American Conduit can get you whatever size or diameter of electrical metallic tube conduit you may need, and we can also get it to you quickly. Thanks to our relationship with Hydro, the largest extruder in the world, we have about a million pounds of aluminum conduit in stock. In addition, we have warehouses and distributors across the country. You’ll never have to worry about running out of conduit again, and as a result, you’ll be able to avoid downtime.
A Flexible Option
Electrical metallic tubing, or EMT, is a type of conduit that can be used in just about any sort of environment. It’s extremely popular because it’s very light, and very easy to install. You don’t need to go out and purchase any sort of special tools to bend or cut EMT – you can do it using the equipment you already have on hand.
EMT does an excellent job of protecting cables and wiring, even though it has thin walls. It will keep out moisture and chemicals, and pests won’t be able to chew through it to get to your wiring. The thin walls also make it easy to take your wiring out should the need ever arise.
Even though EMT typically works best indoors, it can be used outside in some instances. You just need to make sure that the fasteners and fittings used to secure EMT are corrosion resistant.
The Advantages of Using Aluminum
You could say, of course, that we’re biased when it comes to aluminum. After all, aluminum conduit is all we sell. But there are several reasons why we’re proponents of this incredible material. When you see the evidence, you’ll feel the same way – and never want to use steel conduit again.
- Weight and strength – Aluminum is less than a third the weight of steel. You won’t pay nearly as much in material, and you’ll also save a great deal on labor. The reason is you won’t need as many workers to install aluminum conduit. But you won’t be sacrificing strength in the process. American Conduit treats our aluminum with 6000 series alloys that give our conduit an incredibly high amount of tensile strength.
- Standing up to the elements – Unless treated with expensive coatings, steel will rust over time. You won’t have any of those concerns with aluminum. Even if you’re using it in an environment where it encounters chemicals and moisture, such as a food processing plant, aluminum will stay strong year in and year out.
- Safety – Steel, of course, can emit sparks. That makes using steel conduit a dangerous proposition in volatile environments Aluminum removes that risk because it never sparks. In addition, while steel can get extremely hot or cold, aluminum will always stay safe to the touch.
- Environmental friendliness – More than 75 percent of the aluminum that’s ever been manufactured is still in use. No matter how many times it’s recycled, aluminum will never lose any of its strength or durability.
Contact American Conduit for More Information
Let American Conduit take care of all your electrical metallic tube needs, and then sit back and relax. You’ll never run out, and you’ll get it fast. You can get in touch with us by using our convenient online form or by giving us a call at 1-800-334-6825.