Description

Heavy-Duty Walkway Type Cable Tray System: Robust Cable Management for Critical Infrastructure

Product Overview

The Walkway Type Cable Tray System is a heavy-duty, robust solution engineered for the efficient and secure management of large volumes of power, data, and control cables in demanding industrial, commercial, and data center environments. Designed to serve as a primary cable pathway, it provides exceptional support, protection, and organization, ensuring long-term reliability and compliance for your critical infrastructure.

Unlike lighter-duty trays, the "Walkway Type" designation often implies a design capable of handling significant cable loads, enduring harsh conditions, and in some specialized applications, even supporting light maintenance foot traffic (when specifically engineered and installed for such use). Its open structure facilitates superior ventilation and easy access for cable installation, maintenance, and future expansion.

Key Features

• Robust & Durable Construction:
  • Premium Materials: Available in high-strength pre-galvanized steel, hot-dip galvanized steel (post-fabrication for superior corrosion resistance), stainless steel (304 or 316 for extreme environments), and aluminum for lightweight strength.
  • Heavy-Gauge Fabrication: Designed with thicker material gauges and reinforced structures to support heavy cable loads and withstand harsh operational conditions.
  • Secure Welding/Connections: Ensures structural integrity and long-term stability under stress.
• Optimal Cable Protection & Organization:
  • Open Design: Prevents heat buildup, crucial for cable longevity and performance, and reduces dust accumulation compared to enclosed conduits.
  • Smooth Edges & Surfaces: Carefully finished to prevent abrasion or damage to cable insulation during installation and throughout service life.
  • Dedicated Pathway: Creates a clear, elevated, and organized route for cables, minimizing trip hazards and simplifying identification.
• Superior Ventilation:
  • Lattice/Mesh/Ladder Design: Maximizes airflow around cables, dissipating heat and extending cable lifespan, especially critical in high-density installations.
• Ease of Installation & Adaptability:
  • Modular System: Designed for quick assembly with standardized components, allowing for flexible layouts and configurations.
  • Wide Range of Fittings: Compatible with various bends, risers, tees, crosses, and reducers for seamless routing around obstacles and changes in direction.
  • Tool-Free/Quick-Connect Options: Many systems feature innovative fastening mechanisms to reduce installation time and labor costs.
• Versatile Mounting Options:
  • Suspended: Via threaded rods, trapeze hangers, or central support systems from ceilings.
  • Wall-Mounted: Using cantilever brackets for perimeter routing.
  • Floor-Standing: Supported by stands or pedestals for underfloor or raised access floor applications.
  • Central Support System: Ideal for wide spans and heavy loads, often with C-profiles.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Reduces Trip Hazards: Elevates cables off the floor, enhancing workplace safety.
  • Meets Industry Standards: Manufactured to comply with relevant NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association), NEC (National Electrical Code), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and international standards for cable management systems.
  • Grounding Continuity: Designed to ensure proper electrical continuity for grounding purposes.

Benefits

• Enhanced Safety: Significantly reduces the risk of electrical hazards and trip-and-fall incidents by organizing and elevating cables.
• Increased System Longevity: Protects cables from physical damage, stress, and overheating, thereby extending their operational life and reducing replacement costs.
• Improved Efficiency & Maintenance: Provides easy access to cables for inspection, troubleshooting, additions, and modifications, minimizing downtime.
• Scalability & Future-Proofing: The modular design allows for easy expansion and adaptation to evolving cabling needs without major overhauls.
• Aesthetic & Professional Appearance: Creates a neat, organized, and professional look for cable pathways, contributing to an orderly facility.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces installation time, maintenance efforts, and premature cable wear, leading to significant long-term savings.
• Corrosion Resistance: Available finishes ensure suitability for indoor, outdoor, and corrosive environments.

Ideal Applications

• Industrial Plants & Manufacturing Facilities: Power and control cabling for machinery, assembly lines, and automation.
• Data Centers & Server Rooms: Managing high-density data and power cables for servers, switches, and storage arrays.
• Commercial Buildings: Main cable runs in offices, hospitals, shopping centers, and educational institutions.
• Power Generation & Distribution: Cable support in substations, power plants, and utility corridors.
• Transportation Infrastructure: Tunnels, airports, railway systems, and port facilities.
• Oil & Gas Facilities: Providing robust cable pathways in challenging and corrosive environments (with stainless steel options).
• Renewable Energy Projects: Solar farms, wind turbine installations.

Technical Specifications (Example Ranges - Actuals Vary by Model)

• Material Options:
  • Pre-Galvanized Steel (GI)
  • Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel (HDG) to ASTM A123 / ISO 1461
  • Stainless Steel (SS304, SS316, SS316L)
  • Aluminum
  • Powder-Coated Steel (various RAL colors)
• Available Widths: 100mm to 1000mm (4 inches to 40 inches)
• Available Heights/Depths: 50mm to 150mm (2 inches to 6 inches)
• Standard Lengths: 2.4 meters, 3.0 meters, 6.0 meters (8 feet, 10 feet, 20 feet)
• Material Thickness/Gauge: 1.5mm to 3.0mm (16 gauge to 11 gauge), depending on material and load requirements.
• Load Capacity: Engineered for heavy-duty applications; specific ratings available based on span, width, and material.
• Connection Type: Bolt-on couplers, fishplates, quick-lock systems.
• Compliance: NEMA VE 1, UL, CSA, IEC (as applicable).

Comprehensive Range of Accessories

To complement the main tray sections, a full suite of accessories is available for complete system installation:

• Horizontal Bends: 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° for turns on the same plane.
• Vertical Bends (Up/Down): Inner and outer risers for changes in elevation.
• Tees & Crosses: For branching and intersecting cable pathways.
• Reducers: To transition between different tray widths.
• Connectors/Couplers: Straight, adjustable, and specialized connectors for joining tray sections.
• Support Brackets: Cantilever arms, trapeze hangers, C-profile supports, floor stands, wall brackets.
• Hold-Down Clamps & Cable Ties: To secure cables within the tray.
• Covers: Solid or ventilated covers for added cable protection where required.
• Dividers/Barriers: To separate power, data, or different voltage cables within the same tray.
• Splice Plates & Hardware: All necessary bolts, nuts, and washers.

Why Choose Our Walkway Type Cable Tray?

With a focus on durability, safety, and operational efficiency, our Walkway Type Cable Tray Systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern infrastructure. We offer:

• Engineered Excellence: Products designed by experts, manufactured to stringent quality standards.
• Unmatched Durability: Built to withstand the harshest industrial and environmental conditions.
• Custom Solutions: Ability to provide tailored designs and fabrications for unique project requirements.
• Comprehensive Support: From design consultation to technical assistance and after-sales service.
• Compliance & Reliability: Ensuring your infrastructure meets regulatory standards and performs flawlessly.

Elevate your cable management to the next level of reliability and efficiency. Contact us today for a consultation or to request a detailed quote for your project.