Scope

Cable tray series planning only. It does not select tray, supports, loading, grounding, bonding, or installation method.

Lookup table

Decode common cable tray series labels by tray style and load/span catalogue context.

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Lookup basis summarizes common cable tray series and style labels from manufacturer catalogue literature.
Series labelTray styleCatalogue contextBoundary
Ladder trayladderindustrial feeder and power cable support lookupseries label planning only; manufacturer tray loading and support data governs field application
Ventilated troughventilated bottommixed power and control cable support lookupseries label planning only; manufacturer tray loading and support data governs field application
Solid bottom traysolid bottomsmall cable and shielding-sensitive routing lookupseries label planning only; manufacturer tray loading and support data governs field application
Channel traysingle-channelshort branch or instrumentation routing lookupseries label planning only; manufacturer tray loading and support data governs field application
Notes
  • Check table values for preliminary lookup and arithmetic checks only.
  • Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.