Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for retrieving recyclable metal from an electrical cable having a core strand and wound strands wound about the core strand. The apparatus includes a frame having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. A motor is mounted on the frame and a drive is drivably connected to the motor. A rotor is rotatably supported by the frame, the rotor being drivingly connected to the drive such that when the motor is energized, the motor rotates the rotor about an axis of rotation of the rotor. The rotor defines a channel for the passage therethrough of the core strand. The channel extends coaxially about the axis of rotation of the rotor. The rotor also defines a bore for the passage therethrough of the wound strands. The bore is disposed parallel to and spaced relative to the axis of rotation. The bore has an inlet and an outlet. A shear is secured to the frame adjacent to the rotor.

Abstract: A scissor shear apparatus is disclosed for shearing material. The apparatus includes a frame and a first shear blade having a first and a second end, the first shear blade being pivotally secured to the frame about a first pivotal axis which extends through the frame and through the first shear blade between the ends thereof. The first shear blade defines a first cutting edge which is disposed adjacent to the first end thereof. A second shear blade has a first and a second extremity, the second shear blade being pivotally secured to the frame about the first pivotal axis between the extremities thereof. The second shear blade defines a second cutting edge which is disposed adjacent to the first extremity thereof such that the cutting edges cooperate together for shearing the material when the second end of the first shear blade and the second extremity of the second shear blade move away from each other for pivoting the shear blades relative to each other.

Abstract: A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from an electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a driven wire feeder rotatably secured to the framework. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. The guide includes a movable spacer bar which extends towards the wire feeder. A cutter has a cutting edge which is disposed spaced and parallel to an axis of rotation of the wire feeder. The cutter is connected to the framework immediately adjacent to the wire feeder. The arrangement is such that when the cable is guided by the guide towards the wire feeder, the wire feeder, spacer bar and the cutter cooperate with each other for stripping the insulation from the cable. A cam is rotatably supported by the framework for moving the movable spacer bar relative to the framework to a required location of a plurality of locations of the movable spacer bar.

Abstract: A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a drive secured to the framework. A wire feeder is rotatably secured to the framework and is rotatably driven by the drive. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. Also, a cutter is connected to the framework adjacent to the feeder. The arrangement is such that when the cable is guided by the guide towards the wire feeder, the wire feeder and the cutter cooperate with each other for stripping the insulation from the cable.

Abstract: A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a drive secured to the framework. A wire feeder is rotatably secured to the framework and is rotatably driven by the drive. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. Also, a cutter is connected to the framework adjacent to the feeder. The arrangement is such that when the cable is guided by the guide towards the wire feeder, the wire feeder and the cutter cooperate with each other for stripping the insulation from the cable.