Description/ Specification of Cable Tray

Cable trays are supports over which cables are laid and they forms a pathway for the cables. In large buildings, industrial, Commercial. Or municipal structures, there are hundreds or thousands of cable that carry either power or control/communication signals. To reach their destinations, which may be an user device like a motor or a control panel , they have to overcome various blockages and open spaces. where they may need a support or a bridge . Cable trays meet these purposes and hence serves a very important role in an integrated electrical power system. To secure cables in the trays different types of fasteners are used. The cable trays should be rugged enough to support cables, preferably be lightweight, and should not allow water accumulation. Usually cable trays are made from GI sheets or aluminium but there are also non-metallic cable trays made of Fibreglass. cable trays come in various designs such as trough, channel, ladder, wire mesh etc. Cable trays may be installed overhead, on surface, or in underground channels and ducts. The cable trays amy be installed in Horizontal, vertical or Inclined position as per requirement.Depending on the location, the type of cable trays to be selected may have special requirements, to protect them from waterlogging, Ice,snow, seismic hazards, rusting etc.There are codes and standards that can be referred to for the purpose of cable tray selection. In this page you will find cable tray listings from different manufacturers of cable trays in India.