ATKORE - HERITAGE PLASTICS

What the brand is known for

Heritage Plastics is an American manufacturer of rigid PVC conduit, fittings, utility duct and plumbing/pressure pipe. Acquired by Atkore in 2013, Heritage Plastics supplies Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 rigid conduit, fabricated and injection-molded fittings, DB/EB utility duct, telephone and CATV duct and a range of plumbing and waterworks pipe. The product line is widely specified for underground, encased and exposed installations where corrosion resistance, non‑magnetic properties and impact resistance are required.

Main product families and technical highlights

• Rigid PVC conduit: Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 conduit in common trade sizes with published dimensions, wall thickness and weights suitable for exposed, encased and direct burial installations. Many conduit products are listed to UL 651 and rated for 90°C wiring.
• Fabricated and molded fittings: Standard and special-radius elbows (90°, 22½°, sweeps), couplings, terminal adapters, end bells, LB and other conduit bodies, and injection-molded fittings to match conduit lines.
• Utility duct: DB (direct burial) and EB (encased burial) duct types for power, communications and CATV runs; telephone and specialty ducts for municipal and utility projects.
• Plumbing and pressure pipe: Pressure, sewer and DWV pipe produced to common ASTM and AWWA specifications for irrigation, waterworks and plumbing markets.

Common applications

Heritage Plastics products are regularly used in underground and encased electrical feeders for utilities, commercial and industrial building conduit, telecommunications and data infrastructure, waterworks and irrigation projects, and marine, mining and treatment-plant installations where corrosion resistance and non‑galvanic materials are required.

Standards and material features buyers should expect

Heritage Plastics publishes dimensional and performance data that align with industry standards including UL 651, NEMA TC and various ASTM specifications. Material attributes highlighted by the manufacturer include corrosion resistance, non‑magnetic construction, self‑extinguishing behavior and impact resistance.

How Safsale helps procurement and maintenance buyers identify the right models

• Filtered listings: Products are organized by category so buyers can narrow results by trade size, schedule, end type and fitting type.
• Product images and model-level detail: Listings show multiple images and dimensional tables where available to confirm part form and fit.
• Downloadable literature: Safsale provides manufacturer PDFs and catalogs alongside product pages so buyers can verify listings, dimensions and part numbering.
• Reviews and Q&A: User feedback helps clarify field fit, compatibility and preferred replacements.
• Cross-reference guidance: Descriptions include equivalent part cues and mating part notes to simplify replacements and spare stocking.

Practical procurement and model-identification tips

• Confirm trade size versus actual O.D./I.D. using manufacturer dimension tables.
• Verify schedule and application: choose Schedule 80 where extra wall thickness or physical protection is needed.
• Match end types carefully: belled, plain and expansion couplings must be compatible.
• Use conduit body types and fitting radius data to confirm pull-space requirements.
• Check standards and listings for project compliance before ordering.

Sourcing and replacement language buyers should use

When requesting quotes or ordering replacements, specify manufacturer (Heritage Plastics/Atkore), exact part number, trade size, schedule (40/80), end type, elbow degree and radius, and any applicable listings. For legacy installations, include the old part number and photos to reduce mis-orders.

Closing guidance

Heritage Plastics products are engineered for demanding electrical, utility and municipal applications. For procurement teams, the combination of clear catalog data, spec sheets and part images—together with Safsale’s product organization, PDFs, reviews and Q&A—reduces risk during selection and replacement purchases. Safsale does not claim authorized distributor status; buyers should request factory confirmation where needed for contract compliance.