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September 5, 2018
Specifying Champion Fiberglass is Proven to Save Construction Costs (and the Day)
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
August 16, 2018
Expanded Support Spacing Distances – Real-World Savings
In 2016, Champion Fiberglass brought expanded support spacing distances to UL-Listed Haz Duct® XW Type Conduit. In 2017, Champion Duct® Standard Wall (SW), Medium Wall (UL designates Champion Fiberglass MW for 5″ and 6″ as SW) and Heavy Wall (HW) conduit also featured expanded support spacings, making the support span distances of these
August 13, 2018
Champion Fiberglass Works With Underwriters Laboratories to Update Support Spacing Distance Requirements
Recently, we highlighted Champion Fiberglass’s work 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. This is just one of the instances in which Champion Fiberglass has worked
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. Underwriters Laboratory has conducted independent testing that validates the strength and rigidity of our extended support spacing distances, which are by
August 10, 2018
The Conduit Calculator Walk-Through Video
The Champion Fiberglass Conduit Calculator is live. This user-friendly tool asks you to enter only three pieces of information: hourly rate, diameter of conduit to be used, and length to be installed. Then choose a conduit material to compare with fiberglass (RTRC). From there, the calculator performs all installation and material cost
August 6, 2018
Comparison Tools from Champion Fiberglass to Help You Calculate Conduit Savings
If you’re an electrical engineer or contractor, you know it can be challenging to create accurate estimates in cabling projects. In addition, it can be difficult to weigh the total costs of one material versus another. That’s why Champion Fiberglass created two powerful tools to help. Let’s take a look.
May 22, 2018
Updated Code Leads to Class I, Div 2 Approval for XW Fiberglass Conduit
Today, Champion Fiberglass Haz Duct® XW Type Conduit is approved by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for Class I, Division 2 and Zone 1, Division 2 applications in the U.S. and by the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) for Zone 1, Division 2 installations. In 2005, Champion Fiberglass CEO Goran Haag submitted to
April 27, 2018
We’re Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation
We’re looking back on the successes and challenges that have shaped our company. See how far we've come in a timeline.
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