There are a lot of opinions when it comes to the question of what makes the best electrical conduit pipe. Some believe it’s steel, while others are convinced it’s aluminum. You can consider the professionals with American Conduit to be firmly in the latter camp.
We’ve manufactured and sold aluminum conduit for more than 40 years, so we know why aluminum is the better choice. Whenever you need anything we offer, we’ll get it to you quickly and efficiently, thanks to the fact that we have 20 stocking warehouses across the U.S. and a nationwide network of distributors.
What Makes Aluminum the Better Choice?
You might not realize it, but aluminum can be made into a material that is not only as strong as steel, but, in many cases, is even stronger. There’s a reason that automakers use aluminum – it’s not just strong, but it also does a much better job of absorbing impact than steel. As a result, it helps protect drivers and their passengers.
American Conduit uses 6000 series alloys in our conduit. These alloys make our products rugged and durable enough to handle the harshest environments. In addition, we use hot and cold rolling to give our conduit even more strength. If you’re in an extremely cold climate, our conduit will actually gain strength the colder it gets.
Not only will it protect your wires for years, it won’t degrade like steel. When steel corrodes, that can expose your cables and wiring, ultimately ruining your electronic components. It doesn’t take much of an imagination to realize just how damaging that can be to your entire operation.
Aluminum Delivers Many Other Benefits As Well
A lot of people naturally turn to steel conduit because they believe it’s much easier to pull wire through steel than aluminum. But thanks to our innovative new PullEase™ aluminum EMT, that argument no longer has any merit. PullEase™ aluminum EMT, as the name implies, makes pulling wire a snap. It meets the same industry standards as steel (including meeting all ANSI and federal spec requirements), and is also UL-listed.
All of our aluminum conduit products are a fraction of the weight of steel. Your workers will love it, because they won’t have to lug huge sections of steel conduit any longer. They’ll be at less of a risk for muscle pulls and other injuries, so you’ll see even more productivity. You’ll also see an increase in efficiency and lower labor costs. The reason is that it won’t take as many workers to maneuver and install our conduit. That will free up workers for other tasks.
In addition to labor costs, you’ll also enjoy major savings on materials when you buy from American Conduit. Because our conduit is so much lighter, it costs a great deal less than steel. It will also cost you less to ship should the need arise. But we also have an added advantage. We’re a brand of the world leader in aluminum extrusion, Hydro. That gives us a nearly unlimited supply of conduit – we have nearly one million pounds in stock at all times. That allows us to offer conduit at much lower prices than you’ll find nearly anywhere else.
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Hopefully we’ve convinced you that aluminum is the best electrical conduit pipe – hands down. Learn more about American Conduit products by calling 1-800-334-6824 or contacting us online.