There are a lot of people under the mistaken belief that rigid steel conduit is a much more cost-effective solution than 5 inch electrical aluminum conduit. Actually, the opposite is true. Aluminum Conduit can provide you as much aluminum conduit as you need, and do it at a price you might not have imagined possible. We’ve been in business for more than 40 years, so our expertise is unmatched. Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help with whatever your conduit needs may be.
The Aluminum Advantage
You could say we’re biased when it comes to aluminum, of course. After all, we’re part of Hydro, the world’s largest aluminum extrusions supplier. We also have more than 20 distribution centers across the country that sell aluminum conduit. But there are many, many reasons why aluminum is a far better choice for conduit than steel. These are just some of them.
- Aluminum has a far more positive impact on a company’s bottom line. Why? Because it’s 30 percent lighter than steel. You won’t pay nearly as much for materials costs, and you’ll also save a great deal of money on shipping.
- But just because aluminum is lighter than steel, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice strength or durability. Our aluminum contains 6000 series alloys that make our conduit just as strong as steel. Since aluminum doesn’t degrade like steel, you can use it in nearly any type of application, whether it indoors or outdoors.
- Aluminum also offers significant safety advantages. For one, it won’t spark like steel does. That means you can use it in volatile environments without having to worry about a potentially catastrophic explosion. Also, the lightness of aluminum makes it much easier to carry and install – and it will remain safe to touch no matter how hot or cold the temperatures may get. This can help enhance worker safety as well.
- Steel, like we mentioned previously, will corrode over time. As a result, you’re fairly limited in the way you can use it. Aluminum conduit, on the other hand, resists corrosion as well as moisture. It actually gets stronger when the weather turns cold. No matter how damp your work environment may be, or how harsh the outdoor climate may be, aluminum will be up to the task.
- Companies across all industries are working to protect the environment like never before. Aluminum fits perfectly with your sustainability strategy, because it’s 100 percent recyclable.
We have several case studies that show just how much companies can save using aluminum. Once you see them, you might wonder why you didn’t make the switch a lot sooner.
Let American Conduit Handle All Your Needs
American Conduit carries an incredible supply of 5 inch electrical aluminum conduit, as well as many other sizes. Thanks to our affiliation with Hydro, we have a nearly limitless supply of aluminum – as much as 1 million pounds at any time. You’ll never have to worry about suffering downtime because we ran out of the conduit you need. Thanks to our nationwide footprint, we can get that conduit to you fast.
We’d love to hear from you if you’d like a quote or you want to learn more about us contact us using our convenient online form or call 1-800-334-6825.