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