What Is Alternator?

Alternators are found in cars, trucks and other vehicles. It contains wound copper wire inside it. Generally, Alternators are generator devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Modern automobiles make use of Alternators to charge the battery and to power the electrical system, when the engine is running.

Where can you sell Alternator scrap?

Please note that all scrap metal yards do not accept Alternator scrap. This category of scrap will be generally accepted by auto recyclers. The price of the alternator may vary depending upon its size and weight. Hence make sure that your local scrap yard accepts alternator scrap and offers good price for it.

In a way, alternators are similar to electric motors in the sense that both contain copper windings enclosed in steel outer casing. However, alternators often carry higher prices mainly because greater amount of copper can be obtained from them.

Do you have large quantities of Alternator Scrap with you?

The alternators in cars, trucks and other automobiles require periodic replacement with new ones. This results in huge quantities of alternator scrap. Being a great source of copper, they carry high pricing too.

Alternator Scrap Prices