EWS CB WP ITrayComparison 062016

CABLOFIL® ITRAY
OUT PERFORMS
OTHER CABLE TRAY BRANDS
Cablofil ITray is the next generation aluminum ladder

tray that’s easier to install and stands up to harsh
conditions and the toughest environments.
CABLOFIL ITRAY COMPETITOR 1 COMPETITOR 2
✓ Standard on all 13 ITray designs

7 Standard on 3 designs, not
✓ Patented - Industry first 7 Not Standard on any designs
MID-SPAN available on other 12 designs
✓ Predrilled using only 4 bolts 7 Requires special splice and field
SPLICE* 7 Requires special splice and
✓ No extra planning or cutting tray drilling for 10 bolts
punching for 6 carriage bolts
to force splice location
7 Standard tray design requires 7 Standard tray design requires

FITTING ✓ Splice plate design requires
more supports, 2’ from every more supports, 2’ from every
SUPPORTS fewer supports than NEMA VE-2
fitting splice fitting splice
✓ Structural offset design creates 7 Different flange profiles cause

SIDEWALL more secure rung connection 7 Flat web profile increases rung protruding edges at splice points
DESIGN ✓ Fittings and straight sections weld “burn through” potential 7 Increases likelihood of damage to
feature matching side rails cable sheath during cable pulling
✓ I-Beam rung - strongest in the

7 Tubular rungs
industry
RUNG 7 No edges for clamps or snap-in
✓ Profile allows for snap-in
DESIGN dropouts
dropouts
7 No special features
✓ Resists twisting and deflection
✓ Includes bend over tabs for 7 Requires additional cover 7 Requires additional cover
FITTING
indoor use and easier positioning connection hardware and connection hardware and
COVERS
when used with outdoor clamps installation installation
7 Indoor only zinc hardware 7 Indoor only zinc plated hardware

HARDWARE ✓ Outdoor rated hardware standard standard — lowest grade (SC1) standard —lowest grade (SC1)
available available
✓ Easy to understand and 7 Complex catalog system makes

NUMBERING purchase system NEMA class difficult to understand
SYSTEM Example: 4A12C = 4” high Example: H47A = 4” high
aluminum, NEMA 12C tray aluminum, NEMA 12C tray
Conclusion . . . Cablofil ITray is Clearly Superior!

CABLOFIL® WIRE MESH
THE LEADER
IN WIRE MESH CABLE MANAGEMENT
Cablofil Wire Mesh continues to lead the U.S. market Cablofil Wire
with innovative, quality products that install easily Mesh is the clear
and reduce installation costs. leader!
CABLOFIL WIRE MESH COMPETITOR 1

7 Welding in splices speed installation time on straight
✓ Features a fast splicing system, EDRN equal to Cope
SPLICING sections, but easily damaged
✓ EDRN is very adaptable to cut sections of tray
7 Cut tray sections are slow to splice
PRODUCT LINE ✓ One of the broadest lines in North America 7 Basic wire mesh tray system, not a primary product line focus
AVAILABILITY ✓ National distribution on most products 7 “Make to order” strategy – No U.S. manufacturing
✓ 2 standard grades of stainless steel finishes
STAINLESS 7 No stainless finishes offered
✓ Passivated for twice the service life

✓ Optimized welded steel wire design for superior load
LOAD CAPACITY 7 Utilizes smaller dimension wire, crushes easily
volume without additional weight
✓ Adapts to any curve, bend or elevation change without 7 Fixed 45 and 90 elevation changes and bends limit
ADAPTABILITY
special tools installation options
SPLICING ✓ Features a fast splicing system, EDRN 7 Offers inferior, push-together, integrated splice
FINISHES ✓ Multiple finish options for all uses 7 Poor surface finish, inferior quality
7 Offers a narrow range of products with few accessories
PRODUCT LINE ✓ One of the broadest lines in North America
7 No U.S. manufacturing
AVAILABILITY ✓ National distribution on most products 7 Regional distribution focused in OH, PA, MI and Canada
STAINLESS 7 No stainless finishes offered

✓ Optimized welded steel wire design for superior load 7 Utilizes heavier dimension wire in locations that don’t
LOAD CAPACITY
volume without additional weight add strength of the tray, tray much more difficult to cut
SPLICING ✓ Features a fast splicing system, EDRN 7 No fast splice offered
PRODUCT LINE ✓ One of the broadest lines in North America 7 Offers limited accessories
AVAILABILITY ✓ Wire Mesh leader in North America 7 Ladder leader in the U.S. with less focus on wire mesh line
STAINLESS 7 Passivated stainless steel finishes are not standard
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CABLOFIL® ITRAY

Cablofil ITray is the next generation aluminum ladder

CABLOFIL ITRAY COMPETITOR 1 COMPETITOR 2

✓ Standard on all 13 ITray designs

7 Standard tray design requires 7 Standard tray design requires

✓ Structural offset design creates 7 Different flange profiles cause

✓ I-Beam rung - strongest in the

7 Indoor only zinc hardware 7 Indoor only zinc plated hardware

✓ Easy to understand and 7 Complex catalog system makes

Conclusion . . . Cablofil ITray is Clearly Superior!

CABLOFIL WIRE MESH COMPETITOR 1

CABLOFIL WIRE MESH COMPETITOR 2

CABLOFIL WIRE MESH COMPETITOR 3

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