Cable Tray Wire

More Information about Tray Cable Wire

Depending on the needs, different materials like steel, PVC, and metal are used for the trays and their accessories. These materials can be selected based on factors such as the environment in which they are installed. For instance, in wet or dry locations, you might require corrosion-resistant material. The trays can be mounted on walls, under floors, or above the ceiling, depending on the building requirements and the service that the cables provide.

There are various forms of cable trays, such as basket trays, which are highly flexible and can be easily installed. They are particularly useful for holding new cables as well as existing ones. The hardware needed for installation, like fittings and other accessories, can range in cost and complexity. These trays are often used in commercial buildings to route cables through the different floors.

So whether you are in a commercial setting or a specialized manufacturing process, the cable tray system offers a robust and flexible solution for cable management, supporting a wide range of cable categories and services. It makes the entire process of installing, routing, and maintaining cables much smoother, ultimately saving time and reducing maintenance costs.

Industrial Wire Types: Part 1

THHN

Thermoplastic, High Heat resistant, Nylon jacket insulation (THHN) wire is used in conduit or in cable trays due to its rigidity and tough insulation characteristics. THHN can be stranded (several small strands of wire grouped together), allowing for more flexibility and less chance of breakage, or solid (one wire), which is more durable and rigid. THHN wire is suitable for use in dry locations with temperatures that do not exceed 90 degrees Celsius.

XHHW

Cross-linked polyethylene, High Heat-resistant, Water-resistant (XHHW) wire is very similar to THHN. The difference is that XHHW wire is overall a more durable wire that can withstand higher temperatures and is water resistant. XHHW wire can also be found in both stranded and solid wire options.

MTW

Machine Tool Wire (MTW) wire is much more flexible than THHN wire with insulation that is not as durable, making it a poor choice to run through conduit. The flexibility makes it ideal for winding through tight areas, such as wire ducting in an industrial control cabinet. MTW wire is almost exclusively found in stranded wire, which allows for much of the flexibility and reduces the chances of the wire breaking. MTW wire is intended for use in dry locations that do not exceed 90 degrees Celsius or wet locations that do not to exceed 60 degrees Celsius.