What is a Ladder Type Cable Tray tray?
A Ladder Type Cable Tray is a type of cable support system that resembles the shape of a ladder. It consists of two side rails connected by cross rungs at regular intervals. These trays are used to carry electrical, control, and communication cables in industrial and commercial settings.
Key Characteristics:
Open Structure: Allows for natural air flow and easy heat dissipation.
Strong Load Capacity: Ideal for supporting heavy bundles of cables over long distances.
Easy Maintenance: Cables can be installed, removed, or inspected easily.
Flexible Routing: Rungs provide multiple points to branch out or drop cables.
What is a Ladder Type Cable Tray Used For?
A Ladder Type Cable Tray is used to support, route, and protect electrical cables in various settings, especially where heavy-duty cable management is required. Its open design and robust construction make it ideal for managing large volumes of power, control, and communication cables.
Common Uses:
Power Cable Distribution
– For carrying high-voltage or low-voltage power cables in factories, plants, and buildings.
Control & Instrumentation Cable Management
– Supports control wiring for industrial automation systems.
Data & Communication Cables
– Used in infrastructure projects for organized and safe routing of network and telecom cables.
Industrial Plants
– Suitable for harsh environments like chemical plants, refineries, and power stations.
Commercial Buildings
– Used in large office complexes, malls, or hospitals for structured cable management.
Underground or Overhead Cable Routing
– Can be installed on walls, ceilings, floors, or suspended from structures.
Why It's Preferred:
Strong enough to support heavy cable loads
Excellent ventilation prevents cable overheating
Easy to install and modify for future upgrades
Supports long cable runs without frequent support points
Key Features:
High strength construction using MS angles and flats/sheets
Designed for heavy-duty power distribution systems
Open design allows easy cable maintenance and airflow
Ideal for industrial and commercial Provides a neat, organized method for managing cablesSafe, reliable, and efficient solution for cable support
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Width | 100mm to 1500mm |
| Depth | 50mm to 150mm |
| Length | Up to 2500mm |
| Material | Mild Steel / Galvanized Iron (GI) |
| Finish | Painted / Epoxy Coated / Galvanized / GI / Powder Coated |
| Thickness | 1.0mm to 2.5mm |
Accessories Included:
Horizontal Elbow
Vertical Elbow (Inside & Outside)
Horizontal Tee & Cross
Reducers (Horizontal & Vertical)
Coupler Plates
Support Brackets
Fasteners and Hardware
Splice Plates
Why Use a Ladder Type Cable Tray Instead of Other Types?
  Superior Ventilation: Open-rung design reduces overheating of power cables
  Heavy Load Capacity: Suitable for carrying large and heavy cables over long spans
  Easy Cable Dropping & Exits: Rung spaces make branching off or changing routes easier
  Cost-Effective for Industrial Loads: Stronger structure at relatively lower cost for heavy-duty applications
  Quick Inspection & Maintenance: Easy visual inspection without dismantling the tray
Main Uses of a Ladder Type Cable Tray:
Power distribution in manufacturing plants
Cable management in power generation facilities
Electrical wiring in large commercial buildings
Data and communication cable routing in infrastructure projects
Support for control and automation systems in industrial units
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