Electric Motors

Grade: VariousMedium Tier

AC/DC motors with copper windings, various sizes

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$1,650/ MT

+85 (5.4%)vs yesterday

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Dismantle vs. Whole Analysis

Potential Gain (Dismantled)

+£8.60

vs. Selling Whole (£19.00)

Recommendation

Dismantle

Copper Content

8.0%

Motor Specifications

Motor Type

Condition

Total Weight50.0 kg

Copper Content (%)8.0%

Market Prices (£/kg)

Copper Price£5.60

Steel Price£0.13

Whole Motor Price£0.40

Analysis Breakdown

Component Values

Copper (4.0 kg)£22.40

Steel (45.0 kg)£5.85

Total Dismantled£27.60

Whole Motor Value£19.00

Net Gain+£8.60

Recommended: Dismantle

The value of extracted copper and steel exceeds the whole motor price significantly. Worth the labor cost.

Market Insights

Steel comprises ~90% of weight, impacting price heavily.
Copper windings (red) value > Aluminum (silver).
Clean, sorted motors get better grading.
Consider labor costs before dismantling.

Estimated Scrap Value

AC Motor • 50.0 kg • standard

£27.60

Dismantled Value