TECHNICAL

INFORMATION
This information is intended
to provide the specifier or
contractor with guidance on all
aspects of Marshall-Tufflex cable
management products, from
specification to installation.

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Contents PVC-U material data

Marshall-Tufflex cable management
products are manufactured in Extra
Material data  240
Super High Impact PVC-U grade material,
Data compliant trunking 246 capable of withstanding the most
GRP ladder and tray  248 hazardous conditions on site and which
exceeds the most stringent requirements
Wire basket 252 of the British Standards.
Underfloor to desk solutions 258
Characteristics
yy MT32 underfloor system 258
yy Powertrack, boxes and grommets 259 Specific gravity 1.42

yy Power and data modules 263 Co Efficient of

7 x 10-5/m/˚C
Linear Expansion
PowerPoles and PowerPosts 264
Water Absorption Negligible
yy PowerPoles 264
yy PowerPosts 267 Electric Strength
To the requirements of
BS 4678, BS EN 50085
PVC-U perimeter trunking systems 269
yy Compact 270 BS 476 PT6 & PT7 PASS
BS 4678 PASS
yy Mono and Mono Plus 272 BS EN 50085 PASS
Fire Performance
UL94 V-0 @1.6mm
yy Odyssey 274
BS EN 61386-1 PASS
yy Series R  276 BS 4607 PASS

yy Sterling Profile 1,2 and 3 278

Oxygen Index 42%
yy Sterling Curve 278
Tensile Strength 492/562 kg/cm²
yy Sterling Profile 4 to 13  278
yy Twin165  282 To the requirements of
yy Twin Plus 284 BS 4678, BS 4607,
Insulation Resistance
BS EN 50085,
yy XL trunking 286 BS EN 61386-1

PVC-U trunking  288 Chemical Resistance See below

yy Mini trunking 288
yy Maxi trunking 289 Vicat Softening Point 80°c
(conduit & trunking) BS EN ISO 306
yy Sceptre trunking 289
yy Cornice trunking 292
Vicat Softening Point 76°c
yy Sovereign Plus trunking 293 (moulded fittings) BS EN ISO 306
yy Bench trunking 294
Aluminium trunking systems 295
yy Bench trunking 296 Chemical resistance Thermal properties
yy Elegance 297 The material is virtually unaffected by Marshall-Tufflex conduit and trunking is
yy Sterling Profile 298 solutions of inorganic acids, alkalis and designed to accommodate variations
salts and is resistant to many organic of ambient temperature equating to
yy Twin Plus 301 chemicals. It may be softened by some 5.25mm/3m for a temperature
yy XL trunking 303 organic materials such as ketones and rise of 25°C.
aromatic compounds. It will not corrode. Operating temperatures: -5°C to +60°C.
Steel trunking systems 305
See Chemical Resistance table on page
Conduit systems 308 Thermal conductivity: 0.19 w/m/°C.
241 for further details.
yy PVC-U conduit  308
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Fire resistance
yy MT Supertube 309 The material used in Marshall-Tufflex
Impact resistance
conduit and trunking are self- High impact resistance. The material
Accessory boxes and enclosures 310
extinguishing and comply with the is formulated to comply with the -5°C
Power, voice and data accessories 311 requirements of BS 476 Parts 6 and 7 clause of BS 4678 Part 4 (1982) Cable
Fire and security systems 312 and BS 4678. Non-flame propagating to Trunking Standard and the -5°C Heavy
BS EN 50085 and BS EN 61386-1. Gauge Requirements of BS EN 61386-1.
yy Callmaster
yy Firefly  312 (See Characteristics table above) Standards
Trunking systems are manufactured
Laboratory and healthcare 313 to comply with the requirements of
yy Bio antimicrobial trunking 313 BS 4678-4:1982 and BS EN 50085-1:
yy XL aluminium 314 2005+A1:2013 where applicable.
Conduit systems comply with the
requirements of BS 4607-5:
1982+A3:2010 and BS EN 61386-
1:2008.

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PVC-U chemical resistance table Unplasticised

PVC
The resistance of unplasticised PVC-U to a wide Chemical Concentration
20˚C 60˚C
range of chemicals is listed in the following table.
calcium hydroxide √ √
The symbols used to denote performance
calcium hypochlorite √ √
are as follows:
carbon dioxide √ √
√ Satisfactory
carbonic acid √ √
# Some attack or absorption: the material may be
carbon monoxide √ √
considered for use when alternative materials are
unsatisfactory and where limited life is acceptable. carbon tetrachloride # ≈
When PVC is to be used with such chemicals, full castor oil √
scale trials under realistic conditions chloric acid √
are necessary.
chlorine 100% (dry gas) √ #
≈ Unsatisfactory: so rated because of decomposition, 10% (moist gas) #
solution, swelling loss of ductility etc, of the samples
chlorine water Sat. solution # #
tested.
chloroform ≈ ≈
For clarification and for details of resistance to other
chemicals please call our Technical Team on chrome alum √ √
+44 (0)1424 856688. chromic acid Plating solution √ √
cider √

Note: To determine the suitability of PVC-U for external citric acid √ √

applications we strongly recommend you contact our copper chloride √ √
Technical Team on +44 (0)1424 856688. copper cyanide √ √
copper nitrate √ √

Unplasticised copper sulphate √ √

Chemical Concentration PVC
cyclohexanone ≈ ≈
20˚C 60˚C
detergent, synthetic All concentrations √ √
acetaldehyde 40% aq. solution √ ≈
developers, photographic √ √
acetic acid 60% aq. solution √ √
dextrin √ √
acetic anhydride ≈ ≈
dextrose √ √
acetone Traces ≈ ≈
diazo salts √ √
alcohol, ethyl 40% w/w water √ #
dichlorodifluoromethane √
alcohol, isopropyl √ √
√ diethyl ether ≈ ≈
alcohol, menthyl 6% aq. solution √
emulsifiers All concentrations √ √
100% √ #
emulsions, photographic √ √
aliphatic hydrocarbons √ √
ethyl acetate ≈ ≈
aluminium chloride √ √
ethylene glycol √ √
aluminium hydroxide √ √
ethylene oxide ≈ ≈
ammonia 0,88S.G., aq solution √ √
fatty acids √ √
Anhydrous gas ≈ ≈
ferric chloride √ √
Anhydrous liquid ≈ ≈
ferric nitrate √ √
ammonium chloride √ √
ferric sulphate √ √
ammonium hydroxide √ √
ferric ammonium citrate √ √
aniline ≈ ≈
ferrous chloride √ √
animal oils √ √
ferrous sulphate √ √
aqua regia Dilute √ √
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fixing solution, photographic √ √

Concentrated √ ≈
fluorine # #
barium sulphate √ √
formaldehyde 40% w/w water √ √
beer √
formic acid 50% solution √ #
benzene ≈ ≈
100% solution √ ≈
benzoyl chloride ≈ ≈
fructose √ √
borax √ √
fruit pulp √ √
boric acid √ √
glucose √ √
brine √ √
glycerol √ √
bromide Traces, gas # ≈
grape sugar √ √
100% (dry gas) ≈ ≈
heptane √ √
Liquid ≈ ≈
hydrobromic acid 100% √ √
calcium chloride Aq. solution √ √
hydrochloric acid 22% aq. solution √ √
20% in methyl alcohol √
concentrated √ √
hydrochloric acid 40% aq. solution √ #
60% aq. solution # ≈
concentrated ≈ ≈

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Unplasticised Unplasticised
PVC PVC
Chemical Concentration Chemical Concentration
20˚C 60˚C 20˚C 60˚C
hydrogen bromide anhydrous √ √ propylene glycol √ √
hydrogen chloride anhydrous √ √ propylene oxide ≈ ≈
hydrogen fluoride anhydrous √ √ saccharose √ √
hydrogen peroxide 3% (10vol) √ √ sea water √ √
12% (40 vol) √ √ silver nitrate √ √
30% (100 vol) √ √ soap solution √ √
90% and above √ √ sodium bicarbonate √ √
hydrogen sulphide √ √ sodium bisulphite √ √
iodine solution in sodium borate √ √
potassium iodide ≈ ≈ sodium bromide √ √
lactic acid 10% aq. solution √ √ sodium carbonate √ √
100% ≈ ≈ sodium chlorate √ √
lanoline √ √ sodium chloride √ √
linolectic acid √ √ sodium cyanide √ √
linseed oil √ √ sodium ferricyanide √ √
magnesium hydroxide √ √ sodium ferrocyanide √ √
maleric acid 50% aq. solution √ sodium fluoride √ √
concentrated √ # sodium hydroxide 40% aq. solution √ √
metallic soaps (water soluble) √ √ concentrated √ √
methyl bromide ≈ ≈ sodium hypochlorite 15%CI √ √
methyl chloride ≈ ≈ sodium hyposulphate √ √
methyl cyclohexanone ≈ ≈ sodium nitrate √ √
methyl ethyl ketone ≈ ≈ sodium peroxide √ √
methyl isobutyl ketone ≈ ≈ sodium silicate √ √
methylated spirit √ sodium sulphate √ √
methylene chloride ≈ ≈ sodium sulphide 25% aq. solution √ √
milk √ √ concentration √ √
mineral oil √ √ sodium sulphite √ √
mixed acids (sulphic/nitric soft soap √ √
various proportions) # ≈ surface active agents All concentrations √ √
molasses √ √ (emulsifiers, synthetic detergents and wetting agents)
naptha √ √ starch √ √
napthalene ≈ ≈ stearic acid √ √
nicotine √ √ sucrose √ √
nitric acid 5% aq. solution √ sulphur Colloidal √ √
50% aq. solution √ # sulphur dioxide Dry √ √
nitrobenzene ≈ ≈ Liquid # ≈
oleic acid √ √ sulphuric acid 80% aq. solution √ √
oxalic acid √ √ 90% aq. solution √ #
oxygen √ √ Fuming ≈ ≈
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ozone √ √ sulphurous acid 10% aq. solution √ √

paraffin √ √ tallow √ √
pentane √ tanning extracts √ √
petrol √ √ tartaric acid √ √
phosphoric acid 30% aq. solution √ √ transformer oil √ √
95% aq. solution √ √ trichloroethane ≈ ≈
photographic developers √ √ trichloroethylene ≈ ≈
potassium bromide √ √ turpentine √ √
potassium carbonate √ √ vegetable oils √ √
potassium cyanide √ √ vinegar √ √
potassium ferricyanide √ √ water √ √
potassium wetting agents All concentrations √ √
hydroxide 10% aq. solution √ √ wines and spirits √
concentrated √ √ xylene ≈ ≈
potassium hypochlorite √ √ zinc carbonate √ √
potassium permanganate √ √ zinc chloride √ √
propane √ zinc sulphide √ √

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Polycarbonate GRP ladder and tray material data

material data
Fire behaviour
Chemical resistance
Polycarbonate is resistant to most mineral Press Moulded Pultruded
Properties Standard references Units
Fittings Extrusions
and organic acids, a number of fats and
oils, saturated aliphatic and aromatic ASTM D 6194 / IEC 60695-2-12
hydrocarbons and alcohols, with the Flammability Glow-wire flammability index (GWFI) 960 960 ºC
exception of methyl alcohol. It is not test method for materials.
resistant to alkalis, ammonia gas and its
solution or to amines. UL 94
Flammability Test for flammability of plastic V0 V0 –
Characteristics materials.

Vicat softening point –

VST/B 145°C
ISO 306 NF P 92-501
Fire propagation Not tested Not tested –
Fire behaviour of building materials.
Flammability to UL94
94V-2
@ 1.5mm
ASTM E84 / UL 723 FSI = 25 FSI = 35 Index
Flammability – oxygen
35% Flame spread
index Surface burning characteristics of
& smoke SDI = 350 SDI = 450 Index
building materials.
developed index
Density 1.2g/cm3
Class following the Uniform Building
Class I Class II –
Code.
Water absorption
0.35%
(in water) NF F 16-101 I2 I2 Index
Flammability &
smoke index
Fire behaviour of materials
ABS high impact for rolling stock.
F0 F1 Index

FR material data ASTM D 2863 / ISO 4589-2 Plastics

Fire Retardant (FR) ABS has a good Limiting oxygen - Determination of burning behaviour
> 32% > 32% %
chemical resistance to inorganic salt index by oxygen index. Part 2 : Ambient -
solutions, alkalis, mineral acids (except temperature test.
strong oxidising acids) and some mineral,
vegetable and animal based oils. It is Flammability & VKF Materials and building parts.
5.3 5.3 Index
smoke index Part B : Test methods.
attacked by organic solvents such as
alcohols, esters, ketones and ethers.
DIN 4102-1 Fire behaviour of
building materials and elements.
Fire behaviour B2 B2 –
Characteristics Part 1: Classification of building
materials.

Vicat softening
ISO 306 96˚C DIN 5510-2 Preventive fire
point S4 / SR2 / ST2 S4 / SR2 / ST2 Index
protection in railway vehicles.
Density 1.18g/cm³
Fire behaviour Part 2 : Fire behaviour and fire side FED(30 min.) = FED(30 min.)
Index
effects of materials and parts. 0,09 = 0,04
Material UL listed

Appendix C : FED (30 min.) < 1

BS 4678 PASS
Fire
BS EN 50085 PASS EN 45545-2 Railway applications -
performance
UL94 V-O @ 1.6mm Fire protection on railway vehicles.

Part 2 : Requirements for fire

Water
behaviour of materials and None None HL
absorption DIN53495/L 0.3%
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components.
(in water)

Applicable requirement : R6

ISO 5660-1
103,7 101,3 kW/m²
Parameter MARHE
Aluminium material data Fire behaviour

Grade HE9TF: Screen Insert. EN ISO 5659-2 (50 kW/m²)

376,2 331,2 –
Parameter DS(4)
Grade 6063T5: Series 2 PowerPole and
PowerPost, Bench Trunking Aluminium, EN ISO 5659-2 (50 kW/m²)
454,6 488,5 –
Parameter VOF4
Sterling Profile Aluminium, XL Aluminium,
Twin Plus Aluminium. EN 45545-2 Appendix C (50kW/m²)
0,016 0,015 –
Parameter CITG at 4 min.
Grade 6060T5: Elegance 170.
Tensile strength: 190n/mm² EN 45545-2 Appendix C (50kW/m²)
0,068 0,064 –
Co Efficient of linear expansion: Parameter CITG at 8 min.
24 x 10-6/m/˚C.
Thermal conductivity: 120w/m/˚C.

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GRP ladder and tray material data – continued

Mechanical behaviour
Press Moulded
Properties Standard references Pultruded Extrusions Units
Fittings

Tensile strength at ISO 527-5 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties.

~ 55 ~ 187 MPa
break point Part 5 : Unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic composites.

ISO 527-5 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties.

Tensile modulus ~ 7200 ~ 11900 MPa
Part 5 : Unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic composites.

Accelerated ageing test ISO 4892-2 / ISO 527-5 Methods of exposure to laboratory Good mechanical and Good mechanical and
–
by UV exposure light sources - Part 2 : Xenon-arc sources. chromatic behaviour chromatic behaviour

Accelerated ageing test ISO 9227 / ISO 527-5 Corrosion tests in artificial Good mechanical and Good mechanical and
–
by salt spray exposure atmospheres - Salt spray tests. chromatic behaviour chromatic behaviour

Accelerated ageing test

ISO 4892-2 / ISO 9227 / ISO 527-5 Good mechanical and Good mechanical and
by UV and salt spray –
UV and salt spray exposure. chromatic behaviour chromatic behaviour
exposure

Electrical behaviour

Press Moulded
Properties Standard references Fittings Pultruded Extrusions Units

IEC 60079-0 Explosive atmospheres. ~ 4.109 > 1011 Ω

Measure of surface
resistivity & discharge
Part 0 : Equipment - General requirements. IIA, IIB, IIC IIA, IIB, IIC −

IEC 60243-1 Electric strength of insulating materials.

Dielectric strength ~ 6,5 Not tested kV/mm
Part 1 : Tests at power frequencies.

IEC 60112 Method for the determination of the proof

Proof tracking index and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating 575 600 V
materials.

Marine approval
Press Moulded
Properties Standard references Fittings Pultruded Extrusions Units
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Approval for vessels K2 KP - UL

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
and drilling platforms Approved Approved

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Others
Press Moulded
Properties Standard references Fittings Pultruded Extrusions Units

Density 1,8 1,8 g/cm3

Thermal conductivity 0,3 0,3 W/m.K

ISO 11359-2 Plastics - Thermo mechanical analysis (TMA).

Coefficient of linear
Part 2 : Determination of coefficient of linear thermal ~ 36 x 10-6 ~ 10 x 10-6 cm/cm/K
thermal expansion
expansion.

Water absorption ISO 62 Plastics - Determination of water absorption. 0,16 0,3 %

Glass content > 20% > 45% %

Linear shrinkage 0,1 0,1 %

Rockwell hardness not tested not tested HRm

Barcol hardness > 50 > 50 Barcol

Material temperature
-80°C to +130°C -80°C to +130°C ºC
range*

Continuous operating
-50°C to +80°C -50°C to +80°C ºC
temperature range

Material resistance to
good, no flexion good, no flexion ºC
high temperatures

* Reduced mechanical resistance when ambient temperature is increasing.

GRP Material Chemical Resistance Table Storage of GRP material

It is best to store GRP products prior to installation
Chemical Concentration Performance at temperatures higher than 0°C and less than
40°C. However the GRP products may be stored at
Water – Good Performance temperatures between -60°C to over 130°C

Acids 10% Medium Performance

Information on recycling and environmental
impact for the GRP products
Base 10% Good Performance Thermoset composite material is made of glass and
polyester resin. It can be recycled in waste treatment
Ethanol – Good Performance stations for a further waste processing. This material is
inert and has no environmental impact as GRP waste
can be re-used in outside applications as raw material
Benzine – Good Performance for the road building or in cement production.  
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Benzol – Medium Performance

GRP cable ladders pultruded
Mineral Oil – Good Performance Resin types (all zero halogen)

Vegetable and
Polyester (standard) good all round performance,
animal fat
– Good Performance mechanical strength,
corrosion resistance, fire
Chemical
– Good Performance
behaviour, temperature rating
products
Acrylic (on request) excellent resistance to fire
in a corrosive environment
Vymilester (on request) highly resistant to a specific
range of chemical agents
(H2SO4HC1…)
Carbon loaded polyester anitistatic properties for highly
(on request) explosive atmospheres

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Power and data segregation Understanding segregation methods

It is important when installing power
and data cables in the same installation
that the installation complies with the Incorrect All cables installed in
same compartment
relevant standard. If any conflicts in installation with no separation.
separation distances arise then the
greater separation distance must
always apply. To comply with the
Cables separated by
correct separation distance between
means of physical barrier
power and data cables please refer in accordance with
to BS EN 50174-2:2009+A2:2014 BS EN 50174-2:2009+A2:2014
section 6. section 6

There are a number of factors that will

Correct
affect the separation distance of power
installation
and data cables these are listed below:
Cables separated by minimum
yy Total number of power circuits distance in accordance with
BS EN 50174-2:2009+A2:2014
yy The total load on the power circuit
section 6
yy The type of data cable being installed
yy The installation method of the power
and data cables
Every installation is different so it is
Main Power
important to refer to the installation
standard for each installation to ensure
Key
compliance. Fire Alarms

ICT (Infrastructure Cabling Technology)

Sensitive Circuits
Types of data cable –
different categories of cable
Data cables are classified in a number
of different categories such as Cat 5e
Data cable comparison table
and Cat 6 etc. Generally speaking the *Cable
higher the category number the higher Data Cable type
diameter
Frequency Speed Notes
the performance specification. Data cable
is backwards compatible so a Cat 6 Cat 5e has its limitations and will
Cat 5e 6mm Up to 100MHz Up to 1000MBps not be able to support emerging
installation will always perform to a higher
10GBase-T Ethernet
specification than a Cat 5 installation.
The basic principle of data cable is very Cat 6 will run at a much higher
similar across all the different categories performance than Cat 5e
and is based on 4 pair twisted cable supporting more than double
Cat 6 7.2mm Up to 250MHz Up to 10GBps
the speed and frequency,
which is shielded to protect from external running to a much tighter
EMI and alien or cross talk interference specification.
from adjacent cables.
Cat 6a is designed to support
Cat 6a 7.4mm Up to 500MHz Up to 10GBps 10GBase-T over a maximum
distance of 100 metres.

Cat 7 7.9mm Up to 600MHz Up to 10GBps Cat 7 and Cat 7a data cables are
shielded including both
the individual cables and the
Cat 7a 8.2mm Up to 1000MHz Up to 10GBps overall cables being screened.
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*Please note that cable diameters have been calculated on an average figure from a range of data cable manufacturers.

45% Cable capacity Conductor type Size Cable factor Please note that made to order
fabricated fittings can be
It is important to follow the Wiring Stranded PVC power 1.5mm² 8.0
manufactured to meet your Cat 7a
Regulations when installing cables Stranded PVC power 2.5mm² 11.9 data cable minimum bend radius.
in trunking. By following the Wiring Please contact our technical
Regulations you minimise the potential Stranded PVC power 4.0mm² 16.6
department on +44 (0)1424 856688
of heat rise and cable damage and *Data cable Ø5.5mm 23.8 for further information.
maintain data throughput when installing
*Data cable Ø6.0mm 28.3
new circuits. For further information on
trunking cable capacity and grouping *Data cable Ø6.5mm 33.2
factors please refer to the latest *Data cable Ø7.0mm 38.5
BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations.
*Data cable Ø8.4mm 55.4

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Marshall-Tufflex cable management systems are

suitable for a variety of data category cables.
The information in the table below is based on average data cable diameters
taken from a number of data cable manufacturers.
In all cases it is highly recommended to contact the data cable manufacturer
to confirm the specification and minimum bend radius of the data cable prior
to installation.

Guidance to determine minimum bend radius

Data Cable Un-Shielded Shielded

Cat 5 Up to 10 x cable diameter –

Cat 5e Up to 10 x cable diameter Up to 7 x cable diameter

Cat 6 Up to 8 x cable diameter Up to 7 x cable diameter

Cat 6a Up to 8 x cable diameter Up to 6 x cable diameter

Cat 7 – Up to 6 x cable diameter

Cat 7a – Up to 6 x cable diameter

Installation guidance Data cable types PVC-U vs aluminium trunking

laying vs pulling advantages/disadvantages advantages/disadvantages
It is important to consider the installation Advantages PVC-U trunking systems are low cost,
method prior to installing data cables. light weight and can be easily fabricated
yy Screened cables offer better protection
Incorrect method or poor installation whilst on site, however PVC-U is a
against electromagnetic interference
techniques can alter the cable non-conductive material so offers no
compared to un-screened data cables.
characteristics and degrade the overall protection against EMI. When using a
specification of the data cable. When yy Screened and unscreened cables work PVC-U trunking for data installation it
pulling cables into trunking systems it fine at 1Gigabit Ethernet data rates but is important to segregate and screen
is important to note the manufactures screened data cables will outperform the data cables from power and control
maximum pulling force as this can reduce at data rates such as 10Gigabit due to cables.
the minimum bend radii of the data cable. their ability to support higher frequency
This can be easily overcome by either
Laying data cables into a trunking system transmissions
using our range of conductive copper
ensures that minimum bend radius can Disadvantages sprayed multi compartment trunking
be achieved and that the data cables systems or by using the steel screening
yy Unscreened data cables require a
installed complies with the required divider. Steel screening dividing strips can
physical barrier and or separation
specifications for the installation. be easily retro fitted to an existing PVC-U
distance between power cables
must be increased. trunking installation.
Aluminium trunking systems are
Types of screening available lightweight and easy to handle and
Data aperture sizes – have high impact and mechanical
materials of screening strength compared to a PVC-U
The shielding of data cables is important
LJ6C and Euro modules
trunking installation. Aluminium trunking
as this stops the signal generated within LJ6C data modules are suitable for use
systems offer great protection against
the data cable radiating and interfering in trunking systems, floor boxes or any
EMI especially at higher frequencies.
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with signals in nearby cables and systems that has an industry standard
Both material options aid and support
circuitry. The shielding also protects the LJ6C aperture. The aperture size for the
compliant installations.
signal from surrounding cables and other LJ6C module is 22mm x 37mm but may
external influences. The two main types differ slightly between manufacturers. The
of shielding material are metallic foil and Euro data modules have a slightly larger
metallic braid. A number of factors should aperture at 25mm x 50mm. Coordinating
be considered before selecting the type accessory plates can accommodate one
of shielding for an installation. or multiple Euro data modules.
yy The flexibility of the data cable
yy The mechanical strength
yy The required shield effectiveness
yy Ease of stripping and terminating
Once the correct type of shielding has
been selected it is important that the
shielding is bonded correctly for it to
be effective in protecting against signal
interference.

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GRP ladder and tray GRP tray

Overview
GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) has,
good stability to UV, great mechanical
strength and is 40% lighter than steel.
GRP is a non-conductive insulating
material, resistant to temperatures from
-80ºC to +130ºC and has excellent
resistance to fire and corrosion being KK
self-extinguishing and zero halogen. KKB

Approvals KKSS
yy BS 7671:2008+A1:2011
yy EC Directive 2014/5/EC KKST

yy Low Voltage Directive

KKETD
Mechanical Behaviour
KKBA
yy Breaking point to NEMA FG1
yy IEC 61537 KKD
yy Tensile strength at break point KKET
to ISO 527-5
yy Modulus of elasticity to ISO 527-5 KKETD

yy Accelerated aging to ISO 4892-2

& ISO 9227
KKBI
Electrical behaviour
yy Surface resistivity to IEC 6079-0
KKC
yy IEC 60093
KKKE
yy Breakage voltage to IEC 60243-1
yy Comparative tracking index
IEC 60112 KKB KKD
During installation care must be taken to For a stronger assembly, covers with a width
Density to DIN 53479
position a support at each end of the cable greater than 400mm are strengthened.
yy Linear Thermal Dilatation to DIN 53752 tray fitting. It is also recommended that the Strengthening ribs are visible on the outside
yy Water Absorption to ISO 62 large radius fitting is fixed laterally to each end of the cover. Covers are attached using either
of adjoining cable tray. DF50/DF80 stainless steel cover clips. In
Fire Behaviour strong winds the quantity of clips should be
yy Inflammability to IEC 60695-2-12/ KK increased.
UL94 Each length of tray comes complete with
built in, self adjusting coupler. An expansion KKET
yy UL 723 gap of 8mm must be considered for thermal During installation all fittings must be
yy DIN 5510-2 movement. supported at every cable entry, and central
support for all fittings with a radius greater
yy NF-F-16101 KKSS than 250mm, and/or with width greater than
yy Spread of flame to BS 476 part 7 class During installation care must be taken to 400mm. It is also recommended that the
2/ ASTM E84 (Up to Class 1 position a support at each end of the cable change in elevation fitting is fixed laterally to
on request) tray fitting. each end of adjoining cable tray.

yy Fire propagation to BS 476 Part 6 KKST KKBI

During installation care must be taken to
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy Smoke emissions to BS 6853 App B53 During installation care must be taken to
position a support at each end of the cable position a support at each end of the cable
yy Fire standard to DIN 4102 part 12 tray entry tray entry. It is also recommended that the
inside elbow fitting is fixed laterally to each
KKRR end of adjoining cable tray.
During installation every reducer must
be supported at each end. It is also KKC
recommended that the reducer fitting is fixed To ensure correct installation, the horizontal
laterally to each end of adjoining cable tray. elbow must be fixed laterally to each end of
the adjoining cable tray.
KKBA
During installation care must be taken to KKKE
position a support at each end of the cable Mounting accessories required for this fitting -
tray entry. It is also recommended that the 2 x M6x16 Bolts (to be ordered separately)
outside elbow fitting is fixed laterally to each
end of adjoining cable tray.

KKETD
Covers are attached using either DF50/DF80
stainless steel cover clips. In strong winds the p47
quantity of clips should be increased.
Product
Information

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Standard span pressed tray

Load characteristics
Coefficient of safety > 1.7 (in accordance with IEC 61537) this
data is given for ladders coupled with splice plates and bolts.

0,4 L L L

L= support distance 1500mm L/5

The deflection values are Useful area Weight of Maximum admissable load kg/m
measured with the position of (mm2) cables kg/m according to the distance between supports
the junction between 2 ladders 2m 3m 4m 5m 6m
at a distance L/5 from a support. 150 – 300 4420 – 9520 = 250
60
50
50
UL…53 160
If this distance is not respected, 400 – 600 12920 – 19720 = 550 50
it is necessary to raise the UL…80
150 – 300 7690 – 16840 = 450
160 160
60
60 30
deflection values by about 400 – 600 22940 – 35140 = 1000 60 30
30% when fully loaded.
Optimal conditions, for cost reduction on your installation.

Series UL load diagram: supporting distances from 2 to 5m.

For 100mm and 150mm wall height refer to Marshall-Tufflex.

Deflection (mm)
60
5m UL 53
50
UL 80
4m
40

3m acceptable load
30 3m
limit
(above these loads,
20 2m please consult
Marshall-Tufflex)
10
2m
uniformly distributed
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 load Kg/m TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Localised loads
To be able to compare this to a uniformly distributed load it is necessary
to double the value of the localised load. Example:
A 60kg local load at the centre of a ladder with 3m of support distance.
Equivalent load: 60 x 2 = 120kg uniformly distributed along 3m
(ie 40kg/m).

Loading characteristics
yy Defection <5mm (1/300).
yy Coefficient of safety >1.7 (in accordance with IEC 61537) using the
interlocking and self-adjustable coupling without fasteners.
yy Loading diagram details (below) in accordance with IEC 61537, at an
ambient temperature of 25°C.

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GRP pultruded ladder

ULB
UL

KKD ULX

ULTE

ULRU

ULKE
ULBA
ULBA

ULB Load characteristics

During installation you must take care to
position a support under each elbow at each
cable ladder end. If the bending radius is 0,4 L L L
greater than 250mm and/or the width greater
than 400mm, an additional intermediary
support is necessary.

UL L = support distance 1500mm

L/5
Cable ladders are supplied with non- Q = load evenly distributed cables
perforated rungs. Should you require (according to DIN EN IEC 61537 standard)
perforated ladder rungs please contact a
member of the technical team who will be
happy to assist in your enquiry.

ULX 53mm High Cable Ladder 80mm High Cable Ladder

During installation all fittings must be 2
1.8

supported at every cable entry. A central 1.6

Load q (kN/m)

support is required for all fittings with a bend

Load q (kN/m)

1.6 1.4
radius greater that 250mm and/or or the 1.2
width greater than 400mm 1.2
1

ULRU 0.8
0.8

During installation the stainless steel splice 0.6

plates must be fixed on each cable ladder 0.4 0.4

end using 8 x M6 x 16 bolts. (to be ordered 0.2

separately) 0
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 0
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

KKD L = fixing distance (m)

L = fixing distance (m)

For a stronger assembly, covers with a width

greater than 400mm are strengthened. 100mm High Cable Ladder 150mm High Cable Ladder
Strengthening ribs are visible on the outside
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

3
of the cover. Covers are attached using either 3
DF50/DF80 stainless steel cover clips. In
Load q (kN/m)

2.5
strong winds the quantity of clips should be
Load q (kN/m)

2.5

increased. 2
2

ULTE 1.5
1.5
During installation all fittings must be 1
supported at every cable entry. A central 1

support is required for all fittings with a bend 0.5

0.5
radius greater that 250mm and/or or the 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
0
width greater than 400mm 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
L = fixing distance (m)
L = fixing distance (m)
ULBA
During installation the metallic splice plates
must be fixed at each cable ladder end using Warning: the deflection is measured with a junction position between 2 cable trays at a distance of L/5 from the
4 x M6 x 16 bolts. (to be ordered separately). support. If this distance is not respected, it is necessary to raise the deflection values by approx 30%.
If the bending radius is greater than 250mm
and/or the width greater than 400mm, an
additional intermediary support is necessary.

ULKE
Mounting this accessory requires 2 x M6 x 16
bolts. (to be ordered separately)

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GRP ground ducts

Load characteristics of ground duct

F = Deflection
L = Support Distance
Q = Distributed Load

Tested in normal
conditions of use

Load diagrams of plate covers

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

P = Load in N
f = Deflection
NW = Nominal width BK
2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000

BKDR 5mm BKDR 8mm

Load at edge of piece

2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000

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Material film or layer does not allow these agents Height 65mm
to interact, reducing or stopping the
Electrogalvanised
chemical reaction from happening.
(ELECTROZINC/EZ)
A steel base coated with a zinc layer by IEC 61537 Standard classifies this steel’s
electrolysis, by means of submerging resistance to corrosion as Class 9B
the lengths in a bath composed of a without the passivation treatment and as
zinc solution, in accordance with Class 9D with the passivation treatment.
BS EN ISO 2081. Depending on Stainless Steel AISI 316L, denominated
the type of zinc layer, it shall have a 14401 according to the numerical
different degree of protection on the classification established by the
steel, avoiding corrosion and enhancing BS EN 10088 Standard has the same
the visual appearance of the length. characteristics regarding corrosion
This treatment is carried out once as steel AISI 316, but offers a higher
the length has been formed. The IEC degree of welding and easier forming Height 105mm
61537 Standard classifies the degree of of the lengths with a thickness of
resistance to corrosion of the system’s more than 6mm.
components depending on the steel’s
electrolytic covering, belonging to Class 1
those with a minimum thickness of 5µm Dimensions
and to Class 2 those of 12µm. Marshall-
Height 35mm
Tufflex uses Class 2 as its standard
material in order to guarantee the quality Standard Wire Basket
of its products against corrosion. This
treatment is used in dry environments
free of pollutants. Cover

Hot Dip Galvanised Steel (HDG)

Non-standard material
Laminated or rust removed galvanised
after forming steel according to
BS EN ISO 1461 Standard. The steel’s
protection is covered by a zinc coating
which varies depending on the steel’s
thickness, offering a uniform covering.
The zinc coating’s thickness depends
on the thickness of the base material.
The IEC 61537 Standard classifies the
resistance against corrosion of these
galvanised steels as Class 5 for the
Working temperature
covering of 45µm, Class 6 for 55µm,
Class 7 for 70µm and Class 8 for 85µm. Minimum working Maxiumum working According to
Hot dip galvanised steel is used in humid temperature temperature Standard
environments, granting a high protection
during adverse atmospheric situations,
Standard Wire
light chemical situations, light marine -50°C +150°C IEC 61537
Basket 35mm
situations and urban situations.
Stainless Steel AISI 316 (I316)
Non-standard material Fast-Coupling Wire
-50°C +150°C IEC 61537
Basket 65mm
Denominated 14401 according to the
numerical classification established by
the BS EN 10088 Standard. Steel’s Fast-Coupling Wire
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

protection happens due to the great -50°C +150°C IEC 61537

Basket 105mm
affinity which metals such as chromium
have with oxygen, which gives place to
the creation of a protective chromium
oxide layer which avoids the corrosion
of iron. Type I316 stainless steels are
similar to type 1304, but they contain
a 2.5% of molybdenum which confers
it a greater resistance to localised
corrosion. It is ideal for use in very
corrosive environments, even at high
temperatures. Under special conditions,
and always under order, there is the
possibility of conducting a passivation
process. Passivation is a treatment which
enhances stainless steel’s protection
against corrosion by means of forming
a relatively inert film on the surface of
a material which protects it against the
action of external agents. The passivation

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TechnicalCorrosion
Atmospheric information Wire Basket | 253
Base size Classification Free base area
Atmospheric corrosion happens when
metal is exposed to liquids, solids or gases, 60 Z More than 90%
Resistance
Humidity, to corrosion
salt corrosive gases and dirt are Free base area
its main factors. Atmospheric corrosion 100 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
Atmospheric corrosion
takes place in open air conditions, areas Base size
150 Y Classification Free base
Over 80%area
and up to 90%
Atmospheric corrosion happens when
with poor ventilation and marine
metal is exposed to liquids, solids or 60
environments. 200 YZ More than 90%
Over 80% and up to 90%
gases, Humidity, salt corrosive gases
100 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
Saline
andcorrosion
dirt are itshappens when
main factors. a metallic
Atmospheric 300 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
surface is exposed
corrosion to different
takes place in opensaline
air 150 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
conditions, areas
concentration levelswith poor ventilation
forming a galvanic 400
200 YY Over
Over 80%80%
and upand up
to 90% to 90%
pile.and
At marine environments.
times where the surface is exposed
500
300 YY Over
Over 80%80%
and upand up
to 90% to 90%
to the lowest
Saline degree
corrosion of saline
happens when a metallic
concentration this willtothen behave as an 400 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
surface is exposed different saline 600 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
anode for the corrosion
concentration to takea place.
levels forming galvanic 500 Y Over 80% and up to 90%
pile. At times where the surface is 600 Y
exposed to the lowest degree of saline To show the installation designer the level of ventilationOver 80% and up to 90%
allowed for the cable tray, the IEC 61537
Chemical Corrosion
concentration this will then behave as an standard established that the manufacturer has to inform of the percentage of the base 'free'
Chemical
anode forcorrosion happens
the corrosion when
to take metal is
place. (without material,
To show in solid cable
the installation trays
designer this
the means
level the "degree
of ventilation of perforation").
allowed for the cable tray, the IEC 61537
directly exposed to chemical solutions. standard established that the manufacturer has to inform of the percentage of the base 'free'
Chemical
Depending oncorrosion
the concentration of the (without material, in solid cable trays this means the "degree of perforation").
Chemical
solution, corrosion
contact timehappens
, cleaningwhen metal
frequency
andisambient
directly exposed to chemical solutions. Safe working load (SWL)
temperature the level of Safe working load (SWL)
Depending
corrosion on the
will be concentration
higher or lower. of TheThesafe working
safe workingload (SWL)
load (SWL)is the maximum
is the maximumloadloadwhich
which can
can be be applied
applied during normaluse,
during normal use,
the solution, contact time , cleaning without danger. Therefore, the workload shall always be less than the
without danger. Therefore, the workload shall always be less than the SWL. SWL.
frequency and ambient temperature the
Galvanic TheTheSWL
SWL of our products
of our areare
products calculated in in
calculated accordance
accordancewith
withIEC 61537.
IEC 61537.ForFor
anyany
further
further
level ofCorrosion
corrosion will be higher or lower.
Galvanic corrosion is the most common information
informationcontact
contactour
ourTechnical
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(0)1424856688.
856688.
Galvanic corrosion
type of corrosion, and happens when two
Galvanic
different corrosion
metals are iniscontact
the most common
with one Standard Wire Basket – 35mm Fast-Coupling Wire Basket 60 x 65mm Height
type of corrosion, and happens when
another. When two different metals come 40 40
two different metals are in contact with
into contact a small galvanic par is created, 35 35 25 Def 25
one another. When two different metals Def

as one metal acts as an anode the other

come into contact a small galvanic par is
30 30
20 20
actscreated,
as a cathode. The metal with the most
(Kg/m)

as one metal acts as an anode (Kg/m)

Def (mm)

25 25

Def (mm)
negative reduction
the other acts as potential
a cathode.shall
The oxidise
metal 20 20 15 15

whilst
withthe
the metal with thereduction
most negative most positive
potential 15 15

charge
shall shall have
oxidise lessthe
whilst corrosion.
metal with the 10 10
10 10

most positive charge shall have less 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
5 5

corrosion.
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
d (m)
Storage Conditions d (m)

TheStorage
product conditions
must be stored in a dry and Fast-Coupling Wire Basket 100-300 x 65mm Height Fast-Coupling Wire Basket 400-600 x 65mm Height
wellThe
ventilated area. The
product must product
be stored in amust not
dry and 70 120 30
be well
stored outsidearea.
ventilated evenThe
in low humidity
product must not 65 B=300 30 110 B=600
B=500
be stored outside even in low humidity
conditions. 60
Def
B=100..150
100 B=400 Def 25
55 25
conditions. 90
(Kg/m)

50
(Kg/m)

Def (mm)
Def (mm)

80 20
45 20
70
40
60 15
35 15
30 50

25 10 40 10

20 30
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
d (m) d (m)

Fast-Coupling Wire Basket 200-300 x 105mm Height Fast-Coupling Wire Basket 400-600 x 105mm Height
110 190
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
180 B=600
300x105 B=500
100 25
200x105 170 B=400
Def 160 Def 20
90
150
80 20 140
(Kg/m)
(Kg/m)

130
Def (mm)

70
Def (mm)

120 15
60 15 110
100
50
90
40 10 80 10
70
30
60
20 5 50
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
d (m) d (m)

16

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Cable capacities
yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
As there can be differences between data cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
that cable dimensions are confirmed with the manufacturing company.

35mm Standard Basket 65mm Fast-coupling Wire Basket 105mm Fast-coupling Wire Basket
Basket Width
(mm) Without Flexible With Cablelay With Cablelay With Cablelay With Cablelay
Rigid Matting No Cablelay No Cablelay
Matting Matting Matting Ridgid Matting Ridgid
Data Cable: Ø5.5mm
60 - - - 43 39 41 - - -
100 51 42 46 89 80 84 - - -
150 79 65 72 142 127 134 - - -
200 109 89 99 193 173 183 365 345 355
300 - - - 297 266 281 562 531 546
400 - - - 401 358 380 759 716 738
500 - - - 505 451 478 956 902 929
600 - - - 609 544 577 1153 1088 1120
Data Cable: Ø6mm
60 - - - 36 33 34 - - -
100 42 35 39 74 67 71 - - -
150 66 54 60 119 107 113 - - -
200 92 75 83 162 145 153 307 290 298
300 - - - 249 223 236 472 446 459
400 - - - 337 301 319 638 602 620
500 - - - 424 379 402 803 758 781
600 - - - 512 457 485 969 914 941
Data Cable: Ø6.5mm
60 - - - 31 28 29 - - -
100 36 30 33 63 57 60 - - -
150 56 46 51 101 91 96 - - -
200 78 64 71 138 124 131 261 247 254
300 - - - 212 190 201 402 380 391
400 - - - 287 256 272 543 513 528
500 - - - 362 323 342 684 646 665
600 - - - 436 389 413 825 779 802
Data Cable: Ø7mm
60 - - - 26 24 25 - - -
100 31 26 28 54 49 52 - - -
150 49 40 44 87 78 83 - - -
200 67 55 61 119 106 113 225 213 219
300 - - - 183 164 173 347 327 337
400 - - - 247 221 234 468 442 455
500 - - - 312 278 295 590 557 573
600 - - - 376 336 356 712 671 691
Data Cable: Ø8.4mm
60 - - - 18 16 17 - - -
100 21 18 20 38 34 36 - - -
150 34 28 31 60 54 57 - - -
200 47 38 42 82 74 78 156 148 152
300 - - - 127 114 120 241 227 234
400 - - - 172 153 163 325 307 316
500 - - - 216 193 205 410 386 398
600 - - - 261 233 247 494 466 480

Load table MT Code Description Weight kg/m

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Find out the load capacity of all our wire baskets. MT2/3616 Standard 100x35mm 0.55
We recommend that you plan for extra space in cable MT2/3617 Standard 150x35mm 0.69
pathways during the initial installation to allow capacity MT2/3618 Standard 200x35mm 0.83
for future cable additions.
MT2/3619 Standard 300x35mm 1.18
MT2/7389 Fast coupling 60x65mm 0.54
For spacing factors please refer to current Wiring
Regulations BS 7671:2008 and all current amendments. MT2/7248 Fast coupling 100x65mm 0.79
MT2/7249 Fast coupling 150x65mm 0.84
MT2/7250 Fast coupling 200x65mm 1.09
MT2/7251 Fast coupling 300x65mm 1.60
MT2/7394 Fast coupling 400x65mm 1.94
MT2/7395 Fast coupling 500x65mm 2.72
MT2/7396 Fast coupling 600x65mm 3.13
MT2/7397 Fast coupling 200x105mm 1.59
MT2/7398 Fast coupling 300x105mm 1.93
MT2/7399 Fast coupling 400x105mm 2.71
MT2/7400 Fast coupling 500x105mm 3.12
MT2/7401 Fast coupling 600x105mm 3.53

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EMC and data Cutting
It is recommended to separate power Always use asymmetrical cut wire cutters. Cut as close as you can to where horizontal and
and data circuits by a minimum of 20cm. vertical rods cross each other, as shown.
(EN 50174-2)
Where power and data circuits must
cross, this must be done at 90 degrees.
Wire Basket systems without electrical
continuity do not protect against
electromagnetic fields. Make sure
electrical continuity is preserved by
using the appropriate earth bonding
accessories.

Electrical continuity
Our Fast-Coupling Wire Basket conforms
to IEC 61537. The wire mesh basket has
an impedance lower than:
50mΩ across the joint We recommend always placing the basket on a flat surface to make the cuts.
5mΩ per metre in a straight section
Wire gauge:
100mm - 200mm Width = 4.0mm
300mm - 400mm Width = 4.3mm
Fire resistance
500mm - 600mm Width = 4.6mm
Marshall-Tufflex and Basor Electric
certifies that the wire basket installed The below drawings show in red the section cuts that are needed for the bends, tees and
with the below mentioned characteristics changing levels as explained in the Installation section on pages 256-257.
complies with Class E90 of function
maintenances, in accordance with
Standard DIN 4102, Section 12.
This system incorporates Standard
Wire Basket with a height of 65mm.
This system uses Fast Fix Wall Bracket
supports fixed to the wall and reinforced
on the ceiling using the Variable Support
Bracket, M8 Threaded Rod and M8 Nut
on one side, as per the below image.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The distance between supports is of

1.2m and the maximum load is of 10kg/m.
The system may have one or two levels.

Earth bonding
For earth bonding requirements please
refer to the current Wiring Regulations
BS 7671:2008 and all current amendments.

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Installation
Installation
Thefollowing
The following drawings
drawings show
show in red in redthat
the sections theshould
sections thattoshould
be removed make thebe removed
associated join orto make
bend. the associated join or bend.
Horizontal
Horizontal Bendbend from
From Two two
Straight straight
Sections sections
Horizontal Bends Long Radius – Right angle

Width L Accessories required

Horizontal
Horizontal Bendsbends long
Long Radius radius
– Right angle – right angle
100mm 1 2 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

150mm 2 2 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

Width
200mm N Accessories
2 required2 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364
100mm
300mm 3 3 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362
2 x Basket+Connector
1 x Multi-union
Bolts Joint - MT2/5724
- MT2/4364

150mm
400mm 4 4 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362
2 x Basket+Connector
1 x Multi-union
Bolts Joint - MT2/5724
- MT2/4364

200mm
500mm 4 2
5 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362
2 x Basket+Connector
1 x Multi-union
Bolts Joint - MT2/5724 + 3 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364
- MT2/4364

300mm
600mm 6 2
6 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362
2 x Basket+Connector
1 x Multi-union
Bolts Joint - MT2/5724 + 5 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364
- MT2/4364

400mm 8 2 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 1 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724 + 7 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

500mm 9 9 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

Horizontal Bends Small Radius – Right Angle
600mm 11 11 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

Horizontal TeesRadius
Tee with Large
Horizontal tees Accessories required
Width N
100mm 3 3 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 1 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724

150mm 4 4 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 1 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724

200mm 4 2 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 1 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724 + 3 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

300mm 6 2 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 1 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724 + 5 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

400mm 8 2 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 1 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724 + 7 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

500mm 9 9 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

600mm 11 11 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364

Horizontal
Width Tees L D Accessories required
Width
Tee with Large Radius L Accessories required
Tee
Tee with
with
100mm Largelarge
Radiusradius
1 2 1 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364
Width Piece 1 L Piece 1 T Piece 2 L Piece 2 T Accessories required
100mm 1 4 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
150mm 1 4 1 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 2 x Ceiling Support Plates MT2/2064
100mm 2 2 2 2 4 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
150mm 2 5 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
200mm 2 4 1 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 2 x Ceiling Support Plates MT2/2064
150mm 3 2 2 2 5 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
200mm 2 6 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
300mm 2 6 1 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 2 x Ceiling Support Plates MT2/2064
200mm 3 2 2 2 6 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
300mm 3 7 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
400mm 2 8 3 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 6 x Ceiling Support Plates MT2/2064
300mm 4 2 2 2 7 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
400mm 4 8 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
500mm 2 10 3 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 6 x Ceiling Support Plates MT2/2064
400mm 5 2 2 2 8 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

500mm 5 9 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724

600mm 2 12 3 x Nut and Bolt - MT2/4362 + 6 x Ceiling Support Plates MT2/2064
500mm 6 2 2 2 9 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
600mm 6 10 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
600mm 7 2 2 2 10 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724

19
Width L Accessories required

20
100mmInside and Outside
Vertical
Vertical
Width
Width
150mm
inside
Piece
1 Bends
and
Piece 11 LL Piece
outside
Piece 11 TT Piece
2
bends
4 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
Piece 22 LL Piece
Piece 22 TT Accessories
Accessories required
required
5 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
100mm
100mm 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 4x
4 x Basket
Basket Connector
Connector Bolts
Bolts -- MT2/4364
MT2/4364 +
+22 xx Multi-union
Multi-union Joint
Joint -- MT2/5724
MT2/5724
200mm 2 6 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
150mm
150mm 3
3 2
2 2
2 2
2 5
5xx Basket
Basket Connector
Connector Bolts
Bolts -- MT2/4364
MT2/4364 +
+22 xx Multi-union
Multi-union Joint
Joint -- MT2/5724
MT2/5724
300mm 3 7 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
200mm
200mm 3
3 2
2 2
2 2
2 6
6xx Basket
Basket Connector
Connector Bolts
Bolts -- MT2/4364
MT2/4364 +
+22 xx Multi-union
Multi-union Joint
Joint -- MT2/5724
MT2/5724
400mm 4 8 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
300mm
300mm 4
4 2
2 2
2 2
2 7
7 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
500mm 5 9 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
400mm
400mm 5
5 2
2 2
2 2
2 8
8xx Basket
Basket Connector
Connector Bolts
Bolts -- MT2/4364
MT2/4364 +
+22 xx Multi-union
Multi-union Joint
Joint -- MT2/5724
MT2/5724
600mm 6 10 x Basket Connector Bolts - MT2/4364 + 2 x Multi-union Joint - MT2/5724
500mm
500mm 6
6 2
2 2
2 2
2 9
9xx Basket
Basket Connector
Connector Bolts
Bolts -- MT2/4364
MT2/4364 +
+22 xx Multi-union
Multi-union Joint
Joint -- MT2/5724
MT2/5724
600mm
600mm 7
7 2
2 2
2 2
2 10
10 x
x Basket
Basket Connector
Connector Bolts
Bolts -- MT2/4364
MT2/4364 +
+22 xx Multi-union
Multi-union Joint
Joint -- MT2/5724
MT2/5724

20
Vertical
Vertical Inside
Inside and
and Outside
Outside Bends
Bends

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Reducers Straight
Reducers straight

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sections when connecting 2 different size wire baskets, please contact our
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sections when connecting 2 different size wire baskets, please contact our
Reducers left or right
TechnicalLeft
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Or Right

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sections when connecting 2 different size wire baskets, please contact our
Vertical
Vertical bends
Bends
Technical Team on +44 (0)1424 856688

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sections when connecting 2 different size wire baskets, please contact our
22
Technical Team on +44 (0)1424 856688

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Radius Radius diameter Number of rows that will need to be cut

Radius Radius diameter Number of rows that will need to be cut
R1 64mm 1 row
22 R1
R2
64mm
190mm
1 row
2 rows
R2 190mm 2 rows
R3 320mm 3 rows
R3 320mm 3 rows
R4 445mm 4 rows
R4 445mm 4 rows

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MT32 Pre-wired underfloor power distribution Earthing requirements for the

installation of equipment having
Singles cabling system
High Protective/Conductor
Extension, connection, adaptor and terminal cables
currents. BS 7671: 2008
Cable Type 6491B (HO1Z-R) to BS 7211 (LS0H) Reg. 543.7
Size 4.0mm² x 3 (PE) or 4.00m² x 4 (CE) The scope of Reg. 543.7.1.203 requires
Connector Self Lock Retention > 80N that every final circuit intended to supply
one or more items of equipment, where
Male/Female Connector Diameter 19.2mm
the total protective conductor current is
Terminal Block 6 x 4.0mm²
likely to exceed 10mA. in normal use,
Adaptor (4.0mm²) 20mm shall have a high integrity protective
connection.
Underfloor Distribution System
Singles Cabling
Conduit assembly, tap off and adaptor
System 4.0mm2
Cable Type 6491X (BASEC BS 6004 H07V-R)
Final Circuit
Protective Earth (P.E) 4.0mm² x 3 (Grey Plug)
MT32 singles systems conform to the
Clean Earth (C.E) 4.0mm² x 4 (Red Plug) high integrity protective requirement by
Protection: Conduit Assembly 25mm Steel flexible conduit (>1KN Tensile Load to BS EN 61386-23) virtue of having a single copper protective
Protection: Tap Off 20mm Steel flexible conduit (>1KN Tensile Load to BS EN 61386-23) conductor of 4mm², (Reg 543.7.1.203)
with the protective conductor being
General specification
enclosed throughout in trunking or flexible
Approvals: System Designed to comply with BS 7671:2008 IEE Wiring Regulations conduit to provide additional protection
Approvals: Connector Designed to comply with EN 61535:2009 against mechanical damage.
(Fixed installation couplers for permanent connection) Note: Different key ways apply between
Normal Voltage 250 volts 2.5mm² and 4.0mm²
Frequency 50/60 Hertz
Volt Drop Line & Neutral Connector 1.0 mV/A/M
Volt Drop Line & Neutral
(Flexible Cabling System) 2.5mm 19.0 mV/A/M
Volt Drop Line & Neutral (Underfloor) 4.0mm 12.0 mV/A/M
Connector Impedance 1.0m Ω/connector
Connector, Body Material PA66 – GF25
Connector Colour Female Black
Connector Colour Male White
Compatibility Keyed against incorrect insertion
Operating Temperature (Ambient) -5˚C to + 40˚C
Safety PE contact engages first
Degree of Protection Engaged IP2XC

Installation MT32 system with non-Marshall-

Tufflex socket assemblies
MT32 pre-wired socket range
Fitting
Fitting
yy For non-Marshall-Tufflex accessories,
yy Plug in incoming pre-wired lead (from
use pre-assembled outlet box unit.
previous socket or distribution board)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

to appropriate connector mounted in yy Connect cable tails to accessory in

socket assembly box. accordance with wiring regulations and
fit accessory to back box.
yy Connect selected pre-wired lead
to outgoing connector mounted on yy Connect pre-wired incoming and
opposite side of socket assembly box. outgoing leads and fit to trunking
(as above).
yy Clip complete assembly into trunking
compartment. yy For close coupled assemblies, use lid
spacer (ES1WH) between boxes.
yy When trunking cover is fitted, it should
be slid between back box frame and
the loosened accessory face plate.
yy Front plate is then fully tightened down
to clamp accessory in place.
yy For pre-made close coupled
assemblies, use lid spacer (ES1WH)
between boxes.
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Powertrack Installation
Powertrack is an underfloor busbar system yy Lay out track lengths and feed unit as yy Secure the track length in place along its
rated at 63Amp maximum. It is available in required to suit final assembly length at recommended spacing shown
Standard or CE (Clean Earth) versions. yy Position and secure the feed unit in place below using the brackets provided
yy Carefully engage the first track length on to yy Additional track lengths can now be placed
the feed unit socket as below.
Lengths
yy Ensure the clip action is secure at the yy Ensure the assembly is secure and prepare
yy Powertrack lengths of 1.2m, 1.8m, 2.4m
coupler and unit feed also that alignment is to make electrical connections
and 3.6m with tap-off outlets at 300mm
correct in laying the track length to the floor

Safety
yy Snap-fit feed units, couplers and Please refer to the full installation instructions, EL182 available at
tap-offs are key and colour-coded to www.marshall-tufflex.com or by contacting the Technical Team on +44 (0)1424 856688.
avoid assembly errors.

Recommended mounting
bracket spacing shown for
1.2m and 1.8m track lengths

Standard = grey
For 2.4m and 3.6m track
lengths, 3rd mounting bracket
should be fixed mid-way
between the end brackets

CE = red

yy A shutter is operated on insertion to

prevent accidental contact. Pull out track fixing bracket
lugs and screw down. Fix on
yy Avoid exceeding the maximum power both sides
rating of the track. This is ascertained
by the maximum power requirement for
each floor outlet box

Positioning
yy For the most economic format, it is
advised that Powertrack is arranged in
parallel runs with Powertrack feed units
orientated to the incoming supply.
yy For optimum layout flexibility, spacing
should be a maximum of 5.5m between
each length of track and 2.5m from the
perimeter when using a standard 3m
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

tap-off to a floor box.

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Electrical Characteristics
Technical Specifications
Third party certified and tested to
Rated Current 63 Amps comply with:
Rated Voltage 230 Volts BS EN 61534-1: 2011
Frequency 50/60 Hz BS EN 61534-22: 2009
Conditional Short Circuit Rating (Protection device: BS 1361 fuse) 16 KA BS 5733: 1995 where applicable.
Conductor Resistance Line & Neutral 4.4 mΩ/m Marshall-Tufflex is registered by
BSI to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008
Volt Drops Line & Neutral Powertrack 4.4 mV/A/m
MT Powertrack is designed to
Feed Unit + Coupler 2.2 mV/A
comply with the requirements of
Tap-Off 0.73 mV/A BS 7671: 2008 (IEE Wiring Regulations).
4mm² Cable 11.0 mV/A/m

Coupler 1.5 mV/A ASTA Type Test Certification

Interlink Unit 4.5 mV/A Powertrack is independently tested
by Intertek to BS EN 61534-22:2009
16mm² Cable (1.2m) 3.9 mV/A/m
clauses 15.4,18.4.3.2, & 18.4.3.3
Earth Fault Loop Impedance: Line to Earth (Casing) 2.8 mΩ/m

Line to Earth (Conductor) 3.2 mΩ/m

Line to Earth (Conductor + Casing) 2.8 mΩ/m Regulation 543.7

Feed Unit + Coupler 2.2 mΩ Installations to BS 7671:2008
Tap-Off 0.73 mΩ Earthing requirements for
4mm2 Cable 11.0 mΩ/m the installation of equipment
Coupler 1.5 mΩ having high protective/ conductor
Interlink Unit 4.5 mΩ currents.
The scope of Reg. 543.7.1.203 requires
16mm2 Cable 3.9 mΩ/m
that every final circuit intended to supply
Mechanical Data one or more items of equipment, where
the total protective conductor current is
Number of Copper Conductors 2 or 3
likely to exceed 10mA. in normal use,
Conductor Cross-section Area Nominal 20 mm² shall have a high protective connection.
Powertrack Casing Copper Equivalent (Where casing is protective Earth) 12 mm² All MT Powertrack tap-off units conform
to the high integrity protective requirement
Cable Termination Capacity 16 mm²
by virtue of using a protective conductor
Tap-Off Cable 32A 4.0 mm² of 4mm² enclosed within a flexible
Tap-Off Cable 13A or 16A 4.0 mm² conduit, thus providing additional
protection against mechanical damage.
Tap-Off Conduit Sizes Rating: Heavy duty conduit
<1KN Tensile Load to BS EN 61386-23
Ø20 mm Regulation 543.7.1.203.

Flexible Interlink Cable 16 mm²

Flexible Interlink Conduit

Rating: Heavy duty conduit
Ø25 mm 32Amp 3 metre tap-off unit
<1KN Tensile Load to BS EN 61386-23
The 32Amp tap-off unit comprises of an
Feed Conduit Entry 1 x Ø25 mm unfused tap-off* a flexible metal conduit
IP Rating 40 with integral 4mm² conductors.
Minimum void depth (track + tap-off) 59 mm These units are designed to comply
with regulation 434.2.1(i) of
Materials specification BS 7671:2008 by virtue of the following:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Powertrack Casing Galvanised Steel 1 Maximum length of

Conductors High Conductivity Copper/brass
cable is <3 metres.
2 Minimum risk of faults as the item is
Powertrack Insulators PBT
factory assembled and fully tested.
Sockets/Tap-Off Plug/Joint Mouldings Polycarbonate
3 Fully protected by flexible steel conduit
Shutter PBT located within raised access floor that
Tap-Off/Interlink Flexible Conduit Galvanised Steel offers further protection.

Tap-Off Cable BASEC BS 6004 H07V-R

*Fused 3 metre tap-offs are available if
Tap-Off/Coupler Blade Copper
required.
Feed Unit Case Galvanised Steel

Flexible Interlink Cable BASEC BS 6004 H07V-R

Feed/Flexible Interlink Housing Galvanised Steel 5 metre tap-off unit

Tap-off units in excess of 3 metres should
only be used if they contain a fuse or
the powertrack is protected by a 32Amp
rated protective device.

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Raised floor boxes Dimensions

Three and four compartment boxes and a
range of grommets that can be configured
to meet client requirements for accessing
Nominal
multiple services concealed below a raised No of Cut out dimensions Accessory Plate
trim size
floor system. compartments
(L1 x W1)
(L2 x W2) Dimensions

Technical specifications
Raised floor boxes are third party tested to
3 357 x 257mm 322 x 222mm 185 x 95mm
comply with:
BS EN 61534-22:2009
BS EN 60670-1:2005 4 357 x 257mm 322 x 222mm 185 x 71mm
BS EN 60670-23:2008
BS EN 50085-1:2005 General tolerance +3mm
BS EN 50085-2-2:2008
 are should be taken to ensure that box edges are smoothed and free from burrs.
C
Material Carpet tile cut size for lid is 303 x 166mm.
yy Lid/trim: flame retardant
polypropylene grey RAL 7011 Load testing
Load testing of floor boxes to: The loading graphs show the deflection
yy Box assembly: galvanised steel
based on floor boxes without and with a
yy Load plate: 3mm zinc plated steel BS EN 61534-22:2009
sub-frame. The point loading value is
BS EN 50085-2-2:2008
yy Accessory plate: galvanised steel approaching ¼ of a metric tonne without
The floor boxes have been tested to and sub-frame and reaching ¼ of a metric tonne
Installation comply with the loading requirements of the with sub-frame. In both cases the permanent
yy Box module has 20 and 25mm aforementioned standards. deflection is less than ¼ mm.
knockouts (pre-wired options available). There are two loading criteria for the floor
yy Mounting plates: boxes:
For plate loading without sub-frame the value
3 compartment = 185 x 95mm 1. A point loading; to simulate foot traffic is approaching ¼ of a metric tonne with
4 compartment = 185 x 71mm or light furniture like a chair leg / 4mm deflection and ¼3 of a metric tonne with
yy Standard accessory mounting plates caster sitting on the lid. The maximum 6mm deflection. With the sub-frame fitted
available depending on suitability of permissible deflection is 6mm the loading reaches ¼ of a metric tonne
floor box configuration. (BS EN 61534-22:2009 and with 4mm deflection and ½ a metric tonne
BS EN 50085-2-2:2008) with 6mm deflection. In both cases the
yy Cable covers protect cables when lid
is closed. 2. A plate loading; to simulate heavy permanent deflection is reaching 0.5mm.
foot traffic or larger furniture loads. the
yy Detailed installation instructions are maximum permissible deflection is
supplied in box. Note: floor boxes fitted with sub-frame can
4mm (BS EN 61534-22:2009) or 6mm
exceed more than 1 metric tonne plate
(BS EN 50085-2-2:2008)
6mm Flooring
load before lid failure. In all tests (with and
Recess without sub-frame) the required loading was
Note: The maximum permissible permanent reached without damage to the plastic trim or
Depth
of void
35.6mm deflection after the load has been removed is compromised the lid.
83mm 3mm for both standards.
40mm
internal mm Permanent Set
3.0
3mm maximum allowable permanent deflection
2.5

Dimensions 2.0
yy For dimensions of non standard boxes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1.5
and trims, contact Technical Hotline on
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0.5
L2
0.0
Point load without Point load with Plate load without Plate load with
Sub-frame Sub-frame Sub-frame Sub-frame

Load deflection for floor boxes with plate load

mm and without sub-frame
W1 W2
12
1/4 metric tonne 1/2 metric tonne 3/4 metric tonne
10
Plate load no plate load with
point load with sub-frame sub-frame
8 sub-frame
point load no
L1 sub-frame
6
6mm maximum allowable
deflection point load
4
4mm maximum allowable
p82
2
deflection point load
BS EN 61534-22:2009
Product
BS EN 50085-2-2:2008 Information
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Grommets yy  Floor boxes can only be used as through Desk units

boxes.
Material yy Junction boxes have all round access with Flip up units
yy ABS Flame retardant internal segregation. yy Units have bi-directional access and are
yy Flammability: UL94 V-0 at 2.0mm suitable for installation to BS 6396.
yy  Duct adaptors and blank ends are not
yy Colour: polypropylene grey RAL 7011 supplied for junction and service boxes. yy Up to 4 x individually fused 3.15 sockets.
yy Lid: captive screwdown These must be ordered separately to yy Up to 4 x data outlets.
individual requirements.
yy Lid recess: 15mm for extra strength
yy  Use a connector to join lengths of ducting. Fitting
yy Through power/data options yy Simple, secure ratchet with
yy  Flat and vertical bends or junction boxes
hidden screw fixing.
are used where a change of direction is
Dimensions required.
Desk cut out size
Ø140 yy  An optional steel screeding plate yy 132 x 430mm.
(USFSP1) is available to replace the box lid
yy Unit casing depth 90mm
temporarily when screeding the floor.
from top surface of desk.
yy It is recommended that at least 400mm is
Wiring accessories and clear below the cut out
mounting plates to allow cables to move freely.
yy 3 compartment box: 185 x 95mm
yy Cut out width is constant (132mm).
yy 4 compartment box: 185 x 71mm
yy Cut out length (430mm) will vary according
yy  For use with standard 60.3mm and to order requirements.
120.6mm accessories with blank or
pre-punched plates for data/telecoms etc.
430mm
Cut out dimensions
132mm
51

87

Junction box Floor outlet box

Ø125

In-screed system
Three and four compartment boxes
configured to meet client requirements for
accessing multiple services concealed within
an in-screed floor system.
Standard system is suitable for screed
depths of 63mm to 85mm. For other screed 318mm
depths please contact the Technical Team on 269mm
216mm
234mm
+44 (0)1424 856688.

Material
yy Lid/trim: polypropylene grey RAL 7011 61mm

yy Frame assembly: galvanised steel 53mm

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy Modular boxes: galvanised steel 321mm

223mm
yy Load plate: galvanised steel
225mm

Installation
yy  Layout planning essential as alterations are Box screed depth adjustment
not possible once screed is laid.
6.0mm

yy Place floor boxes and junction boxes in

position with top of boxes level
6.0mm
6.0mm

and in line with expected finished floor level,

with the sub-frame raised 10mm.
yy  Adjust boxes to screed depth by
82.4mm

adjusting sub frame height.

85mm

62.4mm

yy  When boxes are in correct position, use

65mm

PVC-U or steel duct to link between.

yy  To use conduit for linking boxes, utilize the p85
Ø20mm knockout in the blank plate.
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Desk grommets Insulation Configuration

Reinforced insulation. yy Power modules
Dimensions Power only
92mm
92mm yy Power and data modules
Earth Bonding: 2 x UK fused sockets plus 2 configurable
yy Power Modules gangs for Power, USB charging or data/AV
An external earth terminal allows
yy RCBOs
connection of earth bonding leads
Designed to be connected directly to
without dismantling the unit. Please use
underfloor track.
suitable tools to cut earth lead from
Power Modules if required. yy Input connections via tap-off.
Cut out size yy Power and Data Modules yy Output connection via Weiland GST18/3.
Our Power and Data Modules units are
Box type Diameter supplied as standard with a prefitted
DG1 80mm 250mm earth lead to 5mm ring terminal. Connection options
Power and Data Modules - Built in GST18/3
General tolerance­­ 2mm male for power in, plus optional GST18/3
Fusing female connector for power out on
To enable compliance to BS 6396 the UK certain configurations.
Curved surfaceUnit
unitLenth
249mm sockets are fitted with Ø5 x 20mm anti-surge Two modules units can be securely clipped
Unit length
Unit Lenth ceramic fuses, with colour-coded fuse clips together via the inbuilt GST18/3 connectors
249mm
249mm
to denote the rating (3.15Amp or 5Amp). e.g. a DM5001 and DM5030 (both with
3.15Amp fuses) can be joined to form a
BS 6396 compliant 6 socket unit.
RCBO rating
79mm 30mA 16Amp
79mm
85mm
Quality and testing:
85mm
100% testing – continuity, polarity,
Adjustable desk clamp insulation & earth
Adjustable clamps suit desks from yy Power and Data Modules only The rear section of the Power and Data
5mm – 48mm thick.
yy USB charger: Output voltage and Modules can be removed for onsite data/AV
yy For use with curved surface units only. resistance installation.

DCL1 DCL2
yy Data & AV: All sockets continuity tested
50.00
50.00 50.00
50.00 Cable type
Dimensions In-feed power cable shown with optional
Wieland connector.
54.00
54.00 Power modules
75.00
75.00
64
yy 13Amp rating
M5 hank 39.5
M5 hank
bush
bush yy Specification of cable length is necessary
35.00
35.00 10.00
10.00
60
39.5
35.00
35.00 10.00
10.00
253
117
39.5 66.3

Power and data modules

60

306
Standards
BS 1363-1
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Power and data modules

BS 1363-2 (where applicable) Power module earth lead
BS 5733:2010+A1:2014 39.5
39.5 306
306 Size: 1.5mm²
58.5
58.5 Length: 250mm with 5mm ring terminal.
EN 50581:2012
EN 301 489-34(2012) 60
60

IEC 60884-1:2005
117
117
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77.5

Material
Power and Power and Data Modules are
constructed from high strength flame
retardant black polycarbonate mouldings.
RCBO – constructed from aluminium casing.
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Series 2 PowerPole T
Double sided PowerPole
with 4 hinged lids and 14 ESSB1WH outlets (NPPE36001441)
S
Code Description Quantity GG
FF NPPMB3600 Square PowerPole base 3600mm long 1
A NPPHLA/W# Hinged lid assembly  4
P NPPCL1720 Clip on lid 1720mm long  2
Q NPPCL50 Clip on lid 50mm long  2
R NPPCL200 Clip on lid 200mm long  2 FF
J NPPUT Hinged lid upper trim  4
K NPPLT Hinged lid lower trim  4
GG NPPTC3 Oval top sliding cover  1
W
HH NPPBF5 Oval base foot  1 E
B NPPBH1 Bulkhead  8
II PPBF3 Base foot (galvanised) 2
E NPPCC1 Cable clip  8 P
C ESSB1 Single gang box  14
D ES1 Spacing cover  12
B M
F NPPH1 Stainless steel hinges  8
I PPSN1 Sliding nut  3
H NPPLH1 Disc latch  12
Y A
M NPPMC1 Magnet catch  12
H
G NPPLBS1 Hinged lid bonding strap  4
LBS2 Clip on lid bonding strap  6 V
L PPBT1 16mm bonding terminal assembly  1
S *PHAS1 Top adjusting slide 250mm long  1 K
T NPPFB2 Top fixing bracket  1
W MDFS100W1630 100mm dividing fillet 1630mm long  4
Y MDFS50W710 50mm dividing fillet 710mm long  4
Z
Z MDFS50W200 50mm dividing fillet 200mm long  4
AA MDFS15W632 15mm dividing fillet 632mm long  4
F
JJ MDFS50W175 50mm dividing fillet 175mm long  4
J
V ETL1W633 Sterling lid 633mm long  2 Q
#Please use A or W to denote anodised or white
Note: The Sterling PowerPole is suitable for both solid and suspended
ceilings up to 3.6 metres high. An alternative adjusting slide which can D G
be extended to one metre is available for additional heights within the
ceiling void (*PHAS2). C
Full installation instructions are included within each pack.
AA
Dimensions and cable capacities
JJ
181 140
28 38 45

I
L
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

142

162 II
A 140 A
B
R
229
9

C D C
15

B
A

HH
136
229

335

189

A = 1313 sq mm total area

45% space factor = 591 sq mm.
B = 505 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 227 sq mm.
C = 1798 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 809 sq mm.
D = 1628 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 733 sq mm.

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Series 2 PowerPole – continued S

Single sided PowerPole
with 2 hinged lids and 7 ESSB1 outlets (NPPC3600721)
O T
Code Description Quantity
BB NPPB3600 Semi-circular PowerPole base 3600mm  1
A NPPHLA/W# Hinged lid assembly  2
P NPPCL1730 Clip on lid 1730mm long  1
BB
Q NPPCL50 Clip on lid 50mm long  1
R NPPCL200 Clip on lid 200mm long  1 W
J NPPUT Hinged lid upper trim  2
K NPPLT Hinged lid lower trim  2 P
O NPPTC2 Top sliding cover  1
N NPPBF4 Circular base foot  1
B NPPBH1 Bulkhead  4 B
U PPBF6 Base foot (galvanised)  1
E NPPCC1 Cable clip  4
C ESSB1 Single gang box  7
D ES1 Spacing cover  6
F NPPH1 Stainless steel hinges  4 Y
I PPSN1 Sliding nut  2
H NPPLH1 Disc latch  5
H
M NPPMC1 Magnet catch  6
G NPPLBS1 Hinged lid bonding strap  2
V
LBS2 Clip on lid bonding strap  3
L PPBT1 16mm bonding terminal assembly  1
S *PHAS1 Top adjusting slide 250mm long  1
T NPPFB2 Top fixing bracket  1
A
AA MDFS15W632 15mm dividing fillet 632mm long  2
Z MDFS50W200 50mm dividing fillet 200mm long  2 Z
Y MDFS50W710 50mm dividing fillet 710mm long  2 F
X MDFS50W145 50mm dividing fillet 145mm long  2
W MDFS100W1630 100mm dividing fillet 1630mm long  2
Q
V ETL1W633 Sterling lid 633mm long  1
140 K
#Please use A or W to denote anodised or white
42 33 42

Note: The Sterling PowerPole is suitable for both solid and suspended
15

B
ceilings up to 3.6 metres high. An alternativeA adjusting slide
A which can
55

be extended to one metre is available for additional heights within the

136

ceiling void (*PHAS2). C

Full installation instructions are included within each pack.
AA
J
Dimensions and cable capacities D
162 G
140 45 38 45
X
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

B M
61

C D C
40

A
E
136

136
229

335

L
189

R
I
U
A = 1238 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 557 sq mm.
N
B = 505 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 227 sq mm.
C = 1798 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 809 sq mm.
D= 1628 sq mm total area p94
45% space factor = 733 sq mm.
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Double sided PowerPole

Code Description Quantity A
A
PP36001 250mm adj. slide incl 1 pack
PP36002 1150mm adj. slide incl 1 pack B
B
A NPPFB2 Fixing Bracket 1 C
DOUBLE SIDED C SINGLE SIDED
B PHAS1/2 *Adjusting Slide 1
POWERPOLE POWERPOLE
C PPSN1 Sliding Nut 3
D PPTC1 Top Cover (white only) 1
E PL1 Lid 3600mm 2
F PPMB1 Pole 3600mm 1 D
D
G ESSB1 Single Gang Box 6
I PPBF3 Base Foot (Metal) 1 pair
J PPBF1 Base Foot (white only) 1 E F
F
K ES1 Spacing Cover 5
L PPBT1 16mm Bonding Terminal Ass. 1
PPF1 #Fixing Kit 1
Accessory Kits
E
Accessory kits are available to order using the code E
PPAKIT and include the items within the above table G
marked in bold text. G
*The Sterling PowerPole is suitable for both solid and
suspended ceilings up to 3.6 metres high. An alternative
adjusting slide which can be extended to one metre is L
available for additional heights within the ceiling void. L K
K
Full installation instructions are included
within each pack.
# PPF2 Fixing Kit includes the following items:
5 x M5x8 slotted pan head steel m/c screws
4 x M5 internal tooth steel lock washers C
C
1 x M5 Square (8x8x4) pressed steel nut
1400mm Extension Pole body kits available to increase
Pole height to 5.0m. I
I

Single sided PowerPole J

J
Code Description Quantity
PPS36001 250mm adj. slide 1 pack
PPS36002 1150mm adj. slide 1 pack
A NPPFB2 Fixing Bracket 1
B PHAS1/2 *Adjusting Slide 1
C PPSN1 Sliding Nut 3
D PPTC2 Top Cover (white only) 1
E PL1 Lid 3600mm 1
Dimensions and cable capacities
F PPSS1 Single Sided Pole 3600mm 1
102
G ESSB1 Single Gang Box 6 97
11 11
I PPBF3 Base Foot (Metal) 1
J PPBF4 Base Foot (white only) 1
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

K ES1 Spacing Cover 5 28 39 28

A
16
98

L PPBT1 16mm Bonding Terminal Ass. 1 102

B C B
46

PPF1 #Fixing Kit 1

Accessory Kits 28 39 28
63

B C B
28

Accessory kits are available to order using the code

PPAKIT and include the items within the above table
marked in bold text.
*The Sterling PowerPole is suitable for both solid and Double sided PowerPole Single sided PowerPole
suspended ceilings up to 3.6 metres high. An alternative A = 2017 sq mm total area 45% space B = 1115 sq mm total area 45% space
adjusting slide which can be extended to one metre is factor = 907 sq mm. factor = 502 sq mm.
available for additional heights within the ceiling void. C = 1119 sq mm total area 45% space
Without Accessory Box
Full installation instructions are included factor = 504 sq mm.
A = 4284 sq mm total area 45% space
within each pack.
factor = 1927 sq mm.
#PPF2 Fixing Kit includes the following items:
B = 1148 sq mm total area 45% space
5 x M5x8 slotted pan head steel m/c screws
factor = 516 sq mm.
4 x M5 internal tooth steel lock washers
1 x M5 Square (8x8x4) pressed steel nut C = 1547 sq mm total area 45% space
factor = 696 sq mm.
1400mm Extension Pole body kits available to increase
Pole height to 5.0m.

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Double sided PowerPost A

Code Description Quantity

PP685 1 pack B
A PPC1 Cap 1
B PL2 Lid 2 C
C PPMB2 Post 1
D ESSB1 Single Gang Box 6
E PPSN1 Sliding Nut 2
F PPBF3 Base Foot (Metal) 1 pair
G PPBF1 Base Foot (white only) 1
H ES1 Spacing Cover 5 B
L PPBT1 16mm Bonding Terminal Ass. 1
PPF2 #Fixing Kit 1
D
The standard height of the PowerPost is 685mm and the
H
overall height, including cap and base, is 692mm.
L
Full installation instructions are included
within each pack.
#PPF2 Fixing Kit includes the following items:
5 x M5x8 slotted pan head steel m/c screws
4 x M5 internal tooth steel lock washers
1 x M5 Square (8x8x4) pressed steel nut

Dimensions and cable capacities

102
97
11 11 F

A G
16
98

B C B
46

28 39 28

A = 2017 sq mm total area

45% space factor = 907 sq mm.
Without Accessory Box
A = 4284 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 1927 sq mm.
B = 1148 sq mm total area
45% space factor = 516 sq mm.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

C = 1547 sq mm total area

45% space factor = 696 sq mm.

p96
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Double sided PowerPost KK

with 2 hinged lids and 14 ESSB1 outlets (NPPE811142)
J
Code Description Quantity
LL NPPMB811 Square PowerPost base 811mm long 1 H
A NPPHLA/W# Hinged lid assembly 2 L
B AA
J NPPUT Hinged lid upper trim 2
K NPPLT Hinged lid lower trim 2 E A
KK NPPC3 Oval Top cap 1 F
C
HH NPPBF5 Oval base 1
B NPPBH1 Bulkhead 4 M
C ESSB1 Single gang box 14 D
K
D ES1 Spacing cover 12
LL I
II PPBF3 Base foot (galvanised) 2
E NPPCC1 Cable clip 4
AA MDFS15W632 Dividing fillet 632mm long 4 II
G
F NPPLH1 Stainless steel hinges 4
L PPBT1 16mm bonding terminal assembly 1
HH
G NPPLBS1 Hinged lid bonding strap 2
H NPPLH1 Disc latch 6
M NPPMC1 Magnet catch 6
I PPSN1 Sliding nut 2
#Please use A or W to denote anodised or white
Overall height 838mm.
Full installation instructions are included within each pack.

DD

Single sided PowerPost L

with 1 hinged lid and 7 ESSB1 outlets (NPPC80671) B

CC
Code Description Quantity E
CC NPPB806 Semi-circular PowerPost base 806mm 1
H
A NPPHLA/W# Hinged lid assembly 1
J NPPUT Hinged lid upper trim 1 AA
K NPPLT Hinged lid lower trim 1
DD NPPC2 Top cap 1
C
EE NPPBF7 Circular post base foot (galvanised) 1
N NPPBF4 Circular base foot 1 F
B NPPBH1 Bulkhead 2
D
E NPPCC1 Cable clip 2
J
D ES1 Spacing cover 6
C ESSB1 Single gang box 7
G I
AA MDFS15W632 Dividing fillet 632mm 2
H NPPLH1 Disc latch 3
EE
M NPPMC1 Magnet catch 3
F NPPH1 Stainless steel hinges 2 A
G NPPLBS1 Hinged lid bonding strap 1 N

L PPBT1 16mm bonding terminal assembly 1

I PPSN1 Sliding nut 1 K

#Please use A or W to denote anodised or white

Overall height 838mm.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

181
Full installation instructions are included within each pack.
142
Dimensions and cable capacities
162
140

181
Double sided Single sided
140 B
28 38 45 PowerPost A PowerPost
142
A = 1313 sq mm total A = 1238 sq mm total
136
229

335

162
area 45% space factor area 45% space
189

140
= 591 sq mm. factor = 557 sq mm.
A B A B = 505 sq mm total B = 505 sq mm total
A
B area 45% space factor area 45% space
136

= 227 sq mm. factor = 227 sq mm.

229

335

229
9

C D C 140
15

189

C = 1798 sq mm total 42 33 42

area 45% space factor

15

= 809 sq mm. A
B
A
55

D= 1628 sq mm total
136

area 45% space factor

= 733 sq mm.

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PVC-U perimeter trunking capacity guide

Trunking sizes up to 150mm Trunking sizes from 150mm to 200mm Trunking sizes over 200mm
  

Mono 10 no box Mono Plus 30 no box Twin Plus – no box

1 = 4141mm² total area  1 = 1450mm² total area 1 & 2 = 4755mm² total area
 1 = 1863mm² 45% space factor 1 = 652mm² 45% space factor  1 & 2 = 2140mm² 45% space factor
With box in comp 1 2 = 3829mm² total area
With box in comps 1 or 2
1 = 1874mm² total area 2 = 1723mm² 45% space factor
 1 & 2 = 2431mm² total area
1 = 843mm² 45% space factor 3 = 1646mm² total area

1 & 2 = 1094mm² 45% space factor
3 = 741mm² 45% space factor
C. & C. Marshall Ltd. 
 With box in comp 2
Compact 1 no box 

 1 = 1280mm² total area 

2 =1563mm² total area
1 = 576mm² 45% space factor 2 =703mm² 45% space factor
2 = 3763mm² total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.


2 = 1693mm² 45% space factor


 Sterling Profile 4 no box

Twin165 no box 1 = 1266mm² total area
With box in comp 2 
 1 = 3272mm² total area 1 = 570mm² 45% space factor
2 = 1497mm² total area
1 = 1472mm² 45% space factor 2 = 3858mm² total area
 2 = 673mm² 45% space factor
2 = 5404mm² total area 
2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor
 2 = 2431mm² 45% space factor  3 = 3716mm² total area
Ltd. Compact 2 no box  3 = 1672mm² 45% space factor
1 = 1534mm² total area With box in comp 2

1 = 690mm² 45% space factor 2 = 3100mm² total area With box in comp 2 or 3
2 = 3763mm² total area 2 = 1395­­mm² 45% space factor 2 = 1376mm² total area
2 = 1693mm² 45% space factor
 2 = 619mm² 45% space factor



3 = 1234mm² total area
With box in comp 2 

C. & C. Marshall
 Ltd.

 




 
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
3 = 555mm² 45% space factor
2 = 1497mm² total area    

Sterling Profile 2 no box

   

2 = 673mm² total area 

   


1 = 1266mm² total area XL 202

1 = 570mm² 45% space factor XL 202 – no box

Series R 130 with box and 
1 = 2824mm² total area
hall Ltd.
2 = 3858mm² total area
 segregators 2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor 1 = 1271mm² 45% space factor
1 & 3 = 957mm² total area  2 = 4771mm² total area
3 = 1542mm² total area
1 & 3 = 431mm² 45% space factor 
2 = 2147mm² 45% space factor
3 = 694mm² 45% space factor
 2 = 2210mm² total area  3 = 3531mm² total area
2 = 995mm² 45% space factor 
With box in comp 2 3 = 1589mm² 45% space factor
2 = 1376mm² total area

Without segregators  
2 = 619mm² 45% space factor With box in comp 2
1 = 4272mm² total area  
 2 = 2504mm² total area
1 = 1922mm² 45% space factor

2 = 1127mm² 45% space factor
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.


  C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

 Odyssey no box

td.
1 & 3 = 1256mm² total area 
Sterling Profile 12 no box
 Mono Plus 20 – no box
1 & 3 = 565mm² 45% space factor 1 = 1266mm² total area
1 & 3 = 1024mm² total area 2 = 4022mm² 45% total area 
1 = 570mm² 45% space factor
1 & 3 = 461mm² 45% space factor 2 = 1810mm² 45% space factor 2 = 3858mm² total area
2 = 3451mm² total area  
 With box in comp 2 2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor
2 = 1553mm² 45% space factor 
2 = 1230mm² total area 3 = 3566mm² total area
With box in comp 2  2 = 554mm² 45% space factor 3 = 1605mm² 45% space factor

2 = 1185mm² total area| 4 = 1430mm² total area


 2 = 533mm² 45% total area 

4 = 644mm² 45% space factor
  

  

 With box in comp 2 or 3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
 
 C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Compact 3 – no box 2 = 1376mm² total area

 
Ltd.
Sterling Curve Profile 1
 – no box 1 = 3763mm² total area 2 = 619mm² 45% space factor
1 & 3 = 1170mm² total area  1 = 1693mm² 45% space factor  3 = 1084mm² total area
1 & 3 = 527mm² 45% space factor 2 = 3700mm² total area 3 = 488mm² 45% space factor

2 = 3858mm² total area 2 = 1665mm² 45% space factor 


2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor


C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

With box in comps 1 and 2
XL 212 – no box
With box in comp 2 1 = 1503mm² total area 

1 = 2824mm² total area
 2 = 1376mm² total area 1 = 676mm² 45% space factor
2 = 1440mm² total area 1 = 1271mm² 45% space factor
  
2 = 619mm² 45% total area
  

  2 = 648mm² 45% space factor 2 = 4771mm² total area

2 = 2147mm² 45% space factor
 

 
Marshall Ltd.
Sterling Curve Profile 2 
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
3 = 4732mm² total area
 – no box
3 = 2130mm² 45% space factor
 

1 = 1170mm² total area



Conductor type Size Cable factor 4 = 3531mm² total area

1 = 527mm² 45% space factor
  4 = 1589mm² 45% space factor
2 = 3858mm² total area Stranded PVC power 1.5mm² 8.0

2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor  With box in comps 2 or 3
Stranded PVC power 2.5mm² 11.9
3 = 1542mm² total area 2 = 2511mm² total area
 3 = 694mm² 45% space factor Stranded PVC power 4.0mm² 16.6 2 = 1130mm² 45% space factor
3 = 2466mm² total area
With box in comp 2 For Data cable information, please see page 246  3 = 1109mm² 45% space factor
 2 = 1376mm² total area
Marshall Ltd.
2 = 619mm² 45% space factor
 
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

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Compact trunking Joints and bends Covers

Base joints should have a 3mm gap to Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
Material allow for expansion. removal and to remain in position during
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy Internal, external bends and flat angles, normal conditions irrespective of impact
extinguishing. PVC-U is 100% recyclable. the base must be mitred 45 degrees and minor undulations of the mounting
to ensure total enclosure of trunking, surface.
Installation including any internal fitted segregator. Covers – fitting
Positioning yy External moulded fittings overlap the Covers are clipped into place from front.
Compact 1, 2 & 3 suitable for dado. joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting If accessory boxes are installed, the
Should Compact 3 be used as inaccuracies. ETL1 cover is butt-joined to the edge
skirting system, a clearance of 5mm is yy Flat angles, tees and crossovers are of the box. Cut edges of the cover
recommended above the floor covering also available pre-fabricated. are subsequently concealed by the
to allow the profile fittings to clip over the accessory. For fittings, a gap of 25mm is
cover. 
left between the two cover ends to permit


If Compact 2 is installed close to desk/ 

 the fitting to clip to base.
bench top – invert so small compartment  Covers – removal
is on bottom.
MIN To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
STERLING COMPACT
90mm internal or external bend component to

AND PROFILE
gain access. The main cover can then
be gently eased off the base. To remove
 the outer cover, firstly ease from the
base by inserting the blade of a terminal
screwdriver between the captive legs of
Bend radius control the cover and the base and then peel off.
The data internal and external bend radius
 control fittings for Compact Trunking
5mm + 
FLOOR provide a bend radius of 50mm. 
COVERING

Accessory boxes
yy For mounting an accessory box in the
Expansion/contraction alternative compartment to supply,
drill the main web adjacent to the box
PVC-U expands and contracts at a
position.
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in
a 3 metre length for a temperature yy Remove the appropriate knock out and
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap clip the box into the trunking base.
between each length of trunking base yy For boxes in the same compartment
is recommended. Fittings have a 10mm as the supply, remove the appropriate
overlap on each side to allow for thermal box knock-outs and clip the box
Screening
C. & into
C. Marshall Ltd.
movement of the covers. trunking base. Special conductive spray coating can be
applied to one compartment, the cover,
Fitting yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
accessory boxes and fittings, to screen
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
data cables against EMI interference.
elongated holes at 250mm centres. to cover the space between the boxes.
yy For data/voice circuits only:
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
Warning: Owing to its relatively high
screws and washers. coloured faceplates are available
surface resistance, CS coating
to meet the requirements of DDA
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal SHOULD NOT be in contact with low
regulations for Visual Impairment.
movement. voltage circuits BS 7671:2008 50
yy If Compact 3 is used as a skirting V.A.C. – 1000 V.A.C. unless additional
yy The use of plastic caps over screw system. All power accessories should measures are undertaken.
heads is recommended to protect be installed in the top compartment.
installed cables. Antimicrobial
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed For technical details of antimicrobial
DRILL HOLE OF
panel or power jig-saw. Bio Compact trunking, please refer to
SUITABLE SIZE
yy External moulded fittings overlap the Laboratory and Healthcare section.
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting
inaccuracies.
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw
is recommended for cutting 45 degree
mitres.
Single lengths
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres) between
two inside walls and no accessory box
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
removal of the cover.

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Compact trunking – continued Cable capacities

yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
Method of continuation through As there can be differences between data
a partition wall cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
Continue the main lateral run of base that cable dimensions are confirmed with
through the partition wall. Fit short the manufacturing company.
lengths of cover where the trunking
passes through the partition. The
partition wall trunking is then butted up
to the main run and the joint covered by Compartment 1 Compartment 2
an internal bend fitting. Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box

PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper

Compact 1 72 – 212 84

Compact 2 86 – 212 84

Compact 3 212 85 208 81

PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper

Compact 1 48 – 142 57

Compact 2 58 – 142 57

Offset dimensions Compact 3 142 57 140 54

The minimum set that can be PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper
accommodated in the same plane
(from internal to external bend), is Compact 1 35 – 102 41
shown below. Compact 2 42 – 102 41

90min Compact 3 102 41 100 39

Data cable: Ø5.5mm

Compact 1 24 – 71 28

Compact 2 29 – 71 28

Compact 3 71 28 70 27

Data cable: Ø6.0mm

Dimensions Compact 1 20 – 60 24

Compact 2 24 – 60 24
Compact 1 trunking – with box
Compartment 1 total area = 1280mm² Compact 3 60 24 59 23

Compartment 2 total area = 1497mm²
Data cable: Ø6.5mm

Compact 1 18 – 53 21

Compact 2 21 – 53 21

Compact 3 53 21 52 20

Data cable: Ø7.0mm

Compact 2 trunking – no box Compact 1 15 – 44 17
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
td.


Compartment 1 total area = 1534mm² Compact 2 18 – 44 17
Compartment 2 total area = 3763mm²
Compact 3 44 18 43 17

Data cable: Ø8.4mm


Compact 1 10 – 31 12

Compact 2 12 – 31 12


Compact 3 31 12 30 12

Compact 3 trunking – no box
Compartment 1 total area = 3763mm²
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Compartment 2 total area = 3700mm²

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Mono and Mono Plus trunking Single lengths Covers

Where it is required to fit a single length The cover has been designed to limit
– PVC-U of trunking (under 3 metres) between unauthorised removal and to remain
two inside walls and no accessory box in position during normal conditions,
Material is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler irrespective of impact and minor
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- in the centre of the run to facilitate the undulations of the mounting surface.
extinguishing. It provides a 100% removal of the cover.
recyclable material with good Covers – fitting
sustainability. Joints and bends The cover is clipped into place from the
yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to front. If accessory boxes are installed,
Installation allow for expansion. the cover is butt-joined to the edge
Positioning yy External moulded fittings overlap the of the box and the cut edges of the
joints by up to 7mm to cover cutting cover is subsequently concealed by the
yy Mono 10
inaccuracies. accessory. For fittings, a gap of 25mm is
For dado application only.
left between the two cover ends to permit
yy Mono Plus 20 and 30 yy Mono 10
the fitting to clip to the base.
When used as a skirting system, For external bends and flat angles,
sufficient clearance should be allowed the base must be mitred 45 degrees Covers – removal
between the floor covering and to ensure total enclosure of trunking, To remove the cover, first detach
the profile fittings that clip over the including any internal fitted segregator. a coupler, internal or external bend
cover i.e. 5mm + floor covering is Tees are fabricated. component to gain access. The main
recommended. cover can then be gently eased off the
  

yy Mono Plus 20 and 30

External bends should be cut square base.
at the corner and in internal segregator
Screening
inserted as shown below, to give
Refer to the Technical Team on
additional retention to the clip-on fitting.
+44 (0)1424 856688.
Flat angles and tees are prefabricated.
Antimicrobial
3 3 For technical details of antimicrobial

 Mono 10 and Mono Plus 20 Bio
trunking, please refer to Laboratory
and Healthcare section.
Marshall Ltd.
Expansion/contraction
PVC-U expands and contracts at a Method of continuation through a
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in partition wall
a 3 metre length for a temperature Continue the main lateral run of base
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap through the partition wall with a short
between each length of trunking base length of cover fitted where the trunking
is recommended. Adequate allowance Bend radius control passes through the partition. The partition
is made within the fittings for thermal yy Mono 10 wall trunking is then butted up to the main
movement of the covers, which have a Not applicable run and the joint covered by an Internal
7mm overlap on each side. yy Mono Plus 20 and 30 bend. (as shown below)

Fitting The data bend radius control fittings

for Mono Plus trunking provide a bend
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut
radius of 25mm.
elongated holes at 250mm centres.
yy Internal couplers on base units are not
required.
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head
screws and washers. Min radius 25mm
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal
movement.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy The use of plastic caps over screw

heads is recommended to protect
installed cables. Accessory boxes
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed yy If the accessory box is to be fed
panel or power jig-saw. from a supply in either of the outer
yy External moulded fittings overlap the compartments, remove the appropriate
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting knock out (top or bottom) and clip the
inaccuracies. box into the trunking base.

yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw yy For boxes supplied from the main
is recommended for cutting 45 degree compartment, remove the appropriate
mitres. box knock-outs and clip the box into
trunking base.
yy Mono Plus 20 and 30
Cut the compartment segregators yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
(x 2 provided) to lengths to fit between a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
accessory boxes and corners. Fit to cover the space between the boxes.
into position after wiring has been yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
completed. coloured faceplates are available
to meet the requirements of DDA
regulations for Visual Impairment.

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Mono and Mono Plus trunking – Cable capacities

PVC-U – continued yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
As there can be differences between data
Offset dimensions cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
The minimum set that can be that cable dimensions are confirmed with
accommodated in the same plane the manufacturing company.
(from internal to external bend), is
shown below.
MONO/MONO PLUS 100mm min (Mono 10) Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3
105mm min (Mono Plus 20)
x
110mm min (Mono Plus 30) Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box

PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper

Mono 10 233 105 – – – –

Mono Plus 20 58 – 194 67 58 –

Mono Plus 30 82 – 215 88 93 –

x=
PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper
100mm min (Mono 10)
105mm min (Mono Plus 20) Mono 10 157 71 – – – –
110mm min (Mono Plus 30)
Mono Plus 20 39 – 131 45 39 –

Mono Plus 30 55 – 145 59 62 –

Dimensions PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper

50
Mono 10 112 51 – – – –
Mono 10 trunking
– no box Mono Plus 20 28 – 94 32 28 –

1 Compartment 1 total area = 4141mm² Mono Plus 30 39 – 104 42 45 –

Data cable: Ø5.5mm

Mono 10 78 35 – – – –

Mono Plus 20 19 – 65 22 19 –
Mono 10 trunking
– with box Mono Plus 30 27 – 72 30 31 –
 Compartment 1 total area =1874mm²
Data cable: Ø6.0mm

Mono 10 66 30 – – – –


Mono Plus 20 16 – 55 19 16 –
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Mono Plus 30 23 – 61 25 26 –
Mono Plus 20 trunking

– with box Data cable: Ø6.5mm
Compartment 1 total area = 1024mm²
Mono 10 58 26 – – – –
Compartment 2 total area = 1185mm²
 Compartment 3 total area = 1024mm² Mono Plus 20 14 – 48 17 14 –

Mono Plus 30 20 – 54 22 23 –

Data cable: Ø7.0mm


Mono 10 48 22 – – – –
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

& C. Marshall Ltd.
Mono Plus 20 12 – 40 14 12 –
Mono Plus 30 trunking

– with box Mono Plus 30 17 – 45 18 19 –
Compartment 1 total area = 1450mm²
Data cable: Ø8.4mm
Compartment 2 total area = 1563mm²
 Compartment 3 total area = 1646mm² Mono 10 34 15 – – – –

Mono Plus 20 8 – 28 10 8 –

Mono Plus 30 12 – 31 13 13 –


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Odyssey trunking Joints and bends Covers

All base joints should have a 3mm gap to The covers have been designed to
Material allow for expansion. limit unauthorised removal and remain
Odyssey accessory boxes and fittings yy Internal bends: the two base sections in position during normal conditions,
are flame retardant ABS which is 100% should be cut square and butt joined irrespective of impact and minor
recyclable. at the corner. The internal end cap undulations of the mounting surface.
component should be fitted to the open Covers – fitting
Installation end to maintain trunking integrity.
Outer covers are fitted first. Locate front
Positioning yy External bends: the base must be clip feature into the base and then roll
For dado, horizontal or vertical installation. cut square with the corner and the the cover to the back of the trunking until
internal radius control segregator fitted the rear clip feature positively locates – it
Expansion/contraction
into the two base sections. Adjustable is possible to hear the click when this
PVC-U expands and contracts at a
bends: these allow 85° to 95° to is located correctly. The centre cover is
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in a
accommodate building tolerances. then clipped into place from the front. If
3 metre length for a temperature
yy Flat bends and tees: have moulded accessory boxes are installed, the centre
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap
and segregated base units. These are cover is butt joined beneath the moulded
between each length of trunking base is
fitted into position and the trunking flange of the box (Odyssey box DD1510/
recommended.
base then cut to butt up to mouldings. DD1520) or adaptor (DD1590). The cut
Adequate allowance is made within edges of lids are then concealed.
the fittings for thermal movement of the Cutting is not critical as the external
A gap of 15mm should be left between
covers, which have a 10mm overlap moulded clip-on fittings cover the joints
cover joints to permit fittings to clip to the
on each side. and overlap the trunking covers by
base.
10mm each side, thus covering any
Fitting inaccuracies. Covers – removal
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
Bend radius control
elongated holes at 250mm centres. internal or external bend component to
The bend radius control fittings for
yy Internal couplers on base units are not gain access. The main cover can then
Odyssey provide a bend radius of 25mm,
required. be gently eased off the base. To remove
50mm and 65mm.
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head the outer cover, firstly ease from the
screws and washers. Accessory boxes base by inserting the blade of a terminal
Accessory boxes are mounted in the screwdriver between the captive legs of
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal
centre compartment. If supplied from the cover and the base and then peel off.
movement.
either of the outer compartments, drill the
yy The use of plastic caps over screw Screening
main web adjacent to the box position.
heads is recommended to protect Special conductive spray coating can be
Remove the appropriate knock out and
installed cables. applied to one compartment, the cover,
clip the box into the trunking base. For
accessory boxes and fittings, to screen
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed boxes in the same compartment as
data cables against EMI interference.
panel or power jig-saw. the supply, remove the appropriate box
knock-outs and clip the box into trunking yy For data/voice circuits only:
yy External moulded fittings overlap the
base. Warning: Owing to its relatively high
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting
surface resistance, CS coating
inaccuracies. yy If boxes DD1510 and DD1520 are
SHOULD NOT be in contact with low
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop installed consecutively, a cut section of
voltage circuits BS 7671:2008 50
saw is recommended for cutting centre cover should be fitted between
V.A.C. – 1000 V.A.C. unless additional
45 degree mitres. them.
measures are undertaken.
yy If DD1540 or DD1550 are installed,
Single lengths Adaptor DD1590 must be fitted either Antimicrobial
Where it is required to fit a single length side to align with curved cover. For technical details of antimicrobial
of trunking (under 3 metres) between Odyssey Bio trunking, please refer to
yy If DD1540 or DD1550 are installed
two inside walls and no accessory box Laboratory and Healthcare section.
consecutively, use the spacer
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
provided and at each end of a run use
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
accessory adaptor DD1590 to align
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

removal of the covers.

with curved cover.
yy Part M coloured accessory boxes are
available to meet the requirements of
DDA regulations for Visual Impairment.

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Odyssey trunking – continued Cable capacities

yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
Method of continuation through As there can be differences between data
a partition wall cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
Continue the main lateral run of base that cable dimensions are confirmed with
through the partition wall with short the manufacturing company.
lengths of cover fitted where the trunking
passes through the partition. The partition
wall trunking is then butted up to the main Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3
run and the joint covered by an Internal Cable capacity chart
bend. (as shown below) No box With box No box With box No box With box

PVC power cable
71 – 226 69 71 –
1.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable

47 – 152 47 47 –
2.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable
34 – 109 33 34 –
4.0mm² stranded copper

Data cable: Ø5.5mm 24 – 76 23 24 –

Data cable: Ø6.0mm 20 – 64 20 20 –

Offset dimensions Data cable: Ø6.5mm 18 – 56 17 18 –

The minimum set that can be

accommodated in the same plane (from Data cable: Ø7.0mm 15 – 47 14 15 –
internal to external bend), is shown
below. Data cable: Ø8.4mm 10 – 33 10 10 –

Fixed bend offset 138mm

Adjustable bend offset 165mm
x Adjustable
= external bend fixed internal bend offset 163mm
Fixed
Adjustablebend offset
internal bend 138mm
fixed external bend offset 140mm

Adjustable bend offset 165mm

Adjustable external bend, fixed internal bend offset 163mm
Adjustable internal bend, fixed external bend offset 140mm

Dimensions


Odyssey trunking – with box

Compartment 1 & 3 total area = 1278mm²
TECHNICAL INFORMATION


Compartment 2 total area = 859mm²

Odyssey trunking – no box

 Compartment 2 total area = 3972mm²



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Series R trunking Joints and bends Method of continuation through a

All base joints should have a 3mm gap to partition wall
Material allow for expansion. yy Continue the main lateral run of base
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy Internal bends and external bends: through the partition wall with short
extinguishing. It provides a 100% trunking body must be mitred at 45° lengths of cover fitted where the
recyclable material with good to ensure total enclosure of trunking, trunking passes through the partition.
sustainability. including any internal fitted segregator. The partition wall trunking is then
butted up to the main run and the joint
Installation yy Flat angles and tees: are
covered by an Internal bend.
prefabricated. Trunking bases should
Positioning be cut to butt up to fittings. Offset dimensions
Series R is suitable for dado. The minimum set that can be
Cutting is not critical as the external
Expansion/contraction moulded clip-on fittings cover the joints accommodated in the same plane (from
PVC-U expands and contracts at a and overlap the trunking covers by internal to external bend), is shown
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in 10mm each side, thus covering any below.
a 3 metre length for a temperature inaccuracies.
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap Bend radius control 155
between each length of trunking base is
Please contact the Technical Team on
recommended.
+44 (0)1424 856688
Adequate allowance is made within
the fittings for thermal movement of the Accessory boxes
covers, which have a 10mm overlap on All accessory boxes are mounted in
each side. the main, centre compartment. The
appropriate knockout removal depends
Fitting whether supply is to be run in the centre
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut compartment or either/both of the
elongated holes at 250mm centres. outer segregated compartments. When
yy Internal couplers on base units are not knockouts are removed, clip the box
required. into the trunking body. When boxes are
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head installed consecutively, a short cut length
screws and washers. of centre cover (14mm min.) is required
to cover the space between boxes.
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal
movement. Covers
yy The use of plastic caps over screw The cover has been designed to remain
heads is recommended to protect in position irrespective of impact during
installed cables. normal conditions, minor undulations
of the mounting surface, and to limit
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed
unauthorised removal.
panel or power jig-saw.
yy External moulded fittings overlap the Covers – fitting
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting The single cover is clipped into place
inaccuracies. from the front. If accessory boxes are
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw installed, the covers are butt-joined to
is recommended for cutting 45 degree the edge of the box (RSSB1/2). The
mitres. cut edges the cover are subsequently
concealed by the accessory.
Single lengths
Covers – removal
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres) between To remove the cover, first detach
two inside walls and no accessory box a coupler, internal or external bend
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler component to gain access. The cover
can then be gently eased off the base.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

in the centre of the run to facilitate the

removal of the cover.

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Series R – continued Cable capacities

 yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.

Series R 130 – with box As there can be differences between data
and segregators cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
Compartment 1 & 3 total area = 957mm² that cable dimensions are confirmed with
 Compartment 2 total area = 2210mm² the manufacturing company.
Compartment 2 (45% space factor) = 995mm²

 Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3

Cable capacity

chart No box With box No box With box No box With box


Series R 130 – with box, no

 PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper
Ltd. segregators
Compartment total area = 4272mm² Series R 130 89 – – 40 89 –
 Compartment (45% space factor) = 1992mm²
PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper

Series R 130 60 – – 27 60 –



PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper

Series R 130 43 – – 19 43 –

Data cable: Ø5.5mm

Ltd.

Series R 130 30 – – 13 30 –

Data cable: Ø6.0mm

Series R 130 25 – – 11 25 –

Data cable: Ø6.5mm

Series R 130 22 – – 10 22 –

Data cable: Ø7.0mm

Series R 130 19 – – 8 19 –

Data cable: Ø8.4mm

Series R 130 13 – – 6 13 –

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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Sterling Profile trunking Joints and bends Covers

yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
Material allow for expansion. removal and to remain in position during
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy Internal, external bends and flat angles, normal conditions irrespective of impact
extinguishing. It provides a 100% the base must be mitred 45° to ensure and minor undulations of the mounting
recyclable material with good total enclosure of trunking, including surface.
sustainability. any internal fitted segregator. Covers – fitting
yy Flat angles, tees and crossovers are Covers are clipped into place from front.
Installation available prefabricated. If accessory boxes are installed, the
Positioning yy External moulded fittings overlap the ETL1 cover is butt-joined to the edge
When used as a skirting system, joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting of the box. Cut edges of the cover
sufficient clearance should be allowed inaccuracies. are subsequently concealed by the
between the floor covering and the profile accessory. For fittings, a gap of 25mm is
fittings that clip over the cover i.e. 5mm + 3 3
3 3 left between the two cover ends to permit
floor covering is recommended.
50 max
  3 3 the fitting to clip to base.
  3 3 3
 



 Covers – removal
To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
internal or external bend component to
gain access. The main cover can then
be gently eased off the base. To remove
Template dimensions for the outer cover, firstly ease from the
Flat angle and Tee base by inserting the blade of a terminal


screwdriver between the captive legs of
167mm the cover and the base and then ease
167mm

away from the base.



X
X
X
X

d.


Expansion/contraction


PVC-U expands and contracts at a

100mm

100mm
100mm

100mm

   

uniform rate of approx 5.25mm

100mm X in 100mm 167mm
X 100mm 100mm 167mm
X 100mm X 100mm



a 3 metre length for a temperature

change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap Bend radius control
between each length of trunking base
The data internal and external bend radius
is recommended. Fittings have a 10mm
control fittings for Sterling Profile trunking
overlap on each side to allow for thermal
provide a bend radius of 50mm.
movement of the covers.
Accessory boxes
Fitting
yy For mounting an accessory box in the
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut


alternative compartment to supply.

elongated holes at 250mm centres.
Fit the box and remove the closest Screening
yy Internal couplers on base units are not knockout in the main web.
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Special conductive spray coating can be

required.
yy Remove the appropriate knock out and applied to one compartment, the cover,
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head clip the box into the trunking base. accessory boxes and fittings, to screen
screws and washers. data cables against EMI interference.
yy For boxes in the same compartment
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal as the supply, remove the appropriate yy For data/voice circuits only:
movement. box knock-outs and clip the box into Warning: Owing to its relatively high
yy The use of plastic caps over screw trunking base. surface resistance, CS coating
heads is recommended to protect yy When boxes are installed consecutively, SHOULD NOT be in contact with
installed cables. a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required low voltage circuits BS 7671:2008
to cover the space between the boxes. 50 V.A.C. – 1000 V.A.C. unless
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed
additional measures are undertaken.
panel or power jig-saw. yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy External moulded fittings overlap the coloured faceplates are available Antimicrobial
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting to meet the requirements of DDA For technical details of antimicrobial
inaccuracies. regulations for Visual Impairment. Sterling Profile Bio trunking, please refer
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is to Laboratory and Healthcare section on
recommended for cutting 45° mitres. page 34.
yy To increase number of compartments
to any number required, use base
extension EBE1WH and extendable
base EEB1.
Single lengths
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres) between
two inside walls and no accessory box
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
removal of the cover.

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Sterling Profile Dimensions

trunking – continued 

 
 




 





 

Sterling Profile 2 no box
1 = 1266mm² total area
   

Method of continuation through a

 1 = 570mm² 45% space factor
partition wall
2 = 3858mm² total area
yy Continue the main lateral run of base
2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor
through the partition wall.
3 = 1542mm² total area

yy Fit short lengths of cover where the 3 = 694mm² 45% space factor
trunking passes through the partition.
With box in comp 2
yy The partition wall trunking is then
2 = 1376mm² total area
butted up to the main run and the joint 
2 = 619mm² 45% space factor
covered by an internal bend fitting. 




C. & C. Marshall Ltd. Sterling Profile 4 no box

  1 = 1266mm² total area
PARTITION WALL
1 = 570mm² 45% space factor
COVERS TO BE FITTED 2 = 3858mm² total area

BEFORE BASE IS INSTALLED 2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor

3 = 3716mm² total area
3 = 1672mm² 45% space factor
With box in comp 2 or 3
2 = 1376mm² total area
2 = 619mm² 45% space factor
Offset dimensions 
3 = 1234mm² total area
The minimum set C.that can be 

& C. Marshall Ltd. 3 = 555mm² 45% space factor

accommodated in the same plane
(from internal to external bend), 

is shown below.
Sterling Profile 12 no box
1 = 1266mm² total area

STERLING COMPACT MIN 1 = 570mm² 45% space factor
AND PROFILE 90mm
2 = 3858mm² total area

2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor

3 = 3566mm² total area
3 = 1605mm² 45% space factor
4 = 1430mm² total area


5mm +
FLOOR
4 = 644mm² 45% space factor
COVERING
 With box in comp 2 or 3
2 = 1376mm² total area
2 = 619mm² 45% space factor
3 = 1084mm² total area

   
3 = 488mm² 45% space factor
   

   

   


C. & C. Marshall Ltd. Sterling Curve Profile 1 – no box

 1 & 3 = 1170mm² total area
1 & 3 = 527mm² 45% space factor
2 = 3858mm² total area

2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor

With box in comp 2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2 = 1376mm² total area


2 = 619mm² 45% total area
   

   


  


 
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
 
Sterling Curve Profile 2 – no box
   1 = 1170mm² total area
1 = 527mm² 45% space factor
2 = 3858mm² total area
 2 = 1736mm² 45% space factor
 3 = 1542mm² total area
3 = 694mm² 45% space factor
With box in comp 2
 2 = 1376mm² total area
2 = 619mm² 45% space factor
 

C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

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­Other Sterling Profile dimensions
 p122
Other Sterling Profiles are a combination of the ones Product
shown on this page and can be calculated using the Information
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Sterling Profile Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3 Compartment 4

Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box No box

PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper

Cable capacities
yy All calculations allow for a 45% Sterling Profile 1 71 - 217 77 71 - -
space factor. Sterling Profile 2 71 - 217 77 87 - -
As there can be differences
Sterling Profile 3 87 - 217 77 87 - -
between cable sizes, Marshall-
Tufflex recommend that cable Sterling Curve Profile 1 66 - 217 77 66 - -
dimensions are confirmed with Sterling Curve Profile 2 66 - 217 77 87 - -
the manufacturing company.
Sterling Profile 4 71 - 217 77 209 69 -

Sterling Profile 5 87 - 217 77 209 69 -

Sterling Profile 6 209 69 217 77 209 69 -

Sterling Profile 11 71 - 217 77 201 61 71

Sterling Profile 12 71 - 217 77 201 61 80

Sterling Profile 13 80 - 217 77 201 61 80

PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper

Sterling Profile 1 48 - 146 52 48 - -

Sterling Profile 2 48 - 146 52 58 - -

Sterling Profile 3 58 - 146 52 58 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 44 - 146 52 44 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 44 - 146 52 58 - -

Sterling Profile 4 48 - 146 52 141 47 -

Sterling Profile 5 58 - 146 52 141 47 -

Sterling Profile 6 141 47 146 52 141 47 -

Sterling Profile 11 48 - 146 52 135 41 48

Sterling Profile 12 48 - 146 52 135 41 54

Sterling Profile 13 54 - 146 52 135 41 54

PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper

Sterling Profile 1 34 - 105 37 34 - -

Sterling Profile 2 34 - 105 37 42 - -

Sterling Profile 3 42 - 105 37 42 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 32 - 105 37 32 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 32 - 105 37 42 - -

Sterling Profile 4 34 - 105 37 101 33 -

Sterling Profile 5 42 - 105 37 101 33 -

Sterling Profile 6 101 33 105 37 101 33 -

Sterling Profile 11 34 - 105 37 97 29 34

Sterling Profile 12 34 - 105 37 97 29 39

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Sterling Profile 13 39 - 105 37 97 29 39

Data cable: Ø5.5mm²

Sterling Profile 1 24 - 73 26 24 - -

Sterling Profile 2 24 - 73 26 29 - -

Sterling Profile 3 29 - 73 26 29 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 22 - 73 26 22 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 22 - 73 26 29 - -

Sterling Profile 4 24 - 73 26 70 23 -

Sterling Profile 5 29 - 73 26 70 23 -

Sterling Profile 6 70 23 73 26 70 23 -

Sterling Profile 11 24 - 73 26 67 20 24

Sterling Profile 12 24 - 73 26 67 20 27

Sterling Profile 13 27 - 73 26 67 20 27

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Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3 Compartment 4

Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box No box

Data cable: Ø6.0mm²

Sterling Profile 1 20 - 61 22 20 - -

Sterling Profile 2 20 - 61 22 25 - -

Sterling Profile 3 25 - 61 22 25 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 19 - 61 22 19 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 19 - 61 22 25 - -

Sterling Profile 4 20 - 61 22 59 20 -

Sterling Profile 5 25 - 61 22 59 20 -

Sterling Profile 6 59 20 61 22 59 20 -

Sterling Profile 11 20 - 61 22 57 17 20

Sterling Profile 12 20 - 61 22 57 17 23

Sterling Profile 13 23 - 61 22 57 17 23

Data cable: Ø6.5mm²

Sterling Profile 1 18 - 54 19 18 - -

Sterling Profile 2 18 - 54 19 22 - -

Sterling Profile 3 22 - 54 19 22 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 16 - 54 19 16 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 16 - 54 19 22 - -

Sterling Profile 4 18 - 54 19 52 17 -

Sterling Profile 5 22 - 54 19 52 17 -

Sterling Profile 6 52 17 54 19 52 17 -

Sterling Profile 11 18 - 54 19 50 15 18

Sterling Profile 12 18 - 54 19 50 15 20

Sterling Profile 13 20 - 54 19 50 15 20

Data cable: Ø7.0mm²

Sterling Profile 1 15 - 45 16 15 - -

Sterling Profile 2 15 - 45 16 18 - -

Sterling Profile 3 18 - 45 16 18 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 14 - 45 16 14 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 14 - 45 16 18 - -

Sterling Profile 4 15 - 45 16 43 14 -

Sterling Profile 5 18 - 45 16 43 14 -

Sterling Profile 6 43 14 45 16 43 14 -

Sterling Profile 11 15 - 45 16 42 13 15

Sterling Profile 12 15 - 45 16 42 13 17
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Sterling Profile 13 17 - 45 16 42 13 17

Data cable: Ø8.4mm²

Sterling Profile 1 10 - 31 11 10 - -

Sterling Profile 2 10 - 31 11 13 - -

Sterling Profile 3 13 - 31 11 13 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 1 10 - 31 11 10 - -

Sterling Curve Profile 2 10 - 31 11 13 - -

Sterling Profile 4 10 - 31 11 30 10 -

Sterling Profile 5 13 - 31 11 30 10 -

Sterling Profile 6 30 10 31 11 30 10 -

Sterling Profile 11 10 - 31 11 29 9 10

Sterling Profile 12 10 - 31 11 29 9 12

Sterling Profile 13 12 - 31 11 29 9 12

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Twin165 trunking Joints and bends Screening

yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to Special conductive spray coating can be
Material allow for expansion. applied to one compartment, the cover,
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy Internal and external bends: Base accessory boxes and fittings, to screen
extinguishing. It provides a 100% should be cut square to bend base data cables against EMI interference.
recyclable material with good component. yy For data/voice circuits only:
sustainability. yy Flat angles and tees are pre-fabricated. Warning: Owing to its relatively high
surface resistance, CS coating
Installation yy External moulded fittings overlap the SHOULD NOT be in contact with
joints by up to 7mm to cover cutting low voltage circuits BS 7671 (2008)
Positioning inaccuracies. 50 V.A.C. – 1000 V.A.C. unless
When used as a skirting system,
yy End caps to be screw fixed to base. additional measures are undertaken.
sufficient clearance should be allowed MIN
STERLING COMPACT
between the floor covering and the profile Bend radius control yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
AND PROFILE 90mm coloured faceplates are available
fittings that clip over the cover i.e. 5mm + The bend radius control fittings for
floor covering is recommended. Twin165 provide a bend radius of 50mm to meet the requirements of DDA
regulations for Visual Impairment.

Accessory boxes
Antimicrobial
The accessory box is mounted in the

larger compartment (compartment 2). If For technical details of antimicrobial
supply is from the smaller compartment, Twin165 Bio trunking, please refer to
drill the main web adjacent to the box Laboratory and Healthcare section
 position. Remove the appropriate knock Offset dimensions
5mm + out and clip the box into the trunking The minimum set that can be
FLOOR base. For boxes supplied from the main accommodated in the same plane
 COVERING compartment, remove the appropriate (from internal to external bend),
box knock-outs and clip the box into is shown below.
Expansion/contraction trunking base. When boxes are installed
PVC-U expands and contracts at a consecutively, a 14mm wide spacer 143mm
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in (ES1) is required to cover the space
a 3 metre length for a temperature between the boxes.
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap
yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
between each length of trunking base is
coloured faceplates are available
recommended.
to meet the requirements of DDA
Adequate allowance is made within regulations for Visual Impairment.
the fittings for thermal movement of the
covers, which have a 7mm overlap on DRILL HOLE OF
each side. SUITABLE SIZE

Fitting
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut
elongated holes at 250mm centres.
yy Internal couplers on base units are not
required.
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head
Covers
screws and washers.
The covers have been designed
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal to remain in position irrespective of
movement. impact during normal conditions, minor
yy The use of plastic caps over screw undulations of the mounting surface, and
heads is recommended to protect to limit unauthorised removal.
installed cables.
Covers – fitting
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed

Covers are clipped into place from the
panel or power jig-saw.
front. If accessory boxes are installed,
yy External moulded fittings overlap the the covers are butt-joined to the edge
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting of the box. For the fitting of couplers, a
inaccuracies. gap of 25mm is left between the two
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is cover ends.
recommended for cutting 45° mitres.
Covers – removal
Single lengths To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
Where it is required to fit a single length internal or external bend component to
of trunking (under 3 metres) between gain access. Both covers can then be
two inside walls and no accessory box gently eased off the base.
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
removal of the cover.

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Twin165 – continued Cable capacities

yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
Dimensions As there can be differences between data
cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend

Twin165 trunking – that cable dimensions are confirmed with
no accessory box the manufacturing company.
 Compartment 1 = 3272mm2 total area
Compartment 1 = 1472mm2 45% space factor
Compartment 2 = 5404mm2 total area Compartment 1 Compartment 2
Cable capacity chart
Compartment 2 = 2431mm2 45% space factor
No box With box No box With box

Twin165 trunking –
PVC power cable
with accessory box 1.5mm² stranded copper
184 – 304 174
Compartment 1 = 3272mm total area
2


Compartment 1 = 1472mm2 45% space factor PVC power cable
124 – 204 117
2.5mm² stranded copper
Compartment 2 = 3100mm2 total area
l Ltd.
Compartment 2 = 1395mm2 45% space factor PVC power cable
89 – 146 84
4.0mm² stranded copper

Data cable: Ø5.5mm 62 – 102 59

Data cable: Ø6.0mm 52 – 86 49

Data cable: Ø6.5mm 46 – 76 43

Data cable: Ø7.0mm 38 – 63 36

Data cable: Ø8.4mm 27 – 44 25

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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Twin Plus trunking Joints and bends Screening

yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to Special conductive spray coating can be
Material allow for expansion. applied to one compartment, the cover,
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy External bends: base should be cut accessory boxes and fittings, to screen
extinguishing. It provides a 100% square. data cables against EMI interference.
recyclable material with good yy For data/voice circuits only:
sustainability. yy Internal bends and flat angles, the base
must be mitred 45° to ensure total Warning: Owing to its relatively high
enclosure of trunking, including any surface resistance, CS coating
Installation SHOULD NOT be in contact with
internal fitted segregator.
Positioning low voltage circuits BS 7671:2008
yy Tees and crossovers are available
When used as a skirting system, 50 V.A.C. – 1000 V.A.C. unless
prefabricated.
sufficient clearance should be allowed additional measures are undertaken.
between the floor covering and the profile yy External moulded fittings overlap the
joints by up to 7mm to cover cutting Antimicrobial
fittings that clip over the cover i.e. 5mm +
floorSTERLING
covering is COMPACT
recommended. MIN
inaccuracies. For technical details of antimicrobial
AND PROFILE 90mm Twin Plus Bio trunking, please refer to
57

Laboratory and Healthcare section.

3mm 3mm Method of continuation through a

partition wall

Continue the main lateral run of base
3mm
through the partition wall with short
lengths of cover fitted where the trunking
210

passes through the partition. The partition


wall trunking is then butted up to the
5mm + main run and the joint covered by an
FLOOR Internal bend.

COVERING
22 Offset dimensions
Bend radius control
The minimum set that can be
Expansion/contraction The bend radius control fittings for Twin
accommodated in the same plane
PVC-U expands and contracts at a Plus provide a bend radius of 50mm
(from internal to external bend),
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in Accessory boxes is shown below.
a 3 metre length for a temperature
If the accessory box is to be mounted
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap
in the alternative compartment to the
between each length of trunking base is Large data capacity bend
supply, drill the main web adjacent to the STERLING TWIN PLUS DATA BENDS
recommended.
box position. Remove the appropriate 268mm
Adequate allowance is made within knock out and clip the box into the
the fittings for thermal movement of the trunking base. For boxes in the same
covers, which have a 10mm overlap on compartment as the supply, remove the
each side. appropriate box knock-outs and clip the
box into trunking base. When boxes are
Fitting
installed consecutively, a 14mm wide
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut
spacer (ES1) is required to cover the
elongated holes at 250mm centres.
space between the boxes.
yy Internal couplers on base units are not
yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting STERLING TWIN PLUS STANDARD BENDS
required.
coloured faceplates are available 169mm
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head Standard bend
to meet the requirements of DDA
screws and washers. regulations for Visual Impairment. 169mm

yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal

Covers
movement.
The covers have been designed
yy The use of plastic caps over screw
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

to remain in position irrespective of

heads is recommended to protect impact during normal conditions, minor
installed cables. undulations of the mounting surface, and
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed to limit unauthorised removal.
panel or power jig-saw.
Covers – fitting
yy External moulded fittings overlap the
Covers are clipped into place from the
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting
front. If accessory boxes are installed, the
inaccuracies.
covers are butt-joined to the edge of the
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is box. For the fitting of couplers to conceal
recommended for cutting 45° mitres. the cover joint, a gap of 30mm is left
Single lengths between the two cover ends.
Where it is required to fit a single length Covers – removal
of trunking (under 3 metres) between To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
two inside walls and no accessory box internal or external bend component to
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler gain access. Both covers can then be
in the centre of the run to facilitate the gently eased off the base.
removal of the cover.

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Twin Plus trunking – continued Cable capacities

yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
Dimensions As there can be differences between data

cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
that cable dimensions are confirmed with
the manufacturing company.


Compartment 1 Compartment 2
Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box

PVC power cable
267 137 267 137
1.5mm² stranded copper
 PVC power cable
180 92 180 92
2.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable
129 66 129 66
 4.0mm² stranded copper

Data cable: Ø5.5mm 90 46 90 46

Twin Plus trunking – with accessory box
1 = 2431mm total area
2

1 = 1094mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø6.0mm 76 39 76 39

2 = 2431mm2 total area

2 = 1094mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø6.5mm 66 34 66 34

Twin Plus trunking – no accessory box Data cable: Ø7.0mm 56 28 56 28

1 = 4755mm2 total area
1 = 2139mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø8.4mm 39 20 39 20
2 = 4755mm2 total area
2 = 2139mm2 45% space factor

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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XL trunking Joints and bend Covers – fitting

yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to Covers are clipped into place from the
Material allow for expansion. front. If accessory boxes are installed,
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy External bends: base should be cut the covers are butt-joined to the edge of
extinguishing. It provides a 100% square and segregators inserted as the box (ESSB1 and 2 only) and the cut
recyclable material with good shown in drawing below. edges of lids are subsequently concealed
sustainability. by the accessory. For fittings, a gap of
30mm is left between the two cover ends
Installation to permit the fitting to clip to the base.
Positioning Covers – removal
When used as a skirting system, To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
STERLING
sufficient COMPACT
clearance should be allowed
MIN internal or external bend component to
AND PROFILE
between the floor covering and the profile 90mm gain access. The main cover can then
fittings that clip over the cover i.e. 5mm + be gently eased off the base. To remove
floor covering is recommended. the outer cover, firstly ease from the
base by inserting the blade of a terminal
yy Internal bends and flat angles, the base screwdriver between the captive legs of
must be mitred 45° to ensure total the cover and the base and then peel off.
enclosure of trunking, including any
internal fitted segregator. INSERT SCREWDRIVER
yy Tees and crossovers are available INTO SHADED AREA
5mm + prefabricated.
FLOOR yy External moulded fittings overlap the
COVERING
joints by up to 7mm to cover cutting
Expansion/contraction inaccuracies.
PVC-U expands and contracts at a Bend radius control
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in LEVER OUT
For data bend radius control fittings for
a 3 metre length for a temperature
XL, please contact the Technical Team on
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap
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between each length of trunking base is
Special conductive spray coating can be
recommended. Accessory boxes
applied to one compartment, the cover,
Adequate allowance is made within yy If accessory box main compartment is accessory boxes and fittings, to screen
the fittings for thermal movement of the supplied from an outer compartment, data cables against EMI interference.
covers, which have a 10mm overlap on drill the main web adjacent to the box
position. yy For data/voice circuits only:
each side.
Warning: Owing to its relatively high
yy Remove the appropriate knock out and surface resistance, CS coating
Fitting
clip the box into the trunking base. SHOULD NOT be in contact with
yy The base is supplied with pre-cut
elongated holes at 250mm centres. yy For boxes in the same compartment low voltage circuits BS 7671:2008
as the supply, remove the appropriate 50 V.A.C. – 1000 V.A.C. unless
yy Internal couplers on base units are not
box knock-outs and clip the box into additional measures are undertaken.
required.
trunking base.
yy To fasten base, use No 8 round head Antimicrobial
yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
screws and washers. For technical details of antimicrobial
a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal XL Bio trunking, please refer to Laboratory
to cover the space between the boxes.
movement. and Healthcare section.
yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
yy The use of plastic caps over screw coloured faceplates are available Method of continuation through a
heads is recommended to protect to meet the requirements of DDA partition wall
installed cables. regulations for Visual Impairment. Continue the main lateral run of base
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed through the partition wall with short
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

panel or power jig-saw. DRILL HOLE OF lengths of cover fitted where the trunking
SUITABLE SIZE passes through the partition. The partition
yy External moulded fittings overlap the
wall trunking is then butted up to the main
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting
run and the joint covered by an Internal
inaccuracies.
bend. (as shown below)
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is
recommended for cutting 45° mitres.
Single lengths PARTITION WALL
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres) between Covers COVERS TO BE FITTED
BEFORE BASE IS INSTALLED
two inside walls and no accessory box The covers have been designed
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler to remain in position irrespective of
in the centre of the run to facilitate the impact during normal conditions, minor
removal of the cover. undulations of the mounting surface, and
to limit unauthorised removal.

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XL trunking – continued Cable capacities ­Other Sterling Profile dimensions

yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
Offset dimensions Other XL trunking profiles are a
As there can be differences between data
The minimum set that can be cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
combination of the ones shown
accommodated in the same plane on this page and can be calculated
that cable dimensions are confirmed with using the compartment dimensions
(from internal to external bend), is the manufacturing company. shown here.
shown below.
STERLING COMPACT MIN
115mm
90mm
AND PROFILE

Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3 Compartment 4

Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box No box

PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper

5mm +
FLOOR XL 201 159 – 268 141 159 - -
COVERING
XL 202 159 – 268 141 199 - -
Dimensions XL 203 199 – 268 141 199 - -
XL 211 159 – 268 141 266 139 159
XL 202 Trunking - with box XL 212 159 – 268 141 266 139 199
1 = 2824mm2 total area XL 213 199 – 268 141 266 139 199
1 = 1270mm2 45% space factor
PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper
2 = 2504mm2 total area
2 = 1126mm2 45% space factor XL 201 107 – 180 95 107 - -
XL 202 107 – 180 95 134 - -
3 = 3531mm2 total area
XL 203 134 – 180 95 134 - -
3 = 1589mm2 45% space factor
XL 211 107 – 180 95 179 93 107
XL 202 Trunking - no box XL 212 107 – 180 95 179 93 134
2 = 4771mm2 total area XL 213 134 – 180 95 179 93 134
2 = 2147mm2 45% space factor PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper

XL 201 77 – 129 68 77 - -
XL 202 77 – 129 68 96 - -
 XL 203 96 – 129 68 96 - -
XL 211 77 – 129 68 128 67 77
XL 212 77 – 129 68 128 67 96
 XL 213 96 – 129 68 128 67 96

Data cable: Ø5.5mm UTP & STP


XL 201 53 – 90 47 53 - -
XL 202 53 – 90 47 67 - -
XL 203 67 – 90 47 67 - -
 XL 211 53 – 90 47 89 47 53
XL 212 53 – 90 47 89 47 67
XL 213 67 – 90 47 89 47 67
XL 212 Trunking - no box Data cable: Ø6.0mm UTP & STP
1 = 2824mm2 total area
XL 201 45 – 76 40 45 - -
1 = 1270mm2 45% space factor
XL 202 45 – 76 40 56 - -
2 = 4771mm2 total area
XL 203 56 – 76 40 56 - -
2 = 2147mm2 45% space factor XL 211 45 – 76 40 75 39 45
3 = 4732mm2 total area XL 212 45 – 76 40 75 39 56
3 = 2129mm2 45% space factor XL 213 56 – 76 40 75 39 56
4 = 3531mm2 total area Data cable: Ø6.5mm UTP & STP
4 = 1589mm2 45% space factor
XL 201 39 – 67 35 39 - -
XL 212 Trunking - XL 202 39 – 67 35 49 - -
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

with box in comp 2 or 3 XL 203 49 – 67 35 49 - -

2 = 2511mm2 total area XL 211 39 – 67 35 66 34 39
XL 212 39 – 67 35 66 34 49
2 = 1130mm2 45% space factor
XL 213 49 – 67 35 66 34 49
3 = 2466mm2 total area
3 = 1109mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø7.0mm UTP & STP

XL 201 33 – 56 29 33 - -
XL 202 33 – 56 29 41 - -
 XL 203 41 – 56 29 41 - -
XL 211 33 – 56 29 55 29 33
XL 212 33 – 56 29 55 29 41
XL 213 41 – 56 29 55 29 41

 Data cable: Ø8.4mm UTP & STP

XL 201 23 – 39 20 23 - -
XL 202 23 – 39 20 29 - -


XL 203 29 – 39 20 29 - -

XL 211 23 – 39 20 38 20 23
 XL 212 23 – 39 20 38 20 29
XL 213 29 – 39 20 38 20 29

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Mini trunking yy For internal bends and flat angles, yy Fit mini trunking cover to base, ensuring
bases should be mitred 45˚. cover extends into knockout.
Material yy For external bends, bases should be
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- cut square to the corner.
extinguishing. It provides a 100%
recyclable material with good
sustainability.

Installation
Positioning
As feeder trunking. yy For tees, bases should be cut square
and butt up to each other.
Expansion/contraction yy External clip on fittings overlap trunking Covers
PVC-U expands and contracts at a base by up to 10mm to cover cutting Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in inaccuracies. removal and to remain in position during
a 3 metre length for a temperature normal conditions irrespective of impact
yy Secure end caps using solvent
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap and minor undulations of the mounting
adhesive MSC3.
between each length of trunking base is surface.
recommended. Fittings allow for thermal Bend radius control – MMT4 only
expansion of the covers. Covers – fitting
yy For internal bends, base should be
mitred at 45° Covers are clipped into place from front.
Fitting
Mini trunking yy For external bends, base should be cut Covers – removal
square with the corner and the radius To remove a cover, first detach a coupler
yy Secure trunking base at lease every
control fitted. or internal/external bend to gain access.
375mm by drilling 6mm holes.
yy For flat angles and tees, allowance The cover can then be gently eased off
yy Fasten using roundhead screws. the base.
should be made when cutting base, for
Self-fixing mini trunking moulded components.
yy Remove protective film exposing
Cable capacities
100-150mm of adhesive foam. yy All calculations allow for a 45% space
factor.
yy Line up accurately and press firmly into
position. yy Divide cable factor (1st table) into
capacity (2nd table) to ascertain
yy Repeat until base is installed. number of cables.
yy For long term performance we As there can be differences between
recommend additional securing with 50mm radius internal
data cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex
screws and washers. recommend that cable dimensions
 ote: the bond created by the tape
N are confirmed with the manufacturing
can be very strong. Maximum adhesion company.
occurs after 24 hours. Ensure surface
is dust-free, dry, clean and flat. 50mm radius
Uneven surface contact will reduce Conductor type Size Cable factor
bonding performance. Installation in Accessory boxes Stranded PVC power 1.5mm 2
8.0
cold conditions below +5˚C may affect
yy Select appropriate surface box.
adhesion. Stranded PVC power 2.5mm 2
11.9
yy Remove required knockout.
Mini and Mini SF trunking Stranded PVC power 4.0mm2 16.6
yy Clean burrs from around aperture.
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal *Data cable Ø5.5mm 23.8
movement. yy Snap mini adaptor into position on box
and place in position. *Data cable Ø6.0mm 28.3
yy The use of plastic caps over screw
heads is recommended to protect yy Ensure trunking seats securely into *Data cable Ø6.5mm 33.2
installed cables. adaptor.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

*Data cable Ø7.0mm 38.5

yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed yy Secure box using diagonally opposite
panel or power jig-saw. fixing holes. *Data cable Ø8.4mm 55.4

yy External profile fittings overlap joints Shrouded entry boxes

by up to 10mm to cover cutting Mini trunking Size mm 45% capacity
yy For use with MMT2 or MMT3 only.
inaccuracies. yy Fit back plate in position, secure using MMT100 10 x 8 18.5mm2
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is diagonally opposite fixing holes. MMT0 16 x 10 42mm2
recommended for cutting 45° mitres. yy Run mini base up to back plate (for MMT1 16 x 16 77.2mm2
yy End caps are secured using adhesive terminal accessory) or continue
solvent MSC. through. MMT2 25 x 16 119.7mm2

Joints and bends yy Remove required knockout from MMT3 38 x 16 193mm2

yy All fittings incorporate clip-on design. outer cover to fit mini trunking and fit
MMT4 38 x 25 342mm2
over base plate. Install wiring leaving
yy 3mm gap between trunking base sufficient to wire accessory. MMT5 50 x 25 449mm2
and bend or flat angle is
recommended. yy Complete assembly is finally secured MMT6 38 x 38 501mm2
together when the wired accessory is
MMT7 75 x 16 397mm2
screwed to accessory front plate.

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Maxi and Sceptre trunking

50
 100
 100


   

40
  
50

50
Maxi MTRS50 Maxi MTRS100/50 Sceptre DTR1
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
Total = 1979mm2 total area Total = 4040mm2 total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd. C. & C. Marshall Ltd. Total = 3168mm2 total area
Total = 890mm2 45% space factor Total = 1818mm2 45% space factor Total = 1426mm2 45% space factor
1 & 2 = 911mm2 total area 1 = 1056mm2 total area 1 = 816mm2 total area
1 & 2 = 410mm2 45% space factor 1 = 475mm2 45% space factor 1 = 367mm2 45% space factor
2 = 660mm2 total area 2 = 2002mm2 total area
2 = 297mm2 45% space factor 2 = 901mm2 45% space factor
3 = 1829mm2 total area
75

3 = 823mm2 45% space factor
100


  100

75

 

25
   Sceptre DTR2
100

C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Maxi MTRS75 Total = 1731mm2 total area
Total = 4709mm2 total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Total = 779mm2 45% space factor

Total = 2119mm2 45% space factor 1 = 435mm2 total area
1 & 2 = 2196mm2 total area Maxi MTRS100 1 = 196mm2 45% space factor
1 & 2 = 988mm2 45% space factor
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
Total = 8733mm2 total area 2 = 1197mm2 total area
Total = 3930mm2 45% space factor 2 = 538mm2 45% space factor
1 = 2375mm2 total area
75

1 = 1069mm2 45% space factor
2 = 1464mm2 total area
 
2 = 659mm2 45% space
50

3 = 4075mm2 total area

3 = 1834mm2 45% space factor
Maxi MTRS75/50
Total = 3032mm2 total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
150


Total = 1365mm2 45% space factor

1 & 2 = 1347mm2 total area
1 & 2 = 606mm2 45% space factor
150

  

Maxi MTRS150
Total = 20193mm2 total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Total = 9087mm2 45% space factor

1 = 4406mm2 total area
1 = 1983mm2 45% space factor
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2 = 4728mm2 total area

2 = 2128mm2 45% space factor
3 = 9482mm2 total area
3 = 4267mm2 45% space factor

Conductor type Size Cable factor To determine cable capacity, select

the size of the cable required and its
Stranded PVC power 1.5mm² 8.0
corresponding cable factor from the
Stranded PVC power 2.5mm² 11.9 table. Divide the compartment area
figure (with or without 45% space
Stranded PVC power 4.0mm² 16.6
factor) with the cable factor figure to
*Data cable Ø5.5mm 23.8 achieve cable capacity.
*Data cable Ø6.0mm 28.3
Note: When 30mm deep accessory
*Data cable Ø6.5mm 33.2
boxes are installed in MTRS100,
*Data cable Ø7.0mm 38.5 MTRS100/50 and DTR1, reduce the
*Data cable Ø8.4mm 55.4
area by 2600²mm.

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Maxi and Sceptre trunking Joints and bends Covers

yy Clip-on fittings and 2-part moulded Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
– continued flat angle: base must be mitred at 45˚ removal and to remain in position during
to ensure total enclosure of trunking, normal conditions irrespective of impact
Material and minor undulations of the mounting
including any internal fitted segregator.
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- surface.
extinguishing. It provides a 100% yy Fabricated fittings: a 3mm gap
recyclable material with good between trunking base and bend or Covers – fitting
sustainability. flat angle is recommended. Covers are clipped into place from front. If
yy External moulded fittings overlap the accessory boxes are installed, the cover
Installation joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting is butt-joined to the edge of the box. Cut
Positioning inaccuracies. edges of the cover are concealed by the
Feeder or distribution trunking. yy Maxi fabricated fittings are supplied accessory. For external fitting couplers,
with internal couplers (see Fittings) the following gaps should be left between
Expansion/contraction the two cover ends to permit the fitting to
yy Secure end caps using solvent
PVC-U expands and contracts at a clip to base:
adhesive MSC3.
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in DTR2 20mm
a 3 metre length for a temperature
MTRS50 20mm
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap
between each length of trunking base is
50mm Min MTRS75 20mm
recommended. Fittings allow for thermal MTRS75/50 20mm
expansion of the covers. Coat this
Lid in
position MTRS100/50 20mm
end with
Fitting silicone MTRS100 30mm
yy Secure trunking base in one plane only DTR1: DTR1 couplers are held in place
Internal
every 500mm by drilling alternate 6mm Coupler by the two covers. To install, slide
Lid
holes. Secure this end of removed coupler up against first installed cover. Fit
the coupler with
yy Use roundhead screws. solvent adhesive adjoining cover and slide up to coupler,
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal ensuring the coupler moulding extends
movement. Accessories over the two covers.

yy The use of plastic caps over screw yy Sceptre DTR1, Maxi MTRS100/50 Covers removal
heads is recommended to protect and MTRS100: accessory boxes and To remove a cover, first detach a coupler
installed cables. plates can be used. or internal/external bend to gain access.
yy To provide cable segregation, dividing yy Remove appropriate knockout and The main cover can then be gently eased
fillets are snapped on to internal nibs clip box into base. off the base.
in base. yy Sceptre DTR2: only accessory plates
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed can be used.
panel or power jig-saw. yy When boxes or plates are installed
yy External profile fittings overlap joints consecutively, fit a 25mm cover
by up to 10mm to cover cutting spacer (MTRS100LID25WH) between
inaccuracies. the accessories to conceal space
between the boxes.
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is
recommended for cutting 45° mitres.
yy Maxi only: trunking lengths are
connected using internal couplers as
follows:
– Cement one end of the internal
coupler to one base using adhesive
solvent MSC. Leave other end of
coupler free in adjoining base to
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

facilitate thermal movement.

50mm 500mm 500mm

Single lengths
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres) between
two inside walls and no accessory box
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
removal of the cover.
p164 &
168
Product
Information

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Maxi and Sceptre trunking – continued

Maxi trunking Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3 Cable capacities
Total yy All calculations allow for a ­­­45% space factor.
Cable capacity chart With box No box With box
PVC power cable 1.5mm stranded copper
2 As there can be differences between data cable
MTRS50 111 51 51 - sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend that cable
MTRS75 265 124 124 - dimensions are confirmed with the manufacturing
company.
MTRS75/50 171 76 76 -
MTRS100/50 227 59 37 103
MTRS100 491 134 82 229 Sceptre trunking Compartment 1 Compartment 2
MTRS150 1136 248 266 533 Cable capacity Total
chart No box No box
PVC power cable 2.5mm2 stranded copper
PVC power cable 1.5mm2 stranded copper
MTRS50 75 34 34 -
DTR1 178 46 113
MTRS75 178 83 83 -
DTR2 97 24 67
MTRS75/50 115 51 51 -
PVC power cable 2.5mm2 stranded copper
MTRS100/50 153 40 25 69
MTRS100 330 90 55 154 DTR1 120 31 76

MTRS150 764 167 179 359 DTR2 65 16 45

PVC power cable 4.0mm2 stranded copper PVC power cable 4.0mm2 stranded copper
MTRS50 54 25 25 - DTR1 86 22 54
MTRS75 128 60 60 - DTR2 47 12 32
MTRS75/50 82 37 37 - Data cable: Ø5.5mm
MTRS100/50 110 29 18 50 DTR1 60 15 38
MTRS100 237 64 40 110 DTR2 33 8 23
MTRS150 547 119 128 257 Data cable: Ø6.0mm
Data cable: Ø5.5mm
DTR1 50 13 32
MTRS50 37 17 17 -
DTR2 28 7 19
MTRS75 89 42 42 -
Data cable: Ø6.5mm
MTRS75/50 57 25 25 -
DTR1 44 11 28
MTRS100/50 76 20 12 35
DTR2 24 6 17
MTRS100 165 45 28 77
Data cable: Ø7.0mm
MTRS150 382 83 89 179
Data cable: Ø6.0mm DTR1 37 10 23

MTRS50 31 14 14 - DTR2 20 5 14
MTRS75 75 35 35 - Data cable: Ø8.4mm
MTRS75/50 48 21 21 - DTR1 26 7 16
MTRS100/50 64 17 10 29 DTR2 14 4 10
MTRS100 139 38 23 65
MTRS150 321 70 75 151
Data cable: Ø6.5mm
MTRS50 28 13 13 -
MTRS75 66 31 31 -
MTRS75/50 42 19 19 -
MTRS100/50 56 15 9 26
MTRS100 122 33 20 57
MTRS150 282 62 66 133
Data cable: Ø7.0mm
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

MTRS50 23 11 11 -
MTRS75 55 26 26 -
MTRS75/50 35 16 16 -
MTRS100/50 47 12 8 21
MTRS100 102 28 17 48
MTRS150 236 51 55 111
Data cable: Ø8.4mm
MTRS50 16 7 7 -
MTRS75 38 18 18 -
MTRS75/50 25 11 11 -
MTRS100/50 33 9 5 15
MTRS100 71 19 12 33
MTRS150 164 36 38 77

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Cornice trunking Covers – fitting Cable capacities

Covers are clipped into place from front. yy All calculations allow for a
Material For external moulded fittings, a gap of 45% space factor.
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- 25mm is left between the two cover ends As there can be differences between
extinguishing. It provides a 100% to permit the fitting to clip to base. data cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex
recyclable material with good Covers – removal recommend that cable dimensions
sustainability. are confirmed with the manufacturing
To remove a cover, first remove a fitting
to gain access. Insert blade of terminal company.
Installation screwdriver between captive legs of
Positioning cover and base and gently ease off.
Cable
For surface wiring around ceilings. Cable capacity chart Compartment 1
Accessories factor
Expansion/contraction Accessories are serviced through a spur PVC power cable
8.0 47
PVC-U expands and contracts at a using a mini trunking adaptor and mini 1.5mm2 stranded copper
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in trunking across the ceiling to a pendant PVC power cable
a 3 metre length for a temperature drop or down the wall to an appropriate 2.5mm2 stranded copper
11.9 31
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap accessory box.
between each length of trunking base is PVC power cable
16.6 22
4.0mm2 stranded copper
recommended. Fittings allow for thermal
expansion of the covers.
Data cable: Ø5.5mm 23.8 15
Fitting
yy Secure trunking base in one plane Data cable: Ø6.0mm 28.3 13
every 500mm by drilling 6mm holes in CEILING
the wall side of the trunking and use APPLICATION
CEILING
round head screws and washers.
Data cable: Ø6.5mm 33.2 11

APPLICATION
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal Data cable: Ø7.0mm 38.5 9
movement. VERTICAL WALL
APPLICATION
yy The use of plastic caps over screw Data cable: Ø8.4mm 55.4 6
heads is recommended toVERTICAL
protect WALL
installed cables. APPLICATION
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed
panel or power jig-saw.
yy External profile fittings overlap joints
by up to 10mm to cover cutting
inaccuracies. CEILING
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is Dimensions
recommended for cutting 45° mitres. WALL

50

CEILING
1
WALL
50

Joints and bends 1 = 837mm2 total area

yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to 1 = 376mm2 45% space factor
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

allow for expansion.

yy Base must be mitred 45˚ to ensure total
closure of trunking.
yy End caps with clips ensure security of
trunking.
Covers
Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
removal and to remain in position during
normal conditions irrespective of impact
and minor undulations of the mounting
surface.

p171
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Sovereign Plus trunking yy External moulded fittings overlap the Offset dimensions
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting The minimum set that can be
Material inaccuracies. accommodated in the same plane (from
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy Trunking cover holds external moulded internal to external bend), is shown below:
extinguishing. It provides a 100% fittings in place when they are clipped
recyclable material with good on to base. 42 min
42 min
sustainability. Bend radius control
Not available. Adaptor Lift on top edge
Installation Back Plate to break seal
Positioning Accessory boxes
Suitable for skirting and architrave yy Mounted on to trunking body with
installation. When used as a skirting accessory external to the trunking.
system, sufficient clearance should yy Remove required knockout in back
be allowed between the floor covering segregator plate that aligns with
and the profile fittings that clip over
Dimensions
trunking cable compartment. Accessory
segregator Cover
the cover i.e. 5mm + floor covering is yy Clip to trunking base and secure to wall 20
 Sovereign Plus skirting
Plate
recommended. surface using 2 diagonally opposite 1 = 238mm2 total area
Expansion/contraction fixing holes. Insert small 1 = 107mm2 45% space factor
PVC-U expands and contracts at a
screwdriver
yy Feed cables through knockout. 1 2 = 416mm2 total area
2 = 187mm2 45% space factor
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in yy After trunking cover has been fitted
2 3 = 261mm2 total area


a 3 metre length for a temperature

75
to base, clip front cover plate to back
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap 3 = 117mm2 45% space factor
plate.
between each length of trunking base is 3
yy Complete assembly is finally secured
recommended. Fittings allow for thermal
together when the wired accessory is
expansion of the covers. 
screwed to accessory front plate. 12
42 min
Fitting
yy Secure base every 500mm by drilling
alternate 6mm in the two outer slots Adaptor
Back Plate
Lift on top edge
to break seal
Cable capacities
provided. yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
yy Secure using No 8 round head screws As there can be differences between data
and washers. cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal that cable dimensions are confirmed with
movement. Internal couplers on base the manufacturing company.
Accessory
Segregator
units not required. Cover
Plate
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed Compartment Compartment Compartment

panel or power jig-saw. Insert small Cable capacity 1 2 3

screwdriver chart No box No box No box
yy External profile fittings overlap joints
by up to 10mm to cover cutting PVC power cable 1.5mm2 stranded copper
inaccuracies. Covers
Sovereign Plus skirting 13 23 15
yy A variable angle jig-saw or chop saw is Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
recommended for cutting 45° mitres. removal and to remain in position during PVC power cable 2.5mm stranded copper
2

yy For segregation, use the cable normal conditions irrespective of impact Sovereign Plus skirting 9 16 10
retainers to retain cables in correct and minor undulations of the mounting
compartments. surface. PVC power cable 4.0mm stranded copper
2

Covers – fitting Sovereign Plus skirting 6 11 7

50mm 500mm 500mm Covers are clipped into place from front. Data cable: Ø5.5mm
If accessory boxes are installed, covers
Sovereign Plus skirting 5 8 5
are butt-joined to the edge of the box
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

assembly. Cut edges of the cover are Data cable: Ø6.0mm

concealed by the accessory. For fittings,
Sovereign Plus skirting 4 7 4
a gap of 4mm is left between the two
cover ends to permit the fitting to clip to Data cable: Ø6.5mm
base.
Sovereign Plus skirting 3 6 4
Single lengths
Covers – removal Data cable: Ø7.0mm
Where it is required to fit a single length
To remove a cover, isolate circuit and
of trunking (under 3 metres) between Sovereign Plus skirting 3 5 3
detach an accessory and front mounting
two inside walls and no accessory box
component. Insert blade of screwdriver Data cable: Ø8.4mm
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
between captive legs of cover and gently
in the centre of the run to facilitate the Sovereign Plus skirting 2 3 2
peel off.
removal of the cover.
Screening
Joints and bends
Not available.
yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to
allow for expansion.
yy Mitre bases for internal bends, external p172
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Bench trunking Joints and bends Antimicrobial

yy Base joints should have a 3mm gap to For technical details of antimicrobial Bio
Material allow for expansion. Bench trunking, please refer to Laboratory
PVC-U is flame retardant and self- yy Internal and external bends are and Healthcare section.
extinguishing. It provides a 100% prefabricated.
recyclable material with good
Dimensions
yy External moulded fittings overlap the
sustainability. joints to cover cutting inaccuracies. 105
26
Installation yy Couplers are required to align and join
bend assemblies to trunking. A1
Positioning

51
yy Secure end caps using solvent
If used as a skirting system, a clearance

105
adhesive MSC3.
of 5mm is recommended above the floor

38
42
B2 A3
covering to allow the profile fittings to clip Accessory boxes
over the cover. yy Remove the appropriate knock out that
Bench and desk installations: a single run aligns with segregated compartment
containing supply cable and clip the Bench trunking – with box
can be fitted to rear of furniture or, if run
box into the trunking base. 1 = 1285mm2 total area
down centre line, two units can be joined
1 = 578mm2 45% space factor
back to back presenting accessories on yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
2 = 2128mm2 total area
both sides. a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
2 = 957mm2 45% space factor
to cover the space between the boxes.
Expansion/contraction 3 = 1285mm2 total area
PVC-U expands and contracts at a yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting 3 = 578mm2 45% space factor
uniform rate of approx 5.25mm in coloured faceplates are available
to meet the requirements of DDA Bench trunking – no box
a 3 metre length for a temperature
regulations for Visual Impairment. 1 = 1782mm2 total area
change of 25°C. Therefore, a 3mm gap
1 = 802mm2 45% space factor
between each length of trunking base is Covers 2 = 3282mm2 total area
recommended. Fittings allow for thermal Covers are designed to limit unauthorised 2 = 1477mm2 45% space factor
expansion of the covers. removal and to remain in position during 3 = 1782mm2 total area
Fitting normal conditions irrespective of impact 3 = 802mm2 45% space factor
yy Secure trunking base in one plane only and minor undulations of the mounting
surface. Cable capacities
every 500mm by drilling alternative
yy All calculations allow for a 45% space
6mm holes either side of divider nib. Covers – fitting factor.
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal Covers are clipped into place from front. If As there can be differences between
movement. accessory boxes are installed, the cover data cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex
yy The use of plastic caps over screw is butt-joined to the edge of the box . Cut recommend that cable dimensions
heads is recommended to protect edges of the cover are concealed by the are confirmed with the manufacturing
installed cables. accessory. company.
For couplers, a gap of 25mm is left
yy To provide cable segregation, dividing
between the two cover ends to permit
fillets are snapped on to internal nibs
the fitting to clip to base.
in base.
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine-toothed Covers – removal
p173
panel or power jig-saw. To remove a cover, first detach a coupler
yy External profile fittings overlap joints to gain access. The cover can then be Product
by up to 10mm to cover cutting gently eased off the base. Information
inaccuracies.
yy Accepts Marshall-Tufflex and standard
UK wiring and data accessories. Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3
Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

50mm 500mm 500mm

PVC power cable
100 72 185 120 100 72
1.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable
67 49 124 80 67 49
2.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable
48 35 89 58 48 35
4.0mm² stranded copper

Data cable: Ø5.5mm 34 24 62 40 34 24

Single lengths
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres) between Data cable: Ø6.0mm 28 20 52 34 28 20
two inside walls and no accessory box
is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler *Data cable: Ø6.5mm 25 18 46 30 25 18
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
removal of the cover. *Data cable: Ø7.0mm 21 15 38 25 21 15

*Data cable: Ø8.4mm 14 10 27 17 14 10

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Aluminium trunking capacity guide

Trunking sizes up to 150mm Trunking sizes from Trunking sizes over 200mm
150mm to 200mm


1 Bench trunking – no box


Sterling Profile 3002 – Twin Plus – no box
1 & 3 = 1842mm2 total area no box 1 & 2 = 5000mm² total area

105

1 & 3 = 829mm2 45% space factor 1 = 1060mm² total area  1 & 2 = 2250mm² 45% space
2 3 2 = 3342mm2 total area 1 = 477mm² 45% space factor factor

2 = 1504mm2 45% space factor 2 = 3802mm² total area


105 With box in comps 1 or 2


C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
2 = 1711mm² 45% space factor 1 & 2 = 2733mm² total area
With box in comp 2 

3 = 1400mm² total area 1 & 2 = 1230mm² 45% space

2 = 2188mm2 total area
3 = 630mm² 45% space factor factor
2 = 984mm2 45% space factor 
 With box in comp 2
2 = 1535mm² total area
2C.=& C.691mm²
Marshall Ltd. 45% space factor
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.



XL 302 – no box

1 = 2680mm² total area
1 = 1206mm² 45% space factor
2 = 4639mm² total area
2 = 2088mm² 45% space factor
 3 = 3490mm² total area

3 = 1570mm² 45% space factor
With box in comp 2
 2 = 1123mm² total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
2 = 505mm² 45% space factor




Elegance 110 aluminium Elegance 170 aluminium XL 312 – no box
– no box  – no box 1 = 2824mm² total area

1 = 5254mm² total area 1 = 1764mm² total area 1 = 1271mm² 45% space factor
 1 = 2364mm² 45% space factor 1 = 794mm² 45% space factor 2 = 4771mm² total area
2 = 4508mm² Total Area 2 = 2147mm² 45% space factor
With box in comp 1  

2 = 2029mm² 45% space factor  3 = 4732mm² total area

1 = 2987mm² total area
 1 = 1344mm² 45% space factor With box in comp 2 3 = 2130mm² 45% space factor

2 = 1748mm² total area 4 = 3531mm² total area


C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

 2 = 787mm² 45% space factor 4 = 1589mm² 45% space factor

With box in comps 2 or 3
2 = 2511mm² total area
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

2 = 1130mm² 45% space factor

 3 = 2466mm² total area
3 = 1109mm² 45% space factor
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Conductor type Size Cable factor To determine cable capacity, select Calculations
Stranded PVC power 1.5mm² 8.0
the size of the cable required and its
corresponding cable factor from the Please note that all the above
Stranded PVC power 2.5mm² 11.9 table. Divide the compartment area calculations are based on a
figure (with or without 45% space box depth of 30mm
Stranded PVC power 4.0mm² 16.6
factor) with the cable factor figure to
*Data cable Ø5.5mm 23.8 achieve cable capacity.
*Data cable Ø6.0mm 28.3

*Data cable Ø6.5mm 33.2

*Data cable Ø7.0mm 38.5

*Data cable Ø8.4mm 55.4

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Bench trunking aluminium Joints and bends Screening

yy Base joints should be butt jointed Aluminium containment protects internal
Material together. circuits from external electromagnetic
Aluminium trunking is manufactured from yy Internal and external bends are interference. For internal segregation and
high precision extruded aluminium with a prefabricated in aluminium, aligned and screening, use a screened dividing fillet.
powder coat finish. butt jointed together so cutting of base
White RAL 9016 and covers has to be very accurate to
produce a good finish.
Dimensions
Silver Grey RAL 9006
Accessory boxes are supplied in PVC-U Bend radius control 1
or polycarbonate both of which are 100% Contact the Technical Team on
recyclable. +44 (0)1424 856688
Accessory boxes 2
Installation yy Remove the appropriate box knockout 3


that align with segregated compartment 

Positioning
containing supply cable and clip the
Bench and desk installations: a single run box into the trunking base. C. & C. Marshall Ltd. Bench trunking – with box

can be fitted to rear of furniture or, if run 1 = 1345mm2 total area

down centre line, two units can be joined yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
1 = 605mm2 45% space factor
back to back presenting accessories on a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
2 = 2188mm2 total area
both sides. to cover the space between the boxes.
2 = 984mm2 45% space factor
yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting 3 = 1345mm2 total area
Fitting coloured faceplates are available 3 = 605mm2 45% space factor
yy Secure trunking base in one plane only to meet the requirements of DDA
every 500mm by drilling alternative regulations for Visual Impairment. Bench trunking – No box
Ø6mm holes either side of divider nib. 1 = 1842mm2 total area
Covers 1 = 828mm2 45% space factor
yy Secure using No 8 round head screws
and washers. Avoid over-tightening to Covers are designed to limit unauthorised 2 = 3342mm2 total area
permit thermal movement. removal and to remain in position during 2 = 1504mm2 45% space factor
normal conditions irrespective of impact 3 = 1842mm2 total area
yy The use of plastic caps over screw and minor undulations of the mounting
heads is recommended to protect 3 = 828mm2 45% space factor
surface.
installed cables.
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine tooth Covers – fitting Cable capacities
blade (32/36tpi) or, preferably, a circular Covers are clipped into place from front. yy All calculations allow for
saw with a 350mm fine tungsten blade If accessory boxes are installed, the LTL1 a 45% space factor.
(90/108tpi). This will produce an edge cover is butt-joined to the edge of the
box (ESSB1/2 only). Cut edges of the As there can be differences between
requiring minimal de-burring.
cover are concealed by the accessory. data cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex
yy Consecutive lengths of base are recommend that cable dimensions
Adjoining covers are butt-jointed.
aligned and butt jointed together. are confirmed with the manufacturing
Covers – removal company.
500mm
To remove a cover, first detach an
500mm
accessory to gain access. The main
cover can then be gently eased off the
base.

OPTION 1; BACK ONLY

OPTION 2; BASE ONLY Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3
Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box
Earthing
yy Base, covers and metallic fittings to PVC power cable
104 76 188 123 104 76
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

be cleaned of protective and powder 1.5mm² stranded copper

coatings and earth bonded. PVC power cable
70 51 126 83 70 51
yy Incoming earth connection is made 2.5mm² stranded copper
using LTB1 bonding assembly installed PVC power cable
50 36 91 59 50 36
in the earth channel of the base. 4.0mm² stranded copper
yy Bonding base to base: in final ring or
Data cable: Ø5.5mm 35 25 63 41 35 25
radial 32Amp circuits, bonding strap
LBS1 can be used. Bonding cover to
base use LBS2 Data cable: Ø6.0mm 29 21 53 35 29 21

Data cable: Ø6.5mm 26 19 47 31 26 19

Data cable: Ø7.0mm 22 16 39 26 22 16

Data cable: Ø8.4mm 15 11 27 18 15 11

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Product 856688.
Information

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Elegance Aluminium Accessory boxes Dimensions

Material yy Remove appropriate knockout and clip box Elegance 110
Aluminium trunking is manufactured from high into trunking base. 
1 = 5254mm2 total area
precision extruded aluminium with a powder yy For boxes in same compartment as supply, 1 = 2364mm2 45%
coat finish. remove appropriate knockout and clip box space factor
White RAL 9016 into trunking base.

yy When boxes are installed consecutively, a With box in comp 1
Silver Grey RAL 9006 1 = 2987mm2 total area
14mm wide length of cover is required to
Accessory boxes are supplied in PVC-U cover the space between the boxes. 1 = 1344mm2 45%
or polycarbonate both of which are 100%  space factor
recyclable. yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
coloured faceplates are available
C. & C. to meet
Marshall Ltd.

the requirements of DDA regulations for Elegance 170

Installation Visual Impairment. 
A = 1764mm² total area
A = 794mm² 45%
Positioning Covers  space factor
Elegance can be installed at dado level or as Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
a bench-mounted installation. removal and to remain in position during Without Accessory
normal conditions irrespective of impact and B = 4508mm² total area
Fitting minor undulations of the mounting surface.  B = 2029mm² 45%
yy Secure trunking base every 750mm. space factor
Covers – fitting
yy Secure using No.8 round head
screws and washers using the grooves in Covers are clipped into place from front. If With Accessory
the outer (110) or inner (170) compartments accessory boxes are installed, the LTL1/ 
B = 1748mm² total area
of the base to facilitate drilling Ø6mm holes. LP1010 cover is butt-joined to the edge of the  B = 787mm² 45%
box (ESSB1/2 only). Cut edges of the cover space factor
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal are concealed by the accessory.
movement. C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

Covers – removal Cable capacities

yy The use of plastic caps over screw heads
To remove a cover, first detach an accessory to yy All calculations allow for a 45% space
is recommended to protect installed cables.
gain access. The main cover can then be gently factor.
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine tooth blade
eased off the base. As there can be differences between data
(32/36tpi) or, preferably, a circular saw with
cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend that
a 350mm diameter fine tungsten blade Screening
cable dimensions are confirmed with the
(90/108tpi). This will produce an edge Aluminium containment will protect all manufacturing company.
requiring minimal de-burring. internal circuits from external electromagnetic
Fixing to Conduit and Mini Trunking
yy Consecutive lengths of base are aligned interference. For internal segregation metallic
and butt jointed together. dividing fillets are available. Elegance 170 can be used in conjunction
with Conduit and Mini trunking systems as
Offset dimensions detailed in the diagrams below:
Earthing
The minimum set that can be accommodated
yy Base, covers and metallic fittings to be in the same plane (from internal to external
 17.5

cleaned of protective powder coatings for bend), is 145mm.
earth bonding.
yy Elegance 110: Incoming earth connection
is made using LBT1 bonding assembly
p180
installed in the earth channel of the base. Product
yy Elegance 170: Incoming earth connection Information
is made using LBT3 bonding kit, with edge
clip attached to the earth rib in the base
and faston connector crimped to incoming
earth cable.
yy Bonding base to base: in final ring or radial
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Elegance 110 Elegance 170

32Amp circuits, bonding strap LBS1 can Cable capacity chart
be used. Compartment 1 Compartment 1 Compartment 2
Total cables =
yy Bonding end caps to base: use bonding Volume/cable factor No box With box No box With box
strap LBS5.
PVC power cable 1.5mm2
yy Bonding base to cover, use LBS2. stranded copper
296 168 99 254 98
C. & C. Marshall
C. Ltd.
& C. Marshall Ltd.
PVC power cable 2.5mm2
Joints and bends 199 113 67 170 66
stranded copper
yy Straight lengths should be butt jointed PVC power cable 4.0mm 2
142 81 48 122 47
together with the aid of LDP1 coupler pin if stranded copper
required.
Data cable: Ø5.5mm 99 56 33 85 33
yy Internal bends, external bends, flat angles
and tees are prefabricated in aluminium and Data cable: Ø6.0mm 84 47 28 72 28
butt jointed together so cutting of base and
covers has to be very accurate to produce Data cable: Ø6.5mm 73 42 25 63 24
a good finish.
Data cable: Ø7.0mm 61 35 21 53 20

Data cable: Ø8.4mm 43 24 14 37 14

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Sterling Profile aluminium Earthing Bend radius control

yy Clean protective coating from base, Contact the Technical Team on
Material covers and metallic fittings and then +44 (0)1424 856688
Aluminium trunking is manufactured from earth bond.
high precision extruded aluminium with a yy Incoming earth connection is made Accessory boxes
powder coat finish. using LTB1 bonding assembly installed
yy For mounting an accessory box in the
White RAL 9016 in the earth channel of the base.
alternative compartment to supply,
Silver Grey RAL 9006 yy Bonding base to base: in final ring or drill the main web adjacent to the box
radial 32Amp circuits, bonding strap position.
Accessory boxes are supplied in PVC-U
LBS1 can be used.
or polycarbonate both of which are 100% yy Remove the appropriate knock out and
recyclable. yy Bonding covers and end caps to base: clip the box into the trunking base.
use bonding strap LBS2.
yy For boxes in the same compartment
Installation as the supply, remove the appropriate
Positioning box knock-outs and clip the box into
Suitable for dado and skirting installation. trunking base.
When used as a skirting system, yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
sufficient clearance should be allowed a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
between the floor covering and the profile MIN to cover the space between the boxes.
STERLING COMPACT
fittings that clip
ANDover the cover i.e. 5mm +
PROFILE 90mm yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
floor covering is recommended. coloured faceplates are available
to meet the requirements of DDA
regulations for Visual Impairment.

Single lengths DRILL HOLE OF

Where it is required to fit a single length SUITABLE SIZE

5mm + of trunking (under 3 metres) between

FLOOR two inside walls and no accessory box
COVERING is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
Fitting removal of the cover.
yy Secure trunking base every 750mm.
yy Secure using No 8 round head screws
Joints and bends
and washers using the grooves in the
yy Moulded from colour matching
outer compartments of the base to
polycarbonate.
facilitate drilling Ø6mm holes.
yy Internal and external bends must
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal
be mitred at 45° to ensure total
movement.
enclosure and segregation of trunking
yy The use of plastic caps over screw compartments, including any internal
heads is recommended to protect fitted segregator.
installed cables.
yy Straight lengths should be butt jointed
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine tooth together.
blade (32/36tpi) or, preferably,a circular
yy Flat angles and tees are prefabricated
saw with a 350mm diameter fine
in aluminium.
tungsten blade (90/108tpi). This will
produce an edge requiring minimal yy Cutting of base and covers is not
de-burring. critical as external moulded clip-on
fittings cover the joint and overlap
yy Consecutive lengths of base are
covers by 10mm each side to cover
aligned and butt jointed together.
minor inaccuracies.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Template dimensions for

Flat angle and Tee
167mm
167mm

X
X
X
X

100mm

100mm
100mm

100mm

100mm X 100mm 167mm

X 100mm 100mm 167mm
X 100mm X 100mm

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Covers Screening
Covers are designed to limit unauthorised Aluminium containment will protect
removal and to remain in position during all internal circuits from external
normal conditions irrespective of impact electromagnetic interference. For internal
and minor undulations of the mounting segregation and screening, use a
surface. screened dividing fillet.

Covers – fitting Method of continuation through

Covers are clipped into place from front. a partition wall
If accessory boxes are installed, the Continue the main lateral run of base
LTL1 cover is butt-joined to the edge through the partition wall. Fit short lengths
of the box. Cut edges of the cover of cover where the trunking passes
are subsequently concealed by the through the partition. The partition wall
accessory. For fittings, a gap of 25mm is trunking is then butted up to the main
left between the two cover ends to permit run and the joint covered by an internal
the fitting to clip to base. bend fitting.

Covers – removal
To remove a cover, first detach a coupler, PARTITION WALL
internal or external bend component to COVERS TO BE FITTED
gain access. The main cover can then BEFORE BASE IS INSTALLED
be gently eased off the base. To remove
the outer cover, firstly ease from the
base by inserting the blade of a terminal
screwdriver between the captive legs of
the cover and the base and then ease
away from the base.




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Sterling Profile aluminium – Cable capacities

continued yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
As there can be differences between data
Offset dimensions cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
The minimum set that can be that cable dimensions are confirmed with
accommodated in the same plane (from the manufacturing company.
internal to external bend), is shown
below.
Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3
Cable capacity chart
STERLING COMPACT MIN No box With box No box With box No box With box
AND PROFILE 90mm
PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper

Sterling Profile 1 60 – 214 86 65 –

Sterling Profile 2 60 – 214 86 79 –

Sterling Profile 3 73 – 214 86 79 –

5mm +
FLOOR PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper
COVERING
Sterling Profile 1 40 – 144 58 44 –
Dimensions Sterling Profile 2 40 – 144 58 53 –

 Sterling Profile 3 49 – 144 58 53 –

PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper


Sterling Profile 1 29 – 103 42 31 –

Sterling Profile 2 29 – 103 42 38 –

 Sterling Profile 3 35 – 103 42 38 –



Data cable: Ø5.5mm

Sterling Profile 1 20 – 72 29 22 –

Sterling Profile 2 20 – 72 29 26 –

Sterling Profile 3 25 – 72 29 26 –
Sterling Profile 3002 - no box
1 = 1060mm2 total area Data cable: Ø6.0mm
1 = 477mm2 45% space factor Sterling Profile 1 17 – 60 24 18 –
2 = 3802mm2 total area
2 = 1711mm2 45% space factor Sterling Profile 2 17 – 60 24 22 –

3 = 1400mm2 total area Sterling Profile 3 21 – 60 24 22 –

3 - 630mm2 45% space factor
Data cable: Ø6.5mm

Sterling Profile 3002 - with box Sterling Profile 1 15 – 53 21 16 –

2 = 1535mm2 total area Sterling Profile 2 15 – 53 21 20 –
2 = 691mm2 45% space factor
Sterling Profile 3 18 – 53 21 20 –

Data cable: Ø7.0mm

Sterling Profile 1 12 – 44 18 14 –
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Sterling Profile 2 12 – 44 18 16 –

Sterling Profile 3 15 – 44 18 16 –

Data cable: Ø8.4mm

Sterling Profile 1 9 – 31 12 9 –

Sterling Profile 2 9 – 31 12 11 –

Sterling Profile 3 11 – 31 12 11 –

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Twin Plus aluminium Single lengths box. For the fitting of couplers to conceal
Where it is required to fit a single length the cover joint, a gap of 25mm is left
Material of trunking (under 3 metres) between between the two cover ends.
Aluminium trunking is manufactured from two inside walls and no accessory box
high precision extruded aluminium with a is fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler Covers – removal
powder coat finish. in the centre of the run to facilitate the
To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
White RAL 9016 removal of the cover.
internal or external bend component to
Silver Grey RAL 9006 gain access. Both covers can then be
Accessory boxes are supplied in PVC-U Joints and bends gently eased off the base.
or polycarbonate both of which are 100% yy Moulded from colour-matching
recyclable. polycarbonate. External bends: base Screening
should be cut square at the corner and
Aluminium containment will protect
the internal segregator inserted into the
Installation all internal circuits from external
web of each base.
electromagnetic interference. For internal
Positioning yy Internal bends: base must be mitred segregation and screening, use a
Suitable for dado and skirting installation. 45° to ensure total enclosure of screened dividing fillet.
When used as a skirting system, trunking, including any internal fitted
sufficient clearance should be allowed segregator.
between the floor covering and the profile Method of continuation through
yy External moulded fittings overlap the
fittings that clip over the cover i.e. 5mm + a partition wall
joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting
floor covering is recommended. Continue the main lateral run of base
inaccuracies.
through the partition wall with short
lengths of cover fitted where the trunking
Fitting passes through the partition. The partition
yy Secure trunking base every 750mm. wall trunking is then butted up to the main
yy Secure using No 8 round head screws 210 run and the joint covered by an Internal
and washers using the grooves in the 227 bend.
outer compartments of the base to
17

facilitate drilling Ø6mm holes.

17 210 17

244 Offset dimensions

yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal The minimum set that can be
movement. accommodated in the same plane (from
yy The use of plastic caps over screw Bend radius control internal to external bend), is shown
heads is recommended to protect below.
The bend radius control fittings for Twin
installed cables.
Plus provide a bend radius of 50mm
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine tooth 169mm

blade (32/36tpi) or, preferably,a circular

saw with a 350mm fine tungsten blade Accessory boxes
(90/108tpi). This will produce an edge yy If the accessory box is to be mounted
requiring minimal de-burring. in the alternative compartment to the
yy Consecutive lengths of base are supply, drill the main web adjacent to
aligned and butt jointed together. the box position.
yy Remove the appropriate knock out and
clip the box into the trunking base.
Earthing
yy For boxes in the same compartment
yy Clean protective coating from base,
as the supply, remove the appropriate
covers and metallic fittings and then
box knock-outs and clip the box into
earth bond.
trunking base.
yy Incoming earth connection is made
yy When boxes are installed consecutively,
using LTB1 bonding assembly installed
a 14mm wide spacer (ES1) is required
in the earth channel of the base.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

to cover the space between the boxes.

yy Bonding base to base: in final ring or
yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
radial 32Amp circuits, bonding strap
coloured faceplates are available
LBS1 can be used.
to meet the requirements of DDA
yy Bonding covers and end caps to base: regulations for Visual Impairment.
use bonding strap LBS2.

Covers
The covers have been designed
to remain in position irrespective of
impact during normal conditions, minor
undulations of the mounting surface, and
to limit unauthorised removal.

Covers – fitting
Covers are clipped into place from the
front. If accessory boxes are installed, the
covers are butt-joined to the edge of the

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Twin Plus aluminium – continued Cable capacities

yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
Dimensions As there can be differences between data

cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
that cable dimensions are confirmed with
the manufacturing company.



Compartment 1 Compartment 2
Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box

 PVC power cable
281 154 287 159
1.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable
189 103 193 107
2.5mm² stranded copper

PVC power cable
136 74 138 77
Twin Plus trunking – with accessory box 4.0mm² stranded copper
1 = 2733mm total area
2

1 = 1230mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø5.5mm 95 52 96 54

2 = 2833mm2 total area
2 = 1275mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø6.0mm 80 43 81 45

Twin Plus trunking – no box Data cable: Ø6.5mm 70 38 71 40

1 = 5000mm2 total area
1 = 2250mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø7.0mm 58 32 60 33
2 = 5100mm2 total area
2 = 2295mm2 45% space factor
Data cable: Ø8.4mm 41 22 41 23
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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XL trunking aluminium Joints and bends Covers

yy Moulded from colour-matching The covers have been designed
Material polycarbonate. to remain in position irrespective of
Aluminium trunking is manufactured from yy External bends: base should be cut impact during normal conditions, minor
high precision extruded aluminium with a square at the corner and the internal undulations of the mounting surface, and
powder coat finish. segregator inserted into the web of to limit unauthorised removal.
Accessory boxes are supplied in PVC-U each base. Covers – fitting
or polycarbonate both of which are 100% Covers are clipped into place from the
recyclable. front. If accessory boxes are installed,
the LTL1 covers are butt-joined to the
Installation edge of the box (ESSB1 and 2 only) and
Positioning the cut edges of lids are subsequently
For dado and skirting installation. When concealed by the accessory. For fittings,
used as a skirting system, sufficient a gap of 30mm is left between the two
clearance should be allowed between cover ends to permit the fitting to clip to
the floor covering and the profile fittings the base.
yy Internal bends: base must be mitred
that clip over the cover i.e. 5mm + floor Covers – removal
45° to ensure total enclosure of
covering is recommended. To remove a cover, first detach a coupler,
trunking, including any internal fitted
Fitting segregator. internal or external bend component to
yy Secure trunking base every 750mm. gain access. The main cover can then
yy Flat angles, tees and crossovers are
be gently eased off the base. To remove
yy Secure using No 8 round head screws prefabricated aluminium.
the outer cover, firstly ease from the
and washers using the grooves in the yy External moulded fittings overlap the base by inserting the blade of a terminal
outer compartments of the base to joints by up to 10mm to cover cutting screwdriver between the captive legs of
facilitate drilling 6mm holes. inaccuracies. the cover and the base and then peel off.
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal
Template dimensions for
movement. 
Flat angle and Tee 

yy The use of plastic caps over screw

heads is recommended to protect
220mm

308mm

installed cables.

X
X
X
X

yy To cut the trunking, use a fine tooth

100mm

100mm
blade (32/36tpi) or, preferably,a circular
100mm

100mm

saw with a 350mm100mmdiameter

X fine100mm 220mm
X 100mm 100mm X
308mm 100mm X 100mm

tungsten blade (90/108tpi). This will Screening

C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

produce an edge requiring minimal Bend radius control Aluminium containment will protect
de-burring. all internal circuits from external
For data bend radius control fittings for
yy Consecutive lengths of base are XL, please contact the Technical Team on electromagnetic interference. For internal
aligned and butt jointed together. +44 (0)1424 856688. segregation and screening, use a
screened dividing fillet.
Earthing Accessory boxes
yy Clean protective coating from base, yy If accessory box in main compartment Method of continuation through
covers and metallic fittings and then is supplied from an outer compartment, a partition wall
earth bond. drill the main web adjacent to the box Continue the main lateral run of base
yy Incoming earth connection is made position. through the partition wall with short
using LTB1 bonding assembly installed lengths of cover fitted where the trunking
yy Remove the appropriate knock out and
in the earth channel of the base. passes through the partition. The partition
clip the box into the trunking base.
wall trunking is then butted up to the main
yy Bonding base to base: in final ring or yy For boxes in the same compartment run and the joint covered by an Internal
radial 32Amp circuits, bonding strap as the supply, remove the appropriate bend. (as shown below)
LBS1 can be used. box knock-outs and clip the box into
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

yy Bonding covers and end caps to base: trunking base.

use bonding strap LBS2. yy When boxes are installed consecutively, PARTITION WALL
a 14mm minimum space is required to
COVERS TO BE FITTED
cover the space between the boxes BEFORE BASE IS INSTALLED
(use PVC-U ES1WH or use section of
aluminium cover)
yy Part M box assemblies with contrasting
coloured faceplates are available
to meet the requirements of DDA
regulations for Visual Impairment.

DRILL HOLE OF
Single lengths SUITABLE SIZE
Where it is required to fit a single length
of trunking (under 3 metres)between two
inside walls and no accessory box is
fitted, it is advisable to install a coupler p188
in the centre of the run to facilitate the
Product
removal of the cover.
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XL trunking aluminium – Cable capacities

continued yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
As there can be differences between data
Offset dimensions cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
The minimum set that can be that cable dimensions are confirmed with
accommodated in the same plane the manufacturing company.
(from internal to external bend),
is shown below.
STERLING XL MIN Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3 Compartment 4
115 MM
Cable capacity chart
No box With box No box With box No box With box No box

PVC power cable 1.5mm² stranded copper

XL 301 151 – 261 63 156 - -

XL 302 151 – 261 63 196 - -
XL 303 191 – 261 63 196 - -
XL 311 151 – 261 131 257 127 156
Dimensions XL 312 151 – 261 131 257 127 196

XL 313 191 – 261 131 257 127 196
XL 302
PVC power cable 2.5mm² stranded copper

 XL 301 101 – 175 42 105 - -

XL 302 101 – 175 42 132 - -
XL 303 128 – 175 42 132 - -
XL 311 101 – 175 88 173 85 105
 XL 312 101 – 175 88 173 85 132

XL 313 128 – 175 88 173 85 132

PVC power cable 4.0mm² stranded copper

 XL 301 73 – 126 30 75 - -
XL 302 73 – 126 30 95 - -
XL 303 92 – 126 30 95 - -

XL 331 73 – 126 63 124 61 75
XL 312 XL 312 73 – 126 63 124 61 95
 XL 313 92 – 126 63 124 61 95

Data cable: Ø5.5mm


XL 301 51 – 88 21 53 - -

XL 302 51 – 88 21 66 - -
XL 303 64 – 88 21 66 - -
XL 311 51 – 88 44 86 43 53
XL 312 51 – 88 44 86 43 66


XL 313 64 – 88 44 86 43 66

Data cable: Ø6.0mm

XL 301 43 – 74 18 44 - -
XL 302 43 – 74 18 55 - -
 XL 303 54 – 74 18 55 - -
XL 331 43 – 74 37 73 36 44
XL 312 43 – 74 37 73 36 55
XL 313 54 – 74 37 73 36 55
XL 302 – no box
Data cable: Ø6.5mm
1 = 2680mm2 total area
1 = 1206mm2 45% space factor XL 301 37 – 65 16 39 - -
2 = 4639mm2 total area XL 302 37 – 65 16 49 - -
XL 303 47 – 65 16 49 - -
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2 = 2087mm2 45% space factor

XL 311 37 – 65 32 64 32 39
3 = 3490mm2 total area
XL 312 37 – 65 32 64 32 49
3 = 1570mm2 45% space factor
XL 313 47 – 65 32 64 32 49
XL 302 – with box Data cable: Ø7.0mm
2 = 1123mm2 total area
XL 301 31 – 54 13 32 - -
2 = 505mm2 45% space factor
XL 302 31 – 54 13 41 - -
XL 312 – no box XL 303 40 – 54 13 41 - -
1 = 2680mm2 total area XL 311 31 – 54 27 53 26 32
XL 312 31 – 54 27 53 26 41
1 = 1206mm2 45% space factor
XL 313 40 – 54 27 53 26 41
2 = 4639mm2 total area
2 = 2087mm2 45% space factor Data cable: Ø8.4mm
3 = 4570mm2 total area XL 301 22 – 38 9 23 - -
3 = 2056mm2 45% space factor XL 302 22 – 38 9 28 - -
4 = 3490mm2 total area XL 303 28 – 38 9 28 - -
XL 311 22 – 38 19 37 18 23
4 = 1570mm2 45% space factor
XL 312 22 – 38 19 37 18 28
XL 312 – with box XL 313 28 – 38 19 37 18 28
2 = 2323mm2 total area
2 = 1045mm2 45% space factor
3 = 2254mm2 total area
3 = 1014mm2 45% space factor

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Steel trunking Series 130 Single lengths Dividing fillet

and Series 170 Where it is required to fit a single length of Dividing fillet 351189 is supplied in 1 metre
trunking (under 3 metres) between two inside lengths. It is held in place through using the
walls and no accessory box is fitted, it is universal multi-purpose clip. A minimum of
Material advisable to install a coupler in the centre of 3 clips are required to hold 2 lengths of the
Steel trunking is manufactured from pre- the run to facilitate the removal of the cover. dividing fillet in place.
galvanised steel with a powder coat finish The trunking can be divided into up to 3
to RAL 9010. Joints and bends compartments using the dividing fillet.
yy Base joints should be aligned and butt Please refer to element 3 of the diagram on
jointed together. page 204.
Installation
yy Internal and external bends, flat angles and
Positioning tees are prefabricated in steel, aligned and
yy System 130: suitable for dado installation. butt jointed to the base using coupling
yy System 170: suitable for dado and skirting bonding sets.
installation. yy Clip-on external tolerance sleeve overlaps
When used as a skirting system, sufficient the joints to cover minor inaccuracies.
clearance should be allowed between the
floor covering and the profile fittings that clip
Screening
over the cover i.e. 5mm + floor covering is
Steel containment protects internal circuits
recommended.
from external electromagnetic interference.
For internal segregation and screening, use Covers
Fitting the steel dividing fillet 351189. Covers are designed to limit unauthorised
yy Secure trunking base every 750mm. removal and to remain in position during
yy Secure using No 8 round head screws and normal conditions irrespective of impact and
Internal coupling/bonding set
washers using the grooves in the outer minor undulations of the mounting surface.
yy Comprises of two identical parts.
compartments of the base to facilitate
drilling 6mm holes. yy Insert both parts into end of one length of
trunking. Slide next section of base onto Covers – fitting
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal
couplers and fix into position. Covers are clipped into place from front.
movement.
If accessory boxes are installed, covers
yy The use of plastic caps over screw heads are butt-joined to the edge of the box
is recommended to protect installed cables. (RSSB10WH end RSSB20WH). Cover
yy To cut the trunking, use a fine tooth blade lengths are determined so that ends are
(32/36tpi) or, preferably,a circular saw with covered by a fitting or accessory. External
a 350mm fine tungsten blade (90/108tpi). bends and flat angles should be fitted with
This will produce an edge requiring minimal the correct bend/flat angle cover.
de-burring.
yy Consecutive lengths of base are aligned Covers – removal
and butt jointed together using the
To remove a cover, first detach an external
coupling/bonding set.
joint cover or accessory to gain access.
Accessory boxes The main cover can then be gently eased
Earthing Standard depth 40mm off the base.
yy Trunking base, main fittings and accessories Remove the appropriate box knockout
are fitted with earth connections. and clip each side of the box into the
yy Bonding base to fittings: use coupling/ trunking base.
bonding set or wire between fitted earth When boxes are installed consecutively,
connections. use cover spacer WG01085 between
yy Bonding base to cover: covers have adjacent boxes.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

pressed out side grippers which

automatically establish earth contact
when pressed into trunking base.
yy Bonding base to end caps: use bonding
strap LBS3.

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Steel trunking Series 130

and Series 170 – continued System 170 trunking
170 x 63mm
Dimensions 63
21
System 130 trunking
130 x 63mm
63
21 1

1
Box

170
40mm

40
2

80
Internal
Box Depth
2 40mm
40

80
130

Internal
Depth
3

Compartments 1 & 3 = 1585mm² (each) total area Compartments 1 & 3 = 2812mm² (each) total area
Compartments 1 & 3 = 760mm² (each) 45% space factor Compartments 1 & 3 = 1265mm² (each) 45% space factor
Compartment 2 = 713mm² total area (with box) Compartment 2 = 760mm² total area (with box)
Compartment 2 = 342mm² 45% space factor (with box) Compartment 2 = 342mm² 45% space factor (with box)

Template dimensions for angles, tees and bends

System 130 external bend System 170 external bend

82 82



145 145

145 145


System 130 internal bend C. & C. Marshall Ltd. System 170 internal bend

145 145

145 145

System 130 flat angle System 170 flat angle

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

210 250

210 250

System 130 flat tee System 170 flat tee

80
80

210
250
p201
Product
290 Information
330

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Cable capacities
yy All calculations allow for a 45% space factor.
As there can be differences between data
cable sizes, Marshall-Tufflex recommend
that cable dimensions are confirmed with
the manufacturing company.

Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Compartment 3

Systems 130 & Systems 130 & Systems 130 &
Cable capacity chart 170 170 170
No box With box No box With box No box With box

PVC power cable 1.5mm2 stranded copper

System 130 89 – – 40 89 –

System 170 158 – – 43 158 –

PVC power cable 2.5mm2 stranded copper

System 130 60 – – 27 60 –

System 170 106 – – 29 106 –

PVC power cable 4.0mm2 stranded copper

System 130 43 – – 19 43 –

System 170 76 – – 21 76 –

Data cable: Ø5.5mm

System 130 30 – – 13 30 –

System 170 53 – – 14 53 –

Data cable: Ø6.0mm

System 130 25 – – 11 25 –

System 170 45 – – 12 45 –

Data cable: Ø6.5mm

System 130 22 – – 10 22 –

System 170 39 – – 11 39 –

Data cable: Ø7.0mm

System 130 19 – – 8 19 –

System 170 33 – – 9 33 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Data cable: Ø8.4mm

System 130 13 – – 6 13 –

System 170 23 – – 6 23 –

Conductor type Size Cable factor To determine cable capacity,

select the size of the cable
Stranded PVC power 1.5mm² 8.0
required and its corresponding
Stranded PVC power 2.5mm² 11.9 cable factor from the table.
Divide the compartment area
Stranded PVC power 4.0mm² 16.6
figure (with or without 45%
*Data cable Ø5.5mm 23.8 space factor) with the cable
factor figure to achieve cable
*Data cable Ø6.0mm 28.3
capacity.
*Data cable Ø6.5mm 33.2

*Data cable Ø7.0mm 38.5

*Data cable Ø8.4mm 55.4

For Data cable information, please see page 246

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 308 | Conduit systems Technical information

PVC-U Conduit Cold bending 20-25mm conduit yy Remove the spring, twist anti-clockwise
Cold bending may be carried out on all (to reduce its diameter) whilst turning
Material conduit sizes up to 25mm in diameter the conduit clockwise and gently pulling
using the correct size and gauge of the conduit and the spring apart.
PVC-U is flame retardant and self-
extinguishing. It provides a 100% bending spring. yy If the conduit is bent too fast or, in the
recyclable material with good yy Heavy gauge spring is colour-banded case of light gauge conduit, across
sustainability. green at the tip. the knee, there is a risk of damage to
conduit and spring. Once the bend has
yy Light gauge spring is colour-banded
Installation white at the tip. Springs are not
been made, it should not be forced
backwards but allowed to ‘recover’
Fitting interchangeable.
naturally.
yy Secure horizontal runs of conduit at a yy Make sure springs are not damaged in
maximum distance of 0.9m. any way as this can fracture or kink the Earthing
yy Secure vertical runs of conduit at a conduit making removal of the spring The properties of PVC-U make it an
maximum of 1.2m. difficult. all insulated system and the use of a
yy In cold weather, warm the conduit by separate earth cable is essential.
yy In areas of high ambient temperature
or where rapid changes in temperature rubbing with a rag before bending. Joint sealant
are likely, these distances should be To bend the conduit: yy Solvent cement MSC is a slow acting
reduced. yy Insert the spring to the desired solvent cement especially formulated
yy Where there are fittings or directional position, grip the conduit on either for watertight conduit fittings.
changes, the conduit should be side of bend and bring slowly In accordance with COSHH Regulations,
secured approximately 150mm either together to form the bend. details of our solvents are entered in
side to maintain support. yy Cold bending of 20mm and 25mm The National Poison Centre computer
yy Avoid over-tightening to permit thermal conduit should be done with records. Health & Safety data sheets are
movement. correct / undamaged spring inserted available from our Technical Team or on
and bent over knee to initiate bend. the technical page of the Marshall-Tufflex
Joints and couplers website: www.marshall-tufflex.com
Spring should remain inserted until
yy To accommodate thermal movement
the desired angle is achieved. (Under Spacer bar snap saddle
on surface installations, it is
no circumstance should bends be
recommended that expansion couplers yy Slide saddle into groove until it locks
increased or decreased without
be used at a maximum distance of 6m into the spacer bar.
correct spring inserted)
intervals. yy To dismantle, insert 4mm blade
Failure to follow above procedure
yy In areas of high ambient temperature or screwdriver into slot on side. Twist
could increase possibility of product
where rapid changes in temperature are screwdriver to release the saddle in the
failure
likely, this distance should be reduced. spacer bar groove.
yy Make the bend more acute than
yy To install an expansion coupler, coat If conduit is installed in a corner, ensure
necessary to allow for PVC-U to
the inside of the short side with solvent that the spacer bar snap saddle is fitted
‘recover’ after bending.
cement (MSC) and push firmly over the with release mechanism facing away
conduit down to the stop point. yy To remove the spring, twist anti- from corner.
clockwise (to reduce its diameter)
yy Slide the next length of conduit into the
whilst turning the conduit clockwise
long side of the coupler until mid-way
and gently pulling the conduit and the SADDLE
SADDLE
to the stop point. DO NOT GLUE INTO
spring apart.
PLACE. This will permit expansion or
contraction of the conduit, providing it yy If spring fails to release, do not pull
is free to move in the saddles. too hard or damage to the spring may
occur.
CONDUIT
CONDUIT
yy Repeat the removal procedure until
CONDUIT
CONDUIT
SOLVENT
SOLVENT
they come apart. SPACER
CEMENT – MSC20 CONDUIT
CONDUIT SPACER
BAR
CEMENT – MSC20
yy The conduit should then be fastened BAR

into position to prevent further S

L
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

‘recovery’ of the bend. S

EXPANSION EXPANSION L
EXPANSION EXPANSION
COUPLER
COUPLER COUPLER
COUPLER
Hot bending
Hot bending should be carried out on
all conduit sizes over 25mm in diameter
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT
SEALANT
SEALANT –
– MSC1 MSC1
CONDUIT
CONDUIT
using the correct size and gauge of
bending spring.
CONDUIT
CONDUIT
To bend the conduit: S
L

Bends yy Insert the spring to the desired position S

L
Care should be taken not to make too as described in ‘cold bending’, gently
tight a bend and attention is drawn to heating conduit with a hot air torch, hot
BS 7671:2001 (Wiring Regulations) water or by other suitable means.
522-08-03. The radius of every bend yy Avoid direct application of flame to
in a wiring system shall be such that the conduit. When the conduit is in
conductors and cables shall not suffer a pliable state, slowly bend around a
damage. suitable former, holding in position for
about 1 minute until set. p212
Product
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MT Supertube Mechanical
MT Supertube & MT Supertube &
MT Supertube FR MT Supertube FR
General information Tube reference 22010/22003 22505/22503
MT Supertube provides LS0H Outside diameter (mm) OD 20 25
polyethylene-coated aluminium cable
Internal diameter (mm) ID 15.5 20
protection for installation where halogen
Wall thickness (mm) W 2.25 2.5
free products are a requirement.
Minimum bend radius (8 x dia) 160 200
Material Weight per metre (g) 145 184
Conduit: A seamless aluminium tube Lengths (m) 100/3 50/3
sandwiched between two layers of Suspension distance (maximum) Horizontal (mm) 1000
extruded LS0H polyethylene. Vertical (mm) 1200
Fittings: LS0H polycarbonate or cast
metal with paint finish. (black or white).
Mechanical MT Supertube MT Supertube FR

Electrical breakdown resistance 20,000 V 20,000 V

INTERNAL Temperature range °C -45 +120 -45 +289
POLYETHYLENE
LAYER Thermal expansion coefficient 2.0 x 10-6mm/m/K 2.0 x 10-6mm/m/K
Thermal conductivity 0.45 W (mK) 0.45 W (mK)

EXTERNAL Earth bonding/continuity test results <0.05 Ω <0.05 Ω

POLYETHYLENE
LAYER Standards EN 61386-21 EN 61386-21
IEC 601196-1 IEC 601196-1
ALUMINIUM LAYER WARNING NAIL PENETRATION: MT Supertube FR Plus complies with requirements
for BS 7671, BS 8436 and BS EN 61386. Screening to ENIEC 1196-1.
p218
Shielding effectiveness Installation
Shielding effectiveness (attenuation in dB)
Product
measures the ratio between the external Conduit Information
environment field strength and the
MT Supertube can For tighter radius
field strength after passing through
be shaped and slow bends use compact
any material. This is recorded in a
bends formed by hand hand bender or
logarithmic scale.
but care needs to be inspection elbows
taken to avoid kinking. and bends.
Shielding effectiveness
Attenuation Field strength Fittings
in dB reduction
1. For EMC screening system 2. For halogen free system
6 2
20 10 a. Cut the tube squarely to the required length a. Cut the tube squarely to the required length.
(Tool No. 20001). (Tool no. 20001.)
40 100
60 1000
b. Remove 12-16mm of insulation, taking care not b. Apply sealant (20006) to the end of the tube.
to cut the aluminium layer (Tool No. 20002). c. Push the tube firmly into the fitting spout.
80 10000
c. Push conduit firmly into fitting and secure using d. Fasten tube with a saddle within 150mm of
screw located in spout. spout.
MT Supertube multi layer conduit d. Fasten tube with a saddle within 150mm of spout.
systems absorbs and reflect emitted
radiation from sources of interference,
where an attenuation of 80dB would STRIPPING TOOL 12 – 16mm
8-10mm
reduce the resultant field within MT RETENTION SCREW
Inspection Hole
Supertube by a factor of 10,000.
(See tables.)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

MT SUPERTUBE
MT Supertube FR Plus performance
SHIELDING EFFECTIVENESS IEC1196-1
Fire Performance
100
90 Oxygen Index BS EN ISO 4589-2 46.5%
Supertube
80
Flammability Temperature BS EN ISO 4589-3 289ºC
Attenuation dB

70
60 Supertube
with
(Temperature Index) Annex A
50
coupler
40 Elemental composition Lassaigne Sodium Nitrogen Negative
30
20 Fusion Chloride Negative
10
0 Bromide Negative
0 1 10 100 1000
Frequency (MHz) Fluoride Negative
Sulphur Negative
Smoke Density Low Smoke
The graphs above show that the shielding
effectiveness of MT Supertube is highly effective Conduit Performance (BS EN 50086.1.2)
throughout the entire frequency range and will Cold temperature impact test Heavy gauge performance
provide protection from interference for data, Compression Low compression
telecoms and signal cables. Resistance to flame propagation Pass

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Accessory boxes and enclosures

Square and rectangular dry Circular dry lining Moulded enclosures

lining accessory boxes accessory boxes Adaptable boxes
Adaptable boxes as supplied, have
a degree of IP66 protection. Any
openings that are drilled or cut the
box body and are not sealed with
appropriate IP66 components or a failure
to use the silicon rubber seal fitted, will
negate the IP66 rating.

yy Choose correct box for application

and board depth and cut relevant size
Installation aperture in board for box (see table).
Fitting yy Board should have sufficient strength to
yy Choose correct box for application support the accessory.
and board depth and cut relevant size yy Remove knockout(s) and pass cables
aperture in board for box (see table). into box. Insert box into aperture and
yy Board should have sufficient strength to swivel out lugs using internal fins, if
support the accessory. fitted, to hold box in position.
yy Remove knockout(s) and pass cables yy Terminate accessory and, using
into box. Insert box into aperture and accessory fixing screws, draw in the
swivel out lugs using internal fins (if lugs, clamping box securely to the
fitted) to hold box in position. board.
yy Terminate accessory and, using
accessory fixing screws, draw in the Lug Colour Type
lugs, clamping box securely to the White Single entry box
board. Red Dual entry box

yy For easy identification the lugs are

Note: Ceiling mounted circular
colour-coded to denote board
boxes can support 3kg centrally at
thickness on standard boxes:
60°C maximum subject to ceiling
construction.
Lug Colour Adjustment yy For easy identification the lugs are
Grey 1 – 9mm colour-coded to denote type of box:
White 6 – 14mm
Green 18 – 25mm
Black 9 – 26mm

Dual entry

Cut out dimensions Board thickness 9-32mm

Box type Cut out size Entry Ø20mm x2 off KO

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1 gang 73 x 73mm Aperture size Ø70.0mm

2 gang 135 x 73mm Internal depth 34mm

M4.0 x 50.8mm
Dual gang 157 x 73mm Fixing centres
M3.5 x 60.3mm

p224
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Power, voice and Voice and data outlet modules Screening

(punched 6c 22 x 37mm apertures yy Boxes available with copper spray
data accessories to accept appropriate voice screening to protect data outlets
or data outlets) from electromagnetic interference.
General
Fitting Part M boxes and box assemblies
MT32 13Amp pre-wired sockets,
Marshall-Tufflex BS 1363 power yy Remove front cover from assembly. yy Comply with the requirements of
assemblies and voice and data boxes – F
 ront fix accessories: remove the Part M (DDA)
for Marshall-Tufflex PVC-U and aluminium two securing screws.
yy Odyssey coloured boxes (DD1510
trunking systems (except Sovereign Plus – Flush finish accessories: unclip and DD1520) with coloured flanges to
and steel systems) Trunking accessory from back box. contrast with trunking cover colour.
mounting boxes. yy Fit appropriate voice or data outlets. yy ESPM box assemblies with contrasting
Installation yy W ire according to manufacturer’s coloured flush accessory box frames. For
instructions. colour varieties please view the perimeter
MT32 pre-wired socket range trunking pages.
yy Re-fit face plate.
Fitting yy Clip complete assembly into trunking
yy Plug in incoming pre-wired lead (from compartment. Adjustable accessory box depth by
previous socket or distribution board)
yy For close coupled assemblies, use lid product range
to appropriate connector mounted in
spacer (ES1WH) between boxes.
socket assembly box.
Maximum
yy Connect selected pre-wired lead Trunking accessory boxes Page
adjustment
to outgoing connector mounted on for mounting standard Reference
range
opposite side of socket assembly box. BS 1363 wiring accessories
and Data plates PowerPoles and PowerPosts
yy Clip complete assembly into trunking
compartment. Standard boxes Series 1 and 2 32 - 40mm 94

yy When trunking cover is fitted, it should yy 1 gang fixing centres: 60.3mm

be slid between back box frame and yy 2 gang fixing centres: 120.6mm PVC-U Perimeter Trunking
the loosened accessory face plate. yy Depth: 30mm Mono 10 32 - 40mm 109
yy Front plate is then fully tightened down
to clamp accessory in place. Fitting Compact 1 32 - 40mm 115
yy Remove appropriate knockouts.
yy For pre-made close coupled Compact 2 32 - 40mm 117
assemblies, use lid spacer (ES1WH) yy Feed cables through knockout.
Compact 3 32 - 40mm 119
between boxes. yy Wire to accessory in accordance to
wiring regulations and manufacturer’s Mono Plus 20 32 - 40mm 111
MT32 system with non-Marshall-
instructions. Mono Plus 30 32 - 40mm 113
Tufflex socket assemblies
yy Screw accessory to box. Twin165 32 - 47mm 149
Fitting
yy Clip complete assembly into trunking
yy For non-Marshall-Tufflex accessories, Sterling Profile 1 - 3 32 - 45mm 122
compartment.
use pre-assembled outlet box unit.
Sterling Curve 32 - 40mm 128
yy Connect cable tails to accessory in Adjustable boxes – two part
yy 1 gang fixing centres: 60.3mm Odyssey 32 - 40mm 106
accordance with wiring regulations and
fit accessory to back box. yy 2 gang fixing centres: 120.6mm Twin Plus 32 - 47mm 151
yy Connect pre-wired incoming and yy Depth: 32 - 50mm Sterling Profile 4 - 13* 32 - 45mm 134
outgoing leads and fit to trunking
(as above). Fitting XL Trunking 201 - 203 32 - 47mm 141

yy For close coupled assemblies, use lid yy Remove appropriate knockouts. XL Trunking 211 - 213 32 - 47mm 145
spacer (ES1WH) between boxes. yy Feed cables through knockout.

Marshall-Tufflex yy W ire to accessory in accordance to PVC-U Trunking

wiring regulations and manufacturer’s
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

BS 1363 power assemblies Bench Trunking 32 - 47mm 173

(sockets, switches, spur units) instructions.
yy Screw accessory to box front frame.
Fitting Aluminium Trunking
yy Remove front cover from assembly. yy Press (ratchet) both components
– Front fix accessories: remove the together until required final box depth Bench Trunking 32 - 47mm 199
two securing screws is reached.
Elegance 110 32 - 40mm 180
– Flush finish accessories: unclip yy Clip complete assembly into trunking
Elegance 170 32 - 40mm 182
from back box. compartment.
Sterling Profile 3001 - 3003 32 - 40mm 184
yy Remove appropriate knockout/s for
wiring. Twin Plus 32 - 47mm 196

yy Wire according to wiring regulations. XL Trunking 301 - 303 32 - 47mm 188

yy Re-assemble accessory and XL Trunking 311 - 313 32 - 47mm 192
re-fit face plate.
yy Clip complete assembly into trunking *Sterling Profile 4 - 13
compartment. The EAB1/2 can be adjusted to
yy For close coupled assemblies, use lid
45mm in the main compartment p228
only. Where the EBE1 Base
spacer (ES1WH) between boxes. Extension is used the maximum Product
adjustment achievable is 40mm Information

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Technical information
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  
 
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    
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    
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
        
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   
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   
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   
 
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Callmaster fire and

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Mini trunking additional adaptors FCMMT2

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security systems 
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
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 

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   
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Material

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    

MMT2 ADAPTOR      
   

PVC-U is flame retardant and self



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

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extinguishing. It provides a 100% COVER    

recyclable material with good

   

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    


sustainability. It complies with the

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    


FCMMT3


     
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  

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requirements of BS 4761 Parts 6 and 7 
 

POT INSERT 

and BS 4678. The Callmaster system is

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designed to comply with BS 7671:2008. BASE

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    

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Installation

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
    
SCREW 

yy Select Terminal or through box to suit


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FIBRE CLAMP
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installation. CLEAT 


 

yy If a terminal box is used, fit the blanking FCMMT4



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
plate to unused entry.

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Intumescent (fire barrier) pads
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
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yy Depending upon circuit wiring, select Marshall-Tufflex dry lining boxes are available with 


MIC internal Pot retainer or cable Fibre



intumescent (fire barrier) pads to comply with the



   




clamp. Both components are suitable requirements of BS 7671:2008 IEE Wiring Regulations
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 Ltd.
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
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


for single for single or twin cable runs.

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and Document B of the UK Building Regulations.

   
    

    
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    


yy Insert one half of the retainer/clamp

    




into the surface box (from the rear) and 



secure box to the wall.



FCMMT5


yy Lay in MIC or cable and secure in

 
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

position with top half of retainer/clamp

– fit Mini adaptor.
yy Terminate wiring to accessory and fit

 

 
to box.  




Firefly Fire Clips

 





Boxes






 


Dimensional data for square boxes



Standards






yy Overall: 87 x 87mm FCMMT6 



Compliant with the general principles of


C. & C. Marshall Ltd.

BS 5839-1:2013 Section 26.2d when

yy Depth: 38mm external; 35mm internal

C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
 

yy Fixing centres: 60.3mm independently tested.


yy Pot size: Ø15mm Installation
Dimensional data for circular boxes Vertical spacing – Use 400mm spacing


yy Overall diameter: 123mm excluding Horizontal spacing – Use 600mm spacing, 

adaptors except over doors and other openings which









should be 300mm spacing.




yy Depth: 28mm external; 24mm internal FCMTRS50 




A qualified electrician must select the correct


yy Dual fixing centre: 50.8 and 60.3mm  
screw fixing for the substrate to comply with C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
 
yy Pot size: Ø15mm



BS 7671 Amendment 3. These must be used



with the correct drill size.

   

   

BLANKING 









PLATE
Dimensions

    
MXBP1
  




   
    
    

ADAPTOR     


 
 
 


FCCR20
   
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

MXAD2 

















 


    

FCXMMT2


POT INSERT      



MXPT1 C. & C. Marshall Ltd.
 

C. & C. Marshall Ltd. 

 



   

   
BOX     


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MXBX1       
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Bio trunking
General information Marshall-Tufflex antimicrobial Bio Material – silver ion additive
Certain microbial organisms are trunking incorporates silver ions with the Silver ions have been proven to exert
harmful to people and can proliferate, PVC-U compound, providing integral recognised bactericidal effect. When
via surfaces, to spread infection and antimicrobial protection that prevents incorporated within materials such
disease. We have a responsibility 99.9% of harmful bacteria growth. as PVC-U, silver is toxic to multiple
to control such organisms wherever Material – PVC-U components of bacterial cell metabolism,
possible, particularly in environments damaging the cell wall and membrane
such as hospitals, care homes, medical PVC-U is flame retardant and self- permeability.
units, surgeries, schools, sports and extinguishing. It provides a 100%
health centres. recyclable material with good Installation
sustainability. It complies with the For technical information on installation of
Microbial organisms can also case requirements of BS 4761 Parts 6 and 7,
product deterioration, discolouration and all PVC-U Bio trunking systems, please
BS 4678 and BS 7671:2008. refer to the relevant technical pages
bad odours and antimicrobial treatments
help to prevent these effects. of PVC-U Perimeter trunking systems
starting on page 269.

PVC Material Test Results

LABORATORY Anti-Microbial Test Division, Kyoto Biseibutsu Kenkyusyo, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto 607-8482, Japan
TEST ORGANISM MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Escherichia coli
STANDARD ISO 22196 / JIS Z 2801:2000

Quantitative Assessment of Activity - MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

Number of live organisms (Colony Forming Units) % reduction of Colony

Forming Units, expressed
0 hours 24 Hours as comparison with control

Control - Untreated polyethylene film 110,000 96,000 – –

PVC 110,000 <10 >99.98% Reduction VERY GOOD

Quantitative Assessment of Activity - Escherichia coli

Number of live organisms (Colony Forming Units) % reduction of Colony

Forming Units, expressed
0 hours 24 Hours as comparison with control

Control - Untreated polyethylene film 110,000 14,000,000 – –

PVC 110,000 <10 >99.99992% Reduction EXCELLENT

ABS Material Test Results

LABORATORY Thomson Research Associates Inc., Ontario, Canada
TEST ORGANISM Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus
STANDARD ISO 22196 / JIS Z 2801:2000
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Quantitative Assessment of Activity - K. pneumoniae

Concentration of starting inoculum 1.92 x 105

Sample Description No. Bacteria Recovered Log Value R=[log(B/C)] % Reduction

Inoculum Control 8.39 x 106 6.9 – –

ABS <2.00 x 10 1
<1.3 >5.6 >99.9%

Quantitative Assessment of Activity - S. aureus

Concentration of starting inoculum 1.92 x 105

Sample Description No. Bacteria Recovered Log Value R=[log(B/C)] % Reduction

Inoculum Control 1.00 x 106 6.0 – –

ABS 1.04 x 102 2.0 4.0 >99.9%

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Aluminium systems

Material
Aluminium is a high quality material
which is light to handle but with
excellent mechanical strength and
impact-resistance. Aluminium provides
inherent LS0H properties and first class
screening performance, especially in
high frequencies.

XL Aluminium trunking
Installation
For all technical information on XL
Aluminium trunking, please refer to
pages 286 and 287 of the Aluminium
perimeter trunking section. All information
on those pages is relevant with the
following additions:
Positioning
For dado installation only.
Gas outlets
Covers for gas mounting plates EEBH05
(1 gang), EEBH04 (2 gang) and EEBH03
(3 gang) are pre-punched to accept gas
outlets and can be used with XL trunking.
Light fittings
Pre-cut covers to accept external lighting
mountings are available on request. For
more information please contact the
Technical Team on +44 (0)1424 855688.
Please note: in the general installation
instructions for XL Aluminium trunking,
polycarbonate fittings are shown as an
option but these would not generally be
used within a healthcare environment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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