If you don’t know a lot about PullEase electrical metallic tubing (EMT), you probably have a lot of questions. At American Conduit, we have all the answers. Our team of professionals has a deep understanding of aluminum conduit. We know the right types of conduit for specific application, and we know what size will be the absolute best for your exact job. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more.
Why Purchase Your PullEase Aluminum EMT From American Conduit?
American Conduit is part of Hydro, the global leader in aluminum extrusion. That makes it possible for us to have a nearly unlimited supply of aluminum in our warehouses – about a million pounds at any time. We also have a nationwide network of not only warehouses, but also distributors. As a result, we’ll provide you with the aluminum conduit you need, and we’ll get it to you when you need it. You’ll never have to deal with the frustration – and the expense – of downtime because you ran out of conduit.
EMT 101
PullEase EMT is thin-walled tubing that is unthreaded. Like all conduit, it provides a “raceway” of sorts for wiring and cabling. You might have also seen or heard EMT referred to as “thin-wall conduit.” It protects wiring from chemicals and moisture. It also provides protection from insects or other pests that like to chew through wiring.
You connect PullEase EMT using clamp-style fittings. They simply slide onto the EMT and you then secure the fittings with a set-screw. You’ll find EMT in a wide range of not only industrial applications, but commercial applications as well. The reason its’ so popular is that it’s very light, very thin, and very easy to cut, bend or manipulate however you need.
PullEase aluminum EMT might be light, but that doesn’t mean it’s delicate. Actually, it can hold up in many different types of environments – especially wet environments. Aluminum, unlike steel, can get wet because it doesn’t develop rust, nor will it corrode over time. As an added benefit, you can use PullEase aluminum EMT as a grounding conductor. Since you don’t need install a separate conductor, any changes you might need to make to your wiring system in the future will go much faster and easier.
PullEase Aluminum EMT – The Many Benefits
You might have heard people claim that steel is the best material you can use for conduit. However, that’s not the case at all. You could say we’re biased, of course, since we’ve manufactured and sold aluminum conduit for nearly four decades. But we are convinced there simply isn’t a better material.
Aluminum is 33 percent less in weight than steel. The average 10-foot section of PullEase aluminum EMT only weighs about 35 pounds. The same section of steel conduit weighs closer to 100. As a result, you won’t have to devote as many workers to an installation. One person could easily carry that section and put it in place. In addition, you’ll be saving a lot of money on materials and shipping.
Cost is obviously and important consideration, but there are many other reasons to choose aluminum over steel. These are just a few.
- Our aluminum is just as strong as steel because we treat it with special alloys.
- Aluminum also lasts longer than steel, because it won’t degrade over time due to corrosion or rust.
- Aluminum is safe to touch, regardless of the outside temperature. It’s also safe for volatile environments because it won’t emit sparks.
Learn more about the benefits of PullEase aluminum electrical metallic tubing by contacting American Conduit online or calling 1-800-334-6825.