CHOOSE YOUR CABLE TRAYS

A - TYPES OF CABLE TRAYS

 he main function of cable trays and cable ladders is to support electric cables securely between two points. These
T
are structural mechanical components in the electrical installation. They are compliant with the IEC 61537 standard,
defining mainly:
• Load bearing
• Electrical continuity
• Earthing
• Electromagnetic compatibility.

There are 4 large groups of cable trays. 3. TRUNKING

Each meets the requirements of one or more types of - Used in industrial installations and in interior or
installation, according to its technical characteristics exterior environments
and specific environmental criteria. - Load capacity: medium to high
- Types of cables: communication, including optical fibre
1. PERFORATED CABLE TRAY - Complete system with cover. Best protection against
- Used in industrial installations and in interior or dust and liquids
exterior environments Advantages:
- Load capacity: medium to high • Reinforced mechanical protection, limiting
- Types of cables: communication and power electromagnetic disturbances
Advantages: • Optimised installation: floor installation possible with
anti-slip covering for walkable trays.
• Optimal engineering protection, limiting any
electromagnetic disturbance

2. MESH TRAY
4. CABLE LADDER
- Used in industrial or tertiary installations and in interior
or exterior environments - Used in industrial installations, interior or exterior
- Load capacity: low to medium environments
- Types of cables: communication and power - Load capacity: high to extremely high
- Types of cables: high power
Advantages:
• Excellent ventilation and cable visibility Advantages:
• High cable capacity
H

• Quick and easy to install

• Recommended for dust/bacteria environments • For all types of installation and activities which
requirel long spans (6 metres)
• Excellent ventilation and cable visibility

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B - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Load bearing • Shock resistance
- SWL values (Safe Working Load) in kg/ml. - Resistance to deformation based on the level of shock
- According to span (distance between supports) and the environment.
• Electrical continuity • Solutions in accordance with operating temperatures.
- Value in mΩ of the lengths and the connectors
• Natural ventilation
• Earthing of the installations: - Different types of cable trays provide different natural
Solutions for personal protection ventilation solutions, depending on the types of cables
and the power level installed.
• Electromagnetic compatibility
- Circuit protection • Carbon footprint, eco design
- Cable tray capacity according to cable type - Corresponds to the criteria of ISO 14001 certification
• Corrosion protection
- Materials and coatings according to environment
installation constraints

C - INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
• Interior, exterior The choice of materials, coatings or finish depends
on the level of constraints (refer to the table for the
• Harshness of the environment: choice of materials and coatings).
- Corrosion and chemical attacks
- Seismic constraints
- Usage constraints: vibrations…

Categories of TYPES OF ATMOSPHERE

corrosiveness
(under EN ISO Pollution Sea
12944-2) Rural Urban Industrial Marine
and humidity front
C1 – very low
(no requirement)

C2 - low

Low SO2 Low

C3 - moderate pollution salinity
Mod. SO2 Mod.
C4 - high pollution salinity
High SO2
C5 - I – very high pollution
High High
C5 - M – very high salinity salinity

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 LEGAL AND STANDARDS FRAMEWORK

A - DIRECTIVES D – NF C15-100 STANDARD AND CABLE TRAYS

• The Low Voltage Directive (DBT) 2014/35/UE (DBT) 2014/35/ (Low Voltage Electrical Installations 2002)
EU (which modified Directive 2006/95/CE of 12/12/2006 and Definition of products:
which replaced the 2 previous directives 73/23 and 93/68)
is one of the oldest directives of the single market. It is 262.3 Cable tray (or tablet)
characterised by a procedure of assessment applied to the Cable support consisting of a continuous base and edges, but
equipment before placing it on the market, and by basic without a cover.
health and safety requirements with which that equipment NOTE – A cable tray may be perforated or not. If a cable tray
must comply, either directly or by virtue of harmonised is provided with a cover at the time of its installation, it is
standards. The directive covers electrical equipment with considered as trunking for the determination of admissible
a voltage between 50 and 1000 V (AC) and between 75 and current.
1500 V (DC).
• The EMC Directive:2014-30-EU (which modified Directive 262.8 Trunking
2004/108/EEC of 15/12/2004) governs issues related to EMC A closed envelope with a removable cover for full protection
(electromagnetic compatibility), emission and immunity of insulated conductors or cables, as well as in the installation
issues. All devices or electrical installations will influence of other electric equipment. Trunking may include partitions
each other if they are connected or close to one another. The or not. Depending on its size and location, trunking may be
goal of electromagnetic compatibility is to control these side referred to as 'moulding', ‘skirting’ or 'rail’.
effects in a reasonable way. Equipment (devices and fixed 262.12 Cable ladder
facilities) must conform to EMC requirements when placed
on the market and/or in service. The application of good Cable support consisting of a series of transverse components
engineering practice is mandatory for fixed installations. fixed rigidly to longitudinal elements.

B – PRODUCT STANDARDS Protection against electric shock (extract 4.41):

• IEC 61537 Standard – 2nd edition (2006.10) According to the precautionary principle, masses, and
Cable tray and cable ladder systems for electrical therefore cable trays, should be earthed. NF C15 100 states:
installations. • 410.3.7 (General)
This product standard defines in particular:
- Tests for cable trays, cable ladders, brackets and It is permitted to dispense with provisions for protection
hangers. against indirect contacts for electrical devices and their
- Marking and documentation supports in the following cases:
• DIN 4102-12 (1998.11) Standard - Metal trunking or ducts, or other protective metallic
Fire resistance of cable tray systems, supports and envelopes provide double or reinforced insulation. (For
cables. example: cables similar to class II).
• NEMA VE 1-2009 Standard - Studs and metallic parts with electrical connection, where
Metal cable tray systems. those parts are not accessible to the touch…
• NF EN 50085 (series 1-2) • 412.2 (Double or reinforced insulation)
Profiled duct and trunking systems for electrical Provisions for protection against both direct and indirect
installations. contacts.
• IEC 60695: Tests relative to fire risk.
• 413.3.6 (Electrical separation)
C - INSTALLATION AND GUIDE STANDARDS The masses of the separated circuit must not be connected to
a protective conductor, nor to the masses of other circuits…
 TANDARDS
S • 414.4.5 (SELV or PELV circuits)
• IEC 60364 (2005.11) Standard The masses should not be connected intentionally to the
Low Voltage Electrical Facilities. ground, nor to protective conductors or to the masses of other
• NF C 15-100 (2002.11) Standard circuits…
Together with its various amendments
Low Voltage Electrical Facilities Protection against fire, burns and explosion (4-42) :
• NF C14-100 (2008.02) Standard
Low Voltage connection facilities. •4
 21.7 Cable trays and exposed trunking and ducts must
• NF EN 50174 (2009.09) Standard fulfil flame suppression requirements.
Information technology. Installation of cabling: •4
 22.1.4 In principle, the general rules relating to channelling
1- planning and quality assurance (2009) are applicable. However, when channels are not embedded
2- interior installation (2009) in non-combustible material such as plaster, concrete, or
3- exterior installation (2014) equivalent material, they must meet the characteristics of
flame suppression as defined in the current standards
GUIDES ISSUED BY NFC 15-100
• UTE C 15-520 (2007.07) Guide Conductors and cables, ducting systems, trunking and cable
Channelling, fitting methods, connections. trays must satisfy flame suppression testing. (Category C2 for
cables and conductors).
• UTE C 15-900 (2006.03) Guide
Implementation and coexistence of power networks and
communication networks in installations in residential NIEDAX France metallic products
areas, tertiary areas and similar. do not propagate flames
• UTE C15-106 (2003.12) Guide
Section on protective conductors, earth conductors and
equipotential bonding.
• UTE C15-103 (2004.03) Guide
Choice of electrical material, depending on external
influences.

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Protection against voltage disruptors and

electromagnetic disruptors (extract 4.44) Category Class
Frequency (performance of (performance of
• 444.3.5 sole component) several components)
Equipotential of metallic envelopes and barriers.
• 444.3.6 100 kHz A
Appropriate separation (by distance or shielding) of power 1 MHz B
and communication cables, including changes in direction,
across walls, and crossings at right angles. 16 MHz cat 3 C
• 444.3.6.1 20 MHz cat 4
In the parts between the dividers, the power and communi-
cation cables must travel on metallic supports or separate 100 MHz cat 5 D
insulation. The minimum distance between the walls closest 250 MHz cat 6 E
to the supports is 30 cm.
600 MHz cat 7 F
• 444.3.6.2
In the terminal sections between the dividers and the points
of use, the power and communication cables can be routed Fire barriers (527.2):
on or in the common supports. Channelling such as ducts, profiles, trunking and prefabri-
Separation distances are based on the installation method cated channels that enter into elements of construction
concerned: which have a specified fire resistance, must be filled inter-
• exposed cables, in raised floors or false ceilings: minimum nally according to the degree of fire resistance prescribed
separation of 5 cm. for that construction element before penetration, and also
covered externally as prescribed in 527.2.1.
• installation in trunking or profiled ducts: install the
networks in the different compartments in descending However, there is no provision for interior filling of ducts
order of sensitivity with respect to the ground plane (the and trunking which satisfy the flame suppression testing,
most sensitive network is the one nearest to the ground where the inner section is less than or equal to 710 mm2 and
plane). possesses the IP33 degree of protection.
If these ducts or trunking lead into a compartment separate
• built-in or visible conduits: separate ducts, unless from the construction element considered, that extremity
specifically stipulated by the supplier. must also possess the IP33 degree of protection.
Choice of channelling (extract 521.2): Other neighbouring channels (extract 5.28):
Only multi or non-conductive cables – including armoured • (528.2.1)
cables – are admitted in the cable ducts, trunking or cable Electrical channels in the vicinity of heating or hot air pipes
ladders. or smoke ducts must not be at risk of being heated to a
dangerous temperature, and should therefore be kept at
Installation
sufficient distance or be separated from these pipes by a
ladders, tablets,

heat insulated screen.

Support cable
Duct systems
Direct fixing

On isolators
Cable trays,
No fixing

Trunking

brackets

Electric channelling should not be routed through smoke

ducts, ventilation pipes or smoke outlets.
Conductors • (528.2.2)
and cables Electric channelling should not be placed in parallel below
pipes that can cause condensation (such as water, steam or
Unprotected conductors N N N N N A N gas pipes, etc.) unless measures are taken to protect the
Insulated conductors N N A* A* N A N electric channelling from the effects of that condensation.
Multiconductors A A A A A O A • (528.2.4)
Cables
When electric channelling is placed in close proximity to
(incl. armoured) Monoconductor O A A A A O A non-electric lines, it must be properly protected against the
hazards that may result from the presence of the other
A Permitted channels.
Insulated conductors are only permitted if the duct, profiled duct,
A* or trunking has the degree of protection required by IP4X or IPXXD
Protective conductors (extract 5.43):
and a tool is required to remove the covering of the duct. The use of the following metallic elements as protective
conductors or as equipotential conductors is not permitted:
N Not permitted
O Not applicable or not used in practice • Cable trays and similar systems
• Any metallic channelling (water, gas, flammable liquid,
heating, etc.)
Information: Communication cables • Conductive elements belonging to the building structure
• The table at the top right shows the performance • Load-bearing cables for self-supporting cables.
standards
• Principal types of communication cable are:
Fibre optic: Multimode (medium distances),
Monomode (long distances)
Copper cables: Shielded coaxial (instrumentation and industry)
Twisted pair (Local IT/telephone networks)

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 PRODUCT COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE

The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE stipulates that electrical materials must be safe for persons, animals and
property. The rules and conditions of security must be respected. (cf. A)
To observe the proper rules the manufacturer must:
• Establish manufacturing control,
• Issue a declaration of conformity for each product,
• Have technical documentation available to the relevant authorities
• Provide evidence of that conformity by affixing CE marking (cf. B)
To satisfy the provisions of the Directive, the materials must conform to the standard IEC 61537 relating to cable trays
and cable ladders, which specifies:
- Marking, dimensions, properties (cf. B)
- Assembly instructions (cf. C)
- Load tests (cf. A)
- Conditions, classification, etc.

A - SAFETY CONDITIONS
1. PRODUCT SAFETY
• Product surfaces which may come in contact with the cables
must not cause them damage. SAFETY
Rounded edges
• Other surfaces may be manipulated without risk.

2. ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY
NIEDAX France products satisfy the tests for electrical continuity. Resistance less than or equal to 5 milliOhm per metre
without junction elements and resistance less than or equal to 50 milliOhm where there are attachments (IEC 61537).
Electrical continuity is obtained by using the couplers indicated in the catalogue.
• Tests were carried out on samples with dimensions 50 x 150 mm. Tests results are available on request.
• Measurement parameter: voltage 5 V frequency 50 Hz
Results: All the attachments had a resistance of less than 50 milliohms, as required by the IEC 61537 standard.
As the average was less than 1 mOhm, these results are 50 times better than the value required by the standard.

MEASUREMENTS OF ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE R joint (mOhm)

Connection of two mesh trays 200 mm long

0,90
by bolts

Automatic connection of two mesh trays

0,33
200 mm long

Bolted telescopic connection 360 mm long

0,83
(includes a bolt at the bottom)

Connection between two perforated cable trays

0,24
160 mm long by bolts

Connection between 2 filled trunking units

0,50
150 mm long by bolts

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3. FIRE BEHAVIOUR
a. Reaction to fire
The products are metallic and not aggressive for the cables or for the installer, subject to following our specifications
for installation, and are classed A1F1 for reaction to fire (equivalent to Euroclass M0).
b. Fire resistance according to DIN 4102-12
In the absence of a European fire resistance standard, the use of this standard has become widespread. The tested
configuration (trays, support and cables) is placed in a chamber heated to 1000 °C for 30, 60 or 90 minutes, to check
that the electrical signals resist during the period considered. Laboratory: I.B.M.B – Braunschweig.

Configurations certified CITO MTC

Before heating Around 20’/600 °C Around 90’/1000 °C After cooling

4. LOAD TESTING UNDER IEC 61537

a. Cable trays and cable ladders:
All NIEDAX France products are tested for
conformity with the IEC 61537 standard.
- Cable tray placed on supports
- Measured in mid-range point by 3 sensors
placed in the middle (A) and on each side (B) of All the tests include a span
the cable tray. at extremity L (or X),
an intermediate span L
-E  venly spread load. and a cantilever 0.4L.
- Apply the couplers indicated in the catalogue.
- Spacing E between the supports is presented in
steps of 500 mm in the load diagrams.
- Safe working loads (SWL) are determined
following the indications of the type III test.
-T  he results obtained are chosen within the
theoretical limit of the maximum longitudinal
range L/100 and theAsafety coefficient 1.7 on
the resistance to rupture.
-A supplementary criterion of the transverse A
range of l /20 (l being the width of the product)
isBconsidered for meshCtrays and cable trays.

B F C
b. Supports F
For supports the IEC 61537
H by
Symbolised F
Charge en daN
standard specifies that the SWL is F
400
350
the load limited by a maximum f L L/2 H 300

range L/20 at the extremity and by L 250

E of 1.7 to rupture.
200
a safety coefficient 150 PS 809 L 500 + PS 651 L 644
100 PS 809 L 950 + PS 651 L 644
The SWL is given in daN for the D
L/20

f L/2 PS 809 L 1500 + PS 651 L 644

consoles and daN/m for the L 50

0
PS 809 L 2000 + PS 651 L 644

hangers. E 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Fléche en mm

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B - THE MARK AND IEC 61537 C - CONDITIONS FOR FITTING

Product standards and the Low Voltage Directive provide
for the establishment of conditions rendering obligatory 1. LENGTHS
the marking on cables trays, trunking and cable ladders No junction Any location of the junction No junction

made in the European Union. • No couplers in the end spans

• Other spans – bolting position not important
All NIEDAX France products carry CE marking as well as
a reference to the country of manufacture and a product
designation with dimensions.

keine
NoVerbindung
clipping Verbindungsstelle unwichtig
Any clipping position keine Verbindung
No clipping

•
For cable trays of a width 200 mm and loads
 40daN/m, we recommend installing a fish plate or a
coupler at the base of the connections.

Без Соединение Без соединения

соединения располагается
в любой точке
1. LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE
The CE conformity marking consists of the symbol defined
in the appendix to this Decree; it is placed on the electrical
equipment or, failing that on its packaging, its manual or its
guarantee certificate... • For the spacing of multiple supports along the length
of the product, which is the case for telescopic plates
with 2 m spacing, we recommend a junction at L/5 of
2. IEC 61537 STANDARD (EXTRACT § 7.1) the supports, i.e. 400 mm.
Each component of the system must be durably and legibly
marked as follows:
400 (L/5) 400 (L/5)
- With the name of the manufacturer or seller, or with a
commercial or identifying mark.
- Marking to identify the product, which could be, for 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m
example: a catalogue reference, a symbol or similar
method. When the components of the system other than
the lengths of the cable trays and cable ladders are
provided in the packaging, the identifying marking could be
alternatively placed on the packaging alone.
Compliance with the marking requirements is verified by
examination, and, for the marking on the product, by rubbing
by hand for 15s with a damp cotton cloth and then for a
further 15s with a cotton cloth imbibed with petrol.

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2. SUPPORTS
• Small width 300: For changes in direction or level,
provide support at the entrance and at the exit of the
connecting element.
• Large width 300: For changes in direction or level,
provide a support at the entrance, at the exit, and in the
centre of the connecting element. Large width

300 max (large width)

600 maxi (large width)

300 max (small width)
150 max (small width)

Large width
Large width

600 maxi (large width)

300 max (small width)
300 max (large width)
150 max (small width)
600?max 300 max (small width)
600 maxi (large width)

30∞,45∞,60∞
150 max (small width)

2/3 radius
300 max (large width)

600 maxi (large width)

300 max (small width)

flat bends
(small)
600?max

AF0066-74

2/3 radius

300 max (small width)

300 max (small width) 600 maxi (large width)
300 max (large width) 600 maxi (large width)
150 max (small width)

2/3 radius
150 max (small width)
300 max (large width)

300 max (small width)

600 max (large width)

AF0066-70
AF0066-77
400 max

600 max
600 max

AF0066-76
600 max
400 max

AF0066-71 400 max

600 max

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D - UL CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD MATERIAL

System SZ / G / S GC / HDG / F AL / ALU I2/ SS304 - E3* I3 / SS316 / E5*

PS/PSN

GRS

EAC

ELP

* f or stainless steel products it is necessary to connect the products before and after the coupler with an earthing strap
(UL certified) with 2 TRCC M6x12 + HE M6 nuts per strap.

UL Classification No UL classification

E - RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENT F - PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE(PEP)

•  All metallic NIEDAX France products are recyclable. They • PEP conforme à ISO 14025-14040-14044
are not affected by European Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE: A list of PEP/products is available on request.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Consult at www.pep-ecopassport.org.
•  They do not contain any dangerous substance as defined
in European Directive 2002/95/EC
(ROHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances).

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 CHOICE OF SUPPORTS

A - SELECTION GUIDE

Type Profile Support Wall Multi-level Adjustable Horizontal Single Double Single Double Trapeze
bracket orskirting
vertical suspension
type brackets brackets suspension hanger hanger hanger

BU trapeze
Light CU or N-0 CU + CU or
CU / N-0 CCU brackets CCU brackets N-0 + N-0 hanger
duty brackets N-0 + N-0
+ threaded rod

Perforated Perforated Omega or Z

U profiles
sections sections profiles

UFC or UFCC UFC or UFCC BU trapeze

UFL + UFL UFL + UFL
UFL UFL S100U channel hanging hanging
or UFLP or UFLP
hanger
Universal brackets brackets + threaded rod
medium S150U gusset
duty S150U gusset S150U gusset
S150U channel + joining plate
S150U C bracket
+ C brackets
+ S150U + C + S150U + C
+ S150U + C
brackets brackets
brackets
G10A gusset G10B gusset
N1  N5 EDF channel SCO
EDF brackets + Brackets + Bracket
+ EDF + EDF
+ Bracket + Bracket

C35 Head plate Head plate

C 28x20 SU 28
+ SU28
C28
+ C35 + SU28 + C35 + SU28
C28
Medium
duty Head plate Head plate
Head plate C35 C35 gusset
C 35x35 + C35 + SU35 + SU35 + C35
C35 On request On request + C35 + SU or + C35 + SU or C35
SU35 + SU35 SU35 + SU35

SU 45 SU 45 + SU SU 45 + SU

Head plate 41 Head plate 41 41x21

Strut 41x41
STRUT 41 PDT41 + 41x41
+ SU
Strut 41x41 + 41x41 + Dble 41x41 or
+ SU + SU 41x41

U90x45 G50D gusset G50D gusset G50D gusset

U 90x45 + J bracket + U90x45 + J + U90x45 + J + U90x45
Heavy
duty Hanger
KTA I beam + KTT Hanger Hanger
+ Channel
bracket + Wall fixing + KTT + KTT
+ access.
I Beam 80
or head plate or head plate
+ Channel + Channel
+ KTT + KTT

Omega Single
Type Profile Support Adjustable Central Floor- Transversal Double floor Horizontal
distance floor
type hanger hanger Ceiling bar support I Beam
support - Z support

Light BU
CU / N-0 duty + Clamps

Perforated Perforated Omega or Z

U and L profiles
sections sections profiles

UFL S100U channel

Universal
medium
duty G10B gusset G10B gusset
S150U + S150U + S150U
+ C bracket + C bracket

G10B gusset G10B gusset G10B gusset G10B gusset G10B gusset
EDF + EDF + Bracket + EDF + Brackets + EDF + EDF + Bracket + EDF + Bracket

SU 28+ C28
SU35 SU35 C28 + SU28
C 28x20 + SU angle
+ SU28 + SU28 clamp
Medium bracket
duty Head plate + C35 Head plate + C35 Head plate + C35
C35 gusset C35
C 35x35 + C35
On request C35 + Acc. or SU35 + SU or SU35 + SU or SU35
+ Clamps
+ C35 + Acc + SU35 + SU35

SU 45 SU 45 + C35
SU 45 On request
+ Square tube + Acc
SU 45 + SU SU 45 + SU

Dble head plate Head plate 41x41 UP40 head plate Dble head plate
STRUT 41 On request 41 + Dble 41 Strut 41x41 + Strut 41x41 + Strut 41x41 41 + Dble 41
+ SU + Acc + SU + SU

G50D gusset G50D gusset G50D gusset G50D gusset

U 90x45 On request
+ U90x45 + J + U90x45 + U90x45 + J + U90x45 + J
Heavy
duty Head plate Head plate
+ I beam + I beam
Adjustable head + VBIQ80 + KTT + VBIQ80 + KTT
I Beam 80 plate + Head plate + Head plate +
I Beam + KTT I Beam + KTT I Beam + KTT Hanger Hanger
+ I beam + I beam
+ VBIQ80 + KTT + VBIQ80 + KTT

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e
45

22,5
l

94

112,5
135

135

47
L

2 Ø 14

B
B - WALL BRACKETS FOR LIGHT TO MEDIUM LOADS
Ø11
H

8,5 x 25
B l

A
45

A A A

B C B C B C
N0 60 CU UFL EDF S 150 U SU 28 STRUT 41x41 KTA
N01 F N1-N5 SU 35 F STRUT 41x21 F
11x25
170

F F F
H H H
Ø 11
7x25

f L/2 f L/2 f L/2

Lu 50 L L L
L
tile E E E
56 A D A A D A D
Load
daN 0 50 100 150 200
I I I I
C C C
IC
B B B B
width F F F F
L L L L
w Type Type F Type F Type F F
H mm H H H
mm daN daN daN daN
f L/2 f L/2 f L/2 f L/2
50 - E
L
E
L
E
L
E
D D D D
CU 80 120 86
EDF N1 150
N0 25 150 70 CU 120 120 126
S 150 U 100
UFL 10 130 100

150 - L L L L
CU 240 60
246
UFL 20 86
200
EDF N1 90 CU 160 120 160
N01 16 225 225
S 150 U 75 UFL 15 108 150
150
S 150 U 55
200
S 28 90
250 -
UFL 25 75 250 S 150 U 110 300
CU 320 40 326 UFL 30 64 300 SU 35 110 350
EDF N3 90 350 STRUT 4121 120 344
350 -

STRUT 4121 70 444

450 -

SU 35 95 500 S 150 U 127 500 EDF N3 150 475

550 -
EDF N4 150 550
EDF N5 150 640
S 150 U 170 600

650 -

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e
4

22,5
l

94

112,5
135

135

47
L

2 Ø 14

B
C - WALL BRACKETS FOR MEDIUM TO HEAVY LOADS
Ø11
H

8,5 x 25
B l

A
A A A A

B C B C B C B C
N0 60 CU UFL EDF S 150 U SU 28 STRUT 41x41 KTA
N01 F N1-N5 F SU 35 FSTRUT 41x21 F
11x25
170

F F F F
H H H H
Ø 11
7x25

f L/2 f L/2 f L/2 f L/2

Lu 50 L L L
L
tile
E E E E
56 A D A D A D A D
Loads
daN 200 250 300 350 400
I I I I I
B C B C B C B C
width F F F F
L L L L
w Type Type F Type F Type F
H H H H
mm daN daN daN daN
f L/2 f L/2 f L/2
50 - E
L
E
L
E
L
E
D D D D

SU28 200 150 KTA 250 100

150 - L L L L

STRUT 4121 240 244 STRUT 4121 260 194 STRUT 4141 900 194
SU 35 210 250 KTA 250 200 STRUT 4141 500 244

250 -

KTA 250 300 STRUT 4141 350 344

350 -

S150 U 210 400 KTA 250 408 STRUT 4141 300 444

450 -

KTA 245 510

STRUT 4141 250 544

550 -

STRUT 4141 250 644 KTA 350 700

650 -

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 CHOICE OF SUPPORTS

D - CHOICE OF TYPE OF FIXINGS ON I BEAM

Thickness Section
to be fixed or product
(mm) to be fixed
05
m3 Type Fastenings
Sections on02 x 01
53

e metal frame

53
HDG C35 Type B clamp Provided:
Screws THE M8x50
+ square nut M8
5›20

STRUT 41 Provided:
HDG 5›10 STRUT 41 H10 or H20 Clamp bags (x10) Fastening kit M10
10›15
5 20 mm
Not provided: THE M12x25 screws
5›15 Clamp STRUT 41 H10
+ diamond nut M12
Not provided: THE M12x25 screws
15›25 Clamp STRUT 41 H20
+ diamond nut M12
Not provided: THE M12x50 screws
25›35 Clamp STRUT 41 H30
+ diamond nut M12
HDG DOUBLE Beam Clamp 41 H 110
STRUT
41x41
m3
05

DOUBLE 02 x 01
Beam Clamp 41 H 70
STRUT 53
53

41x21
Provided:
5›20 Mounting bolts M8
C35 Beam Clamp 41 H 40

111
C28
45

HDG 80
STRUT 41x41
18 x 90 Clamp I BEAM H20 + screws Provided:
Grub screw
5›20

HDG E UPN 40-60 I BEAM HOOK CLAMP 5/20 mm Not provided:

• For UPN:
screws TH 10x50 + nuts HU 10
H

l
+ washer AZ10
5›20
STRUT 41 • For STRUT 41x41:
screws TH 10x50 + diamond nut M10
or screws TH M12 + diamond nut M12
111

HDG 5›9 STRUT 41 Clamp HSK-10 Not provided: Bolts M10x30

45

18 x 90
80

10›14 Clamp HSK-15 + nut H or diamond M10

50
30 15›19 Clamp HSK-20 Not provided: Bolts M10x50
20›24 UPN 40 Clamp HSK-25 + nut H or diamond M10
U.5050*
50 Ø 11
25›29 E Clamp HSK-30 Not provided: Bolts M10x60
+ nut H or diamond M10
30›34 Clamp HSK-35
8
H

35›39 Clamp HSK-40

l 111
28
60

5›9 STRUT 41 Clamp HSKS-10 Not provided: Bolts M12x35

45

18 x 90
80
+ nut H or diamond M12
10›14 Clamp HSKS-15
30
5050 Ø 13

8
15›19 Clamp HSKS-20
20›24 UPN 40 Not provided: Bolts M12x50
50 Ø 11
Clamp HSKS-25
8
U.5050* + nut H or diamond M12
25›29 E Clamp HSKS-30
30›34
28
60 Clamp HSKS-35
H

35›39 Clamp HSKS-40

l

50 Ø 13

*For U.5050 accessories, allow for HK diamond bolts

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 CHOICE OF SUPPORTS

Thickness Section
to be fixed or product
(mm) to be fixed
Type Fastenings
Sections
on metal
e
frame

EZ
18 Beam clamp PP 8 Allow: threaded rod 8

20 Beam clamp PP 10 Allow: threaded rod 10

26 Beam clamp PP 12 Allow: threaded rod 12

Ø11

Bracketl
on metal
frame
11 x 20

45 e
l
SU 28
12,5 x 20

l
50
112,5
135

57

Flange SU 28
22,5

SU45 35
HDG 12,5 x 20

Provided: 2 TRCC M10x40 bolts

5›15 and brackets

Flange SU 35-45
STRUT 41x21

Brackets and
profiles
40
on cable ladders
9 x 18

60
Brackets and
profiles STRUT 41
HDG on ELP ladders

Provided: 2 TRCC M10x40 bolts

1,5›3 Bracket ELP EAC STRUT 41 + BP
and brackets

G HDG Perforated
brackets on
EAC ladders

1,5›3 EAC bracket Allow: TRL M6x20 bolt

JUNE 2017 CATALOGUE 17

 CLASSIFICATION UNDER IEC 61537

CABLE TRAY

TS TELESCOPIC CABLE TRAY G

6.1 Material metallic
6.2 Flame propagation no
6.3 Electrical continuity continuity
6.4 Electrical conductivity conductivity
6.5 Coating material metallic
6.6 Temperature
6.6.1 mini tr, st, inst, utilisation -20° C
6.6.2 maxi tr, st, inst, utilisation +60°C
6.7 % perforated surface used (trays) C
6.9 Shock resistance 20

PS/PSN/BS/BRP CABLE TRAY G HDG SS304L SS316L AL - ALU

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Flame propagation no no no no no
6.3 Electrical continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity
6.4 Electrical conductivity conductivity conductivity conductivity conductivity conductivity
6.5 Coating material metallic metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.6 Temperature
6.6.1 mini tr, st, inst, utilisation -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
6.6.2 maxi tr, st, inst, utilisation +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.7 % perforated surface used (trays) C C C C C
6.9 Shock resistance 20 20 20 20 20

TRUNKING (Base & Cover)

GBRS/GP TRUNKING G HDG SS304L SS316L AL - ALU

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Shock resistance very strong very strong very strong very strong very strong
6.3 Temperature
mini transport, stocking -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
mini installation, usage -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
maximum usage +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.4 Flame propagation no no no no no
6.5 Electrical properties conductor conductor conductor conductor conductor
6.7 Degree of protection (IP) IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20
6.8 Protection against corrosion
6.9 Opening the cover after fixing after fixing after fixing after fixing after fixing
6.101.1 Installed position (Length) with accessories with accessories with accessories with accessories with accessories

GRS TRUNKING G HDG SS304L SS316L AL - ALU

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Shock resistance very strong very strong very strong very strong very strong
6.3 Temperature
mini transport, stocking -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
mini installation, usage -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
maximum usage +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.4 Flame propagation no no no no no
6.5 Electrical properties conductor conductor conductor conductor conductor
6.7 Degree of protection (IP) IP40 IP40 IP40 IP40 IP40
6.8 Protection against corrosion
6.9 Opening the cover after fixing after fixing after fixing after fixing after fixing
6.101.1 Installed position (Length) with accessories with accessories with accessories with accessories with accessories

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CLASSIFICATION UNDER IEC 61537

MESH TRAY

UF/MTC MESH TRAY EZ HDG SS304L SS316L

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Flame propagation no no no no
6.3 Electrical continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity
6.4 Electrical conductivity conductive conductive conductive conductive
6.5 Coating material metallic metallic not coated not coated
6.6 Temperature
6.6.1 mini tr, st, inst, utilisation -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
6.6.2 maxi tr, st, inst, utilisation +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.7 % perforated surface used (trays) D D D D
6.9 Shock resistance 20 20 20 20

CABLE LADDER

SR/EAC CABLE LADDER G HDG SS304L SS316L AL - ALU

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Flame propagation non-propagateur non-propagateur non-propagateur non-propagateur non-propagateur
6.3 Electrical continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity
6.4 Electrical conductivity conductive conductive conductive conductive conductive
6.5 Coating material metallic metallic not coated not coated not coated
6.6 Temperature
6.6.1 mini tr, st, inst, utilisation -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
6.6.2 maxi tr, st, inst, utilisation +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.7 % perforated surface used (trays) Z Z Z Z Z
6.9 Shock resistance 20 20 20 20 20

HERC/ELP CABLE LADDER G HDG SS304L SS316L AL - ALU

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Flame propagation no no no no no
6.3 Electrical continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity
6.4 Electrical conductivity conductive conductive conductive conductive conductive
6.5 Coating material metallic coating metallic coating not coated not coated not coated
6.6 Temperature
6.6.1 mini tr, st, inst, utilisation -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
6.6.2 maxi tr, st, inst, utilisation +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.8 % open surface Z Z Z Z Z
6.9 Shock resistance 50 50 50 50 50

ATLAS CABLE LADDER HDG SS304L SS316L AL - ALU

6.1 Material metallic metallic metallic metallic
6.2 Flame propagation no no no no
6.3 Electrical continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity
6.4 Electrical conductivity conductive conductive conductive conductive
6.5 Coating material metallic coating not coated not coated not coated
6.6 Temperature
6.6.1 mini tr, st, inst, utilisation -20° C -20° C -20° C -20° C
6.6.2 maxi tr, st, inst, utilisation +60°C +60°C +60°C +60°C
6.8 % open surface Z Z Z Z
6.9 Shock resistance 50 50 50 50

JUNE 2017 CATALOGUE 19

 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
5 cm mini 5 cm mini 5 cm mini
A - CABLING TO MAINTAIN EMC PERFORMANCE

Today no building can be designed without communication Exposed zone

cabling. The equipment must be reliable, efficient and
evolving.
The quality of the cables and the channels that support
them is therefore paramount for all category 5 and category
6 applications.
To achieve this objective, NIEDAX France offers advice on
the cabling and product solutions which maintain EMC Protected zones

performance. Field lines

• Separate the power cables from the communication • Metallic elements of the building may serve for EMC
cables, ideally in different channels, but if in the same objectives.
channel use NIEDAX France dividers. NIEDAX France offers both fixing on frames and adapted
(Source NF EN 50174-2, 6.5 and NF C15-100, 444). products.

90° 90° 90°

recommended adequate not advised

• In the event of external electromagnetic pollution, give • Communication cables must be correctly arranged and
preference to cable trays where the height of the side fixed without constraining their outer shell (UTE C 15-
exceeds the cable cluster, to take account of protected 900- 3.1.2).
zones - Communication cables must be unwound and not
(Sources NF EN 50174-2, 6.6). pulled,
- Keep to a curvature radius of 25.4 mm minimum,
- Do not twist the cable,
- Do not put anything on the cable or walk on it.
• The most important criteria for EMC is the correct
earthing of the elements of the installation (channelling,
frame...) to evacuate the interference currents.

Separation distances between circuits

NF C15-100 § 444.3.6.1
In the parts between the splitters, UTE C15-900 § 6.7.3.1 Separation distances:
power and communication cables Power and communication network cables can
must travel on metal supports or travel on or in the same supports. In trunking
separate insulation. The minimum systems, the compartments must be reserved
distance between the closest sides of exclusively for them.
the supports is 30 cm. In the case of screened communication cables:
• If the length is 35 m, no separation distance
EN 50174-2 (2000) § 6.5.2 is required.
For vertical installations, the Secondary
• If the length is 35 m, the distances on
separation distances on the table splitter
the table below apply, except for the last
apply from one extremity to the other 15 metres connected to the outlet.
(see table 1).
Table 1: Separation distances for unscreened
communication cables.
Non-residential or
collective housing Metallic
Type of installation
support
Power cable without screen 50 mm
General Communication cable without screen
splitter
Power cable without screen 5 mm
Screened communication cable*
NF C14-100 § 7.2.4, § 8 Screened power cable
Obligation of physical separation Key 2 mm
Communication cable without screen
between circuits. Communication cable
Power cable Screened power cable 0 mm
UTE C15-900 § 6.7.2.2 Physical separation Screened communication cable
Minimum distance of 20 cm between Communication * Screened communication cables must conform to
communication cables and electric terminal outlet series EN50288.
channels of any kind. Prise terminale 230V

• If in the same trunking, use separate

compartments with independent
covers that can be opened with the
help of a tool.

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 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

B - FIXING THE CABLES D - ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY

• All NIEDAX France cable trays provide continuous cable • In France, the metallic cable tray cannot function as a
support (IEC 61537). protective conductor or as equipotential bonding
Concerning mesh cable trays: (NF C 15100). However, it is recommended in most cases to
link this to the installation network.
If the strands of the communication cable are not correctly
installed, deformation across each transverse wire could
occur with time, i.e. every 100 mm. Forbidden Acceptable Recommended
This deformation will impede the quality of the signal carried
by the cables.
That is why it is recommended (UTE 15-520) to unwind the
cables and not to pull them or twist them, not to add any
additional loading to them, and not to walk on them.

• In banner or horizontal mounting on a wall, the cables should

not be damaged by their own weight.
The distance between two fixing points in the cable tray must
not be more than 0.4 m for unarmoured cables and 0.75 m for
armoured cables.

Cable fixing
on cable trays
0.40 not armoured
0.75 armoured

Banner Examples of how to achieve continuity in the metallic supports

or horizontal
mounting
on a wall
This is achieved by the NIEDAX
France connecting elements,
whether by bolting or quick
clamping in a non-corrosive
atmosphere, and which
conform to the IEC 61537
standard.
Test results available on
request.
• In horizontal mounting, fixings are obligatory for power
cables in order to avoid being ejected in the event of a
short circuit.
• Insulated or bare conductors are not allowed in cable Pre-spliced cable trays
trays (sources: NF C15-100 table 52 B).
When the cables used
are shielded, screened or Metal cabinet

shielded pairs, carefully (TRP)

Coupling of
connect the extremities of cable trays by
bolted junction
UNIT
C - EQUIPOTENTIALITY the pathway to the cabi- Connection
nets with bolts, as well as of masses

• Connect the tray to the installation frame circuits with connecting the earthing of
care so as to increase the entire network and improve the cables to the mass of the
equipment.
the equipotentiality.
E - EARTHING
Guide UTE C15-520 (§.3)
Following the precautionary principle, it is recommended
Armoire métallique
to
provide an earth connection for metallic channelling.
(TRP)
Raccordement
Protection in the event of failure could be: des chemins
AUTOMATE de câbles
• Automatic power cut-off par liaison
boulonnée
• Electrical separation Raccordement
des masses
• By very low SELV or PELV voltage.
In practice reconnect the tray to the installation frame every (Sources NF C 15-100 § 4.41).
15 to 20 m, or at the extremities of the tray if the length is
less than 15 m. (UTE C 15-900 § 6).
This is achieved easily with the 25 à 50 mm2 bimetallic
terminal from NIEDAX France.

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bolting connections
 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

A - DEFINITION C-R
 EDUCING EFFECTS OF CABLE TRAYS
Electromagnetic compatibility:
The reducing effects of the metallic cable trays are of two
The ability of a facility, a device or a system to function types:
in its electromagnetic environment in a satisfactory way,
and without itself producing electromagnetic disturbances • By contributing to the networking of the masses the
likely to cause serious problems in the operation of other cable trays ensure a better equipotentiality of the site.
devices or systems in its environment. This allows removal of the current induced by the
influences of the fields in the cable trays.
Earth and masses:
• Earth: refers to 0 V potential, formed by the planet • The connection to the mass creates a reductive effect
surface. by generating a reactive field in phase opposition,
which weakens the original disturbance.
• Earth connection: conductor in direct contact with the
earth.
• To achieve an ideal system of earthing and masses,
separation of these two networks is recommended:
- The earth network is connected to the electrical D - CHARACTERISATION OF PRODUCTS IN EMC
mass, where its role is to ensure protection of individuals. There are two very different ways of characterising the
- The mass network has a role in countering products:
electromagnetic disturbances and a functional role in the • The mitigation of electromagnetic rays in dB, depending
transmission of information. on the frequency.
In practice, as these two networks are generally closely • The impedance of transfer Ohm, depending on the
connected, there is a need to find almost total equipotential frequency.
bonding, strongly augmenting the network.
This multiplication of connections compensates the
problem of high impedance of the earth conductors, which a) The first characterisation is less pertinent, even though
is connected to the length and the topology of distribution it has the advantage of being easily understood by the
(star tree). client:
Niveau • No validated experimental protocol has yet been
de perturbation established for cable trays.
Störugsgrad

BNiveau
- LEVELS OF DISTURBANCE IN ECM
Niveau supporté par un matériel
• Mitigation is the function of a reference, yet there
Niveau, bis
are multiple EMC references (inzufunction
dem ein Gerät
of the type
d'immunité ou un système Immunitätsniveau oder System ohne
Standard IEC 61537 systems of cable trays and cable of connection, the installation conditions of types of
Fehlfunktionen arbeitet
ladders (§15): cables, environmental variability, etc.)
In Niveau
normal use, the products covered by attendu
Niveau maximal this standard
pour Verträglichkeits- Maximales Niveau, das in einem
aredepassive
compatibilitéin relation to electromagnetic influences
un environnement donné • Thus, the
niveau results are not spezifischen
repetetive, Umfeld and are very
erwart wird
(emission and immunity). dependent on the protocol used and on the environment.
Niveau Niveau maximal d'émission It would be dangerous to extrapolate the mitigation
Maximale emission, die ein
To d'émission
help understanding, the different
que ne levels
doit pas of disturbance measurements obtained in an isolated anechoic*
Emissionsniveau Gerät nicht überschreiten darf
are defined below, specifically emission
dépasser un and immunity.
matériel chamber to a construction site.

b) Characterisation by transfer impedance is the method use

by researchers and cable manufacturers, because, even if
it appears less comprehensible, it is more practical.
Level of disturbance • Transfer impedance is a parameter which is intrinsic to
cable trays, and is not dependant on usage conditions.
Уровень помех
• The measurement protocol is known and therefore
immunity Level supported by an appliance or repetetive and reliable. NIEDAX
Уровень,France uses this
поддерживаемый
level a system without dysfunction method.
Уровень устройством
защищенности или системой без образования
Transfer impedance is the ratio between
помех the voltage that
appears between the extremities of the conductor 1 m in
compatibility Maximum level expected by a length and placed at its centre at aМакс.уровень
Уровень certain support height,
в определенной
level specific environment andсовместимости
the total current flowing through the support.
окружающей среде
Transfer impedance takes account of the advantages
emission Maximum emission wich a material presented by the products from Макс.допустимый
an EMC viewpoint.уровеньThe
level must not exceed lower the impedance, the higher the
Уровень reductive effect of the
излучения
излучения
cable tray.

* anechoic: without echo. In particular, isolation in electromagnetic areas.

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 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

E - RESULTS OF MEASUREMENTS
1. Comparison of the transfer impedance of different 3. Importance of the cover
types of cable trays
Ω Ω
10 10

0,1

0,1

0,01

0,01

0,001
0,001
0,01 0,1 1 10 100
0,01 0,1 1 10 100
Mhz Mhz
Sources: Lille University Sources: Lille University

Trunking Perforated Mesh Trunking Perforated cable Trunking Perforated

cable trays cable trays with cover tray cover without cover without cover

Trunking and perforated cable trays are in first position. The addition of a cover improves performance, especially
There is little difference between them. for cable trays when trays are at full capacity.
In second position are the mesh cable trays, which also The improvement increases with frequency.
provide a degree of protection. The difference between
them and a perforated cable tray is the same as the Note: The addition of a cover allows the reduction of
difference between a cable tray with a cover and one
without. transfer impedance by 50% at low frequency and by up to
700% at 30 MHZ.
Note: By saturating the disruptive signal on a very sensitive
cable the performance of mesh and perforated cable trays The quality of the assembly is important. There could be a
could be closer. According to widespread belief, if mesh difference of up to 6 dB between a cover which has simply
cable trays were to perform just as well as perforated been placed and one which is attached.
cable trays, it would mean that the braids of shielded cable
are just as effective in 50x100 mm meshes as in full screen
and very tight mesh.
So there is logically a difference between mesh and cable trays.

2. Comparison of connection modes 4. Effect of thickness

Ω Ω
10 10

1 1

0,1 0,1

0,01 0,01

0,001 0,001
0,01 0,1 1 10 100 0,01 0,1 1 10 100
Mhz Mhz
Sources: Lille University
Sources: Lille University
Thickness 1.25 Thickness 0.75

Telescopic Bolted coupler Rapid coupler

cable tray

Thanks to its interlocking connection, the telescopic cable Contrary to widespread misconception, there is no
tray is slightly better. appreciable difference in performance due to the thickness
If the assembly is carried out correctly, there is very little of the cable tray in the range of thickness currently used
difference between a bolted couplers and rapid couplers. for these products.
Note: If the connections of a type without bolts are placed
in a corrosive atmosphere, in the long term there will be a
higher risk of a drop in performance compared to a correctly
assembled bolted junction.
In this case, we recommend securing the connection with
the addition of one bolt (for telescopic trays) or two.

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 MATERIALS AND COATINGS

A - SELECTION TABLE

G EZ HDG GM ZM AL/AG3 SS304L SS316L

Hot-dip Electrolytic Hot-dip Zinc Zinc high Aluminium 304 L 316 L
continuous zinc plating galvanised flake corrosion alloy 5754 I.4307 (V2A) I.4404 (V4A)
galvanised and chromating steel after coating resistance Stainless Stainless
steel fabrication steel steel
X2CrNi X2CrNiMo
18-9 17-12-2
STANDARDS NF EN 10 346 NF EN ISO 2081 NF EN ISO 1461 NF EN 573 NF EN 10088 NF EN 10088
BS 2989 NF EN ISO 2082 BS 729 NF EN 485 AISI 304L AISI 316L
ASTM A 653 NFA 91-472 ASTM A 123 ASTM B 275 ASTM A240 ASTM A240
ATMOSPHERES ASTM B633 ASTM B 209 DIN 17440 DIN 17440

INTERIOR l l
EXTERIOR - URBAN n n l l l
EXTERIOR - INDUSTRIAL n l l n n l
EXTERIOR - MARINE n n n l n l
MINERAL ACIDS n n n n n l
ORGANIC ACIDS n n n n n l
BASES n n n n l n
HALOGENS n n n
HYDROCARBONS n l l l
ALIMENTARY l n n
l ADVISED n POSSIBLE

B - DESCRIPTION

1. Zinc coatings on steel • GC: HOT-DIP POST GALVANISED STEEL (AFTER MANUFACTURE):

• SZ : ACIER GALVANISE A CHAUD EN CONTINU : (under NF EN ISO 1461 - BS 729 - ASTM A123)
(under NF EN 10 346 - BS 2989 - ASTM A653) After surface treatment, the steel is plunged into a bath of
molten zinc. This corresponds to a zinc thickness of 49 to
The galvanised steel plate is obtained by immersing 70 μ depending on the thickness of the plate.
a S220GD or DX51D pre-treated steel plate in a bath of
molten zinc at 450-460 °C for a Z100 à Z275 finish. Zinc thickness under ISO 1461 (GC)
Contrary to widespread belief, there is no possible thickness min zinc thickness average zinc thickness
corrosion from pieces of metal from trimming or punching mm μ μ
a galvanised sheet of usual thickness. IRON protection is
ensured by the pile phenomenon which is constituted by 3t6 55 70
the IRON-ZINC ELECTROLYTIC system. 1,5  t  3 45 55
t  1,5 35 45
• EZ: ELECTROLYTIC ZINC PLATING AND CHROMATING:
• GM: ZINC FLAKE COATING:
(under NF EN ISO 2081 - NF EN ISO 2082 - NFA 91-472 -I ASTM
B633) Chrome-free coating, equivalent to DACROMET, which it
A zinc coating is deposited on the steel by an electrolytic replaces in order to conform to European Directive ROHS
method. The baths used consist of acidic or alkaline zinc (2002/95/GC).
solutions, the anodes being zinc (generally 99.99% pure) This metallic and non-electrolytic coating ensures the
and the parts to be covered, having been previously functionality of the parts with a low thickness level.
degreased and stripped, makes contact with the cathode. Therefore, it is particularly recommended for bolting
After zinc plating the parts are chromated in order to hardware. It consists of lamellar zinc and aluminium in a
increase their protective capacity. binding mineral, or lamellar zinc and nickel.
It is this intrinsic passivation that gives corrosion resistance
superior to that obtained by hot-dip galvanizing - 1000 h with
salt spray test.

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 MATERIALS AND COATINGS

• ZM: ZINC HIGH CORROSION RESISTANCE ZINC LOSSES FROM CORROSION (ISO 14713):
Industrial atmosphere: 0.7 - 2 μ / yr
ZM is an electrolytic galvanisation process with a high Urban atmosphere: 0.7 - 2 μ / yr
corrosion-resistant finish, followed by a post-finish Marine atmosphere: 4 - 8 μ / yr
filmogenic treatment with nanoparticles of polysilicates, Rural atmosphere: 0.1 – 0.7 μ /yr
giving a clear, slightly bluish final appearance. Non-
chrome coating conforms to the ROHS European Directive WHITE RUST AND ZINC COATINGS
(2002/95/GC). Under what conditions do white spots appear?
It is suitable for smaller pieces of a length up to 3 m, There needs to be fast oxidation whether under a heterogenous film of water
characterised by hollow sections where the use would be or under permanent condensation (e.g. from differential aeration).
This oxidation could be local or generalised.
incompatible (due to blockage) with a hot-dip galvanisation
treatment after fabrication. It is the result of precipitation of basic zinc salts (OH)
These basic salts are powdery, not very adherent and non-protective.
It provides corrosion protection at least identical to GC, However, they combine rapidly with the compounds in the air to form a
for which it could be a substitute. Resistance to salt protective layer of basic zinc carbonate.
spray  1000h without starting red corrosion under The basic salts formed are not very soluble in water and they accumulate
in the patina on the surface until a state of equilibrium is reached between
10 μm. The technical sheet and test reports on salt spray their elimination in the form of soluble salts and their generation by metal
are available on request. oxidation.
Thus, white rust has no effect on the lifespan of zinc protection.

2. Other materials 3. Other coatings

• AL/AG3: ALUMINIUM ALLOY EN AW 5754: • EPOXY OR POLYESTER COATINGS

(under NF EN 573 - NF EN 485 - ASTM B275 - ASTM B209) (under ASTM B633)
As with stainless steel, AG3 is protected from external These coatings are generally applied on continuously
attack by a passive layer of aluminium which forms galvanised steel sheet (SZ)
naturally in the air. - For better protection, a hot-dip galvanised steel after
Its corrosion resistance is very good in neutral fabrication (GC) could be chosen.
environments (4pH10), including a marine atmosphere. - For requirements which are essentially aesthetic and
Conversely, it is very sensitive to electrolytic corrosion. in the interior of buildings, an epoxy coating on mild
Complementary anodising treatment reinforces the steel XC (usually called “black plate”) or on SZ could be
thickness of the passive alumina layer. This treatment can applied.
be carried out on request.
Exterior use: Polyester
Interior use: Epoxy
• SS304-304 L STAINLESS STEEL X2CrNi 18-9: These coatings:
- Differentiate the electrical circuits by their colour, which
(under NF EN 10088 - AISI 304L - ASTM A240) saves time in the event of intervention.
Offers good corrosion resistance in natural and food - Provide supplementary recommended protection in
industry atmospheres many cases of aggressive chemical atmospheres.
This added double protection on zinc galvanised steel sheets
• SS316-316 L STAINLESS STEEL X2CrNiMo 17-12-2 : + powder is the only anti-corrosion procedure that gives
(under NF EN 10088 - AISI 316L - ASTM A240) more than double the protection than if applied separately.
Surface treatments particularly intended for chemical and Characteristics: the coating is carried out by electrostatic spray,
alimentary atmospheres. then baking. Thermosetting powders provide good resistance
to abrasion and impact, excellent durability and require little
All supplies made by NIEDAX France for materials made maintenance.
in stainless steel are always supplied without deburring,
degreasing, stripping, decontamination or passivation. Colours: specify the RAL reference.
Supplementary decontamination treatment may be carried
out on request.

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C - ELECTROLYTIC CORROSION

Electrolytic corrosion is defined as a process of corrosion The most important thing in electrolytic corrosion is
that is accelerated as a result of the passage of current the choice of assembly bolting and of certain support
between two metals coupled in an environment of accessories different to the cable trays.
electrolysis.
Below the blue line, the metal under consideration is
attacked.
Above the blue line, the coupled metal undergoes no
galvanic corrosion and on the contrary, benefits from
the effect of galvanic protection.
Nature of the cable tray Nature of the bolts or fastening
Galvanized steel (PG, EZ, SZ, GC, GM, Z+ ZM) G, HDG
Coated steel EZ, SS304, SS316, ALU
INOX 304L (I2) SS304, SS316
INOX 316L (I3)
ALU * HDG, ALU*

* This is sometimes used with galvanised or stainless steel bolts. Galva-

nised bolts will be subject to electrolytic corrosion in the medium term.
Coupled metal In stainless steel, the cable trays will be subject to electrolytic corrosion
Stainless steel 18-9

and so the capability of being disassembled should be ensured.

GM lamellar zinc is always recommended.

Metal considered
Unit: mV
Silver, Ag

Mercury, Hg

Stainless steel 18-9 0 Do not exceed ~ 320 mV.

Cu Zn23 Ni22 alloy
Nickel, Ni

Cupro-aluminium Cu Al10

Silver 100 0

Mercury 100 0 0
Copper, Cu

Nickel 180 80 80 0
Cu-Zn alloy (brass)

Cu-Sn alloy (bronze)

Cu-Zn-Ni alloy 200 100 100 20 0

Cu Zn39 Pb

Copper 320 220 220 140 120 0

Cupro-aluminum 350 250 250 170 150 30 0

Fe-Ni with 25% Ni alloy
Aluminium-copper 2017A

Cu-Zn alloy (brass) 400 300 300 220 200 80 50 0

Tin, Sn

Cu-Sn alloy (bronze) 520 420 420 340 320 200 170 120 0
Lead, Pb

Tin 550 450 450 370 350 230 200 150 30 0

(Al Cu4 Mg)

Lead 590 490 490 410 390 270 240 190 70 40 0

Carbon steel XC10
Light turning alloy 2011

Fe-Ni with 25% Ni alloy 80 580 580 500 480 360 330 280 10 130 90 0
Cast iron

Light casting alloy Al

Aluminum-copper 690 590 590 510 490 370 340 290 170 140 100 10 0
(Al Cu5 Pb Bi)

Aluminium 1050A (A5)

Carbon steel for tr. therm.

Cast iron 700 600 600 520 500 380 350 300 180 150 110 20 10 0

Carbon steel 750 650 650 570 550 430 400 350 230 200 180 70 50 50 0
Al-Mg 5754 alloy (Al Mg3),
Si10 Mg

Light turning alloy 750 650 650 570 550 430 400 350 230 200 160 70 60 50 0 0

Light casting alloy 815 715 715 635 615 495 465 415 295 265 225 135 125 115 5 5 0
505A (Al Mg5)

Aluminum 840 740 740 660 640 520 490 440 320 290 250 160 150 140 90 90 25 0
Cadmium, Cd

Carbon steel for tr. therm. 845 745 745 685 645 525 495 445 325 295 255 165 155 145 95 95 30 5 0
Pure iron, Fe

Al-Mg alloy 850 750 750 670 650 530 500 450 330 300 260 170 160 150 100 100 35 10 5 0
Al-Mg-Si alloy

Al-Zn-Mg 7049 A Alloy

Cadmium 850 750 750 670 650 530 500 450 330 300 260 170 160 150 100 100 35 10 5 0 0
Chrome, Cr

Withe metal Sn Zn25

Pure iron 855 755 755 675 655 535 505 455 335 305 265 175 165 155 105 105 40 15 10 5 5 0
(AI Zn8 Mg Cu)

Al-Mg-Si alloy 855 755 755 675 655 535 505 455 335 305 265 175 165 155 105 105 40 15 10 5 5 0 0

Chrome 950 850 850 770 750 630 600 550 430 400 360 270 260 250 200 200 135 110 105 100 100 95 95 0

Al-Zn-Mg alloy 975 875 875 795 775 655 625 575 455 425 385 295 285 275 225 225 160 135 130 125 125 120 120 25 0
Zinc, Zn

White metal, 75% Sn, 25% Zn 1110 1010 1010 930 910 790 760 710 590 560 520 430 420 410 360 360 295 270 265 260 260 255 255 160 135 0

Zinc 1150 1060 1050 970 950 830 800 750 630 600 560 470 460 450 400 400 335 310 305 300 300 295 95 200 175 40 0

Source : NFE 25-032

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D - SALINE SPRAY TESTS UNDER ISO 9227

• Tests carried out on BS 48/147-type perforated cable trays
• White rust has no influence for the duration of the life of the coating
• Red rust characterises the type of active corrosion.

APPEARANCE AT
Corrosion
24 H 168 H 240 H 504 H 744 H 984 H 1224 H 1512 H
STRIPPED, PASSIVE 316 L White NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
STAINLESS STEEL (SS316) Red NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
NON-STRIPPED, White NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
NON-PASSIVE 316 L
STAINLESS STEEL (SS316) Red NO NO NO NO appearance (1) stabilisation
White NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
ALUMINIUM (AL)
Red NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

HOT DIP GALVANISED White 10% of the surface 70%

STEEL (GC) Red NO NO NO appearance (1) 30%

CONTINUOUS White 10% of the surface 50%

GALVANISED STEEL (G) Red NO NO appearance (1) 10% 50%

CONTINUOUS GALVANISED White NO NO appearance slight

STEEL
+ EPOXY 60 at 80 μm (G) Red NO NO NO appearance (1) slight (2)

HOT DIP GALVANISED White NO appearance slight

STEEL
+ EPOXY 60 at 80 μm
(HDG) Red NO NO NO NO NO NO appearance(1) stabilisation

HIGH CORROSION White NO appearance 20%

RESISTANT ZINC (ZM) Red NO NO NO NO NO NO NO appearance

(1) – appearance at the level of cuts

(2) – at the level of oblong holes due to acidic cleaning before application of epoxy

E - IEC 61537 CLASSIFICATION FOR CORROSION RESISTANCE

Class Reference - Material and Finish

0a None

1 Electrolytic plating, minimum thickness 5 μm

2 Electrolytic plating, minimum thickness 12 μm

3 Pre-galvanised with grade 275 of EN 10327 and EN 10326

4 Pre-galvanised with grade 350 of EN 10327 and EN 10326

5 Post-galvanised with zinc plating average (minimum) thickness of 45 μm under ISO 1461 only for zinc thickness

6 Post-galvanised with zinc plating average (minimum) thickness of 55 μm under ISO 1461 only for zinc thickness

7 Post-galvanised with zinc plating average (minimum) thickness of 70 μm under ISO 1461 only for zinc thickness

Post-galvanised with zinc plating average (minimum) thickness of 85 μm under ISO 1461 only for zinc thickness
8 (generally steel with high silicone content)
Stainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240 / A 240 M - 95a with designation S30400 or grade 1-4301
9A of EN 10088 subsequent treatmentb
Stainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240 / A 240 M - 95a with designation S31603 or grade 1-4404
9B of EN 10088 subsequent treatmentb
Stainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240 / A 240 M - 95a with designation S30400 or grade 1-4301
9C of EN 10088 subsequent treatmentb
Stainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240 / A 240 M - 95a with designation S30400 or grade 1-4301
9D of EN 10088 subsequent treatmentb

a
For materials not possessing a declared classification for corrosion resistance..
b
The subsequent treatment process is used to improve protection against corrosion due to the presence of cracking and against contamination by other steels.

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F - ALUMINIUM AND STAINLESS STEEL DATA SHEETS

1. ALUMINIUM ALLOY NF EN 573 - NF EN 485
a. Properties

• NIEDAX France designation “AL” (previously AG3). Aluminium alloy 5754 with magnesium
• Analysis %
Si Fe Cu Mn* Mg Cr* Zn Ti

0,40 max. 0,40 0,10 0,50 3,6 0,10 0,20 0,15

• Physical properties
Specific mass (g/cm3): 2.66.

• Mechanical characteristics and ambient temperature

Diameter D mm Tensile properties
Index of Base Metallic
Thickness e mm Rm* Rp 0,2* A5,65 Bend
resistance treatment maxi state
Section S mm2 mini mini % mini
0,4  e  1,6 190 240 80 20 O (H111) 0
Laminate 1,6  e  6 190 240 80 18 O (H111) 1
recuit
- 1  e  12 190 240 70 17 O (H111) 2
12  e  80 190 240 70 17 O (H111) –
R22 1/4 dur 0,4  e  1,6 220 270 130 11 H22-H32 2
1,6  e  3,2 220 270 130 11 H22 3
R24 1/2 dur 0,4  e  3,2 240 290 160 8 H24-H34 3
R26 3/4 dur 0,4  e  3,2 260 310 190 7 H26-H36 5
* En N/mm2

b. General advantages of aluminium and its alloys

• Robustness - Thermal and electrical conductivity


There is a tendency to consider aluminium to be a soft For the same weight, aluminium has a conductivity
metal but some aluminium alloys present mechanical practically double that of copper. For an equivalent
characteristics at least equal to medium-hard steel. part, the conductivity of hardened aluminium is slightly
- Resistance to atmospheric agents more than 60% of that of annealed copper.
Aluminium is auto-protected by a thin continuous - Reflective capacity
layer of natural oxide (alumina). As a result, in many Without any special surface preparation, an aluminium
applications, it needs practically no supplementary sheet of normal quality reflects 75 to 80% of solar
protection, and resists equally well in marine, radiation and only allows 10% of received heat to pass
industrial, or tropical atmospheres, in normal use. through.
- Non-toxic As a comparison, a sheet of galvanised steel reflects
It is used in the packaging of food products. only 50% of light radiation and lets 40 to 50% of the heat
pass through. High purity aluminium, (refined
- Decorative aspect aluminium) and its alloys can be mirror-polished,
Ease of implementation and specific surface capable of reflecting 96% of light rays received, even if
treatment make it a material of choice for the planner the surface is protected by hard and transparent
and decorator. It can be given a satin, matt, glossy or anodising.
even coloured surface.
• Economic advantages
- Mechanical characteristics at low temperatures
 Unlike other metals, there is no embrittlement of - Easy maintenance
aluminium or its alloys at low temperatures. The Aluminium and its alloys have a good resistance to
mechanical characteristics remain at least equal to atmospheric agents; no additional protection through
those corresponding to ambient temperatures, and painting is necessary in normal use.
are even improved at temperatures of up to –250°. - Light weight
- Non-magnetic S ome aluminium alloys display the same
This quality helps mitigate losses of current and any characteristics as steel, which allows a very significant
disruptions of magnetic origin. gain in weight.

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2. STAINLESS STEEL X2CRNI 18-9

a. Properties

• NIEDAX France “I2” designation assimilated to SS304L.

• Austenitic type 18-9 with very low carbon content:
SS304L steel is characterised by:
– Its very good resistance to intergranular corrosion which is maintained without subsequent heat treatment after
welding or subsequent heat conformation;
– Ease of welding;
– High ductility properties.
It can also acquire a good polish.

• Analysis %
C Cr Ni Mo
0,025 max. 18 - 19 8 mini. 0,2 max.

• Physical properties
Specific mass (kg/dm3): 7.9.

• Mechanical characteristics as delivered

Annealed
R 0,002 A % min.*
R
Presentation N/mm2
N/mm2 e3 mm 3e8
min.
Cold rolled and hot
500-600 205 40 45
rolled
*E
 xtension of the rupture is measured on a tensile specimen between two markers of the length l.
l mm = 80 for e  3 mm
= 5,65 √So for 3  e  8 mm
Average value of the Erichsen test on 1 mm plate: 11.5 mm.

b. Characteristics of stainless steel X2CrNi 18-9

• Corrosion resistance • Welding

SS304L steel is used in environments where
intercrystallite corrosion is not a risk. Low-thickness SS304L steel can be welded by resistance
welding, spot welding or by seam welding, arc welding
In fact, SS304L steel resists intergranular corrosion under argon without TIG filler metal or plasma.
and satisfies the following sulphuric acid – copper
sulphate corrosion tests: standard AFNOR A 05159 In automatic TIG or plasma welding the use of argon
sensitivity treatments T1, T2 and T3, ASTM A 262-81 E, containing 5% hydrogen, or argon + helium mixture, will
EURONORM 114-72, instruction 47 of the INDRET short allow a significant increase in welding speed.
(R) and normal (N) sensitivity treatments.

SS304L steel is recommended in the following

environments:
– Oxidising acids: nitric, phosphoric, sulphuric and
nitric acid mixtures, sulphuric acid with copper
salts;
– Diluted and cold solutions of most organic acids;
NSMC steel is recommended for concentrated and
hot solutions;
– Diluted and cold alkaline solutions;
– Alkaline or neutral solutions other than those
containing halides (chlorides, fluorides, bromides,
iodides).

The indications above are only of a general nature regarding the behaviour
of the substance in environments most often free of impurities.
Consequently, they can only serve to guide users for an initial approximation.

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3. STAINLESS STEEL X2CRNIMO 17-12-2

a. Properties

• NIEDAX France “I3” designation assimilated to SS316L

• SS316L steel is characterised for its use in resisting cold corrosion:

– Its molybdenum content, which improves corrosion resistance in most acidic environments and in solutions which
generate pitting;
– It’s very good resistance to intergranular corrosion, which is maintained without subsequent heat treatment after
welding or hot conformation, with respect to its low carbon content
– Ease of welding;
– High ductility.

• For uses at high temperatures it is characterised by:

– High creep resistance
– High resistance to oxidation.

• Analysis %
C Cr Ni Mo Ti/C+N
0,03 max. 16,75 - 17,50 11 - 11,40 2 - 2,20 0

• Physical properties
Specific mass (kg/dm3): 7.95.

• Mechanical characteristics as delivered

Annealed
R 0,002 A % min.*
R
Presentation N/mm2
N/mm2 e3 mm 3e8
min.
Cold rolled and hot
570-720 270 35 40
rolled
* Extension of the rupture is measured on a tensile specimen between two markers of the length l.
l mm = 80 for e  3 mm
= 5,65 √So for 3  e  8 mm
Average value of the Erichsen test on 1 mm plate: 11 mm.

b. Characteristics of stainless steel X2CrNiMo 17-12-2

• Corrosion resistance
–H
 ot halogenated alkaline solutions with low concentration
SS316L steel covers all uses of steel 304 except hot and cold brines with ph 8;
concentrated nitric acid. The addition of molybdenum –M
 arine atmospheres: periodic cleaning of the exterior
increases the scope of use. SS316L steel is guaranteed surfaces will maintain the original appearance;
resistant to intergranular corrosion and also satisfies –C
 old sea water.
the following corrosion tests in a sulphuric acid – copper
sulphate environment: standard AFNOR A 05159 sensitivity The indications above are only of a general nature regarding the behaviour of the
tests T1, T2 and T3, ASTM A 262-81 E, EURONORM 114-72, substance in environments that are most often free of impurities.
instruction 47 of INDRET short (R) and normal (N) sensitivity Consequently, they can only serve to guide users.
treatments.
SS316L Steel is recommended in the following
environments: • Welding
–O  xidising acids: nitric (304 L is preferred), phosphoric,
sulphonitric mixtures; Low-thickness SS316L steel can be welded by resistance
– “ Reductive” acids: sulfuric; welding, spot welding or by seam welding, arc welding under
–O  rganic acids; argon without TIG filler metal or plasma.
–M  ost organic and pharmaceutical products;
In automatic TIG or plasma welding the use of argon containing
–F  ood products, including hot: vinegar, mustard, salted 5% hydrogen, or argon + helium mixture, will allow a significant
products, all fruit juices, white wines, fruit preserves and increase in welding speed.
jam, etc.; to which no taste or colour is transferred;
–A  lkaline solutions; In MIG welding, a protective atmosphere with argon + 3% carbon
–S  aline solutions, even lightly acid, other than those gas + 1% hydrogen is advised.
containing halides (chlorides, fluorides, bromides,
iodides);

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G - THERMOSETTING EPOXY OR POLYESTER RESIN

• Epoxy: interior usage. Polyester: exterior usage
• 12 shades available

1. ADVANTAGES
• An easy way of differentiating electrical circuits in an installation
• Significant time saving in all cases.
• Guaranteed effective protection against chemical attack: every cable tray in galvanised sheet metal is covered
with a thermosetting epoxy or polyester resin applied by electrostatic powder coating and polymerised by baking.

2. COLOUR CHART
• Non-polluting aerosols available according to the colour chart below:

NIEDAX France COLOURS Ivory N° 1 Yellow N° 7 Orange Red N° 1 Brown UG 50 White N° 4

RAL COLOURS RAL 1013 RAL 1003 RAL 2009 RAL 3020 RAL 8014 RAL 9003
RAL COLOURS RAL 9005 RAL 7004 RAL 5015 RAL 5013 RAL 6024 RAL 6005
NIEDAX France COLOURS Black 19 satin Grey N° 1 Blue N° 24 Blue N° 49 Green N° 49 Green N° 6005

On all your orders, please specify the reference of the colour chosen.

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