Cable Tray Institute

PW INDUSTRIES.COM
Welcome to PW Industries' catalog of wire management systems. For over 50 years, PW has offered the Industry the finest and most extensive line of cable tray, data tray, and prefabricated wiring systems. In this catalog, you will find extensive information on our cable tray products. Styles, finishes, applications, requirements, and ordering information are all clearly and precisely presented. However, if you have any questions about the use of cable tray and accessories, please feel free to contact a PW Industries' representative, at your convenience. We hope that you find this catalog to be an important resource as you plan your project. Whether your job is big or small, PW Industries is committed to helping you finish it on time and within budget, while simultaneously meeting the Industry's highest technical standards. We look forward to working with you.

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WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CATALOG

Section

1
Pages 2-141

Metallic Cable Tray and Channel

Section

2
Pages 142-185

CENTERLINE Single Rail Cable Tray

Section

3
Pages 186-219

Fiberglass Cable Tray and Channel

Section

4
Pages 220-241

Wire Mesh Cable Tray

Section

5
Pages 242-253

Cable Runway and Support Hooks

Section

6
Pages 254-257

Vertical Mounted Ladder Rack

Section

7
Pages 258-265

Tubing Raceway and Stack-A-Tube

Section

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Pages 266-267

Struts and Fasteners

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Pages 268-269

Seismic Bracing Systems

TABLE OF CONTENTS
METALLIC CABLE TRAY AND CHANNEL

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CABLE TRAY SYSTEMS

Metallic Cable Tray and Channel

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
METALLIC CABLE TRAY AND CHANNEL
The chapter title and color are shown in the stripe at the top of each page.

METALLIC CABLE TRAY AND CHANNEL

Aluminum Cable Trays

Steel Cable Trays

Stainless Steel Cable Trays

Elbows and Fittings

Pages 12 - 41

Pages 42 - 63

Pages 64 - 65

Pages 66 - 90

Covers

Connectors & Accessories

Firestop Systems

Cable Channel

Pages 91 - 93

Pages 94 - 109

Pages 110 - 123

Pages 124 - 129

Introduction New Products and Features ....................................... 4 - 5 PW Cable Tray Designs ............................................... 6 - 7 Cable Tray Selection Guide ....................................... 8 - 9 Part Numbering System............................................... 10 Selecting Metallic Cable Tray Systems........................11 Aluminum Straight Sections Aluminum System Summary Tables ............................12 - 13 Aluminum Straight Sections, all NEMA Classes ........... 14 - 41 Steel Straight Sections Steel System Summary Tables .................................... 42 - 43 Steel Straight Sections, all NEMA Classes ................... 44 - 63 Stainless Steel Straight Sections Stainless Steel Systems Summary Tables .................... 64 - 65 Fittings Horizontal Elbows and Reducers ................................ 66 - 70 Horizontal Tees ........................................................... 71 - 73 Crosses and Adjustable Elbows .................................. 74 - 75 Wye Branches ............................................................ 76 Square Corner Fittings ................................................ 77 Vertical Elbows ........................................................... 78 - 85 Tees and Crosses with Riser Taps ................................ 86 - 87 Vertical Tees and Crosses .......................................... 88 - 89 90 Degree Cable Support Elbow ............................... 90 Covers Cover Straight Sections ............................................. 91 Cover Connectors and Accessories .......................... 92 - 93

Accessories Splice Plates, Mid-Span Splice Plates, Hardware .............. 94 Expansion Splice Plates and Bonding Jumpers ............... 95 Reducing Splice Plates and Box Connectors.................... 96 Adjustable Splice Plates and Tray-To-Box Connectors ...... 97 Divider Strips and Divider Splices ...................................... 98 Cable Bridges, Blind Ends, Dropouts and Wall Sleeves ..... 99 Expansion Guide Clamps and Hold Down Clamps .......... 100 Hanger Clamps, Hanger Brackets and Isolation Pads ...... 101 Hanger Channels and Center Hanger Supports ............... 102 - 103 Support Brackets , Ground Clamps, Cable Clamps ......... 104 - 105 Beam Clamps, Threaded Rods, and Hardware ................ 106 Conduit Clamps and Clamp Brackets ............................. 107 Split Wall Frame Assemblies, Interior and Exterior ............. 108 - 109 Firestop Systems Fire Stops for Floor and Wall Penetrations ......................... 110 - 123 Cable Channel Straight Sections and Fittings ............................................ 124 - 126 Supports and Accessories ................................................ 127 - 129 Reference Information Metals and Finishes .......................................................... 130 Expansion Connector Installation ..................................... 131 Side Rail Data ................................................................... 132 Rung Slots and Rung Upgrade Options ............................ 133 Aluminum Rung Data ....................................................... 134 - 136 Steel Rung Data ............................................................... 137 - 140 Tray Labels and Prefabricated Options ............................ 141

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NEW PRODUCTS
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The Delta Symbol Indicates New Parts or Catalog Numbers Throughout the Catalog

NEW PRODUCTS AND FEATURES

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New Products from PW

PW is proud to announce the addition of new products and improved cable tray designs. PW is committed to manufacturing wire management systems that are easier, safer, and more flexible for both contractors and users, providing innovative, high-quality solutions for all your wiring needs

Fiberglass Encapsulated Hardware

PW now offers stainless steel hardware encapsulated in fiberglass. Provides the strength of stainless steel, plus the corrosion resistance of fiberglass. Designed for use with all PW fiberglass cable tray systems.
Type 316 Stainless Steel Interior
Fiberglass: page 218

Slotted Rungs for Cable Ties

PW now offers slotted Marine rungs for cable tie-downs, available as an option for ladder and ventilated/trough cable tray systems.
Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel Ladder and ventilated/trough trays
Details: page 133

Fire Retardant, Glass Reinforced Resin Exterior 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolt and 3/8" Flanged Hex Nut

Slots are 3/4" long on 1" centers

Hat Rungs for Steel Ladders

PWs new hat-shaped rung design is stronger and eliminates the interference issues that occur with the flared-rung design used in steel ladders and ventilated/trough cable trays.
Steel and stainless steel trays
Steel: pages 42-63 Stainless Steel: pages 64-65

I-Beam Cable Tray Systems

PW is a pioneer in the manufacture of I-beam cable trays. In this new catalog you will see a variety of our latest designs ideally suited for long-span and heavy- load applications.
Aluminum and steel
Aluminum: page 12 Steel: page 42

Slots for cable ties are available All NEMA load classes

Ladder, ventilated, and solid bottom Custom designs available

Hilti Firestop Systems

PW wall penetration/firestop sleeves now use Hilti firestop bricks and putty. The Hilti bricks offer convenience and flexibility allowing for easy sealing of fire wall penetrations.
Steel wall penetration sleeves U.L. listings for 1 and 2-hour ratings
Pages 110-123

Stainless Steel Cable Tray Systems

PW sets the standard for all varieties of cable tray. This new catalog gives part numbers and technical data for a wide variety of stainless steel cable tray systems.
All rail heights and NEMA classes Types 304 and 316 stainless steels
Stainless Steel: pages 64-65

Approved for wall and floor openings

Ladder, ventilated, and solid bottoms

Heavy-Duty Connector Clamps for Raised Tray Covers

This assembly provides the perfect solution for applications that require a raised cover clamp that is suitable for outdoor and vertical applications.
Raises cover 1", 2", 3", or 4" Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
Page 93

Waterfall Dropouts for Wire Mesh Trays

PW's exclusive design offers a smooth, curved surface for cables dropping out of the side of wire mesh trays. Waterfall dropouts include all necessary hardware for tray attachment.
6", 12", and 24" Radii All tray depths and widths
Page 232

For flanged, flat, or peaked covers

Custom sizes available

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New Products from PW

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Conduit Clamps
PW now offers a variety of clamps designed to attach standard conduits to cable trays. These clamps attach conduits to the tray side rails, rungs, or wires for wire mesh trays.
Pages 107, 176, and 233

Cable Bridges for Divided Tees and Crosses

PW has devised a simple solution to keep cables separated in tee and cross fittings that include dividers. The PW cable bridge raises cables above the other sections of the fitting, allowing one set to cross over while maintaining physical separation from the others.

Page 99

Mid-span Splice Plates

These heavy-duty splice plates are designed to allow random splice location, including the mid-span of 20 foot support spans. These splices are available for all long-span ladder and ventilated/trough tray systems (NEMA Classes 20A, 20B, 20C, and 20C+).

Hanger Support Kits

PW now offers complete tray support kits that provide all of the components needed to assemble a complete cable tray support. Single and double trapeze hangers and center-hung support kits are supplied in sealed plastic bags for convenience.
Page 103

Page 94

Page 100

New Design Features from PW

UL Classification for Wire Mesh Cable Tray Systems

PW wire mesh cable trays are now U.L. classified for use as equipment grounding conductors per N.E.C. 392-7 . Amperage ratings vary by tray height and width.

Cable Support Hook Configurations

PW's industry-leading line of cable support hooks has been expanded to include a variety of new configurations for multitier, wall-mounted, and rod-suspended designs.

Pages 222-223

Pages 251-252

New Part Number Designations

Example:

09-4F14-0012-24-SL
SUFFIXES
Tray System Number
This identifies the specific tray design and is used as a catalog number prefix for straight sections, fittings and accessories.

PREFIXES
The VT and SC prefixes are new features of the PW part numbering system that help quickly identify the construction of the cable tray.
Bottom Type
06 - 6" Rung Spacing 09 - 9" Rung Spacing 12 - 12" Rung Spacing 18 - 18" Rung Spacing VT - Ventilated/Trough

Length
0010 - 10'-0" 0012 - 12'-0"

Width
06 - 6" 09 - 9"

Rung Options
SL - Slotted rungs alternating with solid SA - All slotted rungs
Leave Blank for No Slots

SC - Solid Corrugated Bottom

0020 - 20'-0" 12 - 12" 18 - 18" 0024 - 24'-0" 24 - 24" 30 - 30" 36 - 36"

Special suffixes are used here to indicate alternate rung designs.

Options for rung variations are shown as suffixes at the end of the part number. For example, the SA suffix indicates a tray with all slotted rungs. Suffixes identified with other rung options are shown on page 133.

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METALLIC CABLE TRAY DESIGNS

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Standard PW Designs
All of PWs standard cable tray designs are illustrated here. See the appropriate pages for detailed information.

Ladder Cable Trays

Rungs are spaced on 6", 9", 12", or 18" centers PWs new Slotted Rungs for cable ties are available 4", 5", 6", and 7" standard side rail heights All NEMA load classes Flange-in, flange-out, and I-beam side rail configurations

Flange-In

Flange-Out

I-Beam

Aluminum: pages 12-41; Steel: pages 42-63 Stainless Steel: pages 64-65

Ventilated / Trough Cable Trays

Aluminum trays have 4" wide rungs on 8" centers and have flange-in, flange-out, or I-beam side rails Steel and stainless steel trays have 1-1/4" wide rungs on 5" centers, with a flange-in side rail configuration PWs new Slotted Rungs for cable ties are available 4", 5", 6", and 7" standard side rail heights All NEMA load classes

Aluminum, Flange-In

Aluminum, Flange-Out

Steel and Stainless Steel, Flange-In

Aluminum: pages 12-41; Steel: pages 42-63 Stainless Steel: pages 64-65

Corrugated Bottom Cable Trays

Ventilated and solid bottoms, corrugated for stiffness Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel 4", 5", 6", and 7" standard side rail heights All NEMA load classes Flange-in or I-beam side rail configurations Aluminum: pages 12-41; Steel: pages 42-63 Stainless Steel: pages 64-65

Solid Bottom

Ventilated Bottom

Cable Channel Systems

Ventilated and solid designs Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel 3", 4", and 6" standard widths 12", 24", and 36" radius and square corner fittings Complete line of covers, supports, and accessories Pages 124-128

Ventilated Channel

Solid Channel

CENTERLINE Single Rail Cable Trays

Aluminum, welded construction 6", 9", 12", 18", and 24" widths 3", 4", 5", and 6" load depths Single-tier, two-tier, wall-rack, and double wall-rack configurations

Wire Mesh Cable Trays

2", 4", and 6" depths 2" x 4" wire spacing Stocked in zinc-plated steel; stainless steel and powder-coated finishes are available
Wire Mesh

CENTERLINE

Pages 142-185

Pages 220-241

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Alternate PW Designs
In addition to our standard line, PW offers a variety of alternate designs to accommodate special applications and user preferences. Most designs use the same side rails as standard tray systems, coupled with bottoms that are variations of standard construction. Due to their custom construction, these products may have slightly longer lead times than standard systems. Please contact PW for current lead times, part numbers, and technical data.

Ladder Cable Trays

PWs exclusive flared rung design permits maximum interior load depth in short-span, light-duty steel ladders and ventilated/trough cable trays.
Steel and stainless steel
Flared Rung Steel Ladders and Ventilated/Trough Trays

To accommodate heavy loads in special applications, strut rungs are available as an optional upgrade to all PW ladder cable trays.
Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel 4", 5", 6", and 7" rail heights
Heavy-Duty Strut Rungs

4", 5", 6", and 7" rail heights NEMA load classes 12B and 12C Flange-in configuration

All NEMA load classes 1" and 1-5/8" deep profiles

Trough Cable Trays

PWs exclusive E-Bottom design uses oversized openings with radius edges to permit safe cable dropouts .
Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel 4", 5", 6", and 7" rail heights
E-Bottom Style Trough

Perforated metal, wire cloth, and expanded metal products can be incorporated into cable tray designs for special applications.
Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel A wide variety of designs are available
Expanded Metal and Wire Cloth Bottoms

NEMA load classes 12B and 12C Flange-in configuration

Bottoms are typically installed under the rungs of ladders or troughs

Solid Bottom Cable Trays

This design uses a flat, solid sheet as an alternative to the corrugated bottoms. Binder strips for joining the tray bottoms are included.
Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel 4", 5", 6", and 7" rail heights
Flat Sheet Style Solid Bottom

Fo r h i g h - p r o f i l e a r e a s , t h i s seamless, solid-bottom tray is formed from a single sheet of metal. Wider tray widths include wraparound connectors.
Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel Standard and custom widths and depths
Single-Piece Solid Bottom

All NEMA load classes Flange-in or I-beam side rails

Available in any length up to 12 feet Flange-in configuration

Special Application and Heavy-Duty Cable Trays

Fabricated Solutions from PW

Side Rails with Structural Shapes

Non-Standard Rail Heights

Tray & Hook combination designs

Unique Fittings

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SELECTION GUIDE
METALLIC CABLE TRAY AND CHANNEL

CABLE TRAY SELECTION GUIDE

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The purpose of this guide is to help simplify the process of designing the correct cable tray system for your project. The seven categories listed here describe the main parameters that apply to standard cable tray systems. Careful consideration should be given to each of them.

A well-written cable tray specification will define a specific requirement for each of the categories shown on these pages. Page 11 demonstrates how this catalog presents each of these parameters for the selection of PW metallic cable tray systems.

Material and Finish

The selection of cable tray material depends on many factors including environmental conditions, corrosion resistance, aesthetics, and material handling. Available materials include: Aluminum: The most popular material for cable trays, aluminum is inherently corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and easy to handle and cut in the field. Copper-free aluminum alloys used by PW can be installed indoors or outdoors. Steel, Hot-Dip Galvanized After Fabrication: Used primarily for outdoor applications. After the cable tray is manufactured from commercial quality steel, it is dipped into a molten zinc bath. This ensures that all surfaces are coated with a heavy layer of the metal, providing excellent protection from the elements. Steel, Mill Galvanized: Used primarily for indoor applications. Cable trays are manufactured from commercial quality steel that has a zinc coating applied at the mill, offering economical service in dry indoor environments. Steel, Stainless: Inherently corrosion resistant but expensive, type 304 and 316 stainless steels are used in applications where corrosion is a special concern. Fiberglass: Used in highly corrosive areas where corrosion resistance is of primary importance. Special Finishes: Upon request, other finishes can be applied to metallic cable trays such as powder coating, epoxy paints, polyesters, and PVC coatings. Please contact PW for more information on special finishes.

Tray Type

The type of cables to be installed in the cable tray or channel will dictate the tray type needed. Refer to Article 392 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for guidelines on selecting the proper cable tray type. Ladder: Two longitudinal side rails connected by individual rungs spaced on 6", 9", 12" or 18" centers. Available in all materials. Ladder trays are the most commonly used type of tray and provide maximum ventilation. Ventilated / Trough: Two longitudinal side rails connected by a bottom of closely spaced rungs that offer more cable support surface than ladder trays with openings for sufficient ventilation. Available in all materials. Solid Bottom: Two longitudinal side rails connected by a solid bottom without ventilation openings. Available in all materials. Solid-bottom trays equipped with covers offer a completely enclosed wire management solution. Single Rail: One single longitudinal rail with rungs that project from one or both sides at 6", 9", or 12" centers. Single rail ladder trays are offered in single or multi-tier structures and are usually fabricated from aluminum. Wire Mesh: A structure consisting of steel wires that are welded at all intersections. Standard PW designs have longitudinal wires spaced on maximum 2" centers and transverse wires spaced on 4" centers. Wire mesh trays are normally made of zinc-plated steel. Wire mesh cable trays are also available in stainless steel and with special finishes. Channel: A one-piece channel section that is solid or comes with openings for ventilation. Typical dimensions include units that are 3", 4", or 6" wide. Available in all materials and typically used for branch runs from cable tray-toequipment connections.

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Tray Size

It is essential to consider the type and quantity of cables to be installed in the cable tray or channel. Refer to Article 392 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for guidelines on calculating the cable tray depth and width.
Load Depth: Interior depth of the cable tray that is available for cable fill. Specifications for cable trays should include a specific requirement for the tray load depth. Due to design variations between different manufacturers, it is important to specify an exact load load depth to ensure equal performance. Standard PW load depths are 3", 4", 5", and 6". Custom depths are available, please consult factory. Side Rail Height: The overall height of the cable tray side rail. In general, side rail heights for PW cable trays are 1 greater than the load depth. Standard side rail heights are 4", 5", 6", and 7". Custom heights are available, please consult factory for more information. Tray Length: The overall length of each cable tray straight section. The spacing of the cable tray supports will determine the length requirements for straight trays. The support span should not be greater than the straight section length to ensure that no more than one splice plate connection is located between supports. Standard PW tray lengths are 10', 12', 20', and 24'. Custom lengths are available, please consult factory. Width: Interior width of the tray or channel that is available for cable fill. Standard widths are 6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", and 36" for PW tray and 3", 4", and 6" for PW Channel. Non-standard widths are also available.

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Load/Span Class Designation

LOAD/SPAN CLASS DESIGNATIONS
Per NEMA VE1 / CSA C22.2 No. 126

The Load/Span Classification describes the cable trays load-carrying capability for a specific support span. A classification should be selected that reflects the actual working load and support span for each application. This designation directly affects the cost of the tray, so the proper selection is essential to determine the most economical cable tray system necessary for each project. For working loads and support spans that fall outside the boundaries of the Load/Span Classes shown, refer to the load/span charts shown on pages 37-41 and 61-63. Concentrated Static Load: In addition to an evenly distributed cable load, it is occasionally required that the cable tray system be capable of supporting a concentrated static load. A concentrated static load represents a static weight applied on the centerline of the cable tray at midspan. The concentrated static load in lbs. may be converted to an equivalent uniform load (We) in lbs/ft, using the following formula, and added to the static weight of cables in the tray. A NEMA Load Class can then be selected that reflects the combination of the cable load and converted static load.
2 x (concentrated static load, lbs) We = support span length, ft

WORKING LOAD
Lbs/Ft (Kg/M)

SUPPORT SPAN, Feet (Meters)

25 (37) 45 (67) 50 (74) 65 (97) 75 (112) 100 (149) 120 (179) 200 (299)

8 ft. 10 ft. 12 ft. 16 ft. 20 ft. (2.4 m) (3.0 m) (3.7 m) (4.9 m) (6.0 m) __ __ __ __ A A* __ __ __ __ D __ 8A 12A 16A 20A __ 8B 8C __ __ C __ __ D E __ 12B 12C __ __ __ 16B 16C __ __ __ E or 20B 20C __ __

Example: A 200 lb. concentrated load is to be applied to a cable tray that is supported on a 12 ft. support span. Using the formula above, the equivalent uniform load We = 2 x 200 / 12 = 33 lbs per linear foot. This should be added to the anticipated cable load to determine the appropriate Load/Span Class for the cable tray. Note: To accommodate concentrated loads, some circumstances may require cable trays to have reinforced side rails or bottom members Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with PW when considering concentrated loads or any other special cable tray loading requirements.

Working Load: Total load of cables installed and uniformly distributed in the cable tray. Support Span: Maximum distance between cable tray supports. Classes 8,12,16,20/A,B,C: NEMA designations, published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.in Standard VE1. Classes A, C, D, and E: CSA designations, published by the Canadian Standards Association in Standard C22.2, No. 126.

Accessories and Hardware

A complete cable tray system includes accessories, supports, and hardware. Consider the following components when designing a cable tray system. Expansion Connectors: It is important to consider thermal expansion and contraction in the cable tray system, especially for outdoor applications. NEMA Standards Pub. VE2 addresses the proper installation and spacing of expansion connectors, expansion guides, hold down clamps, tray supports, and bonding jumpers. See pages 95 and 131. Covers: Cable tray covers are often needed to contain and protect tray contents. Carefully select a specific cover design and specify the proper attachment hardware needed for indoor, outdoor, or vertical installations. As always, feel free to call upon PW for assistance. See page 91. Dividers: In some applications, the NEC requires the use of tray dividers to separate cables. Multiple dividers can also easily help manage complex wiring systems. See page 98. Grounding: All aluminum and galvanized steel cable trays manufactured by PW are classified by UL as equipment grounding conductors with specific ampere ratings per NEC 392. To maintain electrical continuity, bonding jumpers should be installed properly and sized in accordance with the rating of the cable tray system. See page 95 . Hardware: Screws, nuts, bolts, etc. for assembling cable tray connectors and accessories are normally provided in zincplated or cadmium-plated steel, adequate for most applications. Some moist, outdoor, or corrosive environments may require the use of stainless steel hardware for better performance. All PW cable tray connectors and most accessories are available with optional type 316 stainless steel hardware. See pages 92 thru 107.

6 Fitting Radius
Fitting Radius: The nominal bend radius for fittings should not be less than the minimum allowable bending radius for the cables to be installed in the tray. Cable tray specifications should include specific values for the radius of fittings based on the requirements of the installed cables. Cable manufacturers typically publish the minimum bending radius as a multiple of the cable diameter. Standard fittings have 12", 24", and 36" radius; See pages 66-90.

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The Delta Symbol Indicates New Parts or Catalog Numbers Throughout the Catalog

PART NUMBERING SYSTEM

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Cable Tray and Cover Straight Sections:

Example:

*Custom lengths and widths are available. Please contact PW for more information.

09-4D02-0012-24-SL

Bottom Type
06 - 6" Rung Spacing 09 - 9" Rung Spacing 12 - 12" Rung Spacing 18 - 18" Rung Spacing VT - Ventilated/Trough SC - Solid Corrugated Bottom VC - Ventilated Corrugated Bottom Leave Blank for Covers

System Number
This identifies the specific tray or cover design and is used as a catalog number prefix for straight sections, fittings, and accessories.
Aluminum: pages 12-13 Steel: pages 42-43 Stainless Steel: pages 64-65 Covers: page 91

*Length
0006 - 6'-0" (Covers) 0010 - 10'-0" 0012 - 12'-0" 0020 - 20'-0" 0024 - 24'-0"
Covers are available in lengths up to 12'

*Width
06 - 6" 09 - 9" 12 - 12" 18 - 18" 24 - 24" 30 - 30" 36 - 36"

Rung Options
SL - Slotted rungs alternating with solid SA - All slotted rungs
Leave Blank for No Slots

Special suffixes are also used here to indicate alternate rung designs. (See page 133)

Cable Tray Fittings and Fitting Covers:

Example:

*Custom widths and radii are available. Please contact PW for more information.

09-4D02-9012-24-SL

Bottom Type
06 - 6" Rung Spacing 09 - 9" Rung Spacing 12 - 12" Rung Spacing 18 - 18" Rung Spacing VT - Ventilated/Trough SC - Solid Corrugated Bottom VC - Ventilated Corrugated Bottom
The VT, SC and VC prefixes are new features of the PW part numbering system that help quickly identify the construction of the cable tray.

System Number
This identifies the specific tray or cover design and is used as a catalog number prefix for straight sections, fittings, and accessories.
Aluminum: pages 12-13 Steel: pages 42-43 Stainless Steel: pages 64-65 Covers: page 91

*Radius
00 - 0" 08 - 8" 12 - 12" 24 - 24" 36 - 36" 48 - 48"

*Width
06 - 6" 09 - 9" 12 - 12" 18 - 18" 24 - 24" 30 - 30" 36 - 36"

Rung Options
SL - Slotted rungs alternating with solid SA - All slotted rungs
Leave Blank for No Slots

Special suffixes are also used here to indicate alternate rung designs. (See page 133)

Component Number
90 - 90 Degree Horizontal Elbow 31 - 30 Degree Inside Vertical Riser 32 - 30 Degree Outside Vertical Riser 20 - Horizontal Tee 21 - Vertical Tee Down 22 - Vertical Tee Up 23 - Dropout Tee with Inside Riser Tap 24 - Dropout Tee with Outside Riser Tap 10 - Horizontal Cross 11 - Vertical Cross 14 - Dropout Cross with Outside Riser Tap 01 - Straight Reducer 07 - Left Hand Reducer 08 - Right Hand Reducer 91 - 90 Degree Inside Vertical Riser 92 - 90 Degree Outside Vertical Riser 93 - 90 Degree Vertical Cable Support Elbow 60 - 60 Degree Horizontal Elbow 61 - 60 Degree Inside Vertical Riser 62 - 60 Degree Outside Vertical Riser 45 - 45 Degree Horizontal Elbow 46 - 45 Degree Inside Vertical Riser 47 - 45 Degree Outside Vertical Riser 40 - 45 Degree Left Hand Horizontal Wye 41 - 45 Degree Right Hand Horizontal Wye 30 - 30 Degree Horizontal Elbow

For Outside Vertical Elbow Covers Only:

Place the appropriate prefix before the catalog number to indicate the side rail height.

40 - 4" Side Rail Height 50 - 5" Side Rail Height 60 - 6" Side Rail Height 70 - 7" Side Rail Height

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HOW TO SELECT METALLIC TRAY SYSTEMS

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Metallic Cable Tray Systems

Here is the layout of a typical catalog page. This example illustrates metallic cable tray straight sections. PW cable tray systems are grouped by the information shown in the page header. This information applies to all of the cable tray systems shown on that page.

These variables apply to all of the cable tray systems shown on this page. The color of the header identifies the type of material, as follows:

ALUMINUM

STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

LOAD DEPTH RAIL HEIGHT

MATERIAL NEMA CLASS

STEEL STRAIGHT SECTIONS

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RAIL HEIGHT LOAD DEPTH

MATERIAL

NEMA CLASS

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4"

3"

STEEL 12C,16A
LADDER (Flange Out)
1"
1"

CABLE TRAY TYPE

Ladder, ventilated/trough and solid bottom type cable tray systems are shown for the NEMA class, material, and side rail height shown in the page header.

LADDER (Flange In)

System Number

A457

System Number

1"

Hot-Dip Galvanized After Fab. ASTM A123 System Number

B457

4"

38

A412
Hot-Dip Galvanized After Fab. ASTM A123

4"

3"

Mill Galvanized ASTM A653

BOTTOM DETAILS
Rung and bottom construction details and options are shown in the shaded area under the illustration.

Rungs are 1-1/4" wide, spaced on 6", 9", 12", or 18" centers. Available with slotted rungs for cable ties.

Rungs are 1" wide, spaced on 6", 9", 12", or 18" centers. Available with slotted rungs for cable ties.

VENTILATED/TROUGH
System Number

CORRUGATED BOTTOM
System Number

A452

1"
1"

A461

1"
3"

FINISH
When steel cable tray systems have finish options, each finish carries a separate PW tray system number.

Hot-Dip Galvanized After Fab. ASTM A123 System Number

Hot-Dip Galvanized After Fab. ASTM A123 System Number

B452

4"

38

B461

4"

38

Mill Galvanized ASTM A653

Rungs are 1-1/4" wide, spaced on 5"centers. Available with slotted rungs for cable ties.

Mill Galvanized ASTM A653

Tray bottoms are 1/2" deep corrugated sheet with 7/8" wide support ribs on 2" centers, solid (prefix SC) or ventilated (prefix VC) construction.

TRAY CONNECTORS

SAFE LOAD AND DEFLECTION DATA

SUPPORT SPAN (feet) SAFE LOAD (lbs/ft) DEFLECTION (inches)

TRAY CONNECTORS
Information about the connectors and hardware normally supplied with all of the tray systems shown on the page. See pages 94-97 for a complete list of tray connectors and optional hardware.

6
444 0.31

8
250 0.55

10
160 0.86

12
111 1.24

14
78 1.61

16
58 2.06

Necessary connectors are supplied with all trays. Extra connectors for field cuts or spares must be ordered separately. See page 94 for upgrade Supplied in pairs with cadmium options and more information. plated steel hardware.
Catalog No. (pr.)

(System No.)-1302-02

Safe loads and deflections are based on simple beam supports and a safety factor of 1.5 per NEMA Standard VE1. Load data is for the tray side rails only. See page 137 for safe load limitations of tray rungs and bottoms. When cable trays are supported in continuous spans, the mid-span tray deflection is approximately 60% of the values shown.

GROUNDING INFO
U.L. Classification information for the tray systems that qualify for use as an equipment grounding conductor per N.E.C. 392.7. Bonding Jumpers (page 95) used with the cable trays shown on this page should have amperage ratings equal to or greater than the value shown here for the cable tray system.

U
R

CLASSIFIED
AS AN EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PER N.E.C. 392.7

Straight Section Catalog Numbers:

Example:

U.L. AREA

AMPS

09-A412-0012-24-SL
Tray System Number Length
0010 - 10'-0" *0012 - 12'-0" 0020 - 20'-0" 0024 - 24'-0"

0.40 in 2

100
Bottom Type Width Rung Options
06 - 6" 09 - 9" 12 - 12" 18 - 18" 24 - 24" 30 - 30" 36 - 36"
SL - With Slots
Leave Blank for No Slots

FITTING SERIES

FITTING SERIES
Horizontal and vertical elbows, tees, crosses, etc. for the tray systems shown on this page will have a specific Fitting Series number. The Fitting Series applies to the dimensions shown on pages 66-90. Series One fitting side rails have 2 tangents (flat portion beyond curvature) at each end of the fitting, in order to accommodate splice plates. Series Two fitting side rails have 5 tangents at each end of the fitting, in order to accommodate splice plates.

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Fittings for the tray systems on this page have 2" tangents.
See pages 66-90 for fitting dimensions and part numbers.

This identifies the specific tray design and is used as 09 - 9" Rung Spacing a catalog number prefix 12 - 12" Rung Spacing for straight sections, 18 - 18" Rung Spacing fittings, and accessories.

06 - 6" Rung Spacing

VT - Ventilated/Trough SC - Solid Corrugated Bottom VC - Ventilated Corrugated Bottom

*Standard Length

Special suffixes are also used here to indicate alternate rung designs. (See page 133)

Rung slots are .31" wide x .75" long on 1" centers. Slotted rungs are normally located every second or third rung, alternating with solid rungs. Trays with slotted rungs only are also available.

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TRAY LENGTH AND WIDTH

Length and width selections are included along with a complete description of the part numbering system for straight tray sections.

PERFORMANCE DATA
Load-carrying capabilities and deflection information for various support spans.

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