When your project calls for 3/4-inch EMT conduit, choose PullEase aluminum EMT. American Conduit designs and engineers solutions to meet all of your application challenges. We are committed to providing you with exceptional service, superior durability and lower cost. PullEase is a patented easy-to-pull ridged aluminum EMT design that make wire pulling fast and simple.
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro, the largest aluminum extruder in the world. Hydro Extrusion North America includes 23 plant locations, 10 paint lines, and 4 anodizing lines. The company produces over 550 million pounds of extrusions per year.
American Conduit products are produced at Hydro’s extrusion facility in St. Augustine, Florida. We offer coast to coast distribution through a network of more than 20 stocking warehouses and 33 representatives nationwide.
Comparing Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
Electrical metallic tubing (EMT), also called thin-wall conduit, can be made from galvanized steel or aluminum. It is popular in commercial and industrial applications for protecting and routing electrical wiring because it’s lighter and thinner than rigid metal conduit and is easy to bend and cut.
EMT can be installed indoors and outdoors to protect enclosed electrical conductors from impact, moisture and chemical vapors. For outdoor use, all fittings, supports and fasteners must be made of corrosion-resistant materials.
We do not recommend directly embedding PullEase aluminum EMT in concrete because the metal reacts with the alkalis in cement. We recommend substituting PVC-coated Rigid Aluminum Conduit to prevent incidental contact.
Although steel EMT has been common in the industry, PullEase aluminum EMT is the perfect material choice to save cost or in applications that require a higher resistance to corrosion, such as in food processing plants, where large amounts of water and chemicals preclude the use of galvanized steel EMT.
American Conduit’s PullEase aluminum EMT has some important advantages over galvanized steel conduit and conduit made from other materials:
- Costs less than steel EMT
- Made from high purity 6005 aluminum alloy
- One-third the weight of steel and easier to maneuver
- Easy field fabrication
- Inherent EMI shielding
- Enhanced thermal and electrical conductivity
- Naturally corrosion-resistant
- Non-magnetic
- Non-sparking
- Non-combustible
- Non-toxic even at high temperatures
- Better visual appearance with no rust, streaking, or discoloration
Aluminum EMT helps block electromagnetic radiation emitted by electrical circuits that can cause undesirable interference and noise. When installed with proper fittings, it also provides greater protection from fire and explosions by stopping the flow of flammable gases and fumes from volatile substances.
Another benefit is related to its light weight. Steel is much heavier and denser than aluminum which means that more manpower is required to lift and move it. Not only does the use of steel increase labor costs, the likelihood of on-the-job injuries is also greater. Consider aluminum conduit products to improve worker safety.
American Conduit aluminum EMT products adhere to all applicable provisions of the National Electric Code® (NEC), the Underwriters Laboratories, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and federal specifications.
When you need 3/4-inch EMT conduit, look no further than American Conduit. From our facilities in St. Augustine, FL, we offer aluminum conduit and EMT as a cost-saving alternative to other conduit materials. Contact us at 1-800-334-6824 to learn more, or click here to find out where to buy our products in your area.