Wire and cable buyers
XLPE Cable Buyers in Ohio
We purchase surplus XLPE cable from contractors, plants, distributors, and utilities throughout Ohio. Written offers, pickup arranged.
Electrical wire and cable only · Statewide Ohio coverage
Cross-linked polyethylene is the default insulation for modern power cable because it allows higher conductor temperatures and therefore higher ampacity for the same conductor size. Most of the medium voltage cable sold in Ohio in the last thirty years is XLPE.
XLPE cable is rated for 90 degrees Celsius conductor temperature, which is why it displaced older rubber and paper insulations. It is stiffer than EPR, and it is less forgiving of mechanical damage, so jacket condition is a major part of how we evaluate a reel.
We buy XLPE cable in 600 volt through 35 kV constructions, in copper and aluminum, from 2 AWG through 1000 MCM, with tape shields, wire shields, or concentric neutrals.
XLPE 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.
| Insulation | Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) |
|---|---|
| Voltage classes | 600 V through 35 kV |
| Temperature | 90 degrees C conductor rating |
| Size range | 2 AWG through 1000 MCM |
| Shield types | Copper tape, wire shield, concentric neutral |
What we buy in this category
- 15 kV XLPE with copper tape shield
- 25 kV and 35 kV XLPE reels
- 600 V XLPE single conductor in large sizes
- XLPE cable with factory test reports
- Partial reels from cancelled projects
How we evaluate and price XLPE 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 XLPE 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
XLPE Cable buying questions
Why is XLPE so common?
It holds up at higher temperatures than older insulations, which means more current capacity from the same copper or aluminum. That economic advantage made it the standard.
Can XLPE cable be repaired?
Field repairs are possible with the right kits, but a repaired cable is not the same as new surplus. We evaluate repaired cable as used material.
What documentation helps?
Factory test reports, reel tags showing length and voltage class, and a record of how the reel was stored. Water exposure during storage is the most common concern.
Do you buy 600 volt XLPE single conductor?
Yes, particularly in larger sizes such as 500 and 750 MCM where the conductor value is significant.
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.