STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM 647024? OS24S24 334 Mm NEMA STANDARDS PUBLICATION NO. RN 2 Packaging of Master Bundles for Steel Rigid Conduit, Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), and Electrical Metallic Tubing NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION M™ 2101 L STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20037STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 2487 MM b470247 OS24525 270 Mm NEMA Standards Publication No. RN 2-1997 (R 2001) Packaging of Master Bundles for Stee! Rigid Conduit, Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), and Electrical Metallic Tubing Published by: National Electrical Manufacturers Association 4300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847 Rosslyn, VA 22209) © Copyright 2001 by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. All rights including translation into other languages, reserved under the Universal Copyright Convention, the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and the International and Pan ‘American Copyright Conventions,STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM G470247 OS24S2b 107 a Section 1 Section 2 Table 1-1 Table 1-2 Table 1-3, TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD. . SCOPE SIZE OF MASTER BUNDLE Number of Pieces........ ageneeon Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit (GRC) . Steel Immediate Metal Conduit (IMC) Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) ... CONSTRUCTION OF BUNDLES Construction of Bundles. List of Tables Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit Master Bundle Quantity. .. Steel Intermediate Metal Conduit Master Bundle Quantity Steel Electrical Metallic Tubing Master Bundle Quantity.STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 2967 MM bY7024? OS24527 O43 mm FOREWORD This Standards Publication is intended to recommend sizes for master bundles of steel electrical con- duit in order to provide a safe, manageable package for bulk handling of the product, and to facilitate tracking of the number of pieces being handled by the distributor or others dispensing and storing the product. ‘The sizes listed provide for nominal bundle weights of 2,000 Ibs. except in the larger diameter sizes of IMC and EMT, where the weight per unit volume of the product dictates a lesser number of pieces (and weight) in order to maintain practical bundle dimensions. The 2,000 Ib. nominal bundle weight is intended to be consistent withthe equipment commonly available for handling the product. However, itis the responsibility of those handling the product to determine the compatibility of their handling equip ment with master bundles as specified in this document. In the preparation of this standards publication, the input of users and other interested parties has been sought and evaluated. Inquiries, comments, and proposed or recommended revisions should be submit- ted to the concerned NEMA product subdivision by contacting the: Manager, Engineering Department National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM G470247 OSeus2a TAT Mi SCOPE This Standards Publication covers recommendations for the size and banding of master bundles of Galvanized Stee] Rigid Conduit, Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), in 10 feet (10°) lengths only.STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM G47024? O524529 9]b me RN 2.1987 Page 1 PACKAGING OF MASTER BUNDLES FOR STEEL RIGID CONDUIT, INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT (IMC), AND ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT) Section 1 SIZE OF MASTER BUNDLE 1.1 NUMBER OF PIECES 1.1.1, Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit (GRC) The recommended number of pieces of Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit (10 foot lengths) in a master bundle of each trade size, % inch through 6 inch, is shown in Table 1-1. 1.1.2 Steel Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) The recommended number of pieces of Steel In- termediate Metal Conduit (10 foot lengths) in a master ‘bundle of each trade size, % inch through 4 inch, is shown in Table 1-2. 1.1.3 Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) ‘The recommended number of pieces of Electrical Metallic Tubing (10 foot lengths) in a master bundle of each trade size, “4 inch through 4 inch, is shown in Table 13. ‘Authorized Engineering Information 7-22-1987. Table 1-1 GALVANIZED RIGID STEEL CONDUIT MASTER BUNDLE QUANTITY Nomiaal ‘Trade Size Number of Pieces ‘Total Reet ‘Weight Per Bundle! we 250 2500 2060 wer 200 2000 2170 ee 125 1250 2010 14" 90 ‘900 1960 14" 80 800 2100 2° ey 600 2100 2m" 37 370 2070 Bee 30 300 2180 3%" 25 250 2200 4a 20 200 2060 fae 1s 150 2100 cine 10 100 1840 * Nominal weight of bundles ar based on nominal contit dimensions as specie in UL6, Standart for Rigid Metal Electrical Conduit, Otaber 1983. ‘Authorized Engineering Information 7-22-1987 ‘Available from Undereriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Nortibrook,Iinois 60062,STD.NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM 6470247 0524530 638 a RN 2-1987 Page 2 Table 1-2 STEEL INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT MASTER BUNDLE QUANTITY ‘Nominal Trade Size Number of Pieces ‘Total Feet Weight Per Bundle! ae 350 3500 2170 xr 250 2500 2110 it 170 1700 2030 1M 135 1350 2130 vat 0 1100 2130 a 80 800 2050 me 37 370 1630 a 30 300 1630 Bu" pry 240 1510 ae 4 240 1680 Nominal weights of bundles are based on nominal conduit dimensions as specified in UL 1242, Standard for Intermediate Metal Conduit, 1983, “Authorized Engineering information 7-22-1987 “available fom Underwriters Laboratories, Ine, 333 Pfingsin Road, Noribrook, laos 60062.STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1487 MM GN70247 052453, S74 am RN 2-1987 Page 3 Table 1-3 STEEL ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING MASTER BUNDLE QUANTITY Nominal ‘Trade Size [Number of Pies Total Feet Weight Per Bundle! 4° 700 7000 2090 ue 500 5000 2288 ee 300 3000 2020 1K" 200 2000 2010 1%" 150 1500 1740 aia 120 1200 1780 24" 61 610 1320 3° st 510 1340 34" 37 370 1290 go 30 300 1180 "Nominal weights of bundles are based on nominal conduit dimensions a pied in UL 797, Slandard for Electrical Metalic Tubing, October 1983. ‘Authorized Engineering Information 7-2-1987. ‘Available From Underwriters Laboratories, Ie, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Mlinois 60062.STD-NENA RN 2-ENGL 1587 MM 6470247 0524532 400 mm RN 2.1987 Page 4 Section 2 CONSTRUCTION OF BUNDLES 2.1 CONSTRUCTION OF BUNDLES Master bundles should be secured with at least two ASTM D3953-83*, Specifications for Fla Stel Strap and bands of steel strapping meeting the requirements of Connectors. ae : a Authorized Engineering Information 7-22-1967. “Available from the American Society For Testing and Material, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103,STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM 6470247 O524533 347 mW NEMA STANDARDIZATION ‘The purpose of NEMA Standards, their classification and status, are set forth in certain clauses of the NEMA Stan- dardization Policies and Procedures manual and are referenced below. Purpose of Standards ‘National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are adopted in the public interest and are designed to eliminate ‘isunderstandings between the manufacturer and the purchaser and to assist the purchaser in selecting and obtaining the proper product for its particular need. Existence of a National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard does ‘not in any respect preclude any member or nonmember from manufacturing or selling products not conforming to the standard. (Standardization Policies and Procedures, p. 1) Definition of Standard ‘A standard ofthe National Electrical Manufacturers Assocation defines a product, process, or procedure with reference 10 one or more of the following: nomenclature, composition, construction, dimensions, tolerances, safety, operating characteristics, performance, rating, testing, and the service for which they are designed. (Standardization Policies and Procedures, p. 2) Dimensions ‘Where dimensions are given for interchangeability purposes, alternate dimensions satisfying the other provisions of the standards publication may be capable of otherwise equivalent performance. (Standardization Policies and Procedures, p. 9) Classes of Standards National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are of two classes: 1, NEMA Standard, which relates to product commercially standardized and subject to repetitive manufacture, Which standard has been approved by at least 90 percent of the members ofthe Subdivision eligible to vote thereon; 2. Suggested Standard for Future Design, which may not have been regularly applied to a commercial product, ‘but which suggests a sound engineering approach to future development, which standard has been approved by at least two-thirds of the members of the Subdivision eligible to vote thereon, (Standardization Policies and Procedures, pp. 8 & 17) Authorized Engineering Information Authorized Engineering Information consists of explanatory data and other engineering information of an informative character not falling within the classification of NEMA Standard or Suggested Standard for Future Design, which stan- dard has been approved by at least two-thirds of the members of the Subdivision eligible to vote on the standard. (Standardization Policies and Procedures, pp. 8 & 17) Official Standards Proposal ‘An Official Standards Proposal is an official draft of a proposed standard which is formally recommended to an ‘outside organization(s) for consideration, comment, and/or approval, and which has been approved by at least 90 per- ‘cent of the members of the Subdivision eligible to vote thereon. (Standardization Policies and Procedures, pp. 8 & 17) Identification of Status Standards in NEMA Standards Publications are identified in the foreword or following each standard as “NEMA ‘Standard” or ‘*Suggested Standard for Future Design.”* These indicate the status of the standard. These words are followed by a date which indicates when the standard was adopted in its present form by the Association. ‘The material identified as “Authorized Engineering Information” and “Official Standards Proposal" is designated similarly.STD-NEMA RN 2-ENGL 1987 MM BY70247 OS24s34 283 Me STEEL RIGID CONDUIT AND ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING SECTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION MEMBER COMPANIES Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation Robroy Industries, Inc. Harvey, IL 60426 Electrical Products Division Verona, PA 15147 Century Tube Corporation Pine Bluff, AR 71611 Triangle PWC, Inc. Subsidiary of Triangle Occidental Coating Company Industries, Inc. ‘Van Nuys, CA91405 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Perma-Cote Industries Western Tube & Conduit Corporation Beachwood, OH 44122 ‘Long Beach, CA 90810 Picoma Industries, Inc. ‘Omega Tube & Conduit Corporation Texarkana, TX 75505 Little Rock, AR 72206 Wheatland Tube Company Collingswood, NJ 08108