What Is a Copper Wire Granulator?

A copper wire granulator recycles scrap wire and cable into separated copper and plastic fractions using a fully dry physical process — no water, no chemicals, no emissions. The system crushes, sizes, and air-separates material to recover saleable metal and plastic.

How It Works

1.Primary crushing — Scrap wire is fed into a first-stage crusher, reducing it to approximately 10 mm pieces

2.Secondary crushing — A second crusher further reduces the mixture to 3–5 mm, liberating copper from insulation

3.Air separation — An air classifier separates dense copper from light plastic based on weight and aerodynamic properties
The result: clean copper granules and plastic chips with a separation rate up to 99.8%.

Key Features

PLC control — Electric control cabinet with intuitive interface for easy operation

Low noise, high capacity — Reliable design for continuous industrial use

Two-stage crushing — Double crushing improves copper liberation and final purity

99.9% copper recovery — High separation efficiency from scrap wires and cables

Dedicated conveyors — Separate delivery systems for copper and plastic streams improve plant efficiency

Serviceable blades — Crusher blades are removable for sharpening or replacement, minimizing downtime

Zero pollution — Dry physical process produces no dust or wastewater

Why Copper Wire Recycling Is Growing

Copper retains high scrap value, and the plastic insulation is also recoverable. Industries generating waste wire include automotive electrical, motorcycle wiring, computer and telecommunications cables, and building demolition. As environmental regulations tighten and virgin copper prices rise, demand for efficient recycling equipment continues to expand. A copper wire granulator turns this waste stream into two revenue products while eliminating landfill disposal.

Wanrooe Copper Wire Granulator Range

We offer systems for processing capacities from small workshop units to industrial-scale plants. Configurations vary by wire diameter range, input form (loose wire, baled cable, or chopped pieces), and required output purity. Contact us with your material sample and production target for equipment recommendation and test results.