Copper Consumption - Copper and copper alloy products used in building construction, such as electrical wire and power cables, water pipes, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and brass furnishings account for 40% of the annual consumption of copper. Electric and electronic products account for 25%; industrial machinery and equipment account for 12%; transportation equipment uses 13% and consumer and general products account for 10%.
Equipment
Safran Metals uses state of the art equipment to classify, process and produce a high quality product.
- 54 x 40 American Twin Roll Shredder with Feed Hopper and Hydraulic Power Pack – The first machine in our copper chopping line allows us to sort and chop a significant amount of metal in a short time frame.
- Niton Analyzer – Our X-Ray Niton Analyzer allows us to get the exact component of any metal, allowing us to classify each piece of metal correctly.
- Wire Chopping Line – We can process copper wire effectively while removing insulation, producing a pure copper byproduct.
- Cutting Shears – Safran Metals can cut wire and metal into specific lengths and sizes per the requirements of any customer.