Send photos
Photograph the material, nameplates and quantity, then send them through the quote form, by email or by phone.
CHICAGO INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL
Sell Industrial Electrical Equipment in the Chicago Area.
Ironcrest reviews surplus and removed electrical equipment across the Chicago area, including equipment from plants, contractors, facility upgrades and decommissioning projects. Send photos before scrapping so reusable switchgear, breakers, transformers, MCCs and bus systems can be identified.
MATERIALS WE REVIEW
What to include in your submission
- Switchgear and switchboards
- Circuit breakers and distribution equipment
- Transformers and disconnects
- MCCs, starters and buckets
- Bus duct, bus plugs and copper bus
- Project surplus and demolition takeouts
Start with photos, not paperwork.
For an initial review, send clear overall photos plus close-ups of manufacturer labels, part numbers or nameplates when available. Include approximate quantity, city/state, condition and your preferred timing.
Preserve value: Keep identifiable equipment and unused material intact until it has been reviewed. Cutting, mixing or removing labels can make resale evaluation harder.
Open the seller form →HOW IT WORKS
A straightforward path from surplus to a sale decision.
01
Send photos
Show the overall lot and identifying details.
02
We review
We separate likely resale value from commodity-only material.
03
Discuss the lot
Clarify quantity, condition, location and removal needs.
04
Coordinate next steps
If the material fits, work through purchase and pickup logistics.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Chicago electrical equipment questions, answered.
What electrical equipment do you buy?
We evaluate circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, bus duct, motor control centers, panelboards, industrial cable, and related commercial or industrial electrical surplus. Send full-unit photos and clear nameplate photos so the equipment can be identified accurately.
What information should I include with the photos?
Include manufacturer, model or catalog number, voltage, amperage, phase, quantity, condition, and location when available. For breakers and switchgear, photograph labels, trip units, cabinets, and any visible damage. A simple inventory list speeds up review.
Do you buy removed or still-installed equipment?
We review both, but access and removal status affect the opportunity. State whether equipment is energized, disconnected, palletized, indoors, or scheduled for demolition. Ironcrest does not provide electrical advice; qualified contractors should handle disconnection and safe removal.
Can you review an entire facility or plant-closing package?
Yes. For larger projects, send an equipment list, site photos, timing, access requirements, and decision-maker contact. Separate high-value nameplate equipment from general scrap so each category can be evaluated on its best potential outlet.
How do I get today’s price?
Send photos, nameplate details, quantity, condition, and pickup location. Values depend on exact specifications, condition, resale demand, removal requirements, and current markets, so Ironcrest does not publish blanket or per-pound pricing.
Selling electrical equipment in Chicagoland? Email nameplate photos, quantities, condition, and location to sjohns@ironcrestindustrialsurplus.com or call 312-880-8174 for today’s review.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you send the inventory
What areas around Chicago can I submit from?
Send the location with your photos. We review opportunities throughout the Chicago area and evaluate pickup or removal logistics based on the material and project.
Can you review equipment before demolition starts?
Yes. Earlier photos and nameplates are useful because equipment can lose resale value once it is dismantled or mixed into scrap.
What if I have copper cable too?
Include it. Electrical projects often contain several material streams, and reviewing them together can simplify the sale.
HAVE MATERIAL READY NOW?
Get an OfferSend the photos while the inventory is still intact.
HOW SELLING WORKS
Three steps to an offer.
Material review
We review what the material is, its condition and quantity, and whether it fits a direct purchase.
Receive an offer
For qualifying material, we discuss a direct purchase offer and the next steps.