Chapter 14 Cable Support systems
Calculations for loading of cable into tray is based upon manufacturers cable data compared to loading data for tray manufacturer. It is not uncommon to use either the cable tray or ladder to be used as a
Vertical fixed distance of cable tray
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For vertical cable tray runs, supports should be fixed to the building structure with a spacing preferably less than 2 meters. Properly securing cables within the trays is crucial for organization and safety. Although BS 7671 touches on the subject of cable supports, it does not detail specifically what these support distances should be. 8 (Other Mechanical Stresses (AJ)) in that document provides requirements for cable support. The vertical cable ladders STL, STM and STIC meet the exact specifications and definitions of DIN 4102 Part 12 of November 1998, such as height of the cableladder / tray, width of the cable ladder/ tray, proportion of holes in the cable tray, distance between rungs of the cable ladder, material.
