Wire and cable buyers
Instrumentation Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus instrumentation cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Instrumentation cable is built for low-level analog signals, which means twisted pairs or triads, individual or overall shields, and a 300 volt rating. Chemical plants, refineries, and water utilities in Ohio buy it in bulk and rarely use every foot.
A typical construction is 16 or 18 AWG stranded tinned copper, twisted into pairs, with an aluminum foil shield and a drain wire, all under a PVC or XLPE jacket. Triads serve three-wire RTD circuits.
We buy instrumentation cable by pair count and AWG, in full reels and partial reels, and we are comfortable working from a packing list when the original tags are gone.
Instrumentation 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 | 300 V |
|---|---|
| Size range | 20 AWG through 16 AWG |
| Constructions | Twisted pairs and triads, individual or overall shield |
| Shielding | Aluminum foil with drain wire; braid in some designs |
| Standards | UL 13 or UL 2250 depending on construction |
What we buy in this category
- 18/2 and 16/2 shielded instrumentation pairs
- Multi-pair instrument cable, 4 to 24 pairs
- Triad cable for RTD circuits
- Armored instrumentation cable
- Partial reels from plant turnaround projects
How we evaluate and price Instrumentation 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 Instrumentation 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
Instrumentation Cable buying questions
What does the drain wire do?
It provides a low-resistance path to ground for the foil shield, which is what keeps electrical noise out of the signal. Cable with a cut or missing drain is less useful.
Do you buy instrumentation cable by pair count?
Yes. Pair count, AWG, and shield type are the three things we need to identify before quoting.
Is 300 volt instrumentation cable usable in tray?
Only where the cable carries the appropriate tray rating and the installation permits it. PLTC-ER and ITC-ER constructions are the ones specified for exposed tray runs.
Can I sell cable from a decommissioned unit?
Yes. Cable removed from service is evaluated on jacket condition and shield integrity, not on age alone.
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.