Electric Motors
Electric motors are electric machines or devices which converts electrical energy in to mechanical energy. However when it comes to scrap electric motors, there are a number of differences and with differences there comes a number of different grades within the scrap electric motor family.
Electric motors have a number of uses. I cant think of many things in modern society which does not have some form of electric motor in them. Electric motors are used in appliances such as washing machines and clothes driers. Believe it or not those large box type plugs which power many things (Converts mains electricity to 6,9,12V etc..), contains a small transformer which in the scrap metal industry are classed as a form of electric motor.
Within electric motor scrap there are a number of grades. Below is the list with a brief description.
| Types | Description |
|---|---|
| Contaminated Electric Motor Scrap | Electric motors with excessive contaminants such as plastic, metal wood etc. |
| Transformers & Compressors | Transformers with copper wound only and Fridge and air conditioner compressors. |
| High Grade Electric Motors | Alternators and stater motors from cars and trucks. |
