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    Cable Trays NEMA Classifications

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    This document discusses NEMA classifications for Cope cable tray, which were established to standardize cable tray specifications. The classifications are based on working load (total cable weight per linear foot) and support span (distance between supports). Common working loads are 50, 75, and 100 pounds per linear foot, and common support spans are 8, 12, 16, and 20 feet. The NEMA classes represent combinations of these loads and spans. The document also notes other factors to consider like destruction load capacity and concentrated loads.

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    This document discusses NEMA classifications for Cope cable tray, which were established to standardize cable tray specifications. The classifications are based on working load (total cable weight per linear foot) and support span (distance between supports). Common working loads are 50, 75, and 100 pounds per linear foot, and common support spans are 8, 12, 16, and 20 feet. The NEMA classes represent combinations of these loads and spans. The document also notes other factors to consider like destruction load capacity and concentrated loads.

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    This document discusses NEMA classifications for Cope cable tray, which were established to standardize cable tray specifications. The classifications are based on working load (total cable weight per linear foot) and support span (distance between supports). Common working loads are 50, 75, and 100 pounds per linear foot, and common support spans are 8, 12, 16, and 20 feet. The NEMA classes represent combinations of these loads and spans. The document also notes other factors to consider like destruction load capacity and concentrated loads.

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    This document discusses NEMA classifications for Cope cable tray, which were established to standardize cable tray specifications. The classifications are based on working load (total cable weight per linear foot) and support span (distance between supports). Common working loads are 50, 75, and 100 pounds per linear foot, and common support spans are 8, 12, 16, and 20 feet. The NEMA classes represent combinations of these loads and spans. The document also notes other factors to consider like destruction load capacity and concentrated loads.

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    Cable Trays: NEMA Classifications


    In this Tech Talk article, we will discuss NEMA Classifications for Cope Cable Tray. The NEMA Classifications for Cable Tray
    were established to simplify and standardize the specification of Cable Tray.
    This classification is based on the working load (the total weight of the cables), and the support span (the distance between
    supports).
    Cable Load/Working LoadThe Cable load or the working load is the total weight of the cables to be placed in the tray. The
    NEMA classes are based on cable loads of 50#, 75#, and 100# per lineal foot. This is the total weight of cables in the tray. For
    purposes of selecting a suitable tray, this weight should be rounded off to the next higher NEMA working (allowable) load.
    Support SpansSupport span is the distance between the supports. The NEMA standard support spans are based on 8, 12,
    16 and 20.
    NEMA ClassesThe following table summarizes the NEMA classes based on cable/working load and support span described
    previously.

    In cases where cable loads cannot be determined prior to specification or


    purchase an estimate of cable weight may have to be made. The following
    table represents the maximum weight of insulated copper conductors which
    can be contained in a lineal foot of tray of the widths and load depths given.
    The National Electrical Code (NEC) greatly limits cable fill area and actual
    loads will be less. For example, the weight of multiconductor control and/or
    signal cable is close to those in the table; however, Article 318-8(3)(b) limits
    fill to 50% of cross section of tray, with 6 the maximum depth usable for
    computation. A 6 deep x 36 wide cross section would only be permitted to
    be loaded to 130 pounds per linear foot, using the table below. As cables
    increase in size and interstices get larger between cables, the total weight
    decreases. Total weights of cable are rarely more than NEMA categories.
    Other Loading ConsiderationsIt is important to note that when specifying
    loading requirements, there are other loading factors that may need to be
    considered over and above the actual cable loads.
    Destruction Load CapacityThe total weight in the tray which causes the
    tray to collapse, is called the destruction load capacity. When trays do
    collapse, they generally do so by premature lateral buckling (compression)
    of the top flange.
    Concentrated LoadsA concentrated load is a static weight applied
    between the side rails at mid span. When specified, these concentrated
    static loads may be converted to an equivalent uniform load (We), in pounds
    per lineal foot, using the following formula:

    This load (We) is then added to the static weight of the cable before selecting the
    appropriate NEMA load span designation. Please note per the NEMA VE-1 guidelines all
    Cope Cable Trays are labeled as follows:

    Click here to learn more about Cope Cable Tray.

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