You might be considering several different electrical conduit pipe types, but not know which one will be the best for your application. All you need to do to answer your question is to get in touch with American Conduit. Not only do we have a staff of experts who can tell you the best conduit for your needs, we also have a million pounds of conduit in stock at all times.
Why Buy From American Conduit?
Thanks to our affiliation with the global leader in aluminum extrusion, Hydro, American Conduit can be your go-to source for conduit. We have 20 warehouses and more than 30 distributors across the United States. As a result, we can fill your order quickly so you don’t have to risk downtime.
We also have more than three decades of experience manufacturing both electric metallic tubing and rigid aluminum conduit. You can buy from us with complete confidence, knowing that our products are built to last – no matter how challenging your application may be.
Reasons Why You Should Always Go With Aluminum Conduit
No matter where you are, and no matter how harsh your area’s climate may be, you can always use aluminum conduit. You might have exclusively used steel in the past, thinking that there’s no way aluminum could stand up to your demands. But thanks to the 6000 series alloys we use, our aluminum is incredibly strong, and incredibly durable.
Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of aluminum, and why it’s always the superior option when compared to steel.
- Aluminum is much less expensive than steel. You could see savings per foot of up to 20 percent.
- You’ll also save on labor by using aluminum – up to 75 percent. The reason is that aluminum is 30 percent lighter than steel. Your workers will find it a lot easier to lift and install aluminum conduit, and you won’t need to devote as many of them to your project. You can increase efficiency by assigning them to other tasks.
- Unless it has a special coating, steel will corrode as time goes by. That’s not the case with aluminum. Once aluminum is exposed to oxygen, it forms a thin layer of a substance known as aluminum oxide. This protects aluminum conduit from degrading.
- Steel emits sparks, making it dangerous to use in volatile environments. Aluminum, on the other hand, doesn’t spark. That makes it a much safer material to use.
- Aluminum is recyclable, making it healthier for the planet. In fact, you can recycle aluminum many, many times and it will retain all of its strength.
- All of our conduit adheres to all quality and safety standards. These include Article 500, National Electric Code, ANSI C80.5, UL-6A and many others.
These just scratch the surface of the many reasons why aluminum conduit is better than steel. We’ve helped customers save thousands of dollars by using aluminum, and there’s a very good chance we could do the same for you.
Contact Us for More Information
The experts with American Conduit are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding electrical conduit pipe types, or anything else you may want to know about the benefits of aluminum. Please give us a call at 1-800-334-6824 or contact us using our convenient online form.