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Electric Motor Scrap Recycling in Perth
King Scrap Metals buys all types of scrap electric motors, offering competitive prices and fast, hassle-free recycling. Electric motors contain valuable metals such as copper, aluminium, and steel, making them ideal for recycling. Prices are based on the motor’s weight and material composition.
Bring your scrap electric motors to our Perth recycling yardfor accurate grading, competitive prices, and reliable service.
Common Uses of Electrical Motors
Nowadays to come by a piece of machinery or an appliance that isn’t powered by an electric motor would be rare. Electric motors are seen in many home appliances such as: washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and vacuums. They also run large industrial machinery such as vehicles, drill presses and saws.
Power plugs that convert main electricity to voltage power contain a small transformer. This is classed as a form of an electric motor in the scrap metal industry.
Grades of Scrap Electric Motors
There are six primary scrap electric motor grades that can be used to power the majority of commonly used appliances and machinery.
Electric Motor Scrap
Stock standard electric motors that are free from contaminants.
Compressors
Similar to a pump, a compressor pressurises air to power air tools, turbines and locomotive instruments.
Transformers
The type of electric motor that regulates the voltage of AC powered equipment.
Electric Motor Recycling FAQs
There are four primary grades of electric motors which include: electric motor scrap, starter/alternator motors, transformers, and fridge compressors.
The amount of copper in an electric motor can vary between different motors. Smaller vehicles will have a higher percentage of copper per kilo than heavier or larger vehicles.
Yes. The components found in most scrap electric motors (such as copper, aluminium or steel) can be exchanged for cash and recycled. For the most competitive electric motor scrap prices, visit our metal scrap yard located in Malaga or contact us today for the latest price.
If you are unsure if your material is an electric motor, send us a photo by email to contact@kingscrap.com.au or bring it to our yard in Malaga where our sales team can have a look and analyse the material.
