Wire buying
Medium Voltage Cable Buyers in South Carolina
Medium voltage cable runs from 5 kV to 35 kV and is the most valuable cable in most industrial inventories. It is also the category most often mispriced, because it looks like heavy black cable and gets sold by weight.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
What we buy in medium voltage
We purchase 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV and 35 kV cable in copper and aluminum, with tape shields, wire shields and concentric neutrals. Both XLPE and EPR insulation are purchased, and both 100% and 133% insulation levels appear in utility and industrial inventories.
Typical sources are utility distribution projects, industrial plant expansions, data center medium voltage distribution and substation construction. Reels are usually documented, which makes valuation straightforward.
Why medium voltage is priced by specification, not weight
A 15 kV 500 kcmil copper cable and a 600 V 500 kcmil copper cable contain similar amounts of copper and differ in value by a factor of several. The semiconductive layers, insulation thickness, shield and jacket are what make medium voltage cable a specialty product.
That is why a scrap price on medium voltage cable is almost always a bad deal for the seller. We price on voltage class, conductor size, insulation type, shield construction, length and condition.
Condition and documentation
The reel tag should show voltage class, conductor size, insulation level, shield type and length. Jacket damage and moisture intrusion are the main risks. Cable stored on a rack indoors is preferable to cable stored in a yard.
If the documentation is incomplete, we can inspect the cable end and identify the construction layer by layer. For large inventories, an on-site inspection is usually the fastest path to a firm number.
What we buy in this category
- 15 kV medium voltage cable, copper and aluminum
- 5 kV and 8 kV cable
- 25 kV and 35 kV cable
- XLPE and EPR insulated cable
- Tape-shielded and wire-shielded cable
- Concentric neutral distribution cable
- 100% and 133% insulation level cable
- Substation tie and feeder cable
- Data center medium voltage distribution cable
- Full reels and documented partial reels
- Utility and contractor surplus
- Mixed medium voltage inventories
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.
| Voltage classes | 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV and 35 kV |
| Insulation | XLPE (tree-retardant available) and EPR |
| Shields | Copper tape, wire shield, concentric neutral, drain wire |
| Conductor | Copper or aluminum, 2 AWG through 1000 kcmil |
| Insulation levels | 100% and 133% insulation levels |
| Standards | UL 1072, AEIC CS8, ICEA, NEC Article 310 |
| Applications | Distribution feeders, substation ties, large motors, switchgear |
| Packaging | 500 ft to 5,000 ft reels; cut lengths common |
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 medium voltage cable
Is 15 kV cable worth more than 600 V cable?
Yes, substantially. Medium voltage cable has shielding layers, thicker insulation and a much higher manufactured cost per foot.
Do you buy medium voltage cable with a damaged jacket?
We evaluate it, but jacket damage admits moisture and reduces value. Photographs of the damage and the cable ends are required.
Can you identify cable without a reel tag?
Yes, by examining the cable end. Voltage class, insulation thickness and shield construction can be determined from a cross-section.
Do you buy cut lengths of medium voltage cable?
Yes, generally 100 feet and above, depending on the construction and condition.
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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