Cable trays provide a solid support for electric and data cables

Often used in whole-facility installations, ladder cable trays provide air ventilation for your electrical and data cables. With no covers, the free flow of air allows heat to dissipate. These are durable and rust-resistant.

Cable trays are available in several materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and PVC-coated aluminum. They can be used for distribution centers, data centers, industrial settings, and more. They also allow engineers to easily lay additional cables.

Aluminum cable trays are a popular option for power substations and industrial settings because they are lightweight and resistant to corrosion. They have vertical side rails ranging from three to seven inches tall. They can be used in both ventilated and non-ventilated trough styles.

They are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to suit the needs of your installation. In addition to providing support for cables, ladder trays also feature a traverse bar for cable access. In addition, rungs are perforated to allow air to circulate around the cables and keep them cool. Some cable trays also have a perforated bottom for drainage and to reduce humidity.

The most common rung spacing for ladder cable trays is nine inches. This spacing is appropriate for all sizes of cables, from 1/0 AWG single conductors to Type PLTC and TC cables. Some installations, however, may find a slight amount of drooping in the small diameter cables to be objectionable. Depending on the project, you may also consider cable ladder covers that protect your cables from UV rays.

Cable trays provide a solid support for electric and data cables and are a cost-effective option for routing cables in industrial settings. They are also perfect for applications that require frequent changes to the wiring system. A cable tray is also ideal for installing low-voltage wiring and fiber optic wires.