FRE Composites’ Above Ground Fiberglass Conduit system consists of conduits, fittings, conduit bodies and adaptors. It is designed to provide power, telecommunications and transit utilities as well as commercial and industrial markets with a reliable, easily installed carrier for exposed applications. UL Listed and CSA Certified, this system is designed for use above ground as described in the National Electrical Code (NEC) for non-hazardous locations and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part 1. FRE® Above Ground Conduit system is a better, safer, more economical, and longerlasting than PVC, Coated Steel and Rigid Galvanized Steel conduit.
ADVANTAGES • Best corrosion protection of any conduit material • Nonmetallic. Will not rust or corrode • Fire resistant and non-toxic • Non-conductive, assuring a safe system • Thermal expansion rate is similar to RMC • Simple push-fit assembly (TriSealTM one piece injection moulded gasket) – no threading of joints required • Low coefficient of friction. Smooth inner wall results in longer cable pulls with no burn-through • A much more economical installation compared to PVC coated steel and RMC • Light weight. A 19.68 ft. (6 m) section of 4’’ (102 mm) conduit weighs less than15 lbs. (7 kg.)
FEATURES • Suitable for indoor use (non-hazardous locations) • Available in 3/4’’ (19 mm) through 8’’ (203 mm) diameters • Complete line of elbows, fittings and conduit bodies • Field bendable with hot box • Special colors available upon request
ENGINEERING FEATURES • Chemical Inertness. Impervious to a wide spectrum of chemicals and fuels • Contains no chlorine, halogen or other toxic materials • Temperature range from -40°F to +230°F (-40°C to +110°C)
