subject: All About Ms Conduit Accessories [print this page] Conduit is used in piping electrical wiring and Steel Conduit is the most common type of Conduit prevalent in the market. The general function of a conduit is to provide a clear and protected pathway for a cable or for smaller conduits in some cases. Increasing use of fiber optic cables and the expenses involved have necessitated the use of protective Conduits. The Steel Conduit manufactured from Mild Steel has a precisely circular cross section, a uniform wall thickness, a defect free interior surface, and a continuous welded seam. In most cases, the interior and exterior surfaces have zinc coats that are thoroughly coated using the galvanizing process. This gives metal-to-metal contact and galvanic protection against corrosion. Additional lubricating coating is applied in some cases to the interior surface to reduce any chances of friction during wiring.
Mild Steel Conduits can be used in various applications for indoor as well as outdoor uses and in dry or wet locations. They are known for their capacity to withstand all kinds of atmospheric conditions and adverse surroundings. Another interesting application is the outstanding mechanical protection for the conductors by the reduction of Electro-Magnetic Interference.
Electrical Conduit is thin-walled, ribbed tubing that is moisture-proof and flame resistant. It is flexible enough to be bent by hand although the fittings are not.
Different Conduit accessories such as Reducing Bushings & Washers, Ground Rods, Connectors, Locknuts, Couplings, Nipples, Adapters and more are needed for the smooth functioning of the whole Conduit system. The Conduit needs to be securely fastened in place, at definite intervals as specified by the manual. Different suitable straps, hangers and other supporting assemblies are used for this purpose. In wet locations or in adverse locations with corrosive conditions, different vertical and horizontal runs of conduit need to be supported so that there is adequate air space according to the given directions. Some of the major Conduit accessories are Locknuts, Bonding & Grounding Wedges, Threaded Insulated Grounding Bushing, Insulating Bushing, Knockout Bushings, Knockout Plugs, etc. Every accessory is vital to the smooth functioning of a Conduit System and it is necessary to ascertain that these are made from genuine and high quality steel before being assimilated into the Conduit system.
Adarsh Steel Tubes is an ISO 9001-2000 (SANAS)/ Dept. Of Industries Punjab, certified company that offers a wide range of Conduits like Electrical Conduits, Flexible Galvanized Steel Conduits and accessories like MS Conduit Accessories and Electrical Conduit Accessories etc. A reliable Conduit Accessories Supplier in India, the company has online presence at www.astelectricalconduits.com.
