No matter what industry your company is in, you’ll probably need to run electric cable in rigid metal conduit at one time or another. You may be operating under the assumption that steel is always the best choice when it comes to conduit. The experts with American Conduit believe that aluminum is far better than steel – and we have the facts to back up that belief. We’ve manufactured aluminum conduit for nearly four decades, and we’ll be more than happy to tell you why this amazing material is the superior choice, regardless of the application.
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Electrical conduit provides a path for the wiring and cables that make it possible to run your operations. It also protects that wiring from corrosive agents, such as moisture, chemicals and more. Conduit comes in flexible or rigid forms, and in either aluminum, plastic, galvanized steel or stainless steel.
American Conduit manufactures aluminum conduit in a wide range of lengths, and in diameters ranging from ½ inch all the way up to 6 inches. We’re part of Hydro, the undisputed worldwide leader in aluminum extraction. As a result, we have 1 million pounds of conduit in stock each and every day. We also have a U.S. network of warehouses and distributors. When you need conduit, we’ll get it to you quickly and affordably.
Why Should You Use Aluminum Conduit Rather Than Steel?
While we’re obviously biased, we truly believe that aluminum conduit is far better than steel, no matter what your operating environment may be. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s some hard evidence.
- Aluminum is far easier to manipulate than steel. You don’t need any special tools in order to bend or cut aluminum. Also, you can pull wiring through our PullEase aluminum conduit just as easily as you can pull it through steel.
- When you choose aluminum over steel, you’ll really be boosting your company’s bottom line. The reason is that aluminum is a fraction of the weight of steel. It won’t cost as much to buy, and, if you should ever have to send conduit to another location, it will cost less to ship as well. The lightweight nature of aluminum can also help you cut labor costs. A 10-foot section of aluminum weighs less than 40 pounds, while the same section of steel weighs closer to 100 pounds. One worker could easily install aluminum conduit, while it would take two to install steel.
- But don’t assume you’ll be sacrificing strength by choosing aluminum. Even though it weighs less than steel, it’s just as strong. Our aluminum conduit meets the same industry standards as steel, including ANSI C80.5, Federal Spec WW-C 540C, UL-6A and more.
- You can use aluminum in a wider range of environments than steel. Aluminum won’t rust, and it won’t corrode like steel will. You can even install aluminum conduit in areas with corrosive agents, such as chemicals.
Take the Next Step By Contacting Aluminum Conduit
Hopefully you now see why aluminum is the best option for running electrical cable in rigid metal conduit. An American Conduit professional will be here to answer any questions you may have, and to show you why you should buy your conduit from us. Contact us online or call 1 (800) 334-6825 to get in touch.