Power & Utilities

Power is changing

While demand continues to grow, extreme weather events and outdated construction practices – like the preference for above ground infrastructure - present significant challenges to meaningful grid modernization. Despite these challenges, we’ve got solutions that allow you to meet increasing demands – including via emerging renewable technologies – while keeping your infrastructure safe and future-proof, underground.

 

Applications 

Dura-Line offers HDPE electrical conduit applications throughout the electric grid, including: 

  • Generation 
  • Transmission 
  • Distribution 
  • Commercial 
  • Industrial 
  • Residential
  • Transportation 

Multiple Formats 

HDPE is a highly versatile conduit material that can be extruded in several formats according to the demands of your project: 

  • Sticks are ideal for open trench deployments 
  • Reels or Coils allow for long continuous runs 
  • Cable-in-Conduit (CIC) enables one-step installations
  • Hybrid Bundles offer potential for hybrid power and fiber deployments

And we have solutions that are compliant with relevant UL, ASTM, and NEMA standards

Why Choose HDPE for Electrical? 

Existing undergrounding practices are flawed – they’re often slow, expensive, and disruptive to the surrounding environment, and can leave infrastructure vulnerable to damage. HDPE offers a wide range of advantages over other conduit materials in installation, maintenance, and performance.  

In addition to multiple formats, flexibility, and suitability for long continuous runs, HDPE electrical conduit offers: 

  • Impact resistance and durability, which means better long-term performance 
  • Low friction, which means more efficient cable installations 
  • Superior low temperature performance  
  • Straightforward coupling without adhesives 
  • Identifiable colors and stripes 
  • Hybrid power and fiber, allowing for a variety of innovative applications for one installation cost 

View our recommended HDPE electrical products

MicroDuct is bundled into an easy-to-handle unit known as FuturePath. FuturePath can be installed just like standard duct: open trench, aerial, directional drilled, plowed, or pulled into an existing conduit. When branching individual MicroDucts, there is no need for a special branching box. No special tools or equipment are required for installation.

FuturePath

MicroDuct is bundled into an easy-to-handle unit known as FuturePath. FuturePath can be installed just like standard duct: open trench, aerial, directional drilled, plowed, or pulled into an existing conduit. When branching individual MicroDucts, there is no need for a special branching box. No special tools or equipment are required for installation.
FuturePath configuration consisting of two or more different sizes of conduit and/or MicroDucts. A perfect choice for customers who need to run micro cables and larger standard fiber cables at the same time, or would like to plan for future possibilities.

FuturePath Hybrid

FuturePath configuration consisting of two or more different sizes of conduit and/or MicroDucts. A perfect choice for customers who need to run micro cables and larger standard fiber cables at the same time, or would like to plan for future possibilities.
MicroDucts are a great way of getting the most versatility out of your current empty duct system. Why install one fiber cable when you could install multiple MicroDucts? Each MicroDuct is a pathway for fiber now or in the future. Expand your network as your needs require.

MicroDucts HDPE

MicroDucts are a great way of getting the most versatility out of your current empty duct system. Why install one fiber cable when you could install multiple MicroDucts? Each MicroDuct is a pathway for fiber now or in the future. Expand your network as your needs require.
Our most popular HDPE duct, Smoothwall is available with an optional SILICORE® ULF permanently lubricated lining. These ducts perform well in all environments, aerial, direct buried, and underground. Multiple wall thickness are available based on the application.

Smoothwall

Our most popular HDPE duct, Smoothwall is available with an optional SILICORE® ULF permanently lubricated lining. These ducts perform well in all environments, aerial, direct buried, and underground. Multiple wall thickness are available based on the application.
Meets or exceeds the HDPE resin requirements per ASTM D-3350 UV Black (minimum carbon black loading of 2%), Sequential footage markings, permanent ink jet or indent print, tested and listed by Intertek Laboratories (ETL) to assure compliance with UL 651A, certified by Dura-Line to comply with all UL 651A property and testing requirements.

UL 651A

Meets or exceeds the HDPE resin requirements per ASTM D-3350 UV Black (minimum carbon black loading of 2%), Sequential footage markings, permanent ink jet or indent print, tested and listed by Intertek Laboratories (ETL) to assure compliance with UL 651A, certified by Dura-Line to comply with all UL 651A property and testing requirements.
Our most popular HDPE duct, Smoothwall is available with an optional SILICORE® ULF permanently lubricated lining in sizes 2"-6". Multiple wall thicknesses are available based on the application.

HDPE Sticks

Our most popular HDPE duct, Smoothwall is available with an optional SILICORE® ULF permanently lubricated lining in sizes 2"-6". Multiple wall thicknesses are available based on the application.
With Cable-in-Conduit (CIC), your choice of cable is factory pre-installed allowing for one-step placement of conduit and cable.

Cable-In-Conduit Electric

With Cable-in-Conduit (CIC), your choice of cable is factory pre-installed allowing for one-step placement of conduit and cable.
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