Ohio Wire Buyers buys reusable surplus MC-HL and armored Teck cable from businesses anywhere in Ohio, including full reels, partial reels and usable cut lengths. To sell MC-HL cable, send the jacket markings, reel tags, condition photos and remaining footage for review and a written offer before pickup. We buy it as cable for resale and reuse, not as scrap metal by the pound.
What identifies the product when you sell MC-HL cable?
MC-HL is a metal-clad cable designation associated with hazardous-location use. The published scope of UL 2225 includes Type MC-HL for Class I, Division 1 locations, along with other classifications and cable-fitting requirements. That does not make every black jacketed armored cable MC-HL.
TECK90 is a separate Canadian designation. Southwire's TECK90 control specification references CSA C22.2 No. 131 for the cable construction and No. 174 for hazardous-location cables. Record the actual marks rather than describing an unidentified reel as “explosionproof cable.” Installation suitability still depends on the specific listing, location classification and fittings.
| Identification on the product | What it establishes | What the seller should preserve |
|---|---|---|
| MC-HL and manufacturer's product number | A specified metal-clad hazardous-location cable construction | Full jacket legend, listing marks and matching reel tag |
| TECK90 with CSA markings | Canadian TECK cable identification | Exact approvals, voltage and manufacturer's specification |
| CCW or a continuous-welded armor description | The armor construction, not every installation permission | Product number and any separate cable-type markings |
| Jacketed MC without an HL marking | Do not assume an MC-HL designation | Complete legend for further identification |
Our wire and cable buying categories help separate these products from other surplus on the same job.
How does welded armor differ from interlocked armor?
Continuously corrugated welded armor forms a continuous metal sheath with corrugations. Southwire's ARMOR-X MC-HL control cable uses continuous corrugated welded aluminum armor beneath a PVC jacket. Prysmian also describes a continuously welded corrugated sheath in its CCW product family.
Interlocked armor has a different construction. Southwire's TECK90 control cable places aluminum interlocked armor between an inner PVC jacket and an outer PVC jacket. Prysmian describes TECK90 products with interlocked aluminum armor and also a specialized construction using galvanized steel armor. “Teck” therefore should not substitute for an exact product description.
Do not strip good cable just to expose its armor. Use an existing cut end, the factory tag or the manufacturer's specification to identify the construction. Keep ordinary interlocked MC cable separate from jacketed hazardous-location stock unless its markings establish otherwise.
Separate power, control and medium-voltage reels
The outside jacket can hide very different assemblies. Power cable needs its conductor material, size, conductor count and grounding arrangement recorded. Control cable needs an equally careful count, plus conductor identification and any shielding information. A grounding conductor should be described separately rather than silently included in the circuit-conductor count.
Southwire's TECK90 control specification covers 600 V copper constructions with XLPE insulation. Its ARMOR-X control example is also rated 600 V. Those ratings are examples, not a universal rating for armored cable.
Prysmian's interlocked industrial cable range extends from 600 V to 35 kV. A reel's own voltage marking governs its identity; armor appearance cannot establish voltage. List multiconductor control cable separately from feeders, and provide additional shield and insulation information for medium-voltage surplus.
Which damage can prevent reuse?
Reusable cable needs intact jacket and sound armor along the usable length, not merely clean-looking outer wraps. Photograph crushed areas, sharp kinks, split jackets, exposed metal and damaged ends. Tell us about known heat exposure, chemical contact, flooding or a difficult removal, even when the damage is not obvious in a photo.
An intact outer jacket does not prove that the armor underneath is undamaged. Conversely, tape over a jacket defect should not be presented as proof of a satisfactory repair. Keep questionable lengths separate and describe them honestly; photographs begin the review but cannot establish every aspect of electrical condition.
For installed material, have qualified personnel handle de-energization and removal. Preserve any inspection or test records already available without treating them as a guarantee of future installation approval. If the cable is not reusable, we say so; our surplus-versus-scrap guide explains when a recycler may be the appropriate buyer.
Can partial reels and cut lengths still have resale value?
A partial reel can be considered when its identity, remaining length and condition are clear. Preserve the factory tag, but distinguish original shipped footage from what is left. Mark any uncertain quantity as an estimate rather than copying the original reel quantity into the lot list.
Continuous footage matters because separate pieces cannot be offered as one uninterrupted run. List cut lengths individually and disclose splices or damaged portions. Do not cut a long usable piece into smaller coils simply to make handling easier.
If the jacket has sequential length marks, photograph the accessible marks and explain how you estimated the footage. Our guide to measuring cable left on a reel covers ways to document a partial reel without pretending the estimate is a verified measurement.
Keep plant-closeout cable tied to its paperwork
Refinery, chemical-plant and steel-mill contractors can submit unused project balance or reusable removed cable for review. In Ohio, Cenovus identifies its Toledo refinery as located in Oregon beside Toledo. This is industrial context, not a customer or partnership claim.
For oil, gas and chemical-project surplus, retain the purchase specification and any release paperwork with the reel. Distinguish unused shutdown stock from cable that served in a process area. A note about where it was used helps explain exposure history, but does not establish its rating or condition.
Ohio Wire Buyers verifies the seller and proof of ownership, such as an invoice, purchase order, closeout paperwork or company letter. Keep each reel's identification connected to those records, especially when a contractor is selling material released by a plant.
What should you send for an armored cable offer?
Start with an overview photo that shows the whole lot and its reel packaging. Then send readable identification photos, accessible cut ends and close-ups of any defects. Our reel-tag reading guide helps distinguish the manufacturer number from a distributor or project label.
| Send with the request | Why it matters for this cable |
|---|---|
| Complete jacket legend and certification marks | Separates MC-HL, TECK90 and other armored constructions |
| Reel tag and manufacturer's specification, if available | Connects the visible cable to its exact assembly |
| Conductor size, material, count and ground arrangement | Identifies the power or control configuration |
| Footage for each reel or individual length | Shows continuous usable lengths rather than combined totals |
| Existing cut-end and damage photos | Shows layers, exposed armor, end condition and defects |
| Storage/removal history and ownership records | Supports condition review and an authorized sale |
Written terms before statewide pickup
We review the material details and reply with questions or a written offer before pickup. Payment method and timing are confirmed in writing before pickup; then we arrange collection and check the count against the written terms. The selling process explains those steps.
Tell us whether the cable sits at a jobsite, warehouse, plant or yard, and describe loading access and reel condition. Ohio Wire Buyers arranges pickup anywhere in Ohio and has no Ohio street address, office or yard.
Ready to sell MC-HL cable or an identified Teck lot? Request an armored cable offer with your photos and footage list, or call 951-403-5738 to discuss what information is available.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell TECK90 cable that has only Canadian markings?
Send photographs of every certification mark and the manufacturer's product number. TECK90 identifies a Canadian cable construction, but that marking alone does not establish a U.S. MC-HL listing. Ohio Wire Buyers reviews reusable surplus as identifiable product; the available documentation and suitability for a resale application affect whether an offer is possible.
Does aluminum armor mean the conductors are aluminum?
No. Armor and conductors are separate components. Both Southwire's MC-HL control cable and its TECK90 control cable specifications describe copper conductors with aluminum armor. Read the conductor material on the tag or manufacturer specification instead of inferring it from the outside metal. Include a photograph of an existing cut end when available.
Should I remove hazardous-location cable glands before requesting an offer?
Photograph attached glands and their markings before changing anything. They may help identify the previous termination, but they do not prove that the remaining cable or fitting is suitable for another installation. Do not open equipment or disturb energized cable to prepare a sale. Tell us what remains attached and provide removal records if available.
Can you quote armored cable from its total reel weight?
Total reel weight does not identify the reusable cable or its length. It includes the reel, jacket, armor and other components, not just the conductor metal. Send the product number, remaining footage or estimate, and condition photos. Manufacturer weight data may help check an estimate, but we review the lot as reusable product rather than scrap by the pound.
Do you buy cable removed during a plant shutdown?
Used cable is considered only if it remains reusable. Send its identification, individual lengths, removal history and photographs showing jacket, armor and end condition. Include ownership or release paperwork from the business selling it. A history of crushing, overheating or chemical damage must be disclosed; removal from service does not by itself establish suitability for reuse.