TRASA3 Knowledge Base

Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

Wire Guide

Mounting element used to define and maintain the required routing direction of wires and cables inside electrical equipment.

A wire guide is used to form a controlled conductor route inside electrical cabinets, distribution assemblies, machines, and automation systems.

Unlike an element intended only for fixing, a guide primarily defines the conductor path, helps create bends and transitions between different equipment zones, and supports orderly internal wiring.

Guides may take the form of rings, channels, arcs, combs, loops, or other structural elements. They may be attached to mounting plates, profiles, DIN rails, frames, or directly to the equipment enclosure.

Selection criteria include guide type, conductor dimensions and quantity, permissible routing radius, mounting method, material, and compatibility with the equipment construction.

Components in this subcategory

This subcategory includes guide rings, combs, loops, direction-changing elements, and other devices for organizing the route of wires and cables.

Available parameters

Wire Guide

99 parameters
General6
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Installation Location

Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.

Installation Environment

Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Dimensions6
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Lengthmm

External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.

Thicknessmm

Dimension of a material, part, or product between two opposite surfaces, measured in the thickness direction.

Diametermm

Transverse dimension of a product or its circular element measured through the centre between opposite points of the circumference.

Capacity and Layout4
Wire Guide Type

Design type of an element intended to define and support the routing path of wires or cables.

Maximum Cable Count

Maximum number of cables or conductors that the manufacturer permits to be accommodated in the product under specified conditions.

Minimum Cable Diametermm

Minimum external diameter of a cable compatible with the specified entry system.

Maximum Cable Diametermm

Maximum external diameter of a cable compatible with the specified entry system.

Materials and Finish17
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Material Grade

Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

RAL Color

Designation of the product's primary surface colour according to the RAL colour system.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Surface Texture

Character of the surface microrelief and visual structure after manufacturing or finishing.

Surface Treatment

Technological surface treatment applied to modify its protective, mechanical, or decorative properties.

Coating Type

Type of protective, functional, or decorative coating applied to the surface.

Coating Material

Material or chemical basis of the coating applied to the surface of the product or one of its parts.

Coating Thicknessµm

Thickness of the coating layer applied to the surface of the product or one of its parts.

Flame-Retardant Material

Indicates whether the product material has properties that reduce its ability to ignite and propagate flame.

Halogen-Free

Indicates whether the product material is classified as halogen-free according to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.

Electrically Insulating Material

Indicates whether the product's primary material has electrical insulating properties and is intended to electrically separate conductive parts.

Antistatic Material

Indicates whether the material has properties that limit the accumulation of electrostatic charge on the surface.

Silicone-Free

Indicates whether the absence of silicone has been declared for materials or process substances associated with the product.

Recyclable Material

Indicates whether the product's primary material is recyclable within the waste streams intended for it.

Recycled Material Content%

Proportion of recycled-origin material in the product or the relevant part.

Mounting and Installation19
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Mounting Surface

Type of surface or supporting base to which the product may be fixed.

Mounting Screw Size

Size designation of the screw, bolt, or other threaded fastener used for mounting the product.

Mounting Thread

Designation of the thread provided in the product's mounting holes or fixing elements.

Mounting Tightening TorqueNm

Tightening torque recommended or permitted for fasteners during product installation.

Fasteners Included

Indicates whether the required fasteners are included with the product.

Fastener Material

Primary material of screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, and other product fasteners.

Tool-Free Mounting

Indicates whether the intended installation of the product can be carried out without tools.

Adjustable

Indicates whether the product's mechanical position, dimension, or geometry can be adjusted using means provided by its design.

Compatible DIN Rail Types

List of DIN rail profiles with which the product is mechanically compatible.

Retention ForceN

Mechanical force resisting unintended movement or release of a retained element.

Clamping ForceN

Mechanical force generated by a clamping element to secure the product or connected part.

Number of Mounting Holes

Number of holes provided in the product for mechanical fixing.

Mounting Hole Diametermm

Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.

Mounting Hole Shape

Geometric shape of the hole intended for mechanical fixing of the product.

Horizontal Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the horizontal direction.

Vertical Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the vertical direction.

Flexible

Indicates the ability of the product to bend or change shape within its design limits without loss of normal function.

Protection and Safety11
UV Resistant

Indicates whether the material and coating are designed to withstand ultraviolet radiation.

Oil Resistant

Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified oils.

Coolant Resistant

Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified coolants.

Chemical Resistance

Groups of chemicals or environments whose effects the product can withstand under the declared conditions.

Cleaning Agent Resistant

Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified cleaning agents.

Flammability Class

Classification of a material according to its ability to ignite, sustain combustion, and cease burning under a specified test.

Glow-Wire Test Temperature°C

Temperature of the heated wire used when testing the material or product against an ignition source.

Ball Pressure Test Temperature°C

Test temperature at which the resistance of insulating material to deformation under ball pressure is assessed.

Self-Extinguishing

Indicates whether the material ceases self-sustained burning after the ignition source is removed under specified conditions.

Fire Propagation Resistant

Indicates whether the material or construction limits flame propagation in the specified test.

Ozone Resistant

Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to ozone.

Environmental Conditions9
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Minimum Installation Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.

Maximum Installation Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Vibration Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.

Mechanical Shock Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.

Standards and Compliance17
Certification and Conformity Marks

Certification, market-approval, or conformity marks applicable to the product.

Primary Product Standard

Primary normative document or standard according to which the manufacturer classifies or assesses the product.

Additional Standards

Additional normative documents and standards declared by the manufacturer as applicable to the product.

Declaration of Conformity Available

Indicates whether an official declaration of conformity is available for the product.

Certificate Available

Indicates whether a certificate relating to the declared certification or conformity of the product is available.

CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

UL Listed

Indicates whether the product has a declared UL Listed certification or recognition status.

UL Recognized

Indicates whether the product has a declared UL Recognized certification or recognition status.

CSA Certified

Indicates whether the product has a declared CSA certification or recognition status.

TÜV Certified

Indicates whether the product has a declared TÜV certification or recognition status.

VDE Certified

Indicates whether the product has a declared VDE certification or recognition status.

Railway Approval

Indicates the presence of an approval or certification for use of the product on railway rolling stock or in railway infrastructure.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.

Compliance Notes

Additional manufacturer information concerning standards, certificates, declarations, and limitations of the declared compliance scope.

UL 1565 Compliant

Indicates declared compliance of the product with the applicable requirements of UL 1565 for wire positioning devices and wiring ducts.

CSA C22.2 No. 18.5 Compliant

Indicates declared compliance of the product with the applicable requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 18.5 for wire positioning devices and wiring ducts.

Logistics10
Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Gross Weightkg

Mass of the product together with its individual packaging and the accessories included in it.

Package Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Depthmm

External depth dimension of the product's individual package.

Packaging Type

Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.

Units per Package

Number of individual products contained in one packaging unit at the specified level.

Country of Origin

Country of origin of the goods declared for customs or commercial purposes.

HS Code

Commodity code under the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Combined Nomenclature Code

Commodity code under the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.