5 things you should know about the GI duct and its accessories

 GI (Galvanized Iron) ducts are made from premium mild steel using state-of-the-art manufacturing units which result in the formation of premium ducts with very high durability. Galvanized iron conduits have replaced all the material used for plumbing and electrical pipes, as they reduce the appearance of rust inside the pipes. These products can be customized according to the needs in different lengths and diameters. Most ducts are rigid, but for some purposes, flexible ducts are also used. Different companies from all over India are manufacturing a wide range of products with incredible technological advancements. Galvanized iron pipes have a lifespan of 50 to 70 years depending on the impurities present in the water and in the air. The durability of galvanized iron conduits also varies with the thickness of the zinc coating (G40 to 210) on the pipes.

Characteristics of the galvanized iron conduit and its accessories:

Inherent product with low fire risk

Galvanized iron ducts and their accessories act as fire resistance because they are flame retardants. GI ducts are halogen-free and therefore do not promote any type of toxicity and smoke. GI ducts and accessories have a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of over 32% and therefore, they have a very low smoke tendency and tendency. These ducts feature compact designs with different varieties and long functional life enriched with unmatched performance.

High mechanical resistance

Galvanizing iron does not affect any of the properties of steel. Galvanized iron has a strong tendency to paint, which reduces the risk of rusting. Due to this factor, galvanized iron ducts are best suited for water supplies as they prevent any type of rust. The GI ducts have the ability to withstand the stress of physical forces. Nowadays, GI conduits are mainly preferred for cables and wire systems because their ability to withstand multiple twists and bends is very high. Overall, GI conduits increase the ability of cables and wire systems to tolerate enormous amounts of weight and longitudinal stress with minimal strain or breakage.

Very flexible

GI conduits are also available with great flexibility to make the transmission of water, wires, and cables smooth and thus minimize the risk of breakage. Flexible GI conduits are mainly used for underground wiring and transmission cables. It comes with an excellent black finish which makes them even more lucrative, well known as hot-dip galvanized end products. Imperial sizes of different accessories vary depending on the difference in design and material. But they largely dominate the world market for their excellent performance and reasonable prices.

Maintain a high temperature

GI conduits and their accessories can withstand temperatures from -100 ° C to + 300 ° C. Resistant to high temperatures, it is best suited for transmission and underground power cables. In addition, they are easy to use and safe. The GI conduits and accessories are applicable in the cabling of high voltage installations. These popular accessories are known for their lightweight and rust-free characteristics, making them a great product to use when installing accessories. Although the use of these products has more advantages, these products can be easily maintained due to their low maintenance and repair cost due to their special properties.

IP protection class

The IP index is defined as an international standard EN60529, which determines the degree of protection implemented in the product and its accessories. The IP rating of any electrical product defines the different levels of protection of the seals against the intrusion of foreign bodies. The IP rating of GI ducts has an IP rating of 40, which means that it has protection against solid objects larger than 1mm in size, but there is no protection against moisture. However, the external paint is used to resist moisture.