When it comes to conduit installation, choosing the right duct spacer system can make or break your project’s efficiency, cost, and safety. While custom spacers have been a popular solution for many contractors, UniSpacers offer a modern, standardized alternative that delivers significant advantages across every stage of the job.
1. Predictable Costs & Fast Availability
UniSpacers come with a low, predictable price and are stocked, ready for immediate use. This eliminates the high and variable costs associated with custom spacers, which often require weeks or months to fabricate. With UniSpacers, you avoid budget surprises and project delays.
2. Streamlined Installation
UniSpacers are designed for fast, clean installation—conduit snaps directly into place and can be assembled right in the trench. Custom spacers, on the other hand, require slow, messy assembly, often outside the trench, and must be threaded one way due to bell ends. This difference translates to major labor savings and less jobsite disruption.
3. Flexibility & Reusability
With UniSpacers, one SKU fits all, making them reusable across projects and simplifying inventory management. Custom spacers are made-to-order, single-use, and carry the risk of over-ordering or design errors. UniSpacers’ standardized parts mean fewer headaches and less waste.
4. Design Freedom
UniSpacers offer design flexibility, with CAD files available for any conduit size or configuration. Custom spacers require starting from scratch for every new project, slowing down engineering and increasing the risk of mistakes.
5. Safer, Simpler Handling
UniSpacers are lightweight and can be handled by a single person, reducing jobsite injuries and eliminating the need for heavy equipment. Custom spacers are heavier, often requiring forklifts or cranes, which increases both cost and risk.
6. Superior Stability & Adjustability
The wide, self-supporting base of UniSpacers ensures excellent stability, and their fully adjustable design allows for quick adaptation to unexpected trench changes. Custom spacers are thin, flat sheets that don’t stand upright and have fixed dimensions—any field change means costly re-fabrication.
7. Environmental & Logistical Advantages
With UniSpacers, conduit arrives at the jobsite in manufacturer’s bundles, while custom spacers require shipment in bulky prefabricated assemblies. This streamlined approach with UniSpacers reduces handling complexity and improves efficiency compared to the cumbersome logistics of custom solutions.
8. Reliable Support & Warranty
UniSpacers are backed by a standard manufacturer warranty and technical support, giving contractors peace of mind. Custom spacers vary by fabricator and often lack standardized warranty coverage.
Conclusion
Switching to UniSpacer Blue Duct Spacers means embracing a smarter, safer, and more cost-effective approach to conduit installation. Their standardized design streamlines every aspect of the job—from ordering and inventory to installation and support—while reducing risks. For contractors looking to maximize efficiency and minimize headaches, Cal Am’s UniSpacers are the clear choice. So why are you STILL using outdated custom spacers when it’s clearly time to upgrade to UniSpacer Blue Duct Spacers—make the switch today and stop using outdated product.
