The function is to provide a continuous, supported pathway that prevents cables from lying loose and vulnerable to physical damage. The system includes straight sections, fittings, and support hardware. It is important that cable tray installations incorporate features which provide adequate compensation for their thermal contraction and expansion. 1993 NEC Section 300-7 (b) states that “Raceways shall be provided with expansion joints where necessary to compensate for the thermal expansion or. A cable tray is a metal or non-metal structure used to lay electrical cables and wires, serving to support, protect, and guide the cables. What is the role of a cable tray in electrical engineering? A cable tray allows for the neat and aesthetic arrangement of cables, improves the reliability. A solid-bottom tray provides the maximum protection to cables, but requires cutting the tray or using fittings to enter or exit cables. A deep, solid enclosure for cables is called a cable channel or cable trough.
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