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Benefits of Stainless Steel Conduit Systems VS. PVC Coated

Stainless steel conduit has several benefits over PVC-coated conduit for use in corrosive environments. Stainless steel provides the safest and most economical solution, as it is highly resistant to corrosion from chemicals and requires no special tools or post-installation repairs. PVC coating is prone to damage during installation and does not provide the same level of protection, corrosion resistance, recyclability, or safety at high temperatures as stainless steel. Stainless steel conduit offers lower long-term costs and ensures dependable performance for decades in corrosive industrial applications.

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126 views2 pages

Benefits of Stainless Steel Conduit Systems VS. PVC Coated

Stainless steel conduit has several benefits over PVC-coated conduit for use in corrosive environments. Stainless steel provides the safest and most economical solution, as it is highly resistant to corrosion from chemicals and requires no special tools or post-installation repairs. PVC coating is prone to damage during installation and does not provide the same level of protection, corrosion resistance, recyclability, or safety at high temperatures as stainless steel. Stainless steel conduit offers lower long-term costs and ensures dependable performance for decades in corrosive industrial applications.

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BENEFITS OF STAINLESS STEEL CONDUIT SYSTEMS 

VS. 

PVC COATED 

 Stainless steel, of ALL UL approved corrosion‐resistant conduit systems, is the safest 
& most economical conduit material for year after year dependability.   
 
 Stainless steel conduit is the proven anti‐corrosion leader where corrosive products 
are processed and where maintenance or washdown procedures require damaging 
heat or harsh chemicals. 
 

 The clear choice is to specify stainless steel conduit systems in all food processing 
environments, water & wastewater treatment facilities, petrochemical & refining 
facilities, pulp & paper production, mining, and anywhere that corrosive situations 
call for superior strength, resistance, durability, or cleanability.   
 

 PVC’s toxicity makes it unsuitable for use near many food and potable water 
processes. 
 

 If the PVC Coating is damaged during installation, even slightly, it will cause the 
galvanized conduit to be exposed directly to the corrosive environment.  This can 
cause internal corrosion, & may cause deterioration without notice, and you can be 
left with just the coating. 
 

 SIMPLE INSTALLATION ‐ Stainless steel requires NO special tools for installation, 
unlike PVC Coated. 
 

 NO post installation repairs, unlike PVC Coated  
 

 Up to 90% of all stainless steel material in a typical installation can be recycled – 
PVC‐Coated conduit is not considered recyclable. 
 

 Stainless steel is used the world‐wide to meet high demands for cleanliness & safety.   
 

 Stainless steel resists corrosion.  Even when scratched the exposed metal “self‐
heals”, oxidizing over the abrasion to protect against further corrosion.  Both 304 & 
316 stainless alloys furnish excellent resistance to a wide range of corrosives, at 
extreme temperatures, and in most atmospheric and industrial environments.  
 

 Unlike PVC‐Coated Products, stainless steel does not burn and emit dangerous 
smoke & carcinogens. 
 

 LONG TERM VALUE – Due to is toughness & LOWER MAINTENANCE COST, the total 
life cycle cost of stainless steel conduit and fittings is often the best value over other 
UL approved materials.  Properly installed stainless steel remains effective against 
corrosion for up to fifty years.   
 

 UL listed, full NEC Code Compliance, install it once – job done, reduces downtime for 
MRO, no wash down degradation, superior impact resistance, no post installation 
repairs, meets or exceeds all published HAACP & FDA standards through 2010. 
 

  

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