Plastic gold connectors (non-metal connectors) buying scrap price

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What Are Plastic Gold Connectors?

Plastic Gold Connectors are detached electrical connector ends with plastic housings and gold-plated contact terminals commonly removed from computers, servers, networking equipment, telecommunications hardware, industrial electronics, power supplies, and electronic assemblies during dismantling and recycling.

Unlike Metal Cable Connectors, Plastic Gold Connectors do not have a heavy metal outer shell. Their recycling value comes primarily from the copper-alloy contact terminals and gold-plated electrical contact surfaces contained inside the plastic housing rather than from the connector body itself.

Within the Ohata Classification System, Plastic Gold Connectors are purchased separately from complete cable assemblies, insulated copper wire, Metal Cable Connectors, printed circuit boards, and other electronic scrap categories to improve sorting consistency and purchasing accuracy.

How to Identify Plastic Gold Connectors

Plastic Gold Connectors are identified by a combination of their housing construction and electrical contact material. The connector should have a predominantly plastic or resin body with visible gold-plated contact areas and should not have a substantial metal outer shell.

Common characteristics include:

• Predominantly plastic or resin housing

• Visible gold-plated electrical contacts

• Original contact terminals retained

• No substantial metal outer shell

• No attached circuit board

• No attached wire whenever practical

• Connector body remains substantially complete

Housing color, connector name, manufacturer, or the equipment it came from does not by itself determine the buying category. Final classification depends on the connector's construction, contact material, completeness, condition, and physical inspection.

Common Plastic Gold Connectors We Buy

Plastic Gold Connectors can be found in computers, servers, networking equipment, telecommunications hardware, industrial electronics, and other electronic assemblies.

Examples that may qualify include:

• Card-edge and expansion connectors

• Memory and module sockets

• Board-to-board connectors

• IC sockets

• Backplane connectors

• Internal multi-pin connectors

• Plastic headers and similar connector bodies with gold-plated contacts

Connector designs vary considerably. A connector listed above does not automatically qualify based on its name or shape alone. It must have the appropriate plastic-dominant construction and qualifying contact material.

Plastic connectors with little or no gold plating may be accepted under a different buying category or value after inspection. Connectors with substantial metal outer shells should be separated as Metal Cable Connectors or another applicable category.

Plastic Gold Connectors vs Metal Cable Connectors

The table below summarizes the primary differences between the two connector categories.

The connector category is determined primarily by the outer housing and contact construction. Plastic-bodied connectors should not be mixed with metal-shelled connector ends when accurate sorting is required.

Where Plastic Gold Connectors Are Commonly Found

Plastic Gold Connectors are commonly recovered during the dismantling of:

• Desktop computers

• Enterprise servers

• Workstations

• Computer power supplies

• Storage systems

• Networking switches

• Routers

• Telecommunications equipment

• Industrial control systems

• Medical equipment

• Electronic test equipment

• Commercial electronics

• Printers and copiers

They are frequently collected together with desktop motherboards, server motherboards, RAM modules, CPUs, and computer power supplies during electronic recycling.

Related pages:

• Desktop Motherboard

• Laptop Motherboard

• CPU

• Computer Power Supplies

Materials to Keep Separate

For more accurate inspection, keep Plastic Gold Connectors separate from:

• Metal-shelled connectors

• Plastic connectors without qualifying gold-plated contacts

• Connectors still attached to circuit boards

• Connectors with substantial wire attached

• Loose pins or contacts removed from their housings

• Complete cable assemblies

• Batteries and unrelated electronic scrap

If you are unsure about a connector, keep it complete and separate from other materials. Our Richmond team can confirm the appropriate buying category after physical inspection.

Inspection Standards

Every shipment is visually inspected before purchasing. Classification depends on connector construction, recoverable material content, and overall condition.

Standard Plastic Gold Connectors

Complete plastic connectors that retain their original gold-plated contact terminals and contain no attached wire generally qualify for the standard buying category.

High Contact Density Connectors

Connectors containing many closely spaced gold-plated terminals may provide a stronger recoverable material profile. Contact density is one of the characteristics considered during physical inspection and classification.

Limited or Non-Qualifying Contact Finishes

Plastic connectors with limited visible gold plating or contact finishes that do not meet the Plastic Gold Connector standard may require a different buying classification or value after inspection.

Connectors With Wire Attached

Whenever practical, attached wire should be removed before delivery. Wire insulation, strain reliefs, and cable jackets increase handling time and reduce sorting efficiency.

Metal-Shelled Connectors

Connectors with metal outer housings belong to the Metal Cable Connectors category and should be sorted separately.

Damaged or Contaminated Connectors

Burned, crushed, incomplete, heavily contaminated, or severely damaged connectors may receive a reduced purchasing value or require separate evaluation.

Before Delivery

Whenever practical, prepare Plastic Gold Connectors for inspection by removing:

• Attached wires and cable jackets

• Rubber boots and heat-shrink tubing

• Oversized metal brackets

• Unrelated mounting hardware

Keep the connector body and its original contact terminals intact. Do not remove the internal pins or contacts, as these are important for identification and evaluation.

If you are unsure whether a part should be removed, leave the connector intact and our Richmond team can evaluate it during inspection.

Pricing Disclaimer

Buying prices are subject to change without notice based on current electronic scrap and commodity market conditions.

All Plastic Gold Connectors are inspected upon receipt. Final purchasing prices are determined according to connector type, contact density, visible plating, material composition, completeness, physical condition, cleanliness, quantity, and current buying standards. Connectors that contain little or no gold plating, remain attached to wire, are incomplete, burned, contaminated, or mixed with unrelated materials may receive a reduced purchasing value. Final pricing is confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

Ready to Sell Plastic Gold Connectors in Richmond?

Once you believe your connectors match the characteristics above, you don't need to determine the final classification yourself. Check the current buying price, keep the connectors intact, and bring them to our Richmond yard for inspection.

STEP 1 – Check Today’s Buying Prices and Sort Your Materials

Before visiting our Richmond yard, please review the latest Canadian e-scrap buying prices and identification guides in the Ohata Scrap Wiki.

You can also use Ohata.AI Vision 1.0 Beta 1.0 to investigate an unfamiliar circuit board. Upload a clear photograph, and the tool can analyze visible features, such as the board’s shape, CPU socket, integrated circuits, connectors and component layout, to suggest what type of board it may be.

Buying prices and conditions may change with the market, so checking the applicable item page before you leave can help you understand how your material should be prepared.

Whenever practical, separate your e-scrap into groups such as:

• Computer motherboards

• Hard drives and HDD controller boards

• Server boards

• Laptop motherboards and logic boards

• Telecommunications boards

• CPUs and memory modules

• Power supplies and cables

• Other or uncertain electronic scrap

You don’t need to assign every item a final grade yourself. If something is unfamiliar, keep it in an “uncertain” group and use Ohata.AI for a preliminary photo-based identification.

Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, and no appointment is required for most ordinary drop-offs.

If you have a large commercial load, palletized shipment or an unusual type of material, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for your arrival.

STEP 2 – Bring Your E-Scrap and Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Please bring your electronic scrap together with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Examples may include:

• British Columbia Driver’s Licence

• BC Identification Card

• BC Services Card with photo

• Canadian passport

• Permanent Resident Card

• Other valid government-issued photo identification

Business sellers may also be asked to provide company information or supporting documentation when applicable.

Clearly separated and labelled material is usually quicker to inspect. If possible, prepare the approximate weight and quantity for each group before visiting.

Please also remember that computers, servers, hard drives and solid-state drives may contain personal or business information. Back up anything you need and follow your own data-security requirements before the equipment leaves your control.

STEP 3 – Visit Our Richmond E-Scrap Buying Yard

Our Richmond yard is located at 11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7, Richmond, BC, V6X 3E1. Before leaving, you can check the route and current traffic information through Google Maps.

1. Look for the Ohata sign

When you arrive at the property, first look for the Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign on the building. If your material appears to match the Plastic Gold Connector category, keep the connectors complete and prepare them for physical inspection.

When you see this sign, continue around to the rear of the building.

2. Continue to the Rear Warehouse Entrance

Drive carefully around the building and look for the vertical Ohata sign beside the rear entrance. This vertical sign is the easiest landmark for finding our receiving warehouse.

Follow the route around the building to reach the warehouse.

The vertical Ohata sign identifies the correct warehouse entrance.

3. Park Directly in Front of the Warehouse

If you arrive by car, you may park directly in front of the Ohata warehouse entrance while your e-scrap is being received.

Once you reach the warehouse, please park and wait there. A member of our team will come to assist you with your material.

If you have difficulty finding the rear entrance, please call or message us:

Telephone and WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086

For large commercial loads or palletized shipments, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for unloading.

When you arrive:

• Bring smaller quantities to the receiving area.

• Ask a staff member for assistance with heavy or larger loads.

• Our team will inspect, sort and weigh the material.

• The applicable buying category and condition will be confirmed.

• The final buying price will be determined after physical inspection.

• Payment will be processed according to the current purchasing policy.

Walk-in customers are welcome during regular business hours. Most visits don’t require an appointment, but advance contact is recommended for commercial, palletized or unusually large loads.

You can review directions, parking and visitor information on the Richmond yard access page.

Helpful Tips Before Your Richmond Visit

• Check the current Canadian buying prices before travelling.

• Use Ohata.AI when you need help identifying an unfamiliar item.

• Take clear front-and-back photographs before requesting an initial review.

• Separate different board and equipment categories whenever practical.

• Keep damaged, wet, burned, corroded or contaminated items separate.

• Remove unrelated garbage and unnecessary packaging.

• Don’t cut boards or remove major components unless you understand how the separated materials will be evaluated.

• Back up and erase data-bearing devices according to your requirements.

• Bring valid government-issued photo identification.

• Contact Ohata Resource Canada Inc. before bringing a large commercial or palletized load.

Published online prices are references and may change. Final acceptance, classification, measured weight and buying price are determined after physical inspection.