Switching from steel to aluminum conduit can reward you with superior quality and performance, as well as thousands of dollars of savings on a typical job. As you evaluate aluminum conduit and EMT suppliers, find out how American Conduit can meet the demands of your Los Angeles, CA project.
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro, the world’s largest supplier of aluminum extrusions. We manufacture a comprehensive range of our patented PullEase aluminum electrical metallic tubing in diameters from ½-inch to 4-inches and rigid aluminum conduit in diameters from ½-inch to 6-inches, both in a wide range of lengths.
American Conduit provides:
- Value – We extrude and thread in-house
- Quality – QC systems that surpass industry standards
- Technology – Design and product solutions supported by Hydro’s North American research and development team
- Experience – Over 35 years of manufacturing experience
- Convenience – Multiple stocking warehouses across the nation
- Support – Training programs and personnel
- Service – Dedicated customer service department
We have nearly 1 million pounds of material in-stock and ready to ship to customers from coast to coast via our nationwide distribution network.
About Metal Conduit
Electrical conduit is a path for either power or communication (low voltage) electrical wiring. It is usually tubular and made of metal (galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel) or non-metallic materials (plastics) and is either rigid or flexible. Conduit materials are typically chosen for their mechanical protection, corrosion resistance, and overall installation cost.
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) – RMC is generally made of steel or aluminum. It is a threaded, thick-walled tubing that is connected by screwing connectors to the main tubes. It protects the cables inside from damage, impact, and electromagnetic interference that can harm sensitive equipment.
The most commonly used form of rigid metal conduit in commercial and industrial buildings is made of galvanized steel, but choosing aluminum rigid metal conduit from American Conduit can reward you with thousands of dollars of savings on a typical job.
Aluminum conduit offers cost per pound savings of 40% to 60% versus rigid steel. It is also 1/3 the weight of steel and easier to maneuver, resulting in labor savings of 35% to 75%.
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) – EMT is an unthreaded, thin-walled tubing generally made of galvanized steel or aluminum. Often called conduit, EMT is technically considered tubing. It is popular in commercial and industrial applications because it can be installed outdoors, is lighter and thinner than rigid metal conduit, and is relatively easy to bend and cut.
Aluminum EMT is an excellent substitute for steel EMT. It is UL listed and meets the same code requirements as steel. It provides weight savings when compared with steel, as well as cost savings in installation and maintenance. It can be cut and threaded readily and bent smoothly using normal field methods and tools.
We invite you to review American Conduit’s case studies for examples of projects where aluminum conduit was substituted for steel conduit and resulted in substantial material and labor savings.
American Conduit is among the leading suppliers of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum EMT in the Los Angeles, CA area. Our solutions are designed and engineered to meet all of your application challenges. Get in touch with us at 1.800.334-6825 to learn more, or request a quotation today.