Cable Tray Fittings and Accessories

Cable tray fittings and accessories
1) Elbow / Bend
there are three types of elbows:

Horizontal elbow (45)
It is a fitting that is used for changing the direction of cable tray by a degree of 45.
Horizontal elbow (90)
It is a fitting that is used for changing the direction of cable tray by a degree of 90.
vertical elbow
It is used for changing the direction of cable tray to a different plane.
inside vertical elbow: changes direction upward from the horizontal plane.
Outside vertical elbow: changes direction downward from the horizontal plane.
2) Tee Connection
It is a fitting that is used for joining three cable trays in three directions at 90
degrees between each tray and other in the same plane.
3) Reducer
It is a fitting that is used for joining two cable trays of different widths in the
same plane and there are three types of reducers:
straight reducer
Left hand reducer: when viewed from the wide end, it has a straight side from
the left.
right hand reducer: when viewed from the wide end, it has a straight side from
the right
4) Cross connection
It is a fitting that is used for joining four cable trays in four directions at 90
degree between each tray and other in the same plane .
5) Riser Bend
Types of riser bend :

Internal Riser : it is used for changing the direction of the cable tray from a
lower level to the upper level .
External Riser : it is used for changing the direction of the cable tray from the
upper level to the lower level .
and all previous fittings are shown in the following figure :

6) Connectors / splice plates / couplers
These are fittings that are used to join two sections of cable trays to each other .
There are three types of connectors as follows
▪ straight connectors
▪ angle connectors
▪ adjustable connectors
Straight Connector :
- Angle Connector :
- Adjustable connector : it allows changes in elevation ehere standard vertical
fittings are not applicable and they include two types :
▪ Horizontal adjustable connector : it adapts to changes in direction in a

horizontal plane .
▪ Vertical adjustable connector : adapts to changes in direction in a

vertical plane
Horizontal adjustable connector
Vertical adjustable connector
7) Cable Tray Cover
the cover protect the cables inside the cable tray from mechanical damage , heavy
accumulation of dust and direct sunlight .
it also isolates cables from fires and radio frequency from interference.
types of tray covers

- solid cover (plain or flanged) :
provides maximum mechanical protection for cables with limited heat build up.
- ventilated cover (plain or flanged) : provides excellent mechanical protection
while allowing heat produced by cables to dissipate .
- peaked cover (flanged) :
It is used in locations where there is a possibility of heavy rains
Note : only cable trays containing instrument and communications cables may
have unventilated covers .
Types of cover clamps :
Cable trays are used with a cover in outdoor applications and in mechanical
rooms
8) Fish plate
it is a fitting that is used for extra strength when joining cable tray sections and
also can protect cables from cut edges .
Fish plate joins tray sections
9) End Plate
it is a fitting that is fixed to the end of the cable tray or ladder to lock it giving a
neater appearance .
10) Dividers / barrier strips
divider is a fitting that is installed inside the cable tray to physically separate
different types or groups of cables within the same tray .
Barrier strips are also used to separate cable systems above and below 600 volts
installed in the same cable tray as per NEC 392.6(F).
11) Flexible expansion coupler

it is a fitting that is installed between two cable trays or ladders across the expansion joints of the
building structure for the following reasons :
▪ To compensate for the variation of the length of the cable tray or ladder
due to thermal expansion or contraction resulting from changes in
temperature
▪ To provide a semi-flexible joint when cable trays or ladders span two
separate structures between them there is a possible relative movement.
12) Hold down clamps and clips
They are ysed for fixing cable ladders to heavy duty trapeze hangers , cantilever
arms and channels .
Hold down clamps

Hold down clips
13) Dtop-out plate
It is a fitting that is installed in cable ladders to support the cables as they exit the
ladder down between the rungs .
Drop-out plates can be located either on the side or at the bottom of cable ladder .
14) Tray to box splice plate
It is used to attach the end of cable tray to a distribution box or control panel .
5) Roofing Bolts
most of cable tray fittings are fastened to the tray using bolts and these bolts are
mushroom-head steel roofing type bolts and should be mounted with head inside
the tray and washers and nuts located on the outside the tray to prevent injury to
cable insulation .
Threaded rod
It is a rod that is used for hanging cable trays or ladders directly to

the ceiling from anchors and is fastened to the horizental support channel (strut
channel) by using nuts and washers
The rod's diameter is choosed depending on the weight of the cables installed on
the tray in addition to the weight of the tray itself.
17) Support Brackets

: support brackets are used for supporting cable trays on walls ,ceiling ,toproof
and underfloor .
18) protection strip
It is a strip that is used to protect the cables from cut edges as they enter or exit
from the cable tray .
19) Step down splice plate
It is used for joining cable tray/ladder sections having side rails of different
heights .
20) offset reducing connector
It is used for joining cable tray/ladder sections of different widths , so :
▪ To form an offset reduction, use a reducing connector.

▪ To form a straight reduction, use a pair (2) of reducing connectors.
21) junction box plate
It is used for the installation of junction box in cable trays.

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Cable tray fittings and accessories

there are three types of elbows:

Types of riser bend :

and all previous fittings are shown in the following figure :

▪ Horizontal adjustable connector : it adapts to changes in direction in a

▪ Vertical adjustable connector : adapts to changes in direction in a

Horizontal adjustable connector

Vertical adjustable connector

7) Cable Tray Cover

accumulation of dust and direct sunlight .

types of tray covers

Types of cover clamps :

Fish plate joins tray sections

10) Dividers / barrier strips

different types or groups of cables within the same tray .

installed in the same cable tray as per NEC 392.6(F).

11) Flexible expansion coupler

building structure for the following reasons :

12) Hold down clamps and clips

arms and channels .

Hold down clamps

13) Dtop-out plate

ladder down between the rungs .

14) Tray to box splice plate

It is a rod that is used for hanging cable trays or ladders directly to

17) Support Brackets

18) protection strip

20) offset reducing connector

It is used for joining cable tray/ladder sections of different widths , so :

▪ To form an offset reduction, use a reducing connector.

21) junction box plate

It is used for the installation of junction box in cable trays.

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