Machine Cable Tray
Mechanical cable-routing system for supporting, guiding, and separating power, control, and signal cables in machines or process equipment.
A machine cable tray is intended for organized routing and mechanical support of cables along stationary sections of a machine, production installation, or process equipment.
The tray forms a defined cable route, supports wiring, and where necessary separates power, control, measurement, and signal lines. The construction may be open, covered, perforated, wire-mesh, ladder-type, or formed as a compact channel.
Unlike a cable drag chain, this type of tray is generally used on sections that do not require continuous cyclic movement of the entire cable route.
Selection criteria include tray type, external dimensions, usable wiring space, material, fixing method, mechanical load, fire characteristics, and operating conditions.
This subcategory includes machine cable trays, perforated and solid trays, wire-mesh systems, ladder structures, and compact cable channels for stationary routing of equipment wiring.
Machine Cable Tray
General3
Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.
Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.
Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.
Dimensions6
External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.
External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.
External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.
External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.
Transverse dimension of a product or its circular element measured through the centre between opposite points of the circumference.
Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.
Materials and Finish3
Primary material from which the product is manufactured.
Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.
Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.
Mounting and Installation2
Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.
Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.
Environmental Conditions6
Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified oils.
Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified coolants.
Indicates the manufacturer-declared ability of a material or product to limit the spread of combustion under specified test conditions.
Indicates whether the product material is classified as halogen-free according to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.
Special Features1
Construction type of cable tray or channel defining how routed cables are mechanically supported and organized.
Standards and Compliance2
Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.