CABLES AND CONDUITS

ESPULGAR
BANTAD
TILLOR
FAJURADO
CABLES AND CONDUITS
Cables and conduits are integral parts of an electrical system.
Electrical cables are used for transmitting power, while the
electrical conduits help in promoting safety by keeping a bunch
of cables safe together.
CABLES AND CONDUITS
An electrical conduit is a metal or plastic pipe through which electrical wires are
run. Available in either rigid or flexible forms, a conduit protects the wires and is
used in exposed locations as well as in unfinished areas, and in surface-mounted
installations outdoors.
S AND TYPES OF
CONDUITS

PVC Conduit EMTConduit Flexible Metal

Conduit
 PVC Conduit
• They are often used in wet
locations and underground
applications.
• They have their own PVC
fittings, couplings, connectors
and elbows.
• They are quite easy to attach to
one another with PVC glue and
a cleaner.
S AND TYPES OF
CONDUITS

PVC Conduit EMT Conduit Flexible Metal

Conduit
 EMT Conduit
• They are lightweight and
easy to bend.
• They are mainly used within
the walls, but are prone to
damage unlike rigid conduit
or IMC.
S AND TYPES OF
CONDUITS

PVC Conduit EMT Conduit Flexible Metal

Conduit
Flexible Metal Conduit
This conduit is great for
areas that require close quarters
and tight bends, which would
otherwise be difficult to
achieve with a regular conduit
as you can’t easily bend it.
S AND TYPES OF
CONDUITS

PVC Conduit EMT Conduit Flexible Metal

Conduit
S AND TYPES OF
CONDUITS

IMC Conduit Rigid Metal Conduit

 IMC Conduit
• This is a thicker conduit which
is galvanized.
• This makes it a great choice for
outdoor installations.
• You can also use it in exposed
walls in garages, basements
and areas where the conduit
can be hit or damaged.
S AND TYPES OF
CONDUITS

IMC Conduit Rigid Metal Conduit

Rigid Metal Conduit
• This is the thickest and
heaviest of all the conduits,
making it suitable for usage
in extreme condition areas.
• It can also be used to run
wires under driveways and
service feeder installations.
CABLES AND CONDUITS
 CABLES AND CONDUIT
Cables were invented after the invention of the ropes. In the earlier days, ropes
made of several strands of fibers like hemp were used to hoist different things. As
time passed, the demand for stronger cables grew and steel cables were produced.
Then the wire ropes became common in the industrial processes and finally,
electrical cables came about.
ND TYPES OF CABLES

Aluminum Cables Copper Cables Industrial Cables

 Aluminum Cables
• These are the most extensively
used cables. Aluminum cables
are known for high electrical
conductivity and are quite
lightweight, ductile, non-
magnetic
• Can be used in electric and
telephone lines, motor industry
and for numerous other heavy
duty applications.
ND TYPES OF CABLES

Aluminum Cables Copper Cables Industrial Cables

Copper Cables
• They are majorly used in
electronics, mining,
telecommunication and
transportation.
• They have high electrical
conductivity and are
flexible, ductile and
lightweight.
ND TYPES OF CABLES

Aluminum Cables Copper Cables Industrial Cables

 Industrial Cables
• These cables are
specifically designed to
withstand extreme
temperatures and are
neutral to materials such as
grease, oil, chemicals and
even flames.
ND TYPES OF CABLES

Aluminum Cables Copper Cables Industrial Cables

ND TYPES OF CABLES

Fiber Optical Cables

Fiber Optical Cables
• These are made of one or
more translucent fibers
that are covered with a
protective jacket.
• Mainly used in computer
networks and
telecommunications.
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