Installation Standards of Cable Trays
Cable trays can provide a safe component of a wiring distribution system. However, if not designed and installed properly, wiring inside cable trays may pose hazards
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Due to their exposure to the open air because of the cable trays, the wires contained within need a very durable outer covering. The regulations dictate that the cables must either be Type TC (also known as Tray Rated) or must be metal-armored (Type MC). This is a description of how to select, install, and support these metal or plastic frames, on which electrical wires are installed. Installation of Cable in Cable Trays involves precise routing on support systems, NEC/IEC compliance, grounding, ampacity derating, bend radius control, segregation of services, fire safety, labeling, and reliable cable management for industrial and commercial facilities.
