Purchasing Resources for Electrical Conduit

Electrical Conduit

Buy electrical conduit based on function and specific use in your business
By Robert Hill Electrical conduit provides protection and routing of wiring. Wiring regulations, such as the NEC or other local codes, dictate the required form and installation. Electrical conduit comes in several materials designed for specific applications.

Generally, PVC pipes rated in Schedule 40 or 80 remain the standard for most applications. Flexible conduits come in set roll sizes. Rigid offers support and insulation from magnetic fields. Consider the following when in the market for conduit:

1. Get PVC electrical conduit for most applications needing hard casings.

2. Use flexible electrical conduit for tight and hard to reach places.

3. Buy rigid conduit in both metal and non-metallic material.

4. Locate the right fittings based on conduit composition.

Buy PVC electrical conduit for raceway systems

These lightweight non-metallic PVC conduits, suitable for above or below the ground, insure protection and NEC standards for your systems. The material provides impact and corrosion resistance with ease of installation.
Try:  Contact Allied Electrical Group for PVC electrical conduit in schedule 40 and 80 PVC. Buy rigid PVC conduit at Gross Automation.

Locate flexible electrical conduit for hard to reach places

Standard flexible conduit diameters range from 3/8 to 3 inch in 50 or 100 feet coils. Get the right material for the environment that includes steel, PVC and others for easy wire pull through.
Try:  Click “Product” then select general purpose Type NM for appliance and outdoor applications, Type NM2 for tight bends and hard to reach locations, NMHT for high temperature environments or NMLT fittings under “Non-Metallic PVC” at Electric-Flex Co. See CableOrganizer.com, Inc., for flexible electric conduit in steel, non-metallic and heat resistant materials. Go to W.W. Grainger, Inc., to see their listing of flexible non-metallic conduit and kits.

Get rigid electrical conduit

Rigid conduit provides protection against many external factors and comes in several different materials.
Try:  Go to J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., for a complete line of rigid electrical conduit that includes schedule 40 and 80, direct bury, and Type C. Get 1/2 to 6 inch rigid steel conduit that provides radiation protection and magnetic shielding at Allied Tube & Conduit. Contact the company for specifications and pricing. See Wheatland Tube Company for rigid, intermediate and electrical metallic conduit in steel or aluminum in standard 10 foot lengths. Obtain better pricing with their electrical conduit pricing for 20 foot lengths.

Find electrical conduit fittings for your needs

These companies carry a complete listing of conduit fittings for different materials and environments.
Try:  Choose either product category or family that includes couplings, conduit bodies, hangers, rigid and dust-ignition proof fittings from EGS Electrical Group. Select LB, LR, LL, LT or C aluminum conduit bodies at Electrician Depot, Inc. Go to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., for a large selection of electrical conduit supplies.

• Wall thickness, material composition and length determine electrical conduit prices. Thin-wall electrical metallic tubing with a coating of steel or aluminum offers cost advantages over galvanized rigid pipes. Do a comparative price check if considering galvanized conduit.

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