Gibson Stainless currently offers rigid (heavy-wall, Schedule 40) conduit which provides a means of protection for wiring and cable in electrical systems. Rigid conduit (RMC) is known for its ease of installation and durability and is NEC-approved for all locations, including hazardous.
Conduit can be useful for many industries including food and beverage, wastewater treatment, pulp and paper, petrochemical, chemical processing, infrastructure, and marine.
304 & 316 Gibson Stainless offers the conduit (RMC) in two different stainless alloys; these alloys are most commonly referred to by their American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI) designations, which are
304 and 316 stainless steels.
AISI 316 stainless steel has a higher nickel content and benefits from the addition of molybdenum as an alloying element. These tweaks to the material chemistry give 316 stainless enhanced corrosion resistance with better protection against the initiation of pits/pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in environments where chloride levels are elevated.
Cutting, Bending, & Threading
Standard threaders can be used on stainless steel; it is normal to experience faster wear of the dies, especially in the larger sizes (2-1/2”, 3”, and 4”).
Standard benders can be used on stainless steel; it is normal to experience greater spring back in the larger sizes (2-1/2”, 3”, and 4”).
For more information on cutting, threading, and bending can be found in our Conduit Technical Resource.
