Type LA

A flexible steel conduit which is both listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and certified by Canadian Standards Association for “Heavy-Duty” applications. It offers outstanding protection against wet, oily conditions and is permitted for use in exposed or concealed locations.

Construction:

Inner Core:

• Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel
• 3/8” – 1-1/4” Squarelock Profile with continuous bonding strip
• 1-1/2” – 4” Fully Interlocked Profile

Liquidtight Jacket:

• Flexible PVC
• Resistant to Oils and Mild Acids
• Flame Retardant
• Sunlight Resistant (UV)
• Marked HD for “Heavy-Duty”

Application:

This conduit is intended for installation in accordance with Article 350 of the NEC (ANSI/NFPA-70) and in section 14.5.4 of the ANSI/NFPA-79 Standard for Industrial Machinery:

• Listed and marked for Direct Burial and in Poured Concrete
• For containment of 1000 volt and lower potential circuits
• Suitable as a grounding conductor when used for circuits rated up to 20A for the 3/8 & 1/2 inch trade sizes and 60A for the 3/4 through 1-1/4 inch trade sizes in lengths six feet or less per NEC Article 250.118(6). Larger sizes require separate grounding conductor.
• Installations in hazardous (classified) locations:
  • Class I Div. 2: Article 501.10 (B)(2) & 501.30 (B)
  • Class II Div. 1: Article 502.10 (A)(2) & 502.30 (B) Div. 2: 502.10 (B)(2)
  • Class III Div. 1: Article 503.10 (A)(3) & 503.30 (B) Div. 2: 503.10 (B)
• Installed under raised floors in Data Processing Areas Articles 645.5 (E)
• Electric Signs and Outline Lighting over 1000 volts Articles 600.7/600.32(A)(1)
• Permitted for Service Entrance wiring to six feet Article 230.43
• Used as Feeders and Services at Marinas and Boatyards Article 553.7(B)
• Wiring on Building Article 225.10
• Conductor Enclosures Adjacent to Motors over 1000 V Article 430.223
• Underground Service, Feeder, Branch Circuit, and Recreational Vehicle Site Feeder Circuit Conductors Article 551.80
• Elevators and Hoistways Article 620.21
• Pools and Fountains Article 680
• Bodies of water. Article 682
• Fire Pumps. Article 695

This conduit is intended for use according to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC CSA 22.1-18) as described in clause 12-1300 for dry, damp or wet locations.

• Conforms to CSA C22.2 No. 56-17 Annex A “Heavy Duty”

Hazardous Locations areas where flexibility is necessary:

• Class I Div 2: CSA 22.1 J18-152 (1) (i)
• Class II Div 1: CSA 22.1 J18-204 (4) (b)
• Class II Div 2: CSA 22.1 J18-254 (1) (h)
• Class III Div 1: CSA 22.1 J18-304 (1) (f)
• Class III Div 2: CSA 22.1 J18-354 (h)
• Zone 2: CSA 22.1 18-152 (1) (h)
• Zone 20: CSA 22.1 18-192 (3) (a)
• Zone 21: CSA 22.1 18-202 (4) (a)
• Zone 22: CSA 22.1 18-252 (1) (h)

Markets:

Aerospace, Cell Towers, Construction, Data Centers, Defense, Fixture / AC Whips, Food Processing, Healthcare, Machine Tool (OEM), Mining, Oil & Gas Refineries, Pharmaceuticals, Power Plants, Rail/Transit, Renewable Energy, Security, Ship Building, Steel Mills, Telecommunications, Utilities, Wastewater Treatment