Bore & Open Trench Spacers
Encasing underground conduit inside of steel pipe casings or in open trench spacers is a common preferred method of underground installation. It offers the maximum amount of security for underground cable, effectively eliminating many of the problems that can occur with underground installation. Spacers align and hold the conduit true inside the pipe casing or open trench. Proper engineering of these spacers is critical to the reliability and longevity of the system.
Condux International is one of the largest producers of bore spacers and trench spacers in the United States. Condux spacers provide the significant benefits:
- Optimum Design - In many instances, the use of well-designed bore spacers will allow the use of a smaller casing for the same number of conduits. The savings from the price of the casing and the installation may balance the cost of the bore spacers, essentially making the bore spacers "free", while improving the ease of installation.
The use of open trench spacers allows for safe and easy assembly of the duct bank above ground before lowering it into the trench. This reduces the installation cost by allowing use of smaller trenches as no extra room is required to keep workers safe from the potential of trench walls caving in. - Waterjet Technology - Utilizing computer aided design, the waterjet process is used to produce a cleaner, more accurate spacer for less cost and reduced manufacturing time.
- Flexibility - Virtually any configuration of conduits and grout holes can be quickly manufactured.
- Rapid Turnaround - In most cases custom designed spacers are ready for shipment in 2 to 3 weeks.
- Ease of Use - Bore spacers can be equipped with optional casters making the installation process smooth and easy. Open trench spacers can be ordered with or without feet.
