American Conduit is one of the leading suppliers of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum EMT in Indiana and throughout the nation. Aluminum conduit can replace steel conduit in virtually all locations and applications, is easy to install and will save you time and money.
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro, the world’s largest supplier of aluminum extrusions. Our comprehensive line of rigid aluminum conduit and PullEase aluminum EMT products is extruded and threaded in-house and available from distribution centers across the nation to provide our customers with exceptional service.
To complement our aluminum conduit products, American Conduit also carries a full line of elbows and couplings in a range of sizes to suit your applications.
Why Choose Aluminum?
Aluminum conduit is a lightweight, nonmagnetic solution for dry, wet, exposed, concealed, or hazardous locations that comply with the National Electrical Code® (NEC), including:
- Commercial, industrial and residential construction
- Electrical installations
- Power plants
- Petrochemical refineries
- Food and beverage
- Telecommunications
- Textile manufacturing
- Waste-water treatment
- Pulp and paper milling
- Coal mining
- Highly corrosive environments
- Explosive environments
Switching from Steel to Aluminum Conduit
New research shows that contractors and engineering firms who switch from rigid steel conduit to rigid aluminum conduit realize significant cost savings, and those savings increase with the size of the conduit and the size of the project.
Customers who choose rigid aluminum conduit for their projects experience cost savings of 40% to 60% per pound compared to the cost of rigid steel. Because one pound of aluminum is equal to three pounds of steel, you can cover more distance with the same amount of weight.
Due primarily to the lighter weight of aluminum, American Conduit’s rigid aluminum conduit can also provide labor savings of 35% to 75% in the field because it is easier to maneuver and install. A standard 10-foot length of 4-inch rigid steel conduit weighs about 98 pounds and two people are required to carry and place it. The same length of aluminum conduit weighs just 34 pounds and can be handled by one person.
Unlike steel, aluminum is naturally corrosion-resistant without further treatment. Our rigid aluminum conduit is manufactured of 6063 alloy in temper designation T-1. This “marine grade” alloy ensures strength and corrosion resistance and prevents rust and unsightly discoloration or streaking normally associated with rigid steel conduit.
When you choose aluminum, galvanizing is not required, and there is no paint or coating to wear or scratch off. These factors are most beneficial when your application involves a moist, damp or abrasive environment.
American Conduit is one of the top suppliers of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum EMT in Indiana. Request a quotation today, or contact us at 1-800-334-6825 to discuss your requirements.