If are looking for conduit that’s not only affordable but also tough and reliable, American Conduit has a wide selection of aluminum electrical conduit to choose from. Whether you need protection for your cables or any other type of wiring, aluminum is a cost-effective material that can save you tens of thousands of dollars – or even more – over the long run.
As a proud affiliate of Hydro, the world’s largest extruder of aluminum, American Conduit has a nearly unlimited supply of aluminum conduit, in a wide range of sizes. We carry about a million pounds of conduit at any one time, and we have a coast-to-coast network of distributors. When you turn to us, you can rest assured that we’ll not only have the aluminum conduit you need, but we’ll also be able to get it to you in a timely manner.
The Many Advantages of Aluminum Over Steel
For years, steel has been the material of choice when it came to conduit. But companies now realize that aluminum is the better option. The main reason is that aluminum is one-third the weight of steel, but it’s just as strong. Not only does this result in savings on materials, it will also save you a lot of money on labor as well. Aluminum is much easier to maneuver in place, so you won’t need as many workers as if you were installing steel conduit.
These are just some of the many other reasons you should always use aluminum conduit, whether you need to install it indoors or underground.
- Aluminum not only adheres to ANSI C80.5 and UL standards, it is also compliant with all National Electric Code® requirements.
- Compared to steel, aluminum won’t degrade as the years go by. The reason is that aluminum contains a natural coating that protects it from breaking down. You can put it in the ground with confidence, knowing that it will stand the test of time.
- Safety considerations are always important, of course, and this is yet another area where aluminum clearly outclasses steel. It’s very dangerous to use steel conduit near a volatile substance, because steel emits sparks. Not only is aluminum non-sparking, it’s also non-combustible. It’s also non-toxic, and remains that way even when exposed to high temperatures.
- You can also use aluminum near sensitive electronic equipment, because it’s non-magnetic. It provides protection against any sort of electromagnetic interference, unlike steel.
- You’ll never have to worry about any unsightly streaking or discoloration with aluminum, and, unlike steel, it won’t rust.
- You won’t need any special tools to cut or bend aluminum conduit. You can easily do so using the equipment you already have. In addition, aluminum is practically maintenance free.
High-Quality Alloys
As stated earlier, aluminum is extremely strong. American Conduit aluminum contains 6005 aluminum alloy, which not only adds strength, but also exceptional resistance to corrosion. You should not use steel tubing in an environment such as a food processing plant, where that tubing could be exposed to corrosive chemicals. You can, however, use aluminum in areas near chemicals as well as water.
At American Conduit, we are passionate about delivering the best customer service possible to those who purchase our aluminum electrical conduit. If you’d like to learn more about what we offer, give us a call at 1-800-334-6825 or contact us online.