Trying to go in-depth into all of the advantages of aluminum as an electrical wiring conduit would take a great deal more space than this article allows. But the advantages are not only numerous, they’re also incredibly impactful. If you want to save money without sacrificing quality – and, of course, that’s the case – you should seriously consider purchasing aluminum conduit from American Conduit. You’ll reap the benefits for a very, very long time.
About Us
As a part of Hydro, the leading aluminum extruder on the planet, American Conduit has access to the strongest, most durable aluminum available. The 6000 series alloys we use to treat our aluminum makes our products just as strong as steel – at one-third the weight, which we’ll cover more in just a bit.
American Conduit has been in business for more than 40 years. Part of the reason why is that we will be here when you need us. Our company has more than 20 stocking warehouses across the country, as well as a nationwide network of distributors. We also carry about a million pounds of conduit at all times. What does that mean for you? It means that we’ll have the conduit you need, when you need it, and we’ll be able to get it to you on a timely basis – regardless of where in the United States you may be.
The Benefits are Astounding
When you really look at the comparison of aluminum vs. steel, it’s really not even fair. Aluminum is that much better. This is just a brief look at some of the most important advantages.
- Aluminum offers incredible cost savings – it costs as much as 60 percent less per foot than steel. While the savings on materials are impressive enough, when you consider the cost of installation, that just makes aluminum that much more of a no-brainer.
- Why is that the case? As we mentioned earlier, aluminum weighs much less than steel. A 10-foot section (the length used in the typical installation) of aluminum weighs about 34 pounds. The same amount of steel weighs right at 100 pounds. Instead of needing at least two workers to carry and install steel conduit, you’ll only need one for an aluminum conduit installation. Your efficiency will skyrocket as a result, and your labor costs will plummet. You can assign that extra worker (or two) to another project, and finish both of them in the time it would normally take to complete just one.
- Durability is another area where aluminum soundly defeats steel. Aluminum has a natural coating of aluminum oxide that protects it from rust and corrosion. While galvanized steel is also rust- and corrosion-resistant, the only reason is that its coated with expensive materials. That coating won’t be needed with aluminum conduit.
- Every operation prizes safety over everything else. This is yet another category where aluminum is clearly superior. Aluminum doesn’t emit sparks like steel, nor does it emit noxious fumes. Regardless of how volatile your working environment may be, you’ll always be able to use steel without any fear of an explosion.
Hopefully you have a much better idea of the many advantages of aluminum as an electrical wiring conduit material. If you have any questions, call American Conduit at 1 (800) 334-6825 or use our online contact form to get in touch.