MANUAL OF CONDUIT SYSTEMS THROUGH CABLE TRAY SYSTEMS

AMERICAN STANDARDS NEMA VE-1 NEMA Standard 11-15-1984

1.2DEFINITIONS. Cable tray type channel. It is a metal structure.

prefabricated in a single piece that consists of a channel with a bottom
Metallic cable tray system. A tray assembly ventilated or solid, or both not exceeding 6 inches (152 mm) of
straight and curved sections cable, and accessories make up a width.
rigid structural system to support cables. NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
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Accessories. Devices that are used to complement the function of
Ladder-type cable tray. It is a prefabricated structure of straight and curved sections, including downspouts, covers,
metal that consists of two longitudinal side bars joined by conduit tube adapters, fastening devices and dividers.
individual transverse members. NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
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Supports for cable tray. Device that through
Cable tray type duct. It is a metal structure. appropriate means supports the straight sections of trays
prefabricated greater than 4" (102 mm) wide consisting of a cable carriers, curves, or both.
ventilated base* as an integral part or placed within two bars The basic types of supports for cable trays are:
longitudinal sides. 1.- wall support.
A cable tray must have sufficient openings in its 2.- ceiling support (Trapezoid)
background for the air passage and use 60 percent or less of its 3.- support in suspension of simple bar.
flat surface to support cables. NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
NEMA Standard – 1.999
Span between supports. It is the distance between the center and center of the
Solid bottom cable tray. It is a metal structure. supports.
prefabricated that consists of a bottom without openings as an integral part NEMA Standard 11-15– 1991
or placed inside two longitudinal side bars.
NEMA Standard 11-15-1.984 NOTE: The numbers in parentheses ( ) are in millimeters unless
unless otherwise stated.
Straight section. It is a length of cable tray that does not have
no change of direction or size.
NEMA Standard 11-15-1.984 SECTION2-MANUFACTURINGSTANDARDS

Cable tray bends. It is a device used for 2.1 MATERIALS

make changes in direction or size in a tray system The cable tray systems must be made of metal.
cable holder. corrosion-resistant metal or metal with an anti-corrosive finish.
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Union for cable trays. (Splice plate). It is a Stainless steel and aluminum alloys are inherently
device that joins straight and curved cable tray sections, anticorrosives and no additional finish is required in most cases
or both. of the environments.
The basic types of joints (splice plates) are: Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984
Rigid 2.2 FINISHES
2. Expansion 2.2.1 The carbon steel used for the cable trays is
Adjustable will protect against corrosion through one of the following processes:
4. Reducers A. Hot-dip galvanized in a bath for sheets of
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984 zinc-coated steel, according to ASTM Publication
No. A525. G90 Coating.
Horizontal curve. It is a cable tray that allows for NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
changes of direction on the same horizontal plane. The designated G90 coating of ASTM 525 has an average
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984 weight per layer of zinc of 1.25 oz/ft2 (0.38 / Kg/m2)stee,lthe
total coating on both surfaces (averaging a thickness by
Horizontal tee. It is a cable tray that allows interception. order of 1.06 mils 0.027).
cable trays at 90 degrees on the same horizontal plane. Hot galvanizing of steel sheets is produced
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984. through continuous steel sheets or strips in coils
of a cast zinc bath. The process involves treatment
Horizontal X. It is a convenient cable tray for previously of the steel sheet to make the surface react
intercept cable trays in four directions at 90° in the immediately with the molten zinc, the strip or sheet moves to
same horizontal plane. through the bath at high speeds. The use of these sheets
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984 during the manufacturing process in which cuts and folds must be made,
Vertical curve. It is a cable tray that allows for punching and welding, the cut edges and the affected area by
changes of direction to a different plane. the heat of welding is subject to surface oxidation.
An internal vertical curve allows for changes in direction of the These areas are then protected through action.
horizontal plane to vertical or vice versa in ascending form. electrogalvanic of the adjacent zinc surfaces. The
An external vertical curve allows for changes in direction of The coating is smooth, ductile, and adhesive.
horizontal plan to vertical or vice versa in a descending form.
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984 B. Hot dip galvanizing after manufacturing
according to ASTM Publication No. A123, Classification
Reduction. (Linear, Right and Left). It is a cable tray. B2*.
convenient for joining cable trays of different widths in NEMA Standard – 1991
the same plan.
The linear reduction has two symmetric sides of the displacement. It is important to specify whether it is ASTM A525 or ASTM A123 for
The right reduction, its longer and straighter side is on the side. ensure that the specific coating fits
right.
The left reduction, its longer and straighter side is on the side
left

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B2 classification of ASTM A123 has an average weight per layer of 6. Arc degrees for curves – 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees.
five of 1.50 oz/ft2 (0.46 Kg/m2) (2.55 mils (0.064) on average NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
thickness per side.
The process begins with the degreasing and cleaning of the parts, 2.3.3 Cable tray duct.
pickled, and they are submerged in a bath of molten zinc where 1. Length of the straight sections – 12 feet (3660) more or less
3
they react to metallurgically form the guaranteed zinc layer. /16inches (4.76) and 24 feet (7320) more or less5/16inches
splice joints are not included.
Some degree of roughness and variations in thickness can be expected. 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 inches (152, 305, 457, 610, 762
due to the hot immersion process. Because the process of about ¼ inch (6.35) inside the dimension.
galvanizing takes place at the lower end of the temperature range The different widths will not exceed their internal widths by more
material tension, some torsion relief may occur, generating in 4 inches (102)
the pieces distortion or deformation. 3. Depth - The interior depth will be 3, 4, 5, and 6 inches.
Authorized Engineering Information - 1991 (76.2, 102, 127.0, and 152), more or less 3/8 inch (9.53)
The external depth will not exceed the internal depth by
C. Another available equivalent commercial coating. more than 11/4inch (31.7)
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984 4.Radio - 12, 24 and 36 inches (305, 610 and 914)
5. Arc degrees for curves - 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees.
2.2.2 Steel nuts and bolts will be protected against corrosion. 6. Transverse elements - The maximum open space between the
by one of the following processes: transverse elements will be 4 inches (102) measured in a
A.Publication of ASTM No. B633 direction parallel to the lateral rails of the tray.
B. Publication of ASTM No. A165 NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
C. Another equivalent commercial coating available.
NEMA Standard - 1991 2.3.4. Solid bottom cable tray
1. Length of the straight sections - 12 feet (3660) more or less
2.2.3. Where the metal cable tray is intended for the 3/16 inches (4.76) and 24 feet (7320) approximately 5/16 inches
installation in highly corrosive environments, including conditions (7.94), does not include splice joints.
more alkaline and acidic, additional protection must be provided 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 inches (152, 305, 457, 610, 762
against corrosion by one of the following processes: and 914), more or less ¼ inch (6.35) within the dimension.
The different widths will not exceed their
A. PVC (polyvinylchloride). internal widths of more than 4 inches (102).
A PVC cover will be applied in a fluidized bed or through 3. Depth - The interior depth will be 3, 4, 5, and 6 inches
of electrostatic dew. (76.2, 102, 127, and 152), approximately 3/8 inch (9.53).
The thicknesses of the layer will be 15 mils (0.381) + 5 mils (0.127) The external depth will not exceed the internal depth.
The parts to be protected will be completely cleaned. for more than 11/4inch (31.7)
they will be printed and then covered with a fine UV grain 4.Radio – 12, 24 and 36 inches (305, 610 and 914).
ultraviolet stabilized vinyl plastic powder. 5.Grados de arcos para curvas –30, 45, 60 y 90 grados.
All cut parts and damaged areas of the canal lining 6. Background - The background is solid.
they will be repaired with a compatible PVC compound for NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
ensure the integrity of the coating.
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984 2.3.5 Cable tray
1. Length of the straight sections - 12 feet (3660) more or less
3 5
A PVC coating is generally applied on trays. /16 inches (4.76) and 24 feet (7320) more or less16inches
bare iron cable trays, but it can also be applied in (7.94), do not include splice joints.
aluminum cable trays. 2. Widths - 3, 4, and 6 inches (76, 102, and 152), plus or minus ¼ o
The PVC coating is not recommended for trays. inch (6.35) within the dimension.
galvanized steel cable trays due to the rough surfaces 3. Depth - 1 ¼ to 1 ¾ inches (31.7 to 44.4), more or less
and gas emissions that cause voids and adhesion problems. ¼ inch (6.35) inside the dimension.
Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984 4.Radius – 12, 24 and 36 inches (305, 610 and 914).
5.Arch degrees for curves –30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees.
B. Another commercially available equivalent coating. NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
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2.4CABLEISOLATIONPROTECTION.
2.3.DIMENSIONS Inside the cable tray systems, there should not be
2.3.1. General no sharp edges, deformations, or projections that could cause damage
The established values more or less reflect the nominal range the insulation of the wires.
of dimensions in the designs of cable trays and not NEMA Standard 7-14-1976
they intend to represent industrial tolerances.
Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984 2.5 CURVES
The design and construction of curves will be based on the assumption that
2.3.2. Ladder cable trays they will be supported according to the recommendations given in
1. Length of the straight sections – 12 feet (3660) more
section
or 6.6less
for support localization.
3 5
/16 inches (4.76) and 24 feet (7320) more or less16inches NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
(7.94), does not include splice joints.
2.Anchos– 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 y 36 pulgadas (152, 305,2.6TRA 457, 610, WHEN
YLABELING 762 USEDAS
and 914), more or less ¼ inch (6.35) inside the dimension. GROUNDCONNECTIONEQUIPMENT.
The different widths will not exceed their internal widths by more When iron or aluminum cable tray systems are
4 inches (102) employees as team drivers for landing, the sections of
Depth - The interior depth will be 3, 4, 5, and 6 inches. cable trays and bends must be marked indicating the area
(76.2, 102, 127.0 and 152), more or less 3/8 inch (9.53) minimum of the cross section according to Article 318 of
The external depth will not exceed the internal depth by National Electrical Code.
more than 11/4inch (31.7) NEMA Standard 7-14-1.976
4. Distance between crossbeams of straight sections. 6, 9, 12, and 18
inches (152, 229, 305, and 457) center to center. SECTION3–RULESOFTHEPERFORMANCEANDDESIGNATIONOF
LOAD CLASS / SECTION
5.Radio - 12, 24 and 36 inches (305, 610 and 914).

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3.1 WORKING LOAD CAPACITY(PERMITTED).

The acceptable workload capacity represents the ability to 4.1.3. Orientation of the prototype.
a cable tray to support the static weight of cables. It is The prototype must be tested in a horizontal position. The length
equivalent to the destructive load capacity, obtained from the the total of the prototype under test should not be greater than the length of the
essays according to section 4.1 divided by a factor of specified section plus 20%. Any suspension will be the same.
security of 1.5. NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
NEMA Standard 3-14-1979
4.1.4. Supports.
3.2CLASSLOADDESIGNATIONS/SECTION Each end of the prototype must be supported by a block of
There are three categories of workload for a cable tray steel 1 1/8 inch [28.6] wide by ¾ inch [19.0] high, the block
cable: * It will have a channel in the shape of a 'Vee' with an angle of 120° and a
50 lbs/linear foot. (74.4 Kg/m (Symbol A) depth of 3/16 inch [4.76]. The block with a 'Vee' channel
2. 75 lbs/linear foot. (111.6 Kg/m (Symbol B) will rest on a solid 1 inch [25.4] round steel bar
3. 100 lbs/linear foot. (148.8 Kg/m ((Symbol C) and four which
categories
will be welded at a maximum of 12 inches [305] to the center over
for distances between supports: a firm steel base, or the prototype must be supported
8 feet (2.44 m) directly onto a 2½ inch [63.5] round steel bar
2. 12 feet (3.66 m) maximum diameter, or on a thick-walled steel tube
3. 16 feet (4.87 m) soldier to a firm base of steel.
4. 20 feet (6.09 m) NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
Based on this, the class designations load/section of the
Table 3-1 can be applied. 4.1.5. Loading Material.
NEMA Standard 3-14-1979 The loading material may be iron strips, ingots, or another.
material.
Table 3-1 The steel strips will have rounded edges or burr-free.
CLASSASSIGNMENTLOAD/SECTION maximum thickness of 1/8 inch (3.18), a width of 1 1/8 (28.6) to 2
(50.8) inches, a maximum length of 4 feet (1220)
Workload Distance between Class Five ingots of lead, each weighing approximately 5 pounds
supports Designation (2.26 Kg), they will be placed in a row touching at the corners adding up to 5
lbs/feet Kg/m Feet subways Ingots of approximately 22 inches (559) in length. The ingots
8A individuals son normally hexagonal, from diameter
50 74.4 8 [2.44]
approximately 3 inches (76.2), and 1 ½ inches (38.1) of
75 [111.6] 8 2.44 8B deep.
100 148.8 8 8C Another loading material will have a maximum weight of 10 pounds (4.53 Kg),
50 [74.4] 12 3.66 12A a maximum width of 5 inches (127), and a maximum length of
12 inches (305).
75 111.6 12 12B
100 148.8 12 3.66 12C 4.1.6. Load Placement.
50 [74.4] 16 4.87 16A Every prototype will be loaded until its destruction. The load is
it will be applied in at least 10 approximately equal increments.
75 111.6 16 4.87 16B The load will be distributed evenly throughout.
100 148.8 16 4.87 16C for the prototype, the loading material should not be ½ inch (12.7)
50 74.4 20 6.09 20A next to the side rails no more than 1 inch (25.4) from them.
They will be placed on the tray with a minimum of 3/8 inch (9.53)
75 111.6 20 6.09 20B separation between the batteries, so that the charging material does not make
100 [148.8] 20 [6.09] 20C a bridge transversely. All the loading material will be placed.
among the supports without standing out.
NOTE 1 – The previous workload is solely for cables: To load a ladder-type cable tray with weight, it will be
When considering applications that require static load Allowed to cover the bottom of the tray between supports with a plate
focused see section 6.2. sheet metal gauge No. 9 (3.8), expanded flattened material no greater than 3
910 feet long and with a hole size for wire of
NOTE 2 - These designations do not apply to channels three-quarters inch (19), or a flat sheet of steel gauge No.
cable carriers, and the manufacturer should be consulted. 16 (1.5) no more than 3 feet (910) long. The expanded metal or the
NOTE 3 - For deflection see section 6.1. The steel sheet will not be fixed to the tray and cannot be closer.
Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984 of ½ inch (12.7) of the side rails. In the 3-foot (910) of
length should not overlap. The weight of the extended metal or the
SECTION4–STANDARDIZEDTESTS The steel plate will be added to the total weight of the loading material.
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
1.1 DESTRUCTIVE LOAD TEST
4.1.1. Specimen Test 4.1.7. Destructive Load Capacity.
For each cable tray design, two tests will be conducted for The total weight of the loading material will be considered on the
separate. A straight section without joints with the greatest width cable tray for the moment when capacity collapses
will be used in each test. destructive load of the cable tray.
For ladder-type cable trays, the distance between cross members
It will be 12" between centers. 4.1.8 Interpolation and Extrapolation of Experimental Results.
When the acceptable load and the deflection data are
Differences in gauge, height of side rails, connection between determined by load tests, the values for lengths of
crossbars or bottom to the side rail, or the configuration of any part Sections not tested will be determined by interpolation of a curve
it constitutes a different design. based on values from a minimum of three tested segment lengths.
NEMA Standard–1.991 The extrapolation tending to shorter segment lengths is
allowed but will not be used for segment lengths greater than the
4.1.2. Type and Palm of Length longest tested segment length.
The sections for the test will be sections of a simple beam with NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
free extremes. The trays will not have lateral restraints. The
The length of the section will be as specified or plus or minus 1 ½” (38.1) 4.2DEFLECTIONTEST.
NEMA Standard 11-15-1984
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The vertical deflection of the tray will be measured between two points. they may require that a given concentrated static load be placed
from the midpoint of the trajectory of the line between the supports and at an angle additionally about the operating load.
straight to the longitudinal axis of the tray. The two points for the taking of This concentrated static load represents a static weight
Measurements will be at the midpoint of the section of each side rail. applied in the middle of the section between the side rails. When this is done
It will be considered that the average of these two readings is the specify, the concentrated static load can become a
vertical deflection of the tray. For application information about equivalent uniform load (Pe) in pounds per linear foot (kilograms per)
deflection see section 6.1. metro) using the formula:
NEMA Standard 3-14-1979
4.3ELECTRICALCONTINUITYOFCONNECTIONS Pe = 2 x (Concentrated Static Load)
4.3.1. Test on prototype Length of the segment in ft.[m]
Each specimen will consist of two lengths of 24 inches
(610) of the side rails plus the mechanical means that connect them. And I added the static weight of the cables in the tray. This load
NEMA Standard 7-14-1976 combined can be used to select the designation Load/Section
more convenient (See Table 3-1). If the combined load exceeds the
4.3.2. Procedure for resistance testing. operating load indicated in Table 3-1, consult the
Each of the specimens must be spliced. manufacturer.
using the appropriate mechanical connector and following the instructions Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984
provided by the manufacturer
A current of 30 amperes will pass through the specimen 6.3WARNING!
and the resistance will be measured between two points 6 inches (152) apart Since the cable tray is designed as support for cables
side of the junction. The net resistance of the junction will not be more than of strength and control, or both, and it is neither intended nor has it been designed
0.00033 ohm as calculated from the measurement of the voltage drop and the to be a walkway for the staff, the user must exhort to
current that passes through the specimen. through a deployment of appropriate warnings against the use
NEMA Standard 7-14-1976 from these supports as walkways for personnel. It is suggested the
next expression:
SECTION5-SPECIFICATIONSANDDRAWINGS
Warning! Do not use as a walkway, ladder, or support for the
5.1DATATHATMUSTAPPEARINSPECIFICATION personal. It should only be used as mechanical support for cables.
The following statements and minimum data, when applicable, Authorized Engineering Information 3-14-1979
must appear in all specifications of cable tray:
6.4 CURVES
The cable tray will be manufactured and installed at Changes in direction must be mechanically continuous and
compliance with NEMA VE 1-1991 standard. achieved by using curves that have dimensions according to
2. For the designation of class Load/ section (see section 2.3.
Section 3) Authorized Engineering Information 3-14-1979
3. Type (see Section 1.2)
4. Material (see Section 2.1) 6.5SUPPORTS
5. Finish (see Section 2.2) The supports for the cable trays must provide the strength
6. Distance between crossbars (see Section 2.3) and the sufficient workload capacity to meet the requirement of
7. Internal height (see Section 2.3) load of the cable tray systems.
8. Width (see Section 2.3) 1. The horizontal and vertical tray supports must
9. Radius of curvature (see Section 2.3) maintain an adequate productive surface the tray and must
10. Accessories (see Section 1.2) to have provisions for hold-down alerts or clips.
Authorized Engineering Information – 1991 2. Furthermore, the vertical tray supports must provide
secure means of cable tray supports fastening to supports.
5.2DATATHATMUSTAPPEARINDRAWINGS Authorized Engineering Information 3-14-1979
The following minimum data must appear in all drawings of
cable trays 6.6 LOCATION OFTHE SUPPORTS
6.6.1. Straight sections of cable tray in horizontal.
1. Type (stair, channel, etc.) The straight sections of cable tray laid in the plane
2. Wide horizontal must be supported at intervals so that it does not
3. Straight section, curves, or accessories exceeds the appropriate NEMA designation class as indicated in the
4. Curvature radii Table 3-1. Straight sections without joints should be used between two
5. Height (from the bottom of the tray) supports and also at the end of a support run. A support must
6. Vertical and horizontal direction changes to be placed within 2 feet (610) of each side of a joint
7. Distances between crossbars expansion. The length of the straight sections must be equal to or greater
8. Number of trays that the length of the section is such as to ensure no more than one
9. Supports splice between supports.
10. Graph scale Authorized Engineering Information – 1991
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6.6.2 Horizontal Curves.
SECTION6-APPLICATIONINFORMATION 1. Supports on horizontal curves (Figure 6.1). They must be placed
6.1DEFLECTION supports on horizontal curves within the interval of 2 feet
Under deflection limitations, normal applications do not (610) from each of its ends, and another in the following way:
should be included in the design criteria for trays (a) At 90° curves, a support at 45° of the arc of the curve
cable trays. However, if there are abnormal conditions or (b) In 60° curves, a support at 30° of the curve's arc.
specials, the manufacturer must be consulted. The limitations of (c) At 45° curves, a support at 12.5° of the arc of
deflection for aesthetic purposes can only result in the curve. (Except for the 12-inch radius (305).
overdimensioning of the tray system design (d) On 30° curves, a support at 15° of the arc of the curve.
cable holder. (Except for the 12-inch radius (305)
Authorized Engineering Information 3-14-1979 2. Horizontal Tee Supports (See Figure 6-2). They must be placed
supports on horizontal tee curves within the interval of 2 feet
6.2 CONCENTRATED STATIC LOAD (610) from each of the openings at its three ends, which
A concentrated static load is not included in Table 3-1, they are connected to other cable trays for 12 radios
Load/Segment Assignments. Some user applications inches (305). For other radii, it must be placed at least

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a support under each side rail of the horizontal tee curve, Example: Value = 28°F (See Figure 6-9)
preferably as shown in Figure 6.2.
3. Supports on horizontal X (See Figure 6-3) Must be Step
placed
3: Draw a line between the maximum and minimum points
supports on horizontal x curves within the interval of 2 temperature over the two axes.
feet (610) from each of the openings at its four ends,
that are connected to other cable trays for radio Step 4: To determine the opening to establish in a union
12 inches (305). For other radios, it must be placed by the of expansion, mark on the vertical axis of
less a support under each side rail of the X curve maximum temperature, the temperature above the
horizontal, preferably as shown in Figure 6-3. metal cable tray at the moment of the
4. Horizontal supports in Yee (See Figure 6-4). They must be placed installation of cable tray.
supports in horizontal curves within the interval of 2 feet Value = 50°F
(610) from each of the openings at its three ends, which
they are connected to other cable trays, and at the point Project the point of 50°F located on the vertical axis of maximum
adjacent to the lateral branch at 22½ degrees. temperature, up to the intersection with the temperature line between
5. Supports in Reductions (See Figure 6-5 and 6-6) Must maximum and minimum of the metal cable tray. From this point
Place supports in reductions within the 2 feet interval from intersection, project downwards onto the horizontal axis of GAP
from each of its joint ends. SETTING to find the value of the appropriate opening (Example:
Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984 3/8" opening to be placed). This is the length of the opening to be set.
among the cable tray sections where they are located
6.6.3 Vertical curves (See figure 6.7) splice joints with expansion joint.
The vertical curve of the cable tray that descends in the Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984
the upper part of its route must rely on each of its
extremes. The vertical curve rising at the bottom of your Table 6-1
The span must be supported at its ends and a support must be placed. MAXIMUMSPACINGBETWEENEXPANSIONJOINTSFOR
within the 2 feet (610) range from the lowest point of the curve. PROVIDE ONE INCH[25.4]OF MOVEMENT
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DIFFERENTIAL
6.6.4 Vertical Tee Curve (See Figure 6-8)
Supports must be placed on vertical tee curves within the °F Celsius Feet[m] Feet[m]
2 feet (610) interval from each of its splice ends. 25 [4] 512[156] 260[79.2]
Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984 50 [10] 256[78.0] 130[39.6]
6.6.5 Vertical Straight Sections 75 [24] 171[52.1] 87[26.5]
Vertical straight sections must be supported at intervals 100[38] 128[39.0] 65[19.8]
appropriate allowed by the structure of the building; the intervals of 125[51] 102[31.1] 52[15.8]
Outdoor support should be determined by the wind load. The
150[65] 85[25.9] 43[13.1]
maximum distance between vertical supports must not exceed 24 feet
(7320) between centers. 175[79] 73[22.2] 37[11.3]
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6.9 CABLE INSTALLATION
6.6.6 Trays tilting When installing cable in cable tray, it is important that care and
The inclined trays must be supported at intervals not exceeding Planning should be exercised so that the cable or the cable tray is not damaged.
those for the horizontal trays of the same plane for the same or destroyed. The cable manufacturer should be contacted for maximum
installation. pulling tensions and minimum bending radii, and advice on prevention of
Authorized Engineering Information 11-15-1984 egging or deformation of cable jacketing or shielding.
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6.6.7 Curve as End of Travel
A curve that is used as a descent at one end of the route
It must have a support firmly fixed to the curve.
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6.8. THERMALEXPANSIONAND CONTRACTION.

It is important that thermal contraction and expansion be
considered when installing cable tray systems. If it has been
determined that expansion connectors are required, refer to the
Table 6-1 for maximum spacing.
The cable tray must be firmly attached to the support.
closest at its midpoint between the expansion connectors and
secured by expansion guides in all other supports. The
cable tray will be able to make longitudinal movements in
both directions from the fixation point towards the connectors of
expansion.
The precision of the opening made at the moment of the
Installation is very important for the proper functioning of the
expansion joints. The following procedure will assist the installer
in determining the appropriate opening:

Step 1: Mark on the vertical axis the maximum temperature,

The highest expected temperature over the tray
metal cable holder.
Example: Value = 100°F (See Figure 6-9)

Step 2: Mark on the vertical axis the minimum temperature,

the lowest expected temperature over the tray
metal cable holder.

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