On time and under budget! That’s the dream scenario for any construction-related project. Electrical engineers can help a project reach this achievement by making one crucial decision – specifying Champion Fiberglass as the conduit of choice. When it comes to protecting electrical cables there are a number of different options available, but only Champion Fiberglass’ […]
August 16, 2018
Expanded Support Spacing Distances – Real-World Savings
We did the math—when comparing Champion Fiberglass conduit to GRC and PVC-coated steel, our expanded support spacing distances are just the beginning. Add on lower installation costs and the ease of use that comes with this lightweight-yet-strong product, and the savings continue to build. (Our Conduit Calculator is now available, allowing you to make your own project-specific comparisons.)
August 13, 2018
Champion Fiberglass Works With Underwriters Laboratories to Update Support Spacing Distance Requirements
Champion Fiberglass has worked with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to revisit requirements for longer support spacing distances for Champion Fiberglass conduit. In 2016, Champion Fiberglass submitted a petition to UL to support this suit; UL conducted extensive independent testing of Champion Fiberglass conduit products and found Champion Fiberglass to be the only fiberglass conduit manufacturer to have successfully proven their product meets all requirements for extended support spacing distances.
August 10, 2018
The Conduit Calculator Walk-Through Video
August 10, 2018
Updated UL Listing for Extended Support Spacing Distances Comparable to GRC
The updated UL Listings for Champion Fiberglass Duct® and Champion Fiberglass Haz Duct® conduits reflect extended support spacing distances, giving engineers another proof point when specifying Champion Fiberglass conduit.
August 06, 2018
Comparison Tools from Champion Fiberglass to Help You Calculate Conduit Savings
To see how much Champion Fiberglass conduit can save you, download our chart of NECA Manual of Labor Units or visit the Champion Fiberglass Conduit Calculator in our Resources section.
May 22, 2018
Updated Code Leads to Class I, Div 2 Approval for XW Fiberglass Conduit
Champion Fiberglass worked closely with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) to remove opposition to lightweight-yet-strong Champion Fiberglass Haz Duct® XW Type Conduit’s approval for use in Class I, Div 2 applications.
April 27, 2018
Celebrate 30 Years of Innovation. View Our Company Timeline.
Celebrate 30 years in business with Champion Fiberglass. View our timeline infographic for an overview of our first 30 years, and be sure to enter our 30th Anniversary Giveaway.
February 22, 2018
Five reasons Champion Fiberglass equals savings
There are more than five ways that Champion Fiberglass can save you money on your next project – a quick click through our website’s Resources section highlights many of them. But we’ve put together a “Top 5” list that showcases the real numbers around Champion Fiberglass and savings. Fiberglass conduit has been steadily improving in […]
December 08, 2017
Infographic: Expanded Support Spacing Distances (and savings) for SW, MW, and HW Conduit
Three more ways to save on your next project. Recently, our XW Conduit line was UL Listed for extended support spacing distances. Now, that UL Listing has grown to include expanded support spacing distances for our Standard, Medium, and Heavy Wall fiberglass conduit. Our infographic shows exactly how the newly extended support spacing distances stack […]