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We Buy Scrap Low Grade Cable (SWA)
Fair prices for steel wire armoured cable. SWA with steel content, armoured distribution cable. Professional grading, same-day payment. Birmingham's SWA specialists since 1964.
COPPER CONTENT
30-45%
STEEL CONTENT
HIGH
GRADE
LOW
PRICING
FAIR
Whats is Low Grade Cable (SWA)
Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cable with heavy steel content. Lower copper recovery due to steel armour weight, but still valuable cable grade.
SWA Cable Grades
Key Characteristics
Types of SWA Cable We Buy
We buy all types of steel wire armoured cable from electricians and contractors across the Midlands.
3-CORE SWA CABLE
Three core steel wire armoured. Most common SWA type. Various sizes with steel armour protection.
4-CORE SWA CABLE
Four core steel wire armoured cable. Distribution and supply cable. Heavy steel wire protection.
THIN CORE SWA
SWA with thin copper cores and heavy steel. Lower copper recovery due to thin conductors and heavy armour.
UNDERGROUND SWA
Buried armoured cable with steel protection. Often dirty from excavation but steel content factored in pricing.
DEMOLITION SWA
SWA from building demolition. Industrial cable removal. Mixed sizes and conditions from clearances.
MIXED SWA CABLE
Various SWA types together. Different sizes and core counts. Bulk armoured cable accumulation.
Low Grade Cable (SWA) Pricing
Low grade cable pricing depends on copper content, steel weight, and cable condition.
COPPER RECOVERY
SWA cable has 30-45% copper due to heavy steel armour. Much lower than high grade (60-75%+). Steel weight significantly reduces copper percentage and pricing.
STEEL CONTENT
Steel wire armour adds weight but no copper value. Heavy steel means lower copper recovery. Steel content factored into low grade cable pricing structure.
CORE SIZE & COUNT
Thick cores (16mm²+) better than thin cores. More cores mean more copper. 4-core typically better recovery than 3-core if similar wire sizes.
CONTAMINATION
Dirt from underground acceptable. Remove heavy contamination like concrete, bricks, or excessive debris. Normal installation dirt doesn't affect pricing significantly.
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Ready to sell your Low Grade Cable (SWA)
Fair pricing for steel wire armoured cable. Professional grading, same-day payment, honest service. Birmingham's SWA 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.