What are electric motors?
Electric motors are a machine part that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy using a magnetic field’s interaction with electric current. They power various machinery and appliances, like vacuum cleaners, electric drills, and vehicles.
Scrap Electric Motors come in different grades due to their varying compositions (e.g., copper, aluminium, or steel). Prices for these motors are typically based on weight. At King Scrap Metals these electric motors are quoted per kilogram.
Common uses of Electric Motors
Nowadays to come by a piece of machinery or an appliance that isn’t powered by an electric motor would be rare. Electric motors many home appliances such as: washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and vacuums. They also run large industrial machinery such as vehicles, drill presses and saws.
Power plugs that convert mains electricity to voltage power contain a small transformer. This is classed as a form of an electric motor in the scrap metal industry.
Tips for scrapping electric motors
When it comes time to sell, it is key to keep your scrap electric motor grades sorted and separated to ensure you are receiving the best price for each piece of electric motor scrap.
If you’re looking to buy or sell scrap electric motors, contact the team at King Scrap Metal today.
Grades of Scrap Electric Motors
There are six primary scrap electric motor grades that can be used to power the majority of commonly used appliances and machinery.
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