If you are looking for 3/4-inch rigid aluminum conduit, American Conduit can meet your needs. We have more than 20 stocking warehouses, 33 representatives nationwide, and nearly 1 million pounds of conduit material in stock and ready to ship.
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro, the largest aluminum extruder in the world. We have 35-plus years of experience in the production of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum electrical metallic tubing, with multiple stocking warehouses throughout the nation and coast to coast distribution.
Our products are manufactured at Hydro’s extrusion facility in St. Augustine, Florida and are available for a wide range of applications, from construction to food processing, textiles, refineries, waste-water treatment, coal mining, pulp and paper milling, telecommunications, and more.
Aluminum vs Steel: Cost
Cost is a key part of any project. If you’ve been operating under the misconception that aluminum RMC is more expensive than steel RMC, we encourage you to reexamine the facts. Today, aluminum offers cost per foot savings of 10% to 20% and labor savings of 35% to 75% compared to rigid steel. The lighter material weight of aluminum also translates to savings in the area of shipping.
Aluminum vs Steel: Corrosion Resistance
Aluminum’s greatest attribute is that, unlike steel, it is corrosion resistant without any further treatment. It doesn’t require galvanizing, and there is no paint or coating to wear out or scratch off. This is a huge benefit when your application involves a moist, damp or abrasive environment. Aluminum RMC will not rust or discolor even after extended outdoor exposure, minimizing the dangerous conditions that arise when steel rusts out. This is particularly important with tunnels, bridges, parking garages, and other outdoor construction areas that involve infrastructure.
Aluminum vs Steel: Weight Difference
It’s unlikely that steel would warp or bend due to weight, force, or heat, but it is much heavier and denser than aluminum. Aluminum RMC requires less effort to lift, move, and install because it is only one-third the weight of steel. This results in improvements in the health and safety of workers.
Aluminum vs Steel: Non-sparking & non-combustible
Unlike steel, aluminum RMC is non-sparking and does not burn. This eliminates the risk of explosion or fire in highly flammable environments, making it especially useful in refineries, coal mines, waste water treatment facilities, and grain elevators.
Aluminum vs Steel: Conductivity
Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity (second only to copper and half its weight), and offers many shielding and protective qualities. It is ideal for your cold-weather applications because cold strengthens the metal but it will stay cool to the touch even in high temperatures.
Aluminum vs Steel: Reflective & Non-magnetic
Aluminum can be used to reflect visible light and radiated heat, making it very effective as an electrical conduit. It is also non-magnetic and useful for high-voltage applications and anywhere magnetic fields come into play.
Aluminum vs Steel: 100% Recyclable
Aluminum is a 100% recyclable and sustainable metal. Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today because it can be repeatedly recycled into new raw material without losing its superior characteristics.
As top conduit suppliers, American Conduit has the ability to meet your demands for 3/4 Inch rigid aluminum conduit and other diameters. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and superior products. Call us at 1-800-334-6824 to learn more, or request a quotation today.