American Conduit has all the electrical rigid conduit pipe you’ll ever need. That might seem like a bold statement, but it’s the truth. We’re affiliated with Hydro, the undisputed global leader in aluminum extrusion. Because of this relationship, we have about a million pounds of conduit on hand at any moment – and we have it in any diameter you want. Not only do we have an extensive supply of conduit, we also have a network of distributors and warehouses that spans the nation. We’ll deliver your conduit on time, and at a price more affordable than you might have imagined possible.
Aluminum Conduit Advantages
There are two main materials used to make rigid conduit – steel and aluminum. If your only experience with aluminum has been crushing a soda can with your fingers, you might not think there’s any way it would make good conduit. But our aluminum conduit is built to last, thanks to the 6000 series alloys we use to make our products.
When you consider all of the benefits of aluminum, you’ll quickly realize it’s the best possible alternative for your conduit needs. These are just a few.
- Aluminum typically costs anywhere from 10-20 percent less per foot than steel.
- Steel is 30 percent heavier, making it very cumbersome to install.
- Because it’s so lightweight, aluminum is easier to maneuver. This reduces the risk of worker injury due to overexertion.
- Aluminum has built-in protection against corrosion. Steel does not – it can’t resist corrosion unless it’s coated with expensive substances.
- Steel emits sparks, making it dangerous to use in volatile environments. Aluminum does not spark.
- Aluminum is both non-magnetic and non-ferrous.
- Aluminum is also one of the earth’s most sustainable metals. It can be recycled time and time again, and it will remain strong and durable.
- Aluminum offers a much superior ground return path than steel.
- We make all of our aluminum conduit to comply with the most stringent manufacturing codes.
- Aluminum requires no special coatings, treatment or maintenance.
Still Not Convinced? Here’s More Evidence on the Superiority of Aluminum
Every executive wants to run his or her company in the most cost-effective manner possible. Aluminum conduit can help you do just that. As you already learned, aluminum can cost as much as 20 percent less per foot than steel. You won’t pay nearly as much to buy it, and you’ll pay a fraction of the cost to ship aluminum than you would to ship steel.
But the savings go farther than materials. You can also slash your labor costs. Why is this the case? The reason is that aluminum is much easier to install. You won’t need nearly as many workers, because a 10-foot section of aluminum rigid conduit only weighs about 34 pounds. Compare that to the same length of steel conduit, which weighs closer to 100 pounds. Instead of deploying two or three workers to install steel conduit, it would only take one to install aluminum.
The Experts With American Conduit are Ready to Help
Get in touch with American Conduit so we can tell you more about our electrical rigid conduit pipe. You can either give us a call at 1 (800) 334-6825 or you can contact us by using our convenient online form. We look forward to hearing from you, and we also look forward to taking care of all your conduit needs.