Industrial Control Panel Hardware Selection Guide: Part 1

EMT Conduit

○ Lighter weight ○ More susceptible to bending and breaking ○ Easier to work with ○ Thinner walls relative to Rigid conduit ○ Ok, but not great in protecting against harsh temps, dust and moisture

Rigid Conduit

○ Much thicker walls ○ Heavier ○ Harder to work with ○ More resistant to bends and breaks ○ Going to be very resistant to harsh temps, dust and moisture