What Is Flexible Metal Conduit?
A flexible metal conduit is a variety of piping used to hold electrical wires and similar cabling. This style of conduit is common in areas where the strength of metal is required, but the conduit still needs flexibility. These conduits bend to accommodate their environment, but do not permanently take on any specific shape. Depending on its overall design and purpose, the flexible metal conduit may be waterproof, or it may have gaps. In nearly all cases, a flexible metal conduit contains cables. These cables are usual electric wires, but some conduits protect the coaxial cables or fiber optic systems used in closed-circuit security systems. These tubes are usually made of either steel or aluminum. The steel is harder and protects the interior cables better, but aluminum is much lighter.
