JIACUI Copper Wire Granulators Enable Profitable Urban Mining
Record Copper Prices and AI-Driven Demand Turn Scrap Cable into “Red Gold” — JIACUI Copper Wire Granulators Enable Profitable Urban Mining
Zhengzhou, China — September 9, 2026 — As LME copper surged past $14,500/tonne in early September 2026, hitting repeated all-time highs, recycled copper from end-of-life cables has become one of the most valuable secondary raw materials on the planet. Henan Jiacui Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (“JIACUI”), a Zhengzhou-based manufacturer of solid-waste recovery systems, highlights how its copper wire granulator (copper rice machine) lines convert discarded power and communication cables into high-purity copper granules — turning municipal and industrial scrap into a bankable resource.
Why the timing matters now
Global copper markets are under structural strain. The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) reports mine output growth slowing in 2026, while AI data centers, grid upgrades and electrification are pushing demand to record levels. Analysts note a single AI training server can contain 15–30 kg of copper, multiples of a conventional unit, making “urban mining” of cable waste a strategic supply channel.
At the same time, circular-economy regulation is tightening. The European Commission’s Circular Economy Act, expected in 2026, targets doubling the EU’s recycled-material share to 24% by 2030, and the revised WEEE framework extends recovery obligations to industrial cables and data-center wiring. Recovering copper from scrap cable is no longer a marginal activity — it is core infrastructure for resource security.
How JIACUI copper wire granulators work
Built from hands-on engineering at our Zhengzhou production base, every JIACUI granulator follows a four-stage closed loop:
Shredding / pre-cutting — optional JIACUI single- or double-drive shredders (model 400) condition bulky harnesses.
Granulation — an SKD-11 bladed main crusher reduces cable to a homogeneous chip.
Air & gravity separation — variable-frequency fan plus gravity separator split copper from PVC/PE sheath.
Screening — vibrating screens grade the final “copper rice” to a clean, sale-ready fraction.
Blade material, motor configuration and screen sizing are tuned per model so operators achieve consistent separation purity without over-grinding the metal.
Full JIACUI copper granulator range (verified specs)
Model | Output (kg/h) | Main Power | Total Power | Voltage | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
46-A | 60–80 | 4 kW | 5.58 kW | 220V, 50Hz | 1000×580×1500 mm | 370 kg |
300 | 100–120 | 5.5 kW | 11.65 kW | 220/380V, 50Hz | 2300×950×2000 mm | 680 kg |
350 | 200–220 | 5.5 kW | 11.9 kW | 380V, 50Hz | 3100×900×2100 mm | 800 kg |
400 | 350–400 | 18.5 kW | 27.94 kW | 380V, 50Hz | 3000×4600×2350 mm | 2000 kg |
660 | 600–650 | 30 kW | 40.24 kW | 380V, 50Hz | 4000×5600×2400 mm | 3000 kg |
800 | 700–900 | 45 kW | 57.44 kW | 380V, 50Hz | 5000×6000×2400 mm | — |
1000 | 900–1000 | 55 kW | 77.48 kW | 380V, 50Hz | 10,000×8,500×3,000 mm | 5000 kg |
Supporting shredders: RC-DDS400 single-drive (4 kW, 410 kg) and RC-DDS400 double-drive (2×4 kW, 560 kg), both with 160 mm customizable blades and JZQ250 gear reducers.
All figures are taken directly from JIACUI’s current technical datasheets, reflecting field-tested configurations shipped to recycling yards in Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Designed for the 2026 recycling economy
SKD-11 cutting blades — wear-resistant alloy for continuous cable granulation.
Variable-frequency fan control — adjusts air flow to match conductor thickness and sheath weight.
Modular gravity + screening stage — lets operators tune purity for different cable mixes (household wire, automotive harness, data-center cabling).
Custom voltage options — 220V/380V, 50Hz configurable for export markets.
Compact to industrial footprints — from a 370 kg bench-scale 46-A unit to a 5-tonne 1000-series plant.
A business case buyers recognize
With refined copper trading near historic peaks, a recycling line that lifts separated copper purity from 92% to 98%+ can materially change resale value per tonne. JIACUI granulators are engineered so the copper fraction meets downstream smelter and drawer specifications, while the plastic fraction is isolated for separate recovery — aligning with EU and OECD traceability expectations for secondary materials.
“We design each granulator around the actual scrap profile our customers feed it,” notes the JIACUI engineering team in Zhengzhou. “When copper is priced like a strategic commodity, separation precision is what determines margin.”
Why procurement teams trust JIACUI
Experience — in-house manufacture and commissioning of copper wire granulators and shredders at our Tianjian Lake facility in Zhengzhou.
Expertise — documented technical specifications, SKD-11 blade geometry, and tunable air-gravity separation logic.
Authoritativeness — ISO-certified processes and export-grade documentation for international buyers.
Trust — transparent model tables, verifiable output ratings, and consistent after-sales engineering support.
About JIACUI
Henan Jiacui Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures solid-waste recovery equipment — including copper wire granulators, cable shredders and separation lines — at Building 10, Room 404-1, Tianjian Lake Intelligent Internet Industrial Park, High-tech Zone, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The company focuses on turning obsolete wires and cables into reusable copper and plastic streams for the global circular economy.