As you evaluate aluminum conduit and EMT suppliers in Ohio, consider American Conduit. We have nearly 1 million pounds in stock and ready to ship.
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro, a fully integrated aluminum company that serves about 30,000 customers globally. We manufacture a comprehensive range of rigid aluminum conduit and easy-to-pull aluminum EMT, and make these products available to customers from coast to coast via a nationwide distribution network of stocking warehouses.
Why Choose Aluminum Conduit
- Cost savings: Contrary to popular opinion, rigid aluminum conduit is more cost-effective than steel. Aluminum offers cost-per-pound savings of 40% to 60%. Because it is substantially lighter than steel and easier to maneuver and install, labor savings amount to 35% to 75%, and savings increase with the size of the conduit and the size of the project.
- Performance: American Conduit’s rigid aluminum conduit is manufactured from 6063 alloy in temper designation T-1. This “marine grade” alloy ensures exceptional strength that increases at low temperatures and does not become brittle like most grades of steel. It can be used to replace Rigid Steel Conduit in virtually any application.
- Corrosion resistant: Aluminum conduit is naturally rust and corrosion resistant because of a thin, naturally occurring protective film of aluminum oxide that bonds to its surface. It resists stress corrosion cracking and repairs itself if damaged. It will not rust, discolor or streak like steel, even after extended outdoor exposure.
- Reflective and non-magnetic: Aluminum reflects visible light and radiated heat, making it extremely effective as an electrical conduit. It is also non-magnetic and advantageous in high-voltage applications and anywhere magnetic fields come into play.
- Conductive: Aluminum is an excellent conductor of both heat and electricity (second only to copper and half its weight), and offers many shielding and protective qualities. Our rigid aluminum conduit meets or exceeds all UL6 and National Electrical Code® (NEC) standards, performing as well or better than steel in the field.
- Non-sparking and non-combustible: Unlike steel, that can spark and explode in volatile environments, aluminum does not spark. It is also non-combustible and, even at extremely high temperatures, does not produce toxic fumes.
- Sustainable: Aluminum is the environmentally responsible choice. It is a 100% recyclable and sustainable metal. Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today because it can be infinitely recycled into new raw material without losing any of its superior characteristics.
American Conduit is among the leading suppliers of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum EMT in Ohio and has the ability to meet all of your application challenges. Get in touch with us at 1 (800) 334-6825 to learn more about our product line, or request a quotation today.