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ART 344 RIGID METAL CONDUIT (RMC)

Steel RMC has the thickest-wall of the steel raceways. It is available with either a straight-
tapped or integral coupling. Galvanized Steel RMC may have a primary coating of zinc on the
exterior and interior of the conduit; a combination of zinc and nonmetallic coating are also
permitted. Supplementary coatings can be applied for additional corrosion protection.

Electrical Code Compliance

The National Electrical Code® Article 344 covers rigid metal conduit, which includes
galvanized and stainless steel, aluminum and red brass. Steel RMC is permitted in all
atmospheric conditions and occupancies. The listing label for this product will be identified
with one of the following: “Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit” or “ERMC-S”.

RMC Trade Sizes

RMC is available in trade sizes 1/2 through 6, and 10′ and 20′ lengths. RMC is threaded on
both ends, with a coupling applied to one and a color-coded thread protector on the other.
The industry-established color-coded thread protectors aid in product and trade size
recognition. Thread protectors for trade sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are color coded blue; trade
sizes 1/2, 1 1/2, 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 are black; and trade sizes 3/4 and 1 1/4 are red.

Steel RMC Corrosion Protection

A variety of coating options are available to protect galvanized steel RMC against corrosion.
ERMC-S is provided with zinc, zinc-based, nonmetallic, or other alternate corrosion-resistant
exterior coating and an organic or zinc interior coating.
RMC Weights and Dimensions