If you have a project that requires aluminum rigid electrical conduit, you won’t find a better, more reliable source than American Conduit. We have more than 30 distributors across the country, a network of 20 warehouses spanning the U.S., and about a million pounds of conduit on hand at all times. You simply can’t find another supplier that can take care of your needs more efficiently and effectively than us.
Why Choose American Conduit?
American Conduit is proud to be party of Hydro, the world’s largest aluminum extruder. For nearly 40 years, we’ve produced not only rigid aluminum conduit, but also aluminum EMT (electrical metallic tubing). Thanks to our coast-to-coast distribution network, we can get your conduit to you quickly, helping you avoid all of the hassles associated with downtime.
Customers turn to us on a regular basis because of the quality of our products and the expertise of our team members. No matter what your application may be, our conduit will be a perfect fit. These are just a few of the ways our customers use the conduit they purchase from us.
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- Food processing plants
- Construction sites
- Paper and pulp mills
- Telecommunications
- Textile facilities
- Refineries
- And many others
A Brief Look at Aluminum Rigid Electrical Conduit
Rigid conduit tubing has thick walls for added protection. The different sections of tubing are joined together by metal connectors. Rigid electrical conduit does an excellent job of protecting wiring and cables from the elements, as well as accidental impacts. It also protects nearby electrical equipment from electromagnetic interference.
Many types of rigid conduit are made of steel – you’ll find it in industrial and commercial buildings all over the world. However, aluminum is, in many instances, actually a superior material. It’s much lighter, making it easier to maneuver and install. Aluminum doesn’t emit sparks, is non-magnetic, and won’t corrode or rust.
The cost savings of aluminum rigid conduit are substantial. Companies can save between 10-20 percent per foot versus steel, and can also see labor savings of up to 75 percent. The reason is that because aluminum weighs so much less than steel (30 percent less), you don’t need to devote as many workers to an installation.
Compliant With All Industry Standards
Even though our aluminum is lighter than steel, it’s just as strong. This is thanks to the special 6000 series alloys we use to treat our aluminum. American Conduit products meet all industry standards and are thoroughly inspected before they leave our facilities. These are just some of the standards our products meet.
- UL-6A
- ANSI C80.5
- MIL-STD-129
- MIL-STD-649
- And many others
Earth Friendly
Not only is aluminum conduit superior to steel in terms of durability and cost, it’s also a more responsible choice from an environmental perspective.
About three-quarters of all the aluminum that has ever been produced is still being used. The reason is that the material is completely recyclable. In fact, you can recycle aluminum over and over and it will still retain all of its strength and reliability.
Contact Us to Learn More
American Conduit is committed to providing the very best aluminum rigid electrical conduit available. Our quality control systems are unsurpassed, as is our dedication to complete customer satisfaction. Please contact us online or call 1-800-334-6824 for more information about our products or our company.