American Conduit stands alone among aluminum conduit & EMT suppliers in Colorado – or anywhere else, for that matter. We have a nationwide network of more than 30 representatives and 20 stocking warehouses, so no matter where you’re located, we can deliver your conduit quickly and efficiently. You’ll never have to worry about us running short on materials, because we always keep nearly a million pounds of conduit in stock.
What is American Conduit?
We’re based in St. Augustine, FL and part of Hydro, the leading extruder of aluminum in the world. Hydro produces more than 500 million pounds of extrusions every year, and has more than 20 plants in North America alone. As a result, we can easily handle all of your conduit needs. We carry conduit in a wide range of diameters, as well as a wide range of lengths. Regardless of your application, we’ll have the perfect product.
All of our aluminum conduit and EMT products are in total compliance with all of the major industrial codes. These include the following:
- NEC (National Electric Code)
- UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
- ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
- CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
- Federal specs
- And others
What is Aluminum EMT?
EMT, or electrical metallic tubing, is a form of conduit that can be used either indoors or outdoors. It protects electrical wiring from chemicals, moisture, accidental impacts and more.
There are two main materials used to make EMT – galvanized steel and aluminum. Not only is EMT popular in commercial applications, it’s also popular for industrial use as well. One of the main reasons is that EMT is thinner and lighter than its counterpart, rigid metal conduit. EMT is also very easy to bend, and very easy to cut, leading to a faster, more efficient installation.
If you are planning an outdoor EMT installation, you need to make sure all of the supports, fasteners and fittings are made of materials that resist corrosion.
Comparing Steel Vs. Aluminum – It’s No Contest
While steel remains a popular choice for EMT, aluminum is gaining quickly – as it should. Aluminum EMT can be used in corrosive environments, such as food processing plants where chemicals and moisture are plentiful. If you used steel, it would quickly corrode to the point it would degrade, leading to damaged or destroyed wiring.
There are several other advantages to using aluminum rather than steel. Here’s just a small sample of those advantages.
- Aluminum is much less expensive than steel.
- We use high-quality alloys that make our aluminum EMT just as strong as steel.
- Aluminum is only one-third the weight of steel, making it much easier and faster to install.
- You can easily fabricate aluminum in the field – something you can’t say about steel.
- Aluminum protects sensitive electronics from electromagnetic interference.
- Unlike steel, aluminum doesn’t emit sparks, and it doesn’t catch on fire. It will also remain non-toxic, even when exposed to significantly high temperatures.
- Aluminum also provides a superior visual appearance, since it will not rust, discolor or streak like steel.
Contact American Conduit for More Information
If you are ready to work with the leader among aluminum conduit & EMT suppliers in Colorado, please get in touch with the experts with American Conduit. We will tell you exactly what kind of conduit you need for your specific application. Contact us online or call 1-800-334-6825 for more information or to request a quote.