Copper Wire
Insulated copper, bare copper and grounding conductors in all common sizes.
We buy surplus medium and high voltage cable in Illinois
5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV and 69 kV+ EPR and XLPE cable, concentric-neutral and shielded constructions, from utilities, industrial plants and contractors.
Reels that cost real money and sit for years
Medium voltage cable is ordered for a specific feeder or substation, in a specific insulation level and shield construction, and it is expensive. When a project is delayed, re-scoped or cancelled, the reel often stays in the yard because nobody wants to be the person who scraps 15 kV cable.
We buy 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV and 69 kV+ cable in EPR and XLPE insulation, with copper tape shields, concentric neutrals or drain wires, in copper and aluminum conductor from #2 through 1000 MCM.
The tag is everything at this voltage
Insulation level, conductor size, shield type, jacket material and manufacturer all affect value, and all of them are printed on the reel tag. A 15 kV 133% EPR cable with a concentric neutral is a different product from a 15 kV tape-shielded cable of the same size, and they price differently.
Send the tag, a photo of the reel end and one of the jacket print. If the cable is cut, photograph the exposed insulation and shield so we can confirm the construction.
Specs
Medium and high voltage constructions
Typical voltage classes and constructions. Insulation level (100% or 133%) and shield type should be on the tag.
| Voltage class | Insulation | Typical shield | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kV | EPR or XLPE | Copper tape or drain wire | #2 – 1000 MCM |
| 8 kV | EPR or XLPE | Tape shield, concentric neutral | #2 – 750 MCM |
| 15 kV | EPR or XLPE, 100% / 133% | Tape shield or CN | 1/0 – 1000 MCM |
| 25 kV | EPR or XLPE | Tape shield or CN | 1/0 – 1000 MCM |
| 35 kV | EPR or XLPE | Tape shield or CN | 1/0 – 1000 MCM |
| 69 kV+ | EPR or XLPE, high voltage | Metallic shield, lead or jacket | 500 – 2000 MCM |
Condition & paperwork
Inspection and handling at this voltage
A bent, kinked or water-damaged MV reel is a different asset.
Medium voltage cable is sensitive to handling. A reel that has been dropped, kinked or stored on its side needs inspection before anyone prices it. Tell us how it has been stored and whether the original wrap is intact.
Cut lengths are reviewed with the same care: the exposed end must show undamaged insulation and an intact shield, and the remaining footage should be measurable. Cable that has been in service, even briefly, is a case-by-case review.
We do not buy terminators, splices, elbows, switchgear or transformers. Cable only.
Helpful numbers
Call +1 (614) 715-3047 with the reel tag in front of you. If the tag is gone, a tape measure and a photo of the cut end gets us close.
Questions
Medium voltage questions
Do you buy 15 kV cable with a cut end?
Yes, if the remaining footage is known and the insulation and shield at the cut end are undamaged. Send a close-up of the end and the reel tag so we can confirm the construction.
What is the difference between 100% and 133% insulation level?
It refers to the insulation thickness relative to the voltage class, and it affects where the cable can be used. Both are bought; the tag states which one you have, and the two are priced separately.
Can you take a reel that has been stored outdoors for years?
Possibly. Sun exposure degrades the jacket and water can track under a damaged wrap, so the reel is inspected before an offer is confirmed. Photograph the wrap, the tag and the reel end.
Related
Other wire we buy
Loads are often mixed. If your reels span more than one category, send the whole list in one request.
Industrial Cable
MC, AC, tray cable, VFD, PLTC, control, instrumentation and shielded cable.
Service Entrance & Underground Cable
SER, SEU, URD and USE-2 service-entrance and underground distribution cable.
Quote
Quote your medium voltage cable
We review every request and reply with a quote or the questions that would let us price it.
Ready to move that surplus wire?
Send the wire type, footage or reel count, and a few photos. We review every request and reply with a quote or a request for more detail.