SELL SURPLUS BARE COPPER, BUS BAR & GROUNDING CABLE
When industrial projects wrap up, plants undergo upgrades, or data centers expand, you are often left with surplus bare copper conductor, copper bus bar, and grounding cable. This isn't scrap—it's highly engineered, usable electrical infrastructure. We buy surplus bare copper (solid and stranded, from 14 AWG up to 1000 kcmil), rigid copper bus bar (ASTM B187), and insulated grounding cable (like green Telcoflex®). Whether it's left over from a utility substation build, a commercial facility grounding grid, or a canceled telecommunications project, we pay top dollar for your excess inventory. We understand the technical specifications and the market demand, allowing us to offer payment before pickup and handle the heavy lifting of logistics. Don't let valuable, current-catalog copper sit idle in your yard or warehouse.
Technical Specs: Bare Copper, Bus Bar & Grounding Cable
Bare copper conductor comes in solid or stranded (Class A, B, C) configurations, commonly ranging from 8 AWG to 1000 kcmil, used for overhead transmission and grounding grids. Copper bus bar, typically ASTM B187 Type 110, provides rigid, high-ampacity power distribution in switchgear, panelboards, and data center power systems. Grounding cable often features green thermoset or PVC insulation (e.g., Telcoflex® L5/L6) and is rated for 600V to 2000V, ensuring safe fault current paths. We buy surplus from top manufacturers like Southwire, Okonite, General Cable, Prysmian, and Hussey Copper. These materials are essential for utilities, industrial plants, and commercial electrical contractors.
Constructions and sizes we buy
- Bare Copper Conductor (Solid & Stranded)
- Class A, B, C Stranding
- 8 AWG to 1000 kcmil
- Copper Bus Bar (ASTM B187 Type 110)
- Green Insulated Grounding Cable
- Telcoflex® L5/L6 Telecom Grounding
- 600V - 2000V Voltage Classes
- Substation Grounding Grids
- Switchgear & Panelboard Bus
- Data Center Power Distribution
Why Your Surplus Copper is Worth More Than Scrap
The value of your surplus copper extends far beyond its base metal weight. We price usable cable and bus bar above scrap by evaluating the put-up length, reel condition, and whether it remains a current catalog item. Continuous, unspliced lengths of bare copper or grounding cable on sturdy reels are highly desirable. For bus bar, straight, un-drilled, and un-oxidized stock commands a premium. Legible markings and original manufacturer tags (showing AWG/kcmil, stranding, and insulation type) verify the product's integrity. To get the best offer, provide clear photos of the material, reel tags, and overall condition. We handle the freight logistics, ensuring a smooth transaction for your industrial surplus.
Manufacturers we see most
- Southwire
- Okonite
- General Cable
- Prysmian
- Kerite
- Cerro
- Encore Wire
- Belden
- Houston Wire & Cable
- Hussey Copper
Questions sellers ask
What factors determine the resale value of surplus bare copper and grounding cable?
We evaluate the reel condition, put-up length, age, and whether the cable is a current catalog item. Unspooled or heavily spliced lengths lose value, while clean, continuous runs with legible markings command top dollar.
What information do I need to provide to sell my surplus copper bus bar or grounding cable?
We require clear photos of the cable, the reel condition, and any nameplate or reel tag information. This helps us verify the gauge, stranding, and insulation type before making an offer.
Is there a minimum quantity required for you to purchase my surplus cable?
We typically look for minimum quantities that justify the logistics of freight and pickup. Contact us with your inventory details, and we will let you know if it meets our threshold for a profitable transaction.
Have this on a reel?
Send the reel tag through the form above, or call (954) 740-1983. See everything else we buy on the what we buy page.