When comparing aluminum vs. steel flex conduit, a lot of people just assume that steel is the better choice. The experts at American Conduit are more than willing to show you why that simply isn’t the case. We believe that once you take a closer look, you’ll see why aluminum is the way to go – each and every time.
A Brief Look at American Conduit
American Conduit is the leading provider of aluminum conduit in the country. We’re proud to be associated with Hydro, the world’s largest aluminum extrusion company. That gives us a virtually unlimited supply of aluminum for all of your conduit needs. You’ll never have to worry that we’ll run out, because we have about one million pounds of aluminum in stock at all times.
You’ll also never have to worry that we won’t be able to deliver your conduit on a timely basis. The reason is that we have a nationwide network of more than 20 warehouses, as well as more than 30 distributors. You’ll always get your conduit on your timetable, so downtime will never be a concern. Also, thanks to our relationship with Hydro, you’ll get your conduit at extremely affordable prices.
So now that you know you can trust American Conduit to provide you with the highest quality aluminum conduit available, let’s take a look at just some of the many reasons why aluminum is superior to steel.
Cost
The first thing you look at when planning a project, of course, will typically be cost. You want to save as much money as possible – and aluminum will help you do just that. Aluminum conduit costs about 10-20 percent less than steel per foot. But the labor savings can be even more significant.
Aluminum is only one-third the weight of steel. The average 10-foot section only weighs about 35 pounds – the same amount of steel conduit weighs closer to 100 pounds. As a result, it only takes one worker to carry aluminum conduit and install it. It would take at least two, and maybe three workers to perform the same tasks with steel conduit.
Instead of having to devote three workers to a project, you only need to assign one. You can assign the others to different projects, saving time and greatly increasing efficiency.
Durability
You might assume that steel is stronger than aluminum, but that’s not true – at least when it comes to our conduit. We use special alloys to strengthen our aluminum conduit, so it will be just as strong. It will also last longer, since aluminum won’t rust or corrode like steel. Even when exposed to the elements, aluminum will not degrade.
Safety
If you use steel conduit in a volatile environment, you’re taking major chances. Steel emits sparks, which can sometimes increase the risk for disaster. That’s not a problem with aluminum, because it’s non-combustible. You can use it with complete confidence, even in areas such as oil refineries, grain elevators, wastewater treatment facilities, and many others.
Learn More by Contacting American Conduit
Please get in touch with American Conduit if you want to learn more about aluminum vs. steel flex conduit. We will not only tell you why aluminum is better, we’ll also answer any questions about what type of conduit is best for your specific needs. Contact us online or call 1.800.334.6825.