The professionals with American Conduit will be more than happy to tell you anything you want to know about aluminum conduit advantages and disadvantages. Just don’t expect to hear a whole lot about the disadvantages. Sure, we’re biased. After all, we’ve sold aluminum conduit since 1972. But we truly believe that aluminum is the very best material for conduit by far. One example is our PullEase electrical metallic tubing (EMT).
Why PullEase is So Fantastic
If your workers have ever struggled trying to run cables and wiring through regular EMT, then you definitely need to consider PullEase. Actually, the name says it all – this innovative form of EMT makes it easier than ever to pull wires. It features an interior that has slight ridges. Since these ridges greatly reduce friction, you won’t have to worry about applying any sort of lubrication. Your installations will be much more efficient as a result – namely because they’ll go much faster.
That doesn’t mean you’ll have to give up durability, however. PullEase EMT is tough enough to protect your cables and wires from moisture, chemicals and even pests, which love to chew through lesser EMT to eat wires. Of course, the results in potentially devastating short-circuits that can destroy costly electronics.
It’s not only easy to pull wiring using PullEase, it’s also easy to connect different sections of the product. We also carry fittings that easily slide onto each section. The fittings have clamps, which need to be secured using a setscrew. You’ll find PullEase EMT in a wide variety of applications, both commercial as well as industrial. One of the main reasons it’s so popular is that you don’t need any special tools to cut and bend PullEase EMT. Just use the tools you already have.
But convenience and durability aren’t the only reasons you should consider PullEase EMT. You can use it in any sort of environment – wet, dry, flammable or anything else – with 100 percent confidence. This product will not corrode or rust, it won’t burn, and it won’t emit sparks. If you need to make any wiring changes down the road, PullEase EMT is also an excellent grounding conductor. There will be no need to install a separate ground.
Cost Savings and More
You can greatly boost your profit margin by changing from steel to PullEase EMT. You’ll save as much as 20 percent per foot on materials, and you’ll also save on labor. The average 10-foot section of steel conduit weighs nearly 100 pounds. The same amount of PullEase EMT weighs only about 34 pounds. You could very well see your labor costs shrink by as much as 75 percent, since you won’t need to devote as many workers to an installation.
The advantages don’t stop there, however. PullEase EMT also eliminates electromagnetic interference that can sometimes come from some kinds of circuits. This will go a long way toward protecting any sensitive equipment you may have.
Contact American Conduit
If you would like more information on aluminum conduit advantages and disadvantages, get in touch with the professionals at American Conduit whenever you like. You can use our convenient online contact form, or you can give us a call at 1-800-334-6825. We very much look forward to hearing from you, and answering all of your questions.