As key players in the future of the U.S. power grid, the technology and energy industries are both poised for rapid growth.
Data center demand is forecasted to continue to grow by close to 10% per year until 2030. Fueled by legislation, new technology and the growth of the renewables sector, the power and utilities industry is also experiencing rapid growth and evolution.
There is also a structural similarity between these two industries: the need for a large number of electrical conduit sweeps and elbows in varying sizes. As a leading supplier of electrical conduit for both industries, Champion FiberglassⓇ has developed product lines that deliver solutions for common project challenges, including:
- Repairs due to burn-through
- Installation challenges
- Product availability
- Fault concerns
- Project longevity
Eliminate Repairs
Cable-dense data center and utilities projects are at higher risk of costly repairs resulting from burn-through. A single circuit winding process provides flexural strength and the ability to absorb mechanical impact, keeping cables from burning through RTRC fiberglass conduit elbows and preventing the need for costly repairs. Fiberglass is also the only electrical conduit substrate where cables won’t melt or weld to the inside of the conduit.
Safer, Easier Installations That Save Money
RTRC conduit sweeps have a .38 coefficient of friction, much lower than .55 for GRC and .90 for SCH 40 and SCH 80 PVC, which allows them to be used in longer conduit runs with fewer pull boxes, making for a faster, smoother pull with less labor time, cost and risk. It also offers no conductivity, resulting in safer installations with reduced risk of electrical injuries. For jobs with fiberglass conduit sweeps at larger diameters significant labor savings can be found through faster installations. According to NECA, fiberglass installation labor time is a fraction of what it is for galvanized rigid steel (GRC) or PVC-coated steel. You can estimate your potential project savings with the Champion Fiberglass Elbow Calculator.
Product Availability
Champion Fiberglass Elbows are available in sizes ¾” thru 8” with limited sizes available above 8”, as well as larger radii, and ship out quickly. An assortment of transition and termination options are available for use with RTRC or other electrical conduit systems. The suitability of Champion Fiberglass elbows for below ground or above ground applications make them a preferred conduit for buried transmission lines.
To learn more about the features and benefits of Champion Fiberglass no burn-through elbows, download the complete No Burn-Through Elbow Eguide.
To purchase RTRC conduit elbows today, reach out to your local Rep.
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