Wire buying
Control Cable Buyers in South Carolina
Control cable runs the signals between pushbuttons, relays, starters and PLC I/O. It is purchased in reels by panel shops and integrators, and the leftovers are usually small enough to be ignored and valuable enough to be worth selling.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
Control cable in industrial surplus
Control cable is stocked by every panel shop and maintenance department in the state. Because a typical machine needs eight or twelve conductors and the reel holds five hundred feet, the balance stays on the shelf indefinitely.
We buy control cable in 14, 16, 12 and 10 AWG, from 2 to 37 conductors, shielded and unshielded, in tray-rated constructions. Small coils are combined into lots; full reels are quoted individually.
Numbered versus color-coded conductors
Numbered conductors are the industrial standard because they make termination faster and troubleshooting easier. Color-coded cable is common in older installations and in specific industries. Both are purchased, but numbered cable moves faster.
Conductor count and shield type are the two details we need beyond size and length. A photograph of the cut end shows both.
Condition and storage
Control cable is usually stored indoors, so condition is generally good. The main issues are UV exposure for cable stored in a yard, jacket damage from being dragged, and water intrusion at the ends.
If the cable was installed in a plant and removed, check for crushed sections and cuts where it was secured. Those defects are hard to see after coiling, so inspect before you ship.
What we buy in this category
- 14 AWG control cable in 2 to 37 conductors
- 16 AWG and 12 AWG control cable
- 10 AWG multi-conductor control cable
- Shielded control cable with drain wire
- Numbered conductor control cable
- TC-ER rated control cable
- Tray-rated 600 V control cable
- Panel shop and integrator leftovers
- Machine tool and conveyor control cable
- Full 500 ft and 1,000 ft reels
- Partial reels and short coils
- Mixed control cable lots
Specifications and buying notes
The table below reflects the constructions we see most often in South Carolina surplus. Variations exist between manufacturers, and the print on the jacket always governs.
| Construction | 14 to 10 AWG stranded copper, PVC/nylon insulated, twisted, overall jacket |
| Voltage rating | 600 V |
| Temperature rating | 90°C dry, 75°C wet |
| Configurations | 2 to 37 conductors; numbered or color-coded |
| Shielding | Overall foil or braid shield with drain wire available |
| Standards | UL 1277 tray cable ratings; TC-ER where marked |
| Applications | Motor controls, relay logic, PLC I/O, interlocking |
| Packaging | 250 ft, 500 ft and 1,000 ft reels |
What photographs help us price this fastest
A shot of the reel tag, a close-up of the jacket print, a clear view of the cut end, and one overview photograph of the whole inventory. Four images usually settle every question we have without a site visit.
Questions about selling control cable
Do you buy small coils of control cable?
Yes, as part of a mixed lot. A single small coil is rarely worth a dedicated pickup, but ten coils from a panel shop are.
What conductor counts are most common?
7, 9, 12 and 19 conductor cable covers most industrial control work. Shielded 2, 3 and 4 conductor cable is common for analog signals.
Is control cable the same as tray cable?
Control cable is often tray-rated and marked TC or TC-ER, which allows it to be installed in tray. The terms overlap in practice.
Can I sell control cable that was pulled and removed?
Yes, if it is intact. Crushed or cut sections reduce the usable length and must be accounted for.
Request a quote
Tell us what is on the reel
Send the basics and a few photographs. Reel tags, jacket markings and cut ends are usually enough for us to price the material without a site visit.
- Manufacturer or brand, if legible
- Wire type, gauge or size, and voltage rating
- Approximate footage and number of spools
- Photos of reel tags, jacket print and cable ends
Prefer to talk? (614) 715-3047
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