ARMA® Below Ground

  • Below Ground Best Practice Solution
  • Delivers Heavy Duty performance while saving time and installation costs

 

AVAILABLE IN A RANGE OF SIZES

 

 

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Compliance

We explain why compliance needs to be considered when selecting conduit. Watch to learn more.

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Conduit Selection

There are three critical elements when selecting conduit – durability, craftsmanship and compliance. Watch to learn more.

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Quality of Cut

We explain what it takes to achieve professional quality when cutting conduit. Watch to learn more.

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Durability

We explain durability considerations when choosing conduit. Watch to learn more.

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Craftsmanship

We explain why craftsmanship is important when selecting conduit. Watch to learn more.

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Conduit Bending

Conduit bending is a unique skill that is critical for conduit installations. Watch to learn more.

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Introducing Cameron

A short video to introduce Cameron Shailer – Registered Electrician.

Why Marley?

Quality Assurance
Practices & procedures to deliver on customer expectations

Proven Reliability
History of durability in NZ conditions

Recyclable
100% recyclable uPVC and PE materials

Certification
Made to NZ standards & specifications

Full Range
Conduit & cable duct systems for building & infrastructure applications

Support
Nationwide sales and technical support

Components

  PRODUCTS

Rigid conduit

Plain couplings

Plain to screw couplings

Plain to screw adaptors

Plain reducers

Screwed reducers

Locknuts

Saddles

Conduit clips

Solid elbows 90º

Plain bends 90º

Sweep bends 45º

Sweep bends 90º

Inspection elbow 90º

Inspection tees

Inspection bends 90˚

Circular junction boxes
75mm-diameter

Square junction boxes

Bending springs

PVC Solvent Cement

PVC Joint Primer

Resources

Technical Details

HOW TO SELECT PERFORMANCE BASED CONDUIT

As a craftsman, achieving best practice performance and compliance for all your electrical cable management work is important. With the introduction of the AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Regulations, use this 3 point guide for selecting electrical conduit.

Not all products are made the same

KEY SELECTION FACTORS

› Performance
› Heavy Duty Classification
› Compliance

 

BEST PRACTICE CONDUIT FEATURES MARLEY ARMA®
1. DURABILITY
Mechanical Protection
  • Category A underground wiring rules compliance
  • Heavy duty durability (compression and impact protection) at very low temperatures
HD4431
Service Temperature
  • At very low service temperatures (-15˚C) does not become brittle (mid range performing conduit typically restricted to +5˚C)
-15˚C to 60
2. CRAFTMANSHIP
Material Finish
  • High gloss finish has superior resistance to scratching and soiling compared to matte finish
Gloss finish
Fittings
  • Colour match to Marley ARMA® conduit for a professional finish
  • Extensive range for ease of install

Quality of cut
  • Product retains shape once cut, unlike thinner wall product which may deform permanently
3. ASSURANCE
  • AS/NZS 61386
  • 3rd Party independent verification
  • Print markings for authenticity of performance

Product Authenticity

Not all brands of rigid conduit in the market perform to the same level.
For proof of intended performance, check the mandatory print requirements that are marked on the conduit.

1. Manufacturer and/or brand name identification
2. Designed specifically to protect electrical wiring
3. Classification Rating
4. Compression Duty Rating (Rating 4 = Heavy Duty)
5. Impact Duty Rating (Rating 4 = Heavy Duty)
6. Minimum Service Temperature rating (Rating 3 = -15˚c)
7. Maximum Service Temperature rating (Rating 1 = 60˚c)
8. New Manufacturing Standard
9. 3rd party License Verification for the specific manufacturing site
10. Exact date and time of manufacture and Marley item code for easy tracking

If it’s not 4431 ask why not?

PRODUCT SNAPSHOT


SIZE
DIAMETER (mm) 20, 25, 32, 40, 50
LENGTH (m) 4

MATERIAL
COLOUR Orange
FORMULATION uPVC Resin + modifiers
FINISH High Gloss

TEMPERATURE
SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE -15˚C to 60˚C
LINEAR CO EFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION 7 x 10-5 m/(m K)

FITTINGS
MARLEY COLOUR MATCH Yes
EXTENSIVE RANGE Yes
SOLVENT JOINT Yes
DUTY RATING Heavy Duty 4431

DURABILITY
BUILDING CODE NZBC B2 (Interior or concealed applications)
DUTY RATING Heavy Duty 4431
COMPRESSION RESISTANCE HD – Rating 4
IMPACT RESISTANCE HD – Rating 4
RESISTANCE TO BURNING (AS/NZS 61386) Non flame propagating
UV RESISTANCE No
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE High2

COMPLIANCE
MANUFACTURING STANDARD AS/NZS 61386
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCREDITATION BEP Certified
ISO 14001 BEP Certified
3RD PARTY VERIFICATION BV Lic. 2755

1 Meets the requirements of AS/NZS5033 – Installation & Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays
2 Avoid contact with ketones, esters, aromatic and chlorinated solvents