THE ADVANTAGES OF CHAMPION FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS FOR ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Electrical engineers and contractors continuously seek innovative solutions to improve the efficiency, quality and longevity of largescale industrial construction projects. As the backbone of electrical infrastructure, conduit and strut supports play a vital role in safeguarding cabling and ensuring the reliability of an electrical system.

Champion Fiberglass has emerged as a leader in this space, offering a range of high-performance conduit, elbow and strut products that deliver significant benefits over traditional materials such as PVC SCH 40 & 80, GRC and PVC-coated steel.

Champion Fiberglass Projects In Canada

Champion Fiberglass conduit has been used successfully throughout Canada. Project focus includes hydroelectric, data centres, mining and transportation.

Project owners are partial to fibreglass conduit’s installation, corrosion resistance, wide temperature range and safety features for projects throughout the country.

“Elbows have taken off in our province, as they are a spec-driven product,” explains Dave Markgraf, managing principal with Alliance Marketing, which represents Champion Fiberglass in British Columbia. “Installers are able to pre-attach the PVC or DBII connector to make a seamless transition in the field.”

In fact, one hydroelectric customer quickly noticed how smoothly the job progressed when using Champion Fiberglass for its projects and has followed suit with more projects.

In addition, many project owners have relied on Champion Fiberglass conduit for bridges in Canada. Increased flooding has prompted a review of highway bridges and overpasses and Champion Bridge Hangers have proved a key selling point for these projects. Plus, fibreglass conduit’s temperature tolerance to -60 F makes the product attractive for year-round installations.

Further, a transportation project along the Trans-Canada Highway saw recent success. The contractor on this bridge project was familiar with PVC and EMT, but had never installed fibreglass conduit, so there was a learning curve; but with support from Champion Fiberglass, installation went smoothly, with the contractor celebrating a first-time installation win.

In Saskatchewan, mining projects are frequent. Champion Fiberglass rep agency Advance Electrical encouraged the specification of fibreglass conduit for a potash mine project near Saskatoon, where the contractor was seeking a fibreglass stand to be used at various locations. Potash is very corrosive, so nonmetallic Champion Duct SW provided an ideal solution.

The project required an assortment of pieces, bends and short lengths for each stand. Champion Fiberglass and Advance Electrical Agency set up a local wholesaler with a package for each stand and more than 25 stands were supplied and delivered on time. The Advance Electrical Agency team and the contractor were impressed with how quickly the design came together and how well the product worked on-site.

Then, for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Champion Flame Shield phenolic conduit provided a safe solution for commuters by replacing aging galvanized rigid steel conduit in tunnels. The conduit met the latest safety standards as an innovative solution for new stations.

Key Advantages

These key advantages of Champion Fiberglass Elbows, Duct and Strut are why more project owners are using fibreglass conduit throughout Canada:

Light weight: Non-metallic fibreglass conduit, elbows and strut are engineered with a lightweight yet robust design that facilitates faster and more efficient installation. The ease of handling significantly reduces labour time and costs, while the lighter weight contributes to lower shipping costs than other types of conduit and strut.

Strength: In manufacturing fibrerglass conduit, the company’s proprietary high-speed winding process and high-temperature curing ovens are key to the strength, consistency and quality of its products, ensuring long-term endurance and mechanical protection for cables. Additionally, Champion Strut incorporates a flange design that maximizes strength permitting greater pullout force and torquing of accessories.

Durability: The fibreglass epoxy resin used in Champion Fiberglass products ensures long-term corrosion resistance. Champion Strut and Duct are resistant to many chemicals, UV rays and flames. The unique material composition contributes to lower maintenance requirements and extended service life, yielding substantial cost savings over time. Champion Strut’s epoxy resin strength offers durable, corrosion-resistant support to stabilize heavy piping and conduit at lower installation and material costs than traditional strut support systems.

No burn-through elbows: Champion Fiberglass elbows are resistant to burn-through, thereby eliminating the time and costs of conduit repairs. They offer a low co-efficient of friction and ease of pulling that encourages faster, smoother pulls with less labour time, cost and risk. Additionally, they are cable fault-resistant, for easy cable replacement.

Safety: Champion Fiberglass conduit has a dielectric strength of 550 V with its XW wall thickness of 0.25 in. and can carry transmission lines up to 125 KV (or more if wall thickness is increased). Furthermore, the non-conductive properties of fibreglass promote safety for workers during the installation process. And for tunnels, Champion Flame Shield offers a flameresistant, low-smoke and non-toxic solution.

Cost Savings: Champion Fiberglass conduit is available with lower material and installation costs. Just check NECA labour rates and get a comparative estimate with our conduit calculator.

Availability: Live online inventory counts, as well as same- or next-day shipping availability, add to the convenience of using Champion Strut.

A Turnkey Electrical Conduit System Solution

Champion Fiberglass conduit, strut and elbows represent a gamechanging solution for electrical engineers and contractors working on large industrial construction projects in Canada. Their light weight, exceptional durability, ease of installation and outstanding safety features make them an ideal choice for projects requiring reliable and cost-effective electrical infrastructure components.

Ready to discover the benefits of Champion Fiberglass products for an upcoming project? Get in touch today. Call 281-655-8900 or visit www.championfiberglass.com.