Printed Circuit Boards
FJ Church and Sons have specialised in Weee (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) recycling since the late 1980’s. In line with developing industries electronics recycling is becoming an increasingly important side of our business. Our long standing influence in this market enables us to offer accurate and competitive rates across all grades of electronic equipment from high grade motherboards to telephone systems.
FJ Church and Sons take pride in our long history in the high grade electronics sector. While many see these items as uniform, this is a diverse market with huge variances in value. The main contributor to the value of printed circuit boards is gold. The prices of recycled motherboards boards will follow this precious metal closely. We can offer a toll refining service for customers wishing to proceed with precious metal refining or a telle quelle (as it is) service for those wishing for a collection or delivery and see the instant value of high grade boards.
A Home for all your materials…
FJ Church and Sons strive to provide our clients with outlet for all forms of electronic scrap. The 21st Century constantly throws up a diverse assortment of electronic goods will which will gain ever more prominence in the future of recycling.
Some examples of the materials we can process are:
BASE UNITS
This grade represents complete computer towers. Complete units will contain the greatest value. Prices will vary depending on the level of missing components.
LAPTOPS
This grade represents complete Laptops. The prices of this grade vary to a large degree depending on the level of components.
HARD DISK DRIVES
A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a common data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information across a huge variety of electrical products. F J Church can issue Certificates of Destruction upon request.
CD/DVD/FLOPPY DRIVES
This grade encompasses CD Drives, DVD Drives and Floppy Disk Drives. All contain similar levels of materials and therefore can be traded at the same level.
POWER SUPPLY UNITS
A power supply unit (PSU) is located in all modern computers, the main purpose of the unit is to convert mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer. The prices of the units will decrease if the cable is removed.
ENGINE CONTROL UNITS
An engine control unit (ECU) is a type of electronic unit located in all modern cars. Its primary function is too control the actuators on the internal combustion engine. For an engine with fuel injection, the ECU will determine the quantity of fuel to inject. The price will vary depending on whether they are aluminium cased or plastic cased. It is optimal to separate them for the greatest return.
MOBILE PHONES
Mobile phones contain a high grade board due to the complex functions they perform. This board will contain platinum group metals that FJ Church can refine down for the customer.
TELEPHONE SETS
Office phones and commercial landlines all have a value.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are used in a variety of modern Weee grades, for example: mobile phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, electronic cigarettes, handheld game consoles and torches. It is preferable to remove the battery from the item it powers and keep separate.
LAMBDA SENSOR
A lambda sensor is a device that measures the proportion of oxygen. The primary use of a lambda sensor is in the automotive sector. The Lambda sensor makes modern electronic fuel injection and emission control possible.