What is Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)?
Electrical metallic tubing or EMT is used to protectively route wire and allows for easy maintenance of future wiring change with little disruption of other wire connections. EMT provides exceptional mechanical protection from external impact, moisture and chemical vapor. Additionally, EMT isolates wire to avoid the risk of short circuits, electrocution or fires. EMT provides electromagnetic shielding and is 100% recyclable.
EMT conduit can be made of plastic, clay, metal or fiber and is often rigit. However, some applications of flexible EMT conduit can be used. EMT conduit is mostly installed by electricians or experienced and specialized technicians like Telecom Construction Group (TCG). Its use and installation technicalities are often specified by regional wiring regulations.
