American Conduit is the undisputed leader among aluminum EMT & conduit suppliers in Wisconsin. That’s the way it’s been for more than 35 years, and that’s the way it will be for a long time to come. Our company has a nationwide network of more than 30 distributors and 20 stocking warehouses, and we have about a million pounds of conduit on hand any time of the day or night. If you’re looking for electrical metallic tubing (EMT), we’ll have all you need. The same holds true if you’re looking for rigid metal conduit, or RMC.
A Quick Look at American Conduit
No matter what kind of diameter or size of EMT or RMC you’re looking for, we’ll have it at American Conduit. Just as important, however, we’ll have a team of professionals who can answer any kinds of questions you may have. If you haven’t purchased conduit before, you might not know what type will be best for your job. Regardless of the complexity of your application, we’ll tell you exactly what you’ll need.
RMC and EMT from American Conduit
American Conduit carries RMC and EMT products that are durable, reliable and affordable. Here’s a quick look at how they compare.
RMC
RMC is a very rugged form of conduit, one that has very thick walls. They’re not only built to handle accidental impacts, they’re also built to handle just about any kind of environment imaginable. Using RMC is easy – you simply connect different segments using clamps and setscrews. RMC protects cables and wiring from damage, and it also shields nearby electronics from electromagnetic interference that sometimes comes from wiring and cabling.
EMT
American Conduit also offers PullEase EMT, which, has the name implies, makes it incredibly easy to pull cables and wires. PullEase has thinner walls that are unthreaded, making it perfect for indoor applications. Also, unlike other types of EMT, PullEase doesn’t require lubrication. You simply purchase the amount you need and it will be ready to go.
The Benefits of Aluminum
Aluminum conduit is far superior to steel, which has been the go-to material for a lot of companies for decades. The tide is beginning to turn, however, as more operations managers realize everything that aluminum has to offer.
Cost effectiveness is just one of the areas where aluminum beats steel. Aluminum is only about one-third the weight of steel, so you don’t pay as much for materials. You also won’t have to pay as much to ship, should the need ever arise. Since it’s so much lighter, you won’t need as many workers on an installation. One could take care of the same job it might take two, or even three, workers if you had steel conduit.
Durability is another area where aluminum wins hands down. Steel will degrade over time due to corrosion, unless it’s galvanized with expensive coatings. Aluminum doesn’t require this treatment, because it has its own natural coating of aluminum oxide. You can use it in damp, corrosive requirements and it will continue to protect your wires for years to come.
If you would like to learn more, turn to the leader among aluminum EMT & conduit suppliers in Wisconsin, American Conduit. You can reach us by using our convenient online form, or you can give us a call at 1-800-334-6825.