Scrap value of large electric motors, vs. small motors
Ignoramus23622 wrote:
I have several electric motor-like things, they are called
motor-generators. It is a motor paired to a generator.
For scrap purposes, they are both electric motors. They are about 100
HP in size.
I bought them as complete units and I expect that I will be scrapping
them and selling off contactors and such.
When I look up prices of "scrap electric motors", I only see prices
published for fractional horsepower motors.
My question is, are large motors valued at a higher price per lb, or
lower, than fractional motors.
The total weight of these devices is 14,000 lbs, so I better do a good
research before selecting a particular scrap yard.
That depends on how you scrap them. As a whole unit, or separate the
copper & steel. An air chisel will cut the windings so they can be
removed.
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