American Conduit is the clear leader among aluminum conduit & EMT suppliers in New Mexico. In fact, we’re the leading aluminum conduit supplier in the country. We have a nationwide network of more than 30 distributors and 20 stocking warehouses, and those warehouses are always stocked. Since our company has more than 1 million pounds of conduit on hand at all times, you’ll never have to worry about us letting you down when you need us the most.
The Many Reasons to Consider Aluminum Instead of Steel Conduit
You may have used steel conduit for years, and don’t believe that any other material is worth your time or money. However, aluminum can save you both. It will make your operations much more efficient, and also make them much more profitable. These are just some of the reasons why aluminum is clearly the superior choice.
Aluminum Costs Less
No matter what kind of project you may undertake, cost will always be among the leading considerations. Aluminum costs anywhere from 10-20 percent less than steel per foot because it’s about one-third the weight. This translates to lower material costs, as well as lower shipping costs.
But you will also save on labor and see an exponential increase in efficiency as well. Because aluminum weighs so much less than steel, you won’t need as many workers to perform an installation. The typical section of conduit spans 10 feet. A 10-foot length of steel conduit weighs about 100 pounds. The same length of aluminum only weighs about 34 pounds.
It would take at least two workers to install that length of steel conduit, but it would only take one to do the same job with aluminum. You could assign that extra worker to another project and get two jobs done in the time it would normally take to complete one.
Aluminum is Just as Strong and More Durable
Of course, one of the main arguments for steel conduit is that it’s very strong. But aluminum conduit from American Conduit has just as much strength. How is this possible? We’re a part of Hydro, the leading extruder of aluminum in the world. This aluminum contains special 6000 series alloys, and its these alloys that are key to the strength of our conduit.
But aluminum also lasts longer than steel. As you’re probably well aware, steel conduit will degrade over time due to corrosion or rust. The only way it won’t is if it’s coated with expensive materials. Those concerns don’t apply to aluminum. It has a natural coating of aluminum oxide that protects it from degradation.
Aluminum is Safer
Another area aluminum beats steel is where it counts the most – safety. Steel can emit sparks, and can also produce noxious fumes if exposed to extreme heat. This, of course, makes it incredibly dangerous to use in any kind of volatile environment. Aluminum doesn’t produce sparks, and it doesn’t burn. As a result, you can use it in any type of flammable situation with complete confidence.
We’re Ready to Tell You More
American Conduit has a team of experts that make us stand out from any other aluminum conduit & EMT suppliers in New Mexico. If you would like more information about our products, we invite you to contact us online or call 1 (800) 334-6825.