This section provides an overview for steel conduits as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 steel conduit manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked steel conduit companies as of November, 2024: 1.Allied Electrical Group, 2.Gupta Brothers Conduit Pipe Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd., 3.Weifang East Steel Pipe.
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A steel conduit is a steel pipe designed to protect electrical wires. Available in various types, diameters, and thicknesses, the most common length is 12 feet, aligning with the standard in Europe and the United States.
Its primary role is to safeguard wires physically, prevent fire spread, protect wires in case of a fire, reduce electrical leakage, and facilitate wire maintenance and replacement.
Steel conduits are tailored to various conditions, including indoor/outdoor, exposed/buried environments, corrosion resistance, workability, cost, and size considerations.
There are three main types of steel conduits:
Besides the main types, steel conduits also include metal flexible conduits and lined steel pipes. Metal flexible conduits, known for easy bending, are used in areas with vibrations or expansion joints. Lined steel conduits, coated with synthetic resin, are used for underground installations, like cable protection, gas, and water pipes.
Conduit design considers the occupancy ratio, the ratio of wire area to the conduit's inner diameter, which should not exceed 32%. A high occupancy ratio can hinder wire insertion, increase wire damage risk, and complicate wire replacement. For long conduits or those with many turns, boxes are recommended at intervals.
When housing multiple wires in a conduit, the current reduction factor, based on the number of wires and their heat dissipation, adjusts the allowable current: 0.7 times for up to 3 wires, 0.6 times for 4 to 6 wires, and 0.5 times for 7 to 15 wires.
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SES-STERLING is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of electrical and industrial equipment founded in 1928 and based in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France. The company produces various cables, wiring tools, and cable management products. These include reinforced flexible conduits, heat shrinkable sleeves, and reusable cable ties. The company also offers customization options of product color, size, and shape for unique projects or by customer request. Its products are primarily used by clients in the automotive, construction, and energy sectors.
Zhejiang Flexible Technology Co. Ltd., founded in 2007 and based in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, is a manufacturer specializing in conduit production. The company’s products include flexible metal conduits (FMCs), non-metallic conduits, and waterproof flexible conduits designed to safeguard electrical wiring from abrasion, sunlight, and weak acids. It also manufactures metal and non-metallic fittings, wiring harnesses, fiber optic cables, and patch cords. These products find ideal applications in comprehensive wiring and smart building decoration, and are also utilized in the medical, precision machinery, and shipbuilding industries.
Allied Electrical Group, established in 1959 and headquartered in Harvey, Illinois, is a manufacturer of products for electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions. The company offers a range of products, including electrical conduit and fittings, armored and metal-clad cable, cable tray systems, pre-wired and modular devices, and strut and fittings. These products serve markets in telecommunications, transportation, electric power, and solar solutions. Allied Electrical Group also runs the Atkore Leadership Development Program for fresh graduates. In 2023, Forbes recognized the company as one of America’s best Mid-Sized companies.
HellermannTyton is based in Tornesch, Germany, and is a manufacturer of cable management and identification products that was founded in 1935 before being acquired by Delphi Automotive in 2015, the company currently known as Aptiv PLC. The company specializes in producing cable ties, cable protection conduits, and heat shrink tubing. It also offers electrical installation and identification products such as cable lugs, RFID tags, and security labels. The company chiefly serves clients in the electrical, construction, and automotive industries.
Nucor Tubular Products, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, is a manufacturer of structural steel tubing. The company's main product portfolio includes mechanical tube, standard pipe, and steel conduit. It also produces sprinkler pipe, automotive mechanical tube, and electrical steel conduit. It serves many of the electrical distributors, steel service centers, and manufacturers of agricultural, transportation, and material handling equipment in the United States. The company's services include fast access to pricing, stock inventory, and the ability to submit order requests directly to a sales representative.
Weifang East Steel Pipe, founded in 1979 in Weifang, is a manufacturer, technological researcher, and exporter of steel pipes and other steel products. The company has 20 production lines, including proprietary galvanized, cold-bended steel, spray paint, and others. It offers a range of steel products, including steel pipes such as ERW, seamless, and spiral steel pipes. It also provides highway steel barriers, scaffolding systems, and steel/metal fence systems, all of which can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements.
Esco Company Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations tools, parts, and equipment. Some of its products include test instruments, magnets, office furniture, protective equipment, and generators, and it serves customers in various fields, including construction sites and office buildings. The company was started to market tools to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Japan, and every year since then, it has published a catalog of its tools. In 2015, the catalog reached 110,000 products, and the company has approximately 149,000 items in stock for delivery.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Allied Electrical Group |
18.1%
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2 | Gupta Brothers Conduit Pipe Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd. |
10.4%
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3 | Weifang East Steel Pipe |
8.6%
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4 | ABB |
8.1%
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5 | Delikon |
7.7%
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6 | BEC Conduits Pvt. Ltd. |
7.2%
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7 | Triflex Manufacturing |
7.2%
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8 | SES-STERLING |
5.9%
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9 | Nucor Tubular Products |
5.9%
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10 | ESCO Company Ltd. |
5.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the steel conduit page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 3 | 60.0% |
Switzerland | 1 | 20.0% |
China | 1 | 20.0% |