American Conduit can be your go-to source for exterior electrical conduit – both now and well into the future. Thanks to the fact that we’re a part of the global leader in aluminum extrusion, Hydro, we have a nearly limitless supply of conduit in stock each and every day. Not only do we have a million pounds on hand at all times, we also have distributors and stocking warehouses all across the country. You’ll get your conduit quickly, and you’ll pay a lot less, since our conduit is a fraction of the weight of steel. There’s simply no way you can lose by partnering with us.
Uses of Aluminum Conduit
You can use our rigid aluminum conduit in just about any setting you can imagine. If, for example, you operate in a environment such as a food processing plant, or another type of environment that contains corrosive chemicals, aluminum is a perfect choice. These are just some of the many examples of applications where our customers use their aluminum conduit.
- Petrochemical refineries
- Paper and pulp milling operations
- Construction (industrial, residential and commercial)
- Coal mines
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- Food and beverage operations
- Telecommunications installations
- Power plants
- And many others
American Conduit has a team of designers, engineers and manufacturers that employ the most sophisticated technology available to produce our conduit. We can answer any questions you may have regarding what kind of conduit is best for your specific application, and what size will be the best fit for your needs.
Reasons to Change from Steel to Aluminum
You may have purchased conduit for years, and simply assumed that steel was always the better option. However, companies across a vast range of industries are making the switch to aluminum. One of the biggest reasons, of course, is money – you’ll save a lot of it by changing to aluminum conduit. The bigger your project, the bigger your cost savings will be. Take a look at some of these case studies to see what kinds of savings we’ve helped our customers realize.
In many instances, aluminum can help companies save anywhere from 40-60 percent when compared to steel. The main reason is that aluminum is very lightweight. You’ll save on materials, but you’ll also save on labor. Your workers can cover three times the distance using the same amount of weight.
They’ll also appreciate how much easier it is to maneuver aluminum into place. The typical 10-foot length of steel conduit (4 inch) weighs right at 100 pounds. The same amount of aluminum conduit only weighs 34 pounds. One person could install aluminum, while it would probably take two to install steel.
But just because aluminum weighs less, don’t think for a second that it’s not just as durable or rugged. We treat our aluminum with marine-grade alloys. Not only do these alloys make our conduit incredibly strong, they also make it corrosion and rust resistant. Steel will eventually degrade unless it has a coating of zinc, which is very expensive.
Contact Us for More Information
If you have any questions regarding why you should turn to American Conduit for your exterior electrical conduit needs, we’ll be more than happy to answer them. You can contact us by using our convenient online form or you can give us a call at 1.800.334-6825.