If you’ve been left high and dry by other suppliers that ran out of rigid aluminum conduit when you needed it the most, turn to American Conduit. We have about a million pounds of conduit on hand at any time, so you’ll never have to worry about that again. In addition, our company has more than 30 distributors across the country, and more than 20 stocking warehouses. We’ll get you the conduit you need, and we’ll get it to you when you need it – regardless of where in the country you may be located.
This is all possible because we’re affiliated with Hydro, the global leader in aluminum extrusion. Not only does Hydro have 23 plants located across the North American continent, the company also has four anodizing lines, as well as 10 paint lines. Hydro produces an incredible number of extrusions every year – more than 550 million pounds.
The Many Benefits of Aluminum Conduit
There’s still a perception out there that there’s no way aluminum conduit could ever do the job nearly as well as steel. Maybe some people think that way because when they think of aluminum, they think about a soft drink can they could easily crush with two fingers. But you’ll find aluminum in most components of today’s vehicles because it’s so strong. If automakers trust this material to protect drives and passengers, you can definitely trust it to protect your cables and wiring.
We treat our aluminum with special alloys that make it just as strong as steel, yet much more durable. Over time, steel will eventually fall apart, unless it’s galvanized with very expensive coatings. Aluminum has a natural coating of aluminum oxide, which means it won’t corrode. Our aluminum can handle the elements, and it can also handle corrosive environments, such as food processing plants.
But aluminum has another huge advantage over steel when it comes to cost-effectiveness. A 10-foot length of aluminum costs as much as 40-60 percent less per pound than the same amount of steel. It’s also less expensive to ship.
How is this the case? Weight. That 10-foot length of aluminum weighs in at about 34 pounds compared to about 100 pounds for steel. So, you’ll not just save on materials. You’ll save on labor costs as well. It might take two, or even three, workers to maneuver steel conduit into place. It only takes one to do the same thing with aluminum. You can assign those other workers to other installations, and take care of multiple projects at once.
The Benefits Don’t Stop There
You value safety above everything else on your jobsite, so you should definitely be using aluminum conduit instead of steel. When you use steel conduit in a volatile environment, you’re taking a huge chance because steel emits sparks. It also produces harmful fumes when it burns.
Aluminum doesn’t come with either of those risks. Not only does it not burn, it also won’t spark. That makes it completely safe to use, regardless of the application.
Contact Us for More Information
The experts with American Conduit will be very happy to tell you more about the advantages of rigid aluminum conduit. All you need to do is use our convenient online form to get in touch, or just give us a call at 1 (800) 334-6825.