What is intermediate metal conduit?
Intermediate metal conduit, or IMC, is a rigid steel electrical conduit designed for outdoor exposure and strong connections. It was designed specifically to protect insulated electrical conductors and cables. It does the work of a similar metal conduit, rigid metal conduit (RMC), but weighs about a third less.
What is non metallic liquid tight?
Application: NMLT is designed for liquid tight applications which are subject to vibration, movement, oil, and corrosives. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use such as indoor lighting, water treatment systems, and HVAC equipment.
What is Sealtite?
Originally invented by Anaconda in 1947, Sealtite® is the Trade name for flexible, liquid-tight conduit. It can be found in applications as mundane as an air conditioning whip all the way to nuclear power plants.
What is Type UA flexible conduit?
Construction. Constructed of continuously interlocked hot dipped zinc galvanized steel core for exceptional crush and corrosion resistance. Approved for direct burial and in concrete trade sizes 3/8″ through 4″.
What type of conduit are flexible and easy to bend?
Flexible metallic tubings or FMTs are probably the most popular flexible conduits among DIYers because these can be easily bent and can pass through walls effortlessly.
What does IMC mean in conduit?
Intermediate Metal Conduit
In an effort to continue providing affordable solutions to the Electrical Industry, Allied Tube & Conduit® developed Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) as an alternative to Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit (GRC, RMC) for those applications that need more protection.
What is flexible non-metallic?
Non-metallic conduit is a versatile product that has a variety of applications for indoor and outdoor locations. Non-metallic conduit is used in fixture whips, data centers, electric signs and outdoor lighting, HVAC, pool and spas and locations with exposure to sunlight and weather conditions and more.
What is Type B liquid tight?
XTRA FLEX® conduit type B offers the perfect combination of flexibility, lightweight and liquid tightness for a variety of applications and environments. Its smooth outer layer is sunlight and oil-resistant and approved for outdoor use. The smooth inner layer enables easy wire pulling making the installation easier.
Is Sealtite and liquid tight the same?
Moderator. In my world they’re the two terms are interchangeable. Sealtite is a brand name.
What is HDPE conduit?
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit is the preferred material to house and protect electrical power and telecommunications cables within. It offers unmatched corrosion and chemical resistance, is flexible, durable and available in long reel lengths to reduce joints and installation time.
What is Anaconda conduit?
Manufactured to the highest specifications, Anaconda offers a wide-range of conduit systems certified for any environment. With conduits to suit general usage, as well as specialised products for specific industries we have the right product for every application.