Electrical metallic tubing (EMT), sometimes referred to as thin-wall conduit, is one type of conduit that can be used to protect and route electrical wiring. If your application calls for 1-inch EMT conduit, American Conduit can meet your needs. We are the leading producer of aluminum EMT, offering sizes from ½” to 4”. Our PullEase aluminum EMT is a patented easy-to-pull design, making 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.
Our products are manufactured 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.
At any given time, we have nearly 1 million pounds of aluminum conduit material are in stock and ready to ship from our stocking warehouses. Our mission is to support our customers’ success by creating exceptional value through innovative product and service solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Aluminum EMT
Q. What is EMT?
Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is a thin-walled metal raceway that is used indoors and outdoors to protect enclosed electrical conductors from impact, moisture and chemical vapors. Its lighter weight and lower cost make it more popular than galvanized rigid conduit (GRC), and it is most commonly used in commercial and industrial buildings.
Q. Does aluminum EMT meet the same code requirements as steel EMT?
Yes. American Conduit aluminum EMT meets UL797A and ANSI C80 3.
Q. Can I use galvanized fittings with Aluminum EMT?
Yes. Zinc die-cast fittings are recommended, but standard EMT fittings are satisfactory for most installations.
Q. Is cutting and threading aluminum harder than steel?
No. Use your standard cutting tools and dies, and you will get fast, easy cuts and threads.
Q. Are there any differences for bending or pulling aluminum EMT?
Yes. Because aluminum is not as heavy as steel, there are some differences in the feed and bending pressure required from your equipment.
Q. How Is aluminum EMT less expensive than steel?
The savings come from a combination of extrusion technology and the light weight of the material. Aluminum extrusion can be much more productive to manufacture than steel. Since aluminum weighs 1/3 as much as steel, you also save money during shipping and installation.
Q. Are there any applications where you would recommend not using aluminum conduit?
Yes. When buried in concrete or soil or when exposed to chlorine-based chemicals, aluminum conduit requires supplemental corrosion protection. We recommend using PVC-coated aluminum conduit.
As top conduit suppliers, American Conduit has the ability to meet your demands for 3-Inch EMT 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.