American Conduit is a leading supplier of aluminum conduit and EMT to Syracuse customers. Aluminum conduit can be a smarter choice than steel for achieving greater material and installation savings, better performance, and superior durability.
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro, the world’s leading integrated aluminum company with activities in about 40 countries. We offer 35-plus years of experience in the production of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum electrical metallic tubing, with multiple stocking warehouses across the nation and convenient coast-to-coast distribution.
Aluminum vs Steel: Lower Cost
Cost is an essential part of any project. If you’ve been operating under the misconception that aluminum is more expensive than steel, it is time to reexamine the facts. Today, aluminum offers cost per foot savings of 10% to 20% and labor savings of 35% to 75% compared to steel. The lighter material weight of aluminum also translates to lower shipping costs.
Aluminum vs Steel: Lighter Weight
Steel is strong and unlikely to warp or bend due to weight, force or heat. However, it is much heavier and much denser than aluminum. Aluminum is easier to transport and requires less effort to lift, move and install because it is only one-third the weight of steel. This results in additional shipping and labor savings, as well as improvements in the health and safety of workers.
Aluminum vs Steel: Strong/durable
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. Our aluminum EMT is manufactured with a high purity 6000 series aluminum alloy that ensures excellent strength and exceptional corrosion resistance.
Aluminum vs Steel: Non-sparking/non-combustible
Unlike steel, aluminum RMC is non-sparking and does not burn, eliminating the risk of explosion or fire in highly flammable environments. These characteristics are particularly important in refineries, coal mines, waste water treatment facilities and grain elevators.
Aluminum vs Steel: 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. It is ideal in cold-weather applications because cold strengthens the metal, but it will stay cool to the touch even in high temperatures.
Aluminum vs Steel: Sustainable
Aluminum 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.
As you look for aluminum conduit and EMT suppliers to meet the demands of your Syracuse project, consider American Conduit and our extensive product line. Get in touch with us to learn more, or request a quotation today.