XW Heavy Wall Conduit

United Fiberglass XW  BulletResistant™ FRP Conduit

When it comes to protecting the performance and safety of mission critical infrastructure systems, nothing beats United Fiberglass Extra-Heavy Walled fiberglass conduit. Also referred to as "bullet resistant," it's just as tough as it sounds. In areas susceptible to impacts and physical damage, our “Bullet Resistant” FRP conduit systems stand up to the rigors of the environment to keep your electrical, data and telecommunications working and operational.

Cable Infrastructure Protection with XW Heavy Wall Duct

Our XW “ Bullet Resistant” duct products are designed for demanding applications including NEC areas subject to physical damage, under roadways, under rail beds and under bridges. Our XW Heavy Wall Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) products are designed to protect electrical, telecom and fiber-optic cables that are at greater risk of damage or vandalism. In fact our XW Heavy Wall product has shown to prevent projectile penetration from a .45 caliber bullet fired at less than 20 feet!

United Fiberglass XW Heavy Wall Conduit Offerings Include:

• Conduit in Multiple Sizes from ¾” – 8”
• Elbows in Multiple Sizes and Radii including Custom Radius Offerings
• Sleeve Couplings
• Stop Couplings
• PVC Schedule 40 Adaptors
• PVC C-Duct Adaptorss
• Custom Conduit & Pipe Hangers and Support Systems
• Adhesive Bonding Systems
• Custom Colors Available
• Underwriters Lab (UL), National Electrical Code (NEC) & Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) listed products

United Fiberglass BulletResistant Conduit Advantages:

• Superior Impact Resistance
• Higher Strength to Weight Ratio than Steel
• Light Weight – A XW 4” 20’ Length Conduit Weighs Just 55 LBS vs. 200+ LBS for Equivalent Steel Product
• Corrosion Resistant to a Wide Range of Chemicals Including Salts & Acids
• Contains Ultra-Violet (UV) Inhibitor
• Thermal Stability – Operating Range of -40˚F to +250˚F – Low level of Expansion & Contraction
• Requires Fewer Expansion Joints vs. Some Alternative Products
• Low Friction – Hard Smooth Interior Yields Lower Friction for Long Cable Pulls
• Low Cost vs. Steel – Low Initial Cost Combined With Ease of Installing Lighter Product
• Meets NEMA TC-14 and UL 2515-A Requirements

Environments & Applications:

• Under Bridges & Piers
• Areas Subject to Physical Damage
• Utilities
• Under Roadways
• Under Rail Beds
• Wastwater Treatment
• Industrial & Commercial

For more on our XW Heavy Wall BulletResistant conduit contact us today!