Wire Management Wireways & Troughs

Cable tray is a mechanical support system used to securely fasten or support cables and raceways. They are a great alternative to electrical conduit or open wiring systems. Cable trays are used to distribute data  and power cables overhead or under-floor and come in many shapes, sizes and materials depending on the application. Some of the types of cable tray are: ladder tray, solid bottom tray and channel tray.

Ladder cable trays have two side rails connected by cross bars or “rungs” which allow air circulation around the cables, dissipating heat that may be produced by the cable’s conductors. The rungs of the ladder cable tray provide anchors for attaching and tying down cables. Ladder cable trays are generally used in applications with intermediate to long support spans and can have covers installed to protect the cables from falling water, dust or debris.

Solid bottom cable trays are designed to provide continuous support for delicate cables. Fiber optic cable installations frequently use solid bottom cable trays to prevent drooping of fiber optic cables, which can degrade system performance. When covered, solid bottom cable trays reduce radio frequency and electromagnetic interference.

Channel cable trays are used as a cost-effective support for branch cable runs and cable drops from the backbone cable tray system. It is ideal for small cable installations.

Wireways are a metallic or non-metallic trough with a removable or hinged cover designed to protect cables from contaminants such as dirt, dust, moisture and oil. They can be mounted to ceilings, walls or secured under-floor.

Cable troughs are similar to wireways, but instead of being open-ended, the troughs are factory fabricated and cut to length with two end caps installed.