West Midlands Metals Fully Licensed and Insured
We Buy Dry Bright Wire
Highest prices for clean copper wire. 100% bare, no insulation, bright copper. Stripped building wire, bare earth wire, manufacturing waste. Birmingham's copper wire specialists since 1964.
COPPER PURITY
99.9%
INSULATION
ZERO
GRADE
HIGHEST
VALUE
PREMIUM
Whats is Dry Bright Wire
Dry bright wire is 100% bare copper wire with no insulation. The highest grade of copper wire scrap commanding premium pricing.
Copper Wire Grades
Key Requirements
Types of Dry Bright Wire
We buy all forms of 100% bare copper wire from electricians, cable strippers, and manufacturers.
STRIPPED BUILDING WIRE
Most common type. Bare copper wire stripped from building cable. 1.5mm to 10mm wire completely stripped clean.
SINGLE CORE BARE WIRE
Already bare copper wire. Earth wire, manufacturing bare wire, unused bare conductor.
STANDARD BARE WIRE
Multi-strand bare copper wire. Flexible stranded conductor stripped from cable or flex.
BUS BAR OFFCUTS
Heavy rectangular copper bar. Electrical bus bar offcuts from panel and switchgear work.
MANUFACTURING OFFCUTS
Clean bare wire offcuts from wire drawing, cable manufacturing, or electrical production.
Dry Bright Wire Pricing
Dry bright wire has strict requirements. Meeting them ensures highest copper pricing.
ZERO INSULATION
Must be 100% bare copper. Even tiny amounts of insulation disqualify from dry bright grade. Complete insulation removal required for premium pricing.
BRIGHT APPEARANCE
Wire should be bright, shiny copper. Slight tarnish acceptable but heavy oxidation reduces grade. Never burn wire - burning drastically reduces value.
QUANTITY
Any quantity accepted. Regular bulk supply from cable strippers and contractors may qualify for improved premium rates.
MARKET CONDITIONS
Copper prices fluctuate with London Metal Exchange. Dry bright wire commands highest copper pricing reflecting current market premium.
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Highest pricing for bare copper wire. Expert grading, same-day payment, professional service. Birmingham's copper wire specialists since 1964.
CONVENIENCE
No need to load up your van or waste time at a scrap yard. We come to you at a time that suits your schedule, handling everything professionally.
TOP PRICES
Same competitive rates as yard drop-offs. Our prices are updated daily based on the London Metal Exchange, ensuring fair and transparent valuations.
FULLY LICENSED
Operating in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. All necessary licenses, full insurance, and complete waste transfer documentation.
SAME DAY PAYMENT
Once registered with us, receive same-day electronic payment directly to your bank account. No waiting, no hassle, just instant cash flow.