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Disposing of electric motors correctly: construction, recyclables & electric motors

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Electric motors are the driving force of modern technology – they convert electrical energy into mechanical motion and are indispensable to industry, transport and household. From small household engines to large industrial motors, every electric motor has a grade of valuable metals that can be recycled excellently.

Scientific consideration of electric motors

A Electric motor is physically based on electromagnetic induction. When electrical current flows through a coil, a magnetic field is created that generates mechanical movement. This principle was first introduced in the 19th century. ==History==Faraday was first described by Michael Faraday in the 19th century and still forms the basis of electric drives.

Structure and materials of a typical electric motor:

  • Stator: Fixed part with copper windings, produces the magnetic field.
  • Rotor: movable part of iron, steel or aluminium alloys.
  • Housing & Bearing: mostly made of cast iron, steel or aluminium.

Special Copper plays a central role in the electric motor: due to its high conductivity, it is indispensable for windings. In addition, many electric motors also contain rare earths like neodymium and dysprosium, which are used in permanent magnets.

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Recycling and recovery of valuable raw materials

The recycling of electric motors is technically demanding, but ecologically and economically extremely useful. By working on electric motors, Copper, iron, aluminium and rare metals The Commission has also taken the view that this is not the case in the present case.

Modern recycling processes allow:

  • Disassembly of electric motors in individual material groups
  • Magnetic and mechanical separation Of metals
  • Recovery Copper and aluminium with high purity
  • Sustainable reuse in new production processes

This closes the material cycle – a decisive step towards resource-efficient electromobility and sustainable industry.

Electric motors Purchase – fair, transparent and environmentally friendly

Old or defective electric motors are not waste, but valuable scrap metal. The Purchase of electric motors the metals contained are evaluated and remunerated according to their proportion of copper, aluminium and steel.

How the E-engine purchase works:

  1. Bring your electric motors to our reception point in Ludwigshafen (Industriestraße 4).
  2. Alternatively, we offer a On-site collection for larger quantities.
  3. We weigh, check and Remunerate immediately in cash or by bank transfer.

Whether from Industrial plants, workshops, household appliances or e-mobility – we accept all types of electric motors and ensure a Professional exploitation.

Types of electric motors purchased

  • DC and AC motors
  • Generators, transformers and compressors
  • Engines made of e-bikes, tools and household appliances
  • Industrial drives and electrical machinery
  • Engines with or without copper

Call us at: +49 176 6577 0862

Collection

To ensure that everything runs smoothly, we organize transport for you – in the container, with the gripper, on pallet or in the big bag as required.

Own delivery

You can deliver your goods directly to our delivery point in Ludwigshafen: Industriestraße 4, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein.

Package delivery

Conveniently pack from home and send directly to us by DHL. You will receive a parcel certificate from us!

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Current purchase prices for lead, zinc & electric motors

All grades

Zinc

Article No SW10031
up to 2,10 € /kg
  • up to 10 kg 2,00 €
  • from 10 kg 2,04 €
  • from 500 kg 2,10 €

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Lead

Article No SW10030
up to 1,26 € /kg
  • Up to 20 kg 1,20 €
  • from 20 kg 1,22 €
  • from 500 kg 1,26 €

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Lead bullets and shot

Article No MKM-BL-01
up to 0,42 € /kg
  • Up to 50 kg 0,40 €
  • from 50 kg 0,41 €
  • from 500 kg 0,42 €

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