Aluminum NEMA 3R Conduit Bodies: Spec Facts That Matter on the Job
Sep 28, 2026
Spec sheets get noisy when marketers add ratings the product page never earned. This article lists only the facts Conversions Tech publishes for the rigid conduit bodies line so PAs, engineers, and foremen can move faster.
Spec facts (locked)
- UL Listed
- Copper-free aluminum
- NEMA 3R
- Configurations: LB, LL, LR, C, T
- Trade sizes: 1/2 inch through 2 inch
- Connection styles: threaded NPT for rigid and IMC; set-screw for EMT
- About 60 SKUs in the collection
- Cross references on every product page (Form 7 style on threaded; Appleton E-series style on set-screw)
- Mid hundreds of most sizes in stock
- Same-day shipping on in-stock items
No additional NEMA types, no hazloc claims, no invented coatings.
Summary table: size and list anchors
| Trade size | List each (before trade) |
|---|---|
| 1/2 inch | $3.47 |
| 3/4 inch | $4.58 |
| 1 inch | $6.42 |
| 1-1/4 inch | $11.97 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $12.71 |
| 2 inch | $22.21 |
Trade tiers after approval: Ruby 15%, Gold 20%, Platinum 30% off list. Apply.
Why copper-free aluminum and NEMA 3R show up on tickets
Buyers ask for copper-free aluminum when the spec or house standard calls for it on conduit bodies. NEMA 3R is the enclosure rating language we publish for this line. If your project needs a different rating, do not assume this line covers it. Stay inside published facts or ask CS@ConversionsTech.com before you substitute.
Where to verify
- Conduit bodies landing page
- Collection
- Individual product pages for crosses and stock
- Cross-reference hub
Second source use case
Commercial contractors, industrial maintenance, solar and EV crews, panel shops, OEMs, and distributors use CT when stock or speed is the issue. Supply houses remain customers and partners.
FAQ
Are these bodies UL Listed?
Yes. UL Listed is a published fact for this line.
Are they NEMA 3R and copper-free aluminum?
Yes. Those are published facts. No extra ratings are claimed here.
Who confirms a special spec beyond this list?
Email CS@ConversionsTech.com or call 1 (307) 206-0534 before you order a substitute.
Next steps
Shop conduit bodies, browse the collection, and apply for trade pricing if you buy repeat.
How to paste specs into a submittal log
Use only: UL Listed; copper-free aluminum; NEMA 3R; configuration; trade size; threaded NPT or set-screw; manufacturer Conversions Tech; product URL. Add the cross reference line from the live page as a note, not as a claim of identical trademark identity.
If the engineer requires a named legacy brand only, buy what the spec demands or request a written substitution. CT is honest about being a second source with published crosses.
Ordinary jobsite care
Store dry. Keep covers protected in transit. Aluminum bodies still nick if dumped loose in a gang box. None of that changes the published ratings.
Comparison shopping without bad mouthing
When you compare CT to a house brand bin, compare size, type, system, rating facts, stock, lead time, and price tier. Skip rumor. We publish same-day shipping on in-stock items and mid hundreds of most sizes. Verify live stock on the SKU.
Internal links for submittal packages
Include the conduit bodies landing page, the exact product URL, the cross-reference hub, and trade status if pricing is tiered. Contact block: CS@ConversionsTech.com · 1 (307) 206-0534.
QA checklist for content editors
If anyone adds IP ratings, concrete-tight claims, or test lab numbers not in the facts lock, delete them. This line’s credibility is the short honest list.
Submittal paragraph you can copy
Manufacturer: Conversions Tech. Product: rigid conduit body, configuration as selected, trade size as selected, copper-free aluminum, UL Listed, NEMA 3R, threaded NPT for rigid and IMC or set-screw for EMT as selected. Size for size cross references to Form 7 style or Appleton E-series style lines appear on the product page. Website: conversionstech.com. Contact: CS@ConversionsTech.com, 1 (307) 206-0534.
Why short facts beat long claims
Over claiming gets rejected in submittals and damages trust with distributors who already know the category. CT keeps the list short on purpose. If a future product adds a rating, update the product page first, then this article.
Related reading path
After this specs article, read the Form 7 explained guide, the threaded versus set-screw guide, and the PA cheat sheet. All live under Technical Resources and point back to the conduit bodies landing page, collection, cross-reference hub, and trade application.
Distributor counter card alignment
Print materials should repeat the same facts strip: UL Listed, copper-free aluminum, NEMA 3R, crosses on every page, same-day shipping on in-stock items. No extra badges. Navy and copper brand colors only.
