With the widespread use of copper wire granulator machines, a large number of scrap cables have been effectively processed. However, the processing efficiency of copper wire recycling machines varies. Therefore, How Can We Improve the Copper Recycling Rate? In this article, we will discuss the factors that affect the copper recycling rate and their solutions.
Ⅰ. Introduction
At the beginning, you need to know about the importance of copper recovery and the function of the copper granulator machine in the copper recycling process.
⭐ The Importance of Copper Recovery
As an important non-ferrous metal, copper has the characteristics of good conductivity, corrosion resistance and strong plasticity. It is widely used in the manufacture of wires, cables, communication equipment, automobiles and other fields. Therefore, the recycling of copper is of great significance for saving resources. In addition, with the world’s increasing emphasis on sustainable development, copper recovery has become an important part of resource recycling.
Promote the Sustainable Development of the Copper Industry
Copper is a very important industrial raw material, and the recycling of scrap copper can help the copper industry achieve sustainable development. Recycling scrap copper allows resources to be used to the greatest extent, while also increasing the concentration of copper industry and achieving efficient industrial chain cooperation.
Reduce Resource Waste
Copper is a limited resource. Recycling scrap copper can reduce resource consumption and reduce copper pollution to the environment. Recycling scrap copper can not only save social resources, but also reduce waste generation and further protect the environment.
Save Energy
The production of copper requires a lot of energy, and the recycling of scrap copper can greatly save energy. Reprocessing recycled scrap copper is also equivalent to saving energy, which can also allow companies to achieve a balance between economic benefits and environmental protection.
Reduce Costs
Reprocessing of scrap copper can significantly reduce costs. Compared with the extraction of raw materials, recycling scrap copper only requires a small amount of energy and capital, which allows companies to reduce costs in the production process.
Relieve Supply and Demand Pressure
With the development of society and the increase in copper demand, the price of copper has been rising year by year. Scrap copper recycling can ease the supply pressure of copper, reduce the market demand for copper raw materials, and thus balance the market price.
⭐ The Role of Copper Granulator Machine
There is no doubt that the copper granulator machine plays a vital role in the copper recycling process.
According to statistics, about 200-400 KG of copper is contained in every ton of scrap wires and cables, which is a considerable amount. Scrap wires and cables have always been widely recycled resources. Since the copper and plastic inside the cables are inseparable, the traditional separation work is very cumbersome and inefficient. Therefore, scrap wire and cable processing equipment have emerged, and the most eye-catching one is the copper granulator machine.
As key equipment in the copper recycling process, the copper granulator machine is responsible for processing scrap copper materials into copper granules for further smelting and reuse. The application of copper granulator machines has greatly improved the recovery efficiency and quality of copper in scrap wires and cables.
Ⅱ. 4 factors Affecting Copper Recovery Rate
There are 4 factors affecting the copper recovery rate, as follows:
⭐ Performance of Copper Granulator Machine
The performance of the copper granulator machine directly affects the efficiency and quality of copper recycling.
Processing efficiency: The processing efficiency of the copper granulator machine is the key factor in measuring its quality. Poor quality copper wire machines have low configuration, slow processing efficiency, and high power consumption, which directly affects the processing speed and thus affects the copper recovery rate.
Copper separation rate: The working principle of the dry copper granulator machine is based on mechanical crushing and airflow sorting. It crushes scrap wires and cables into fine particles and separates lighter plastic particles and heavier copper rice under the action of airflow and vibration. Factors affecting the copper separation rate include crushing particle size, airflow speed and direction, vibration, equipment design, and raw material properties. These factors are directly related to the effective separation of copper and plastic, which in turn affects the copper recovery rate.
Purity and copper output rate: The purity and copper output rate are important indicators to measure the performance of copper granulator machines. Low purity and low copper output rate will lead to a decrease in the amount of copper recovered, thus affecting the copper recovery rate.
Raw materials: Generally speaking, the copper wire granulator recycling machine can process various diameters of scrap cables at the same time, but if the diameters of the cables processed at the same time are too different, it will also affect the copper recovery rate. Furthermore, the longer the cable is used, the more likely the copper material inside will be affected by oxidation and corrosion, which may cause copper to mix with other impurities, increasing the difficulty of separation and further reducing the recovery rate.
⭐ Operating Procedure
1. Failure to produce by the operating procedures
- If the operator does not follow the correct operating procedures for production, it may cause the components of the copper granulator machine to not function to their maximum potential, thus affecting the efficiency of the equipment and the copper recovery rate.
2. Failure to adjust the wind power and vibration frequency
- If the wind power and vibration frequency of the copper granulator machine are not adjusted according to the different wire diameter materials, it may lead to a poor separation effect, thereby reducing the copper recovery rate.
3. Failure to feed cables evenly
- When using the copper granulator machine, the cables need to be evenly input into the machine to avoid overfeeding and accumulation of materials, which will make the sorting unclean and affect the copper recovery rate.
⭐ Equipment Maintenance Condition
If key components such as bearings, blades, screens, etc. are not maintained and replaced in a timely manner, it will increase the failure rate of the machine and lead to increased mechanical wear, thereby reducing the copper recovery rate.
⭐ Skill Level of Employees
If workers operate improperly, it may cause damage to equipment parts and reduce their service life. In addition, if workers are not familiar with the debugging of the equipment, it may cause the airflow power and vibration frequency of the copper granulator machine not to match, which will also seriously affect the copper-plastic separation rate of the granulator machine, thereby affecting the working efficiency of the copper granulator machine.
Ⅲ. 4 tips help you to Increase Copper Recycling Rate
Here are some methods to improve the copper recovery rate of the copper granulator machine:
⭐ Choose Suitable Copper Granulator Machine
As an old Chinese saying goes: good tools are a prerequisite to the successful execution of a job. The quality of the copper granulator machine also affects the copper recovery rate. If you have a granulator machine, you can use it well with a qualified granulator, but with an inferior granulator, no matter how skilled you are, no matter how many years of experience you have, you can’t use the machine well. The machine’s quality is related to the raw materials, manufacturing process, etc., therefore, you’d better choose a reliable supplier. You need to know about the brands and models of copper wire machines on the market first, and then choose equipment with stable performance, high efficiency and good reputation, it’s better your supplier have big quantity of feedback videos from customers or testing. In addition, it is recommended that you make decisions according to your production needs, types and specifications of scrap wires and cables.
The BSGH Granulator has been working in the recycling field for more than 25 years, with rich experience in the sales and manufacturing of copper granulator machines. We adopt best steel materials to produce the copper granulator machine, ensuring the durability and longevity of the machine, and we have a professional research and development team, with more than 10 excellent technicians. In addition, our blades are all made of SKD-11 material, which improves the working efficiency of the machine and thus increases the copper recovery rate.
⭐ Optimize Operating Procedures
Whether the operation steps of the copper granulator machine are correctly executed is crucial to ensure the efficient recycling of the copper granulator machine and the high recovery rate of copper.
Pre-treatment: If your cables are miscellaneous, you could pre-process the scrap cables and wires by sorting, cutting, shredding, etc. to reduce the impact of impurities on the copper recovery rate.
If you have many thick and hard cables, we suggest you purchase a wire stripper machine. Our company also has various models of wire stripper machines for processing thick and hard cables, meeting your different production needs.
Adjust device parameters: According to the actual situation of the scrap wires and cables, adjust the vibrating frequency, air blowing and other parameters of the copper granulator machine to improve the copper recovery rate. For example: when processing the network cables, the frequency of both the airflow and the vibrating table should be 32-38 Hz, they are no need to same. However, please note that this parameter value only applies to our company’s copper granulator machine.
Configure auxiliary devices: Our company provides some auxiliary devices to improve the working efficiency of copper granulator machines, including magnetic separators, electrostatic separator, conveyor belt and so on.
- If you have a lot of capillary wires and miscellaneous wires, you can choose an electrostatic separator to increase the recycling rate; also can add a pre-shredder to facilitate your recycling process.
- If your cables contain a lot of iron, you can equip them with a magnetic separator, which can absorb iron metal, making the processed copper granules purer.
- The conveyor belt of the copper wire recycling machine is mainly used to carry the scrap wires and cables to the pre-shredder or main crusher for crushing.
- In addition, our auxiliary devices can work independently, and they all can help you improve the processing efficiency of copper granulator machine, thereby further improving the recovery rate of copper.
⭐ Strengthen Equipment Maintenance
Regular Inspection
Check the copper granulator machine regularly, solve problems in time, and avoid equipment failure affecting the copper recovery rate.
Cleaning Maintenance
Keep the copper granulator machine clean. You need to regularly clean impurities and copper chips inside the equipment to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.
Lubricating Maintenance
According to equipment requirements, regularly lubricate and maintain the bearings, gears and other parts of the copper granulator machine to reduce equipment wear.
⭐ Improve Employee Skills
Optimize Production Process
Regularly organize employees to participate in professional skills training to improve their operating skills in the working process and equipment maintenance awareness, thereby ensuring the stability and consistency of the production process and further improving the copper recovery rate.
Reduce Metal Loss
Strengthen supervision of the entire production process, and improve employees’ sense of responsibility which can effectively increase the copper recovery rate.
Ⅳ. Conclusion
Through the above measures, the copper recovery rate of the copper granulator machine can be effectively improved, and the maximum utilization of resources can be achieved. This not only helps to reduce resource waste, but also can obtain considerable economic benefits, allowing you to get high returns with low investment, and making your copper recycling business flourish.
