In the dense industrial fabric of the Plaine du Var, the electric motor is the muscle of the economy. From food packaging lines to hydraulic pumping systems, thousands of machines are running every day. But when a winding burns out or a machine becomes obsolete, the motor becomes bulky waste. At Eco-Relais Sclavo, located at 362 – 12ème Rue in Carros, we have developed a unique pole of expertise for the buy-back of used electric motors, offering companies in the 06 region an optimal recovery solution based on the recovery of noble metals.

Anatomy of an engine: A mine of non-ferrous metals

An electric motor is not a simple block of metal. It’s a complex assembly of several materials that we meticulously separate:

  • The Stator (The Copper Treasure): It contains kilometers of coiled enamelled copper wire. This copper is of exceptional purity (Millberry grade before enameling). It is this element that drives up the redemption price.
  • The Rotor: Composed of stacks of steel sheets and often aluminum or copper bars.
  • The crankcase: On older engines, it’s made of grey cast iron. On modern, lightweight engines, it’s made of die-cast aluminum.
  • Terminal blocks and covers: often made of brass or aluminum.

Why not dismantle your engines yourself?

Many craftsmen and amateur scrap dealers try to extract the copper from engines by hand. In Carros, we generally recommend bringing in the whole engine. Why do we do this?

  1. Labor time: extracting copper from a 50 kg motor can take several hours without industrial tools.
  2. Material loss: Our industrial grinding processes recover 100% of metals, including the smallest particles that you would lose manually.
  3. Add-on value: When you bring in the complete engine, you are paid a “mixed” price that takes into account the weight of the cast iron, aluminum and copper. If you remove the copper, the remaining frame has only a basic scrap value.

Focus on Transformers and Generators

At Sclavo Eco-Relais, we don’t limit ourselves to small engines. We also handle heavy equipment from the Industrial Zone:

  • Power transformers: Very rich in copper or aluminum, depending on the model. We demand strict traceability to guarantee the absence of pyralene (PCB) for older models.
  • Generators: We buy the alternator (generator) separately from the engine block to maximize your profit.
  • Lift pumps and circulators: Despite the presence of water, this equipment is bought back after draining for its copper content.

The industrial recycling process in Carros

Once purchased, your engines follow a fascinating technological path:

  1. Primary dismantling: Removal of external cables and plastic fans.
  2. Shredding: The engine is reduced to pieces a few centimetres in size.
  3. Magnetic sorting: Magnets extract steel and cast iron.
  4. Sorting by Flotation or Eddy Current: This crucial stage separates the aluminum from the copper. The recovered copper is sent back to the smelter to be purified by electrolysis to become… a new electrical wire. It’s the perfect circular economy cycle for Plaine du Var.

Sclavo Carros: Logistics tailored to industrial tonnages

For factories in Carros, we offer tailor-made collection solutions:

  • Watertight metal crates: For storing small motors and preventing residual grease from leaking onto the floor.
  • 7m³ tippers: For maintenance campaigns where dozens of engines are replaced simultaneously.
  • Live weighing: Our weighbridge enables us to weigh your truck on arrival and on departure, guaranteeing you total transparency on the net weight of the engines delivered.

Conclusion: Responsible value creation at the heart of 06

When you choose Eco-Relais Sclavo in Carros to buy back your engines and marine stainless steel, you’re choosing a local partner who masters the entire value chain. We transform your technical scrap into strategic raw materials, while injecting cash into your business. Visit us at 362 – 12th Street to find out more about our prices and services.