Cable Granulator / Copper Wire Granulator

Cable Granulator

A cable granulator is an environmentally friendly equipment designed for recycling waste wires and cables. It mechanically separates copper from plastic insulation to produce high-purity "copper rice" (granulated copper) and reusable plastic pellets.

Working Principle

The machine separates copper and plastic through a series of processes including crushing, sorting, and vibrating screening.
Core Process: Crushing → Air separation/Electrostatic separation → Vibrating screening → Dust collection and removal.

Key Features

Eco-friendly & High Efficiency: Utilizes physical separation without burning or chemical pollution, achieving a copper recovery rate of over 99%.
High Automation: Equipped with a PLC control system, minimizing manual intervention.
Economic Value: The separated copper rice can be directly used for smelting or further processing, while plastic pellets can be recycled.

Classification of Cable Granulators

1. By Processing Capacity
Small-scale Cable Granulator: Processing capacity of 100-500 kg/h, suitable for individual operators or small recycling stations.
Medium-scale Cable Granulator: Processing capacity of 500-1000 kg/h, ideal for medium-sized recycling enterprises.
Large-scale Cable Granulator: Processing capacity of 1-3 tons/h, designed for industrial-scale recycling operations.
2. By Separation Technology
Dry-type Cable Granulator
Employs air separation or vibrating screening, requiring no water and producing no wastewater, making it suitable for dry environments.
Advantages: Energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and easy to maintain.
Wet-type Cable Granulator
Uses water flow to wash and separate copper from plastic, achieving more thorough separation but requiring wastewater treatment.
Advantages: Higher purity separation, suitable for complex cables.
Electrostatic Separation Cable Granulator
Leverages the conductivity difference between copper and plastic for high-voltage electrostatic separation.
Advantages: High precision, though at a higher cost.
3. By Automation Level
Semi-automatic: Requires manual assistance for feeding or sorting; more affordable.
Fully Automatic: Fully automated operation, including conveyor belts and intelligent sorting systems for higher efficiency.
4. By Cable Type Compatibility
Mixed-wire Granulator: Capable of processing various mixed cables (e.g., copper, aluminum, thin wires).
Specialized Cable Granulator: Optimized for specific cable types (e.g., automotive wires, communication cables) to enhance separation efficiency.

Cable Granulator Datasheet

Model	60	200	400	600
Power	5 KW	27 KW	58 KW	69 KW
Processing Capacity	30-60 kg/h	100-200 kg/h	200-400 kg/h	300-600 kg/h
Size (L x W x H, m)	/	4.7x2.5x2.9	12x6.5x4.8	12x6.5x4.8
Model	600L	800	1000	1000S
Power	100 KW	110 KW	163 KW	140 KW
Processing Capacity	300-600 kg/h	400-800 kg/h	500-1000 kg/h	500-1000 kg/h
Size (L x W x H, m)	14x6x5	14x6x5	15x7x5	16x7.5x5
Model	1600	2000
Power	210 KW	320 KW
Processing Capacity	800-1600 kg/h	1300-2000 kg/h
Size (L x W x H, m)	/	21x13x5

Cable Granulator Application

A cable granulator is an environmentally friendly equipment designed for recycling waste wires and cables. It mechanically separates copper from plastic insulation to produce high-purity "copper rice" (granulated copper) and reusable plastic pellets. It is used for processing various types of waste wires, cables, communication lines, automotive circuits, etc.