Even though you may be considering other aluminum conduit & EMT suppliers in Oregon, at American Conduit we truly believe we’re the best. We’ve supplied conduit to a vast range of clients, in a vast range of industries, for more than 35 years. Our expert team members are passionate about customer service, helping make sure our clients have exactly the right type of conduit for their specific application.
Maybe the biggest reasons clients turn to us time after time are affordability and availability. We can provide aluminum conduit at a much lower cost than steel, and we have a virtually unlimited supply. American Conduit is a brand of Hydro, an aluminum extruder with more than 30,000 customers around the world. This means we have about a million pounds of conduit on hand at all times. You’ll never have to deal with the expense and frustration of downtime because you ran out.
All of our aluminum EMT and conduit meet all industry codes, including ANSI, CSA, NEC, UL and many more.
EMT in Brief
Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is a type of conduit you can use in either indoor or outdoor applications. This thin-walled tubing does a fantastic job of keeping wires and cables protected from impacts, moisture, chemicals and other hazards.
There are two main materials used to make EMT – steel and aluminum. Because EMT has thin walls, it’s popular for a lot of commercial applications. However, it’s tough enough for use in industrial applications as well. PullEase EMT from American Conduit not only makes it incredibly easy to pull wires, it is also very easy to cut. You won’t have to use special tools, and your installations will be much faster, and much more efficient.
When using EMT outside, all you need to do is to make sure all fasteners, fittings and supports are made of non-corrosive materials. An expert with American Conduit will be happy to tell you more.
A Quick Comparison of Aluminum and Steel
Steel has been a very popular material for EMT for decades. However, aluminum is gaining in popularity as well. There are many reasons why this is the case, and why you should consider the switch to aluminum if you haven’t made it already. These are just a few to keep in mind.
- Regardless of how corrosive an environment may be, you can use aluminum without hesitation. We have many clients who use our conduit in environments such as food processing plants, which are filled with moisture as well as harsh chemicals. Trying to use steel in this kind of setting would be a complete waste of time and money, because it would degrade very quickly.
- Even though aluminum is only one-third the weight of steel, it’s just as strong. We use special alloys that allow our conduit to handle the toughest demands year after year. Also aluminum won’t rust or corrode like steel because it has a built-in coating of aluminum oxide.
- The lightweight nature of aluminum also makes it much more affordable. You can save as much as 60 percent per foot, and you’ll see significant labor savings as well. It only takes one worker to transport a 10-foot length of 4-inch aluminum conduit, which weighs about 34 pounds. Since the same length and diameter of steel conduit weighs nearly 100 pounds, it would take two workers to do the same job.
We would love to tell you more, and show you what separates us from other aluminum conduit & EMT suppliers in Oregon. Call American Conduit at 1-800-334-6825 or contact us online.