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Removing insulation from copper wire

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Q. We are starting a construction demolition recycling center. How do we remove insulation off of copper wire in an economical way.

Thanks,

David Shinpoch
a disposal service - Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
2003

The most economical and efficient way that I know of stripping copper wire for recycling is by using The Wire Zipper. This product does just what it says it can do - it strips 14 ga. solid to 4 ga. stranded. Look it up on the internet.

Thomas Scollon
Manufacturer - Phila, Pennsylvania, USA

Ed. note: There are many suppliers, ranging from very low 2 figures to high 4 figures; please avoid posting brands & sources ( huh? why?).
Readers: please see also thread 53283, "Stripping copper wire with acid?"

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