Nexgen Prospects for Copper

Nexgen, a division of Marathon Equipment Co. of Vernon, Ala., introduced its new Prospector wire processor to attendees of the 2007 ISRI Convention & Exposition in New Orleans in late April.

According to a press release from Nexgen, “The Prospector efficiently and effectively reclaims copper and aluminum from scrap electrical wire.” Wire enters the granulation chamber through a hopper and the system grinds the wire using three rotating and two stationary knives. The chopped material then travels to a separation chamber via the enclosed air-flow system. In the separation chamber, the copper and aluminum is dry-separated from its insulation, producing No. 1 chops.

The Prospector is equipped with a dust collection system and is fully soundproofed. Each unit is easy to move and to install, is easily maintained and has low power requirements.

Four models are available: WP 200, WP 400, WP 800 and WP 1600 for a throughput range of from 200 to 2,400 pounds per hour.

More information is available by visiting www.NexgenBalers.com.