Save time and money with lighter weight aluminum rigid metal conduit and electrical metallic tubing from American Conduit.
Rigid metal conduit is a thick-walled, threaded tubing that is connected by screwing connectors to the main tubes. It protects the cables and wiring inside from damage, impact, and electromagnetic interference, which can be harmful to sensitive equipment.
RMC is generally made of steel or aluminum. The most commonly used form of rigid metal conduit in commercial and industrial buildings is made of galvanized steel, but choosing aluminum rigid metal conduit from American Conduit can reward you with thousands of dollars of savings on a typical job.
Why Buy from American Conduit?
American Conduit is a product brand of Hydro Extrusion, the world’s largest supplier of aluminum extrusions. We manufacture a comprehensive range of rigid aluminum conduit and aluminum EMT, and make these products available to customers from coast to coast via a nationwide distribution network of 20 stocking warehouses.
We provide:
- Quality – QC systems that surpass industry standards
- Value – We extrude and thread in-house
- Experience – Over 35 years of manufacturing experience
- Support – Training programs and personnel
- Service – Dedicated customer service department
- Technology – Design and product solutions supported by Hydro’s Advanced Development Team
Why Aluminum is the Ideal Conduit Choice
New research shows that contractors and engineering firms who switch from rigid steel conduit to rigid aluminum conduit can experience significant cost savings of up to 17%.
Customers enjoy cost per foot savings of 10% to 20% compared to the cost of rigid steel. Because one pound of aluminum equates to three pounds of steel, you can cover three times the distance with the same amount of weight.
Because rigid aluminum conduit is one-third the weight of its steel counterpart, it is easier to transport and requires less effort to lift, move and install, representing cost savings in terms of shipping and labor and improvements in the health and safety of workers.
In addition to aluminum usage savings, rigid aluminum conduit meets or exceeds all UL6 and National Electrical Code® (NEC) standards, performing as well or better than steel in the field.
Aluminum is more durable, resists corrosion, and will not rust or discolor even after extended outdoor exposure, which minimizes the dangerous conditions that arise when steel rusts out. This is particularly important in outdoor installations, such as bridges, tunnels, parking garages and other outdoor construction areas involving infrastructure.
Another performance plus is that, unlike steel, rigid aluminum conduit is nonmagnetic and non-sparking, eliminating the risk of explosion from a spark or fire. This is particularly important in refineries, waste water treatment facilities, coal mines and grain elevators.
Like rigid steel conduit, aluminum conduit is easily bent and threaded and offers easy pull-through for wires.
When you are ready for a cost-effective switch from rigid steel conduit to rigid aluminum conduit for your next project, American Conduit has the ability to meet your demands with nearly 1 million pounds of material in stock and ready to ship. Get in touch with us for additional information, or request a quotation today.