How to choose the correct metal cable tray

How to choose the correct metal cable tray

Many users encountered a lot of problems about the choice of cable trays, some users reflect that they do not know what kind of cable tray to adapt to their own projects. The market is currently used more cable tray: Wire mesh cable tray, perforated cable tray, ladder cable tray, cable trunking, etc., according to the material can be divided into many kinds of cable tray, such as: stainless steel cable tray, hot dip galvanized cable tray, aluminum cable tray, galvanized cable tray Powder coated cable tray, etc.. To know the choice of cable trays is a fairly important process, because the choice of cable trays good or bad directly affects the quality of the project, said seriously also relates to whether you are wasting your own money and time.

Select cable trays to pay attention to so many issues, to achieve a smooth surface without burrs, but also need to adapt to the use of the environment of durable and solid, to meet the required load-bearing capacity, to meet the project-related environmental requirements.

1, the material

There are many materials of cable trays on the market at present, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, color steel, etc. Each material has its own characteristics, we must pay attention to the characteristics of the geographical area and the cable working environment when choosing the application scenario of the cable trays to be considered.

For example, in China’s coastal cities, due to the humid air, in the equipment wiring should be considered cable trays corrosion resistance and durability. Underground parking lot, for the fire requirements are particularly high, you can use fire-proof cable tray; and the engine room heavy, the requirements for cable trays are even higher, need to take into account cable interference as well as load-bearing. There are many examples not to mention one by one, in short, there are many materials of cable containment, we must choose according to local conditions, according to the actual needs when buying.

2, look at the production process of the cable tray

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Like the material of the cable tray, the production process of the cable tray is also diverse, the cable tray has electro galvanized, hot dip galvanized, powder coated and other processes. Galvanized cable tray refers to the use of electrolytic principle, and then the surface of the cable tray is coated with a layer of zinc, the purpose of this is to prevent corrosion; galvanized perforated cable tray and galvanized basket tray, mesh cable tray are the use of power products; in order to fire, the general use of spraying, the production will be sprayed paint on the surface of the cable tray fireproof coating, the purpose of this is to make the cable tray has the characteristics of fire.

3、Choose a factory with strength

At present, there are about 300 enterprises with production qualification in China, we must screen well when choosing manufacturers, mainly considering two factors, one is to control the cost, and the second is to choose the right manufacturer for custom mass production.

4、About logistics and delivery

Cable trays are generally available in stock and can be shipped in a timely manner. Special specifications of the cable tray production cycle of about 5 to 7 days, in advance to communicate with the manufacturer, choose the right manufacturer, so as to ensure that the production and delivery can be completed on time.

Different environments require different surface treatment cable trays, which can both save costs and extend the service life of cable trays. And it is especially important to note that in places with flammable dust, or the need to shield the external electrical interference, should use non-porous tray, which is usually referred to as slotted cable tray. High temperature, corrosive liquids or oil spills and other places that require protection, it is appropriate to use trough type cable tray. Need to be assembled according to local conditions, available assembled tray that is commonly known as the combination of cable trays, it is appropriate to use the cable ladder tray is also known as cable ladder.

Everyone in the use of cable trays when the attention of the place or need to pay attention to, of course, it is important to choose according to their own actual situation.