Wire and cable buyers
Control Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus control cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Control cable carries the signals that tell equipment what to do, and every plant in Ohio has reels of it that no longer match the machines they were bought for.
Control cable is typically a 600 volt assembly of numbered conductors, from two up to sixty or more, in sizes from 18 AWG to 10 AWG. Constructions range from simple unshielded PVC to XLPE insulated cable with an overall foil shield and drain wire.
We buy control cable in any conductor count, shielded or not, tray rated or not, on full reels and partial reels. Numbered conductor cable is easy to identify and easy to resell, which keeps offers strong.
Control Cable specifications we work from
The table below lists the constructions and ratings we see most often. If your material does not match exactly, send the jacket print and we will identify it.
| Voltage rating | 600 V |
|---|---|
| Size range | 18 AWG through 10 AWG |
| Conductor counts | 2 through 61, numbered |
| Constructions | Shielded, unshielded, tray rated, sunlight resistant |
| Standards | UL 1277 for tray rated, UL 1569 for armored |
What we buy in this category
- 14 and 16 AWG multi-conductor control cable
- Shielded control cable with drain wire
- Tray rated control cable in 600 V constructions
- Armored control cable (MC control)
- Partial reels from plant and integrator stock
How we evaluate and price Control Cable
Every reel is placed in one of two buckets before a number is attached to it. Resalable cable is priced per foot on type, size, continuous length, jacket condition, and documentation. Recovery material is priced by weight on a certified scale. You see the split, because a single averaged number hides the only decision that matters.
Continuous length is the biggest variable. A reel with a legible tag and an unbroken run is straightforward. A reel with no tag, a weathered jacket, and an unknown remainder is a different product, and we will say so rather than pretend otherwise.
What helps us quote accurately
- A photograph of the reel tag showing length and manufacturer
- A close-up of the print on the jacket: type, size, voltage, temperature rating
- A wide shot showing how many reels are in the stack
- A photograph of the cut end, so the conductor and shield can be seen
- Storage history: indoors, outdoors, or in a wet area
Selling Control Cable anywhere in Ohio
We buy in every county, from Cuyahoga and Franklin to the smaller counties in the southeast. There is no requirement to bring material to a yard, and we do not claim a local branch we do not have. What we do have is a straightforward process: photographs, a written offer, and a pickup that is scheduled around your operation.
If you are unsure whether your material fits this category, send it anyway. Misidentifying cable is common, and telling you that you have something more valuable than you thought is a good outcome for both of us.
Questions
Control Cable buying questions
Do conductor colors matter?
Numbered black conductors with a white neutral are the most common and the easiest to resell. Color-coded cable is purchased, but the market is narrower.
Is control cable different from instrumentation cable?
Yes. Control cable is typically 600 volts and carries discrete control power; instrumentation cable is usually 300 volts with twisted pairs for analog signals.
How do I count conductors if the print is gone?
Count them at the cut end, or count the numbered print sequence. A photograph of the exposed conductors is usually enough for us to confirm the configuration.
Do you buy control cable that has been installed in a panel?
Short panel jumpers are recovery material. Reels and long cut lengths are where the resale value sits.
The process
How selling your surplus wire works
Four steps, no obligation, and a written offer before anything moves.
Send photographs and details
Reel tags, jacket print, a wide shot of the rack, and your best estimate of footage. A packing list helps if you have one.
Receive a written offer
We separate resalable cable from recovery material so you can see how the number was built.
Approve the terms
No obligation until you accept. If the offer does not work, you keep the material and we part on good terms.
Schedule pickup and payment
We coordinate loading and freight, and payment is made according to the agreed terms before material leaves.
Request a quote
Tell us what you have. Photographs of the reel tags and jacket print let us quote accurately the first time.
What happens next
- We review the wire type, condition, and footage.
- You receive a written offer that separates resalable cable from recovery value.
- If you accept, we schedule pickup and payment.
Prefer to call?
Talk to a buyer directly at (614) 715-3047, or email saleselectricalbuyers@gmail.com. If you have a packing list or inventory spreadsheet, mention it and we will ask for it.
What we do not buy
This site is limited to electrical wire and cable. We do not buy transformers, switchgear, breakers, panels, or general scrap equipment.