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

Mounting Profile

Structural profile for mechanically fixing, supporting, and positioning electrical equipment, mounting elements, and internal components.

A mounting profile is a linear supporting element used to build mounting structures inside electrical cabinets, enclosures, distribution assemblies, and automation systems.

DIN rails, mounting plates, terminal systems, wiring ducts, devices, holders, brackets, and other structural elements may be attached to or supported by the profile. Profiles are also used to form frames, cross-members, guides, and adjustable mounting systems.

The profile design is defined by its cross-sectional shape, dimensions, material thickness, and the presence of perforations, mounting holes, or slots. Depending on the version, the profile may be cut to length, allow positional adjustment, and accept various compatible fasteners.

Selection criteria include cross-sectional shape, length, profile dimensions, material and coating, perforation geometry, mechanical load, fixing method, and compatibility with other mounting-system components.

Components in this subcategory

This subcategory includes mounting, supporting, and structural profiles, guides, cross-members, and linear elements for building mounting systems in electrical cabinets, enclosures, and equipment.

Available parameters

Mounting Profile

86 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.

Dimensions5
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.

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.

Linear Weightkg/m

Mass of the product per unit length.

Materials and Finish10
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.

Mounting and Installation24
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.

Profile Cross-Section

Geometric shape of the profile cross-section defining its structural configuration.

Perforated

Indicates whether the product has regularly arranged mounting or functional perforations.

Perforation Pattern

Geometric arrangement, shape, or repetition pattern of the holes forming the product perforation.

Horizontal Perforation Pitchmm

Distance between the centres of adjacent repeating perforation holes along the horizontal X-axis.

Vertical Perforation Pitchmm

Distance between the centres of adjacent repeating perforation holes along the vertical Y-axis.

Perforation Hole Diametermm

Diameter of a repeating circular hole forming the product perforation.

Mounting Slot Widthmm

Transverse dimension of an elongated slot intended for mechanical fixing of the product.

Mounting Slot Lengthmm

Longitudinal dimension of an elongated slot intended for mechanical fixing of the product.

Mounting Slot Gapmm

Clear distance between the nearest edges of adjacent elongated mounting slots.

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.

Cuttable to Length

Indicates whether the product can be shortened to the required length by the intended mechanical cutting method.

Maximum Mounting Loadkg

Maximum mechanical load permitted for the mounting system or fixing points under the declared installation conditions.

Protection and Safety7
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.

Corrosion Category

Environmental corrosivity category for which resistance of the product material or protective coating is declared.

Salt Spray Resistanceh

Duration of salt-spray testing withstood by the product or coating under the declared conditions.

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 Compliance15
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.

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.