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Small Motors: Process vs Bulk Sell

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Advanced • Budget: Risk: Low Labour ROI • Difficulty: Advanced

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

I have thousands of very small motors. Is copper recovery worthwhile?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Small Motors
  • Process vs Bulk Sell

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 12 Upvotes

Run a timed processing trial. Measure units processed per hour, actual conductor recovery and recovered-material value. Small motors can contain valuable metal but still be unprofitable to dismantle because of low recovery per labour hour.

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