shredded, material moves into the granulation stage, where rotating blades finely chop wire into uniform particles — liberating copper and aluminum conductors from their insulation.

Precision air separation follows, using adjustable airflow and density profiling to isolate clean metal granules from non-metallic fluff. ERS systems may also incorporate zigzag separators, eddy current sorters, and magnetic filters to enhance classification and maximize purity. Copper recovery rates typically exceed 99%, and aluminum outputs are refined enough for resale or direct melting, with ferrous fragments removed in-line.

For advanced operations, ERS offers sensor-based sorting systems that identify material properties in real time. These units use induction, optical, or infrared sensing to further improve yield and purity — making them ideal for mixed or contaminated input streams. Optional integrations include dust suppression, sound dampening enclosures, and container filling systems to complete the process.

ERS copper wire and cable recycling systems are fully modular and tailored for your floor plan, capacity, and material type. Facilities can select from single-line setups for small operations or multi-line layouts for high-volume processing. Feed rates, granulator speeds, and air separation settings are adjustable via intelligent PLC controls — allowing operators to fine-tune output without interrupting throughput.

Safety and sustainability are core values in ERS system design. Each unit is equipped with access interlocks, emergency shutoffs, anti-vibration mounts, and fully enclosed dust containment. Filters meet stringent air quality standards and prevent airborne metals from entering the workspace. These measures protect personnel while supporting clean operation and regulatory compliance.

In addition to copper and aluminum, ERS systems can process:

• Electronic device cables

• Radiator wire bundles

• Automotive harnesses and power cords

• Mixed electrical wiring from demolition and renovation

• Construction scrap and telecom bundles

Dust filtration plays a dual role in these systems — improving air quality and recovering fine metal particulates that escape conventional sorting. This boosts total yield and reduces disposal costs. Optional CCM® OCT technology further increases filter performance while lowering energy usage and footprint.

Every ERS system comes with expert support, including layout planning, system commissioning, and operator training. Ongoing technical service and remote diagnostics ensure that your equipment runs reliably for years, with support for component upgrades and throughput optimization as your needs evolve. Whether you’re launching a new recycling operation or expanding an existing line, ERS delivers results that scale with your success.

The economic impact of copper recycling is also driving demand for efficient systems. With commodity prices rising, clean copper and aluminum feedstocks offer strong margins — especially for facilities equipped to deliver consistent, high-purity output. ERS helps processors capture this opportunity while reducing labor intensity, manual sorting, and error risk.

Facilities that invest in ERS copper wire and cable recycling systems benefit from higher recovery rates, reduced operating costs, and better integration into their broader scrap management strategy. From drop-off yards to large-scale industrial recyclers, ERS installations continue to set benchmarks for performance, uptime, and total ROI.

In short, ERS copper wire and cable recycling systems are more than machines — they are engineered ecosystems designed to transform metal-laden scrap into high-value commodities. With precise engineering, adaptive controls, and full lifecycle support, these systems drive cleaner operations, sharper margins, and sustainable success.