Rigid PVC conduit for telephone and electrical ducting
Self-extinguishing PVC, Type I and Type II, 16 to 160 mm in 3 m and 6 m sections with watertight spigot-bell joints.
- Factory direct
- NTE INEN 1869
- Real MOQs per diameter
Rigid PVC conduit at a glance
Wall thickness by diameter
NTE INEN 1869, nominal values subject to manufacturing tolerances. 16–32 mm in Type II only. 140 mm also available.
| Diameter | Type I (light) | Type II (heavy) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | — | 1.5 – 1.9 mm |
| 20 mm | — | 1.5 – 1.9 mm |
| 25 mm | — | 1.5 – 1.9 mm |
| 32 mm | — | 1.6 – 2.0 mm |
| 40 mm | 1.9 – 2.3 mm | 2.4 – 2.8 mm |
| 50 mm | 2.0 – 2.4 mm | 2.4 – 2.8 mm |
| 63 mm | 2.0 – 2.4 mm | 2.4 – 3.0 mm |
| 75 mm | 2.3 – 2.7 mm | 2.9 – 3.4 mm |
| 90 mm | 2.2 – 2.6 mm | 2.8 – 3.3 mm |
| 110 mm | 2.7 – 3.2 mm | 3.4 – 3.9 mm |
| 125 mm | 3.1 – 3.6 mm | 3.8 – 4.4 mm |
| 160 mm | 4.0 – 4.6 mm | 4.9 – 5.6 mm |
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Buying Rigid PVC Conduit Wholesale — FAQ
What is rigid PVC canalization conduit and what is it used for?
It is rigid, self-extinguishing polyvinyl chloride conduit designed for underground telephone and electrical canalization. NTE INEN 1869 compliant. Available in Type I (light) and Type II (heavy), in nominal diameters from 16 to 160 mm and 3-meter and 6-meter sections. It protects electrical and telephone cables in underground networks, concrete-embedded installations, and civil works.
Type I (light) vs Type II (heavy) — when does each one apply?
Type I has thinner walls and is used where mechanical loading is low — concrete-embedded runs and protected pathways. Type II has heavier walls to handle soil load and crush stress in direct burial, traffic-bearing right-of-way, and deeper installations. The smaller diameters (16, 20, 25, 32 mm) ship only in Type II — there is no Type I version. Specify the type in the RFQ.
What diameters and lengths are available (16–160 mm)?
All 13 standard diameters per NTE INEN 1869: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 75, 90, 110, 125, 140, and 160 mm. Sections come in 3 m and 6 m, palletized. Diameters and types can mix in a single container with no per-SKU minimum.
Are the spigot-bell joints fully watertight?
Yes. Spigot-bell joints are sealed with E/C solvent cement (permanent) or U/R elastomeric seal (removable). The joint is fully watertight, with water absorption under 0.3% — which keeps ducts dry in underground networks in wet soil or high-water-table areas.
Is the PVC conduit self-extinguishing and fire-safe?
Yes. The conduit is self-extinguishing — flame does not propagate, and the conduit meets fire-safety requirements for telephone and electrical networks in civil works. This matters: non-self-extinguishing pipe gets disqualified on institutional projects, hospitals, schools, and public works where local code calls for non-propagation.
Does the conduit meet NTE INEN 1869?
Yes. The rigid PVC conduit we ship is NTE INEN 1869 compliant — the Ecuadorian standard for rigid PVC conduit for telephone and electrical canalization. For EPCs, project engineers, and inspectors who need documentation, we deliver the certificate and lot-level traceability with the shipment, not as a promise.
Does Voltiera export rigid PVC conduit to Central America and the Caribbean?
Yes. Voltiera exports PVC canalization conduit to Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama), the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina). Full container or mixed with wire, conduit, or other electrical materials. We coordinate clearance with established customs brokers at each destination.
What is the minimum order to buy rigid PVC conduit wholesale by the container?
No fixed minimum. The honest question is whether the math works for a full container or whether a mixed container with other electrical materials gets to a better landed cost. Send the diameter, type (I or II), and length (3 m or 6 m) breakdown by destination — we put together the configuration that gives the best total cost.
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