TECHNICAL INFORMATION HOW TO SELECT THE TRAY FOR YOUR JOB SITE TERMS & CONDITIONS DEFINITIONS 548 Nicola Place Port Coqutilam, BC V3B 0K4 Canada Direct Tel: 604-942-0050 Main Tel: 604-540-0011 Toll Free: 1-888-222-2633 Email: sales@codeelectric.com orderentry@codeelectric.com www.codeelectric.com www.codeelectric.com 223 Tel: 604-540-0011
HOW TO SELECT CABLE TRAY 1. MATERIAL AND FINISH CODE Tray is offered in a variety of material types and finishes - aluminum, steel, stainless steel, paint ready. Refer to the material and finishes pages for more detail. Consideration should be given to environmental concerns, cost and application. 2. TRAY LOAD RATING CLASS The table to the right is the CSA load/span class designation. The classes are C1, D1, and E and you will note that the maximum load rating varies depending on the class and support spacing. Note: C,D and E are the conventional CSA designations. 8A / B/C, 12A / B/C, 16A / B/C AND 20A / B/C are the traditional NEMA designations. It is important to consider the load your cable tray will endure. Consider the following when calculating the load: cable weight, snow, ice and wind. 3. STYLES OF TRAY There are three different styles of cable tray: Ladder / Ventilated / Solid LOAD / SPAN CLASS DESIGNATION (CSA C22.2 #126.1-98) Span m (ft) Load kg/m 2.4(8) 3.0(10) 3.7(12) 4.9(16) 6.0(20) (lb/ft) 37 (25) A 67 (45) D 74 (50) 8A 12A 16A 20A 97 (65) C 112 (75) 8B 12B 16B E 149 (100) 8C 12C 16C 20C 179 (120) D 299 (200) E CODE cable tray systems are manufactured to conform to the standard load classes of CSA as follows: CSA Class Designation CODE Designation Side Rail Height Rated Load (Kg / m) Rated Span (m) C1 C 102 97 3 C6 150 97 3 D1 D 115 67 6 D3m 115 67 6 D6 150 67 6 E E 115 112 6 4. SELECT TRAY SIZE WIDTH E6 150 112 6 AND HEIGHT There are different widths and heights of cable tray and what you require will depend on number, size, and weight of the cables in the tray. CODE standard widths are available in 15cm, 30cm, 45cm, 60cm, 75cm, and 90cm. Height is available for the siderail as follows: C1-102mm (4 ) D1, D3m & E1 = 115mm (4 1/2) C6, D6, E6 = 150mm (6 ) 5. FITTINGS Cable tray fittings are designed to change the size or direction of the cable tray. One must consider the Tel: 604-540-0011 224 www.codeelectric.com
HOW TO SELECT CABLE TRAY radius of the bend, whether vertical or horizontal. Standard radius are available in 30cm, 60cm, 90cm. Custom sizes can be factory ordered. Fittings are also used for angle situations and are available in 30, 45, 60, and 90. 6. CONSIDER THERMAL EXPANSION & CONTRACTION A cable tray my be affected by thermal expansion and contraction, which must be taken into account during installation. To determine the number of expansion splice plates you need, decide the length of the straight cable tray runs and the total difference between the minimum winter and maximum summer temerpatures. To function properly, expansion splice plates require accurate gap settings between trays. Reference: NEMA VE 2-2000 National Electrical Manufactures Association 4.3.2. Expansion Splice Plates 7. CONSIDER ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CAPACITY The National Electrical Code, Article 392-7 allows cable tray to be used as an equipment conductor. It is important to note that cable tray is not designed to support personnel. CODE tray is a mechanical support system for cables and is not to be used as a walkway, lifting apparatus or ladder. The use should display warnings to prevent the use of cable tray for purposes other than its original intent. www.codeelectric.com 225 Tel: 604-540-0011
CABLE TRAY DIAGRAM 13 14 1 5 2 4 7 6 8 11 17 18 16 9 15 12 3 *Call your CODE Sales Rep for all your box requirements 1 Ladder Tray 2 Ventilated Tray 3 Solid Tray 4 90 Horizontal Bend 5 45 Horizontal Bend 6 Horizontal Tee 7 Horizontal Cross 8 90 Vertical Inside Bend 9 90 Vertical Outside Bend 11 Vertical Tee Down 12 Frame Box Connector 13 Flat Cover 14 Peaked Cover 15 Instrumentation Channel 16 Instrumentation Channel Fitting 17 Barrier Strip 18 Right Reducer SPYDERLOK - Connection Plate The original quick connector included with all fittings and tray. Tel: 604-540-0011 226 www.codeelectric.com
MATERIAL - DESCRIPTIONS ALUMINUM STEEL (PRE-GALVANIZED) STAINLESS STEEL Aluminum Steel (Pre-Galvanized) Stainless Steel Paint Ready Aluminum cable trays are fabricated from structural grade copper free (marine grade) aluminum extrusions. Aluminum s excellent corrosion resistance is due to its ability to form an aluminum oxide film that when scratched or cut, reforms the original protective film. Aluminum has excellent resistance to weathering in most outdoor applications. Aluminum cable trays can perform indefinitely, with little or no degradation over time, making it ideal for many wet environments. The resistance to chemicals, indoor and outdoor, can best be determined by tests conducted by the user with exposure to the specific conditions for which it is intended. Pre-galvanized steel, is produced in a rolling mill by passing steel coils through molten zinc. These coils are then slit to size and fabricated. Fabricated by roll forming, shearing, punching or forming to produce cable tray. Using structural quality steel assures that the material will meet the minimum yield and tensile strengths of applicable ASTM standards. The corrosion resistance of steel varies widely with coating and alloy. The pure zinc (galvanized) coating exhibits a high degree of galvanie protection to exposed steel such as at sheared edges. Stainless steel cable trays are fabricated AISI Type 304 or AISI Type 316/316L stainless steel. Both are non-magnetic and belong to the group called austenitic stainless steels. Like carbon steel, they exhibit increased strength when cold worked by roll-forming or bending. Galvanneal steel is produced in a rolling mill by passing through molten zinc directly above coating bath at 1000 F - 1050 F. The final coating is with an alloy coating of 90% zinc and 10% iron. Galvanneal is used in applications to allow for ease of painting and improved coating adhesion. Galvanneal coating is very hard and not easily scratched during handling. The product can be stretched and drawn with proper manufacturing techniques. Galvanneal coating is about 10% less galvanically active in most environments because it contains 10% iron. Specific needs of the application and corrosion performance requirements tend to dictate which type of coating will perform best. Typical application: indoor & outdoor. Typical application: chemical, refrigeration, paper and food applications. Typical application: indoor, low thermal expansion, & cost effective. www.codeelectric.com PAINT READY Typical application: Indoor, astetic-open ceiling. 227 Tel: 604-540-0011
CABLE TRAY RAIL PROFILES - DESCRIPTION ALUMINUM CODE offers a variety of rail heights and weight loads to meet all in field applciations. I-beam construction used in the design of side rails ensure maximum transverse and longitudinal strength. Extruded aluminum ensure smooth edges, providing protection for cables. CODE cable tray systems are manufactured to conform to the standard load classes of CSA as follows: CSA Class Designation CODE Designation Side Rail Height mm in Rated Load (Kg / m) Rated Span (m) C1 C 102 4 97 3 C6 150 6 97 3 D1 D 115 4 1/2 67 6 D3m 115 4 1/2 67 3 D6 150 6 67 6 E E 115 4 1/2 112 6 ALUMINUM LADDER TRAY E6 150 6 112 6 C D D3m D6 102mm 115mm 115mm 150mm C6 E E6 1 150mm 2 3 1 I-beam side rail design - maximize strength-to-weight ratio - smooth edges 2 Welding bead - positive rung lock - added material dispereses heat 3 Bottom flange inside - positive rung support 115mm 150mm Tel: 604-540-0011 228 www.codeelectric.com
STRUCTURAL DESIGN DESIGN CODE cable tray and fittings are manufactured to CSA standard C22.2 Nn. 126.1-98 (latest version) from designs offering unprecedented attention to detail and ease of installation. All CODE designs are symmetrical, achieving maximum strength from minimum mass and feature reinforcing ribs on the side rail for strength. In addition, CODE side rails combined with the low profile rung design, offer the greatest usable inside height available in the industry. CODE unique SPYDERLOK connector requires only four fasteners per tray. No bolts or washers are required. The speed with which SPYDERLOK can be installed reduces labour costs over competitive coupling devices and ensures swift installation of tray and fittings, while providing continuity of side rail alignment and strength. In short, CODE s careful designs have been engineered from improvements and input from the industry and on exceeding all existing specifications. CONSTRUCTION The I-Beam configuration used in the design of side rails for CODE Aluminum Tray ensures maximum transverse and longitudinal strength. In ladder and ventilated designs, rung spacing is uniform both between rungs and between sections. Steel Tray side rails and rungs are continuously roll formed for added strength and to ensure smooth edges to protect cables. Our steel rungs are slotted to accommodate pipe and cable clamps. All CODE cable tray and fittings ensure optimal strength and bonding characteristics by means of welding. Metal Inert Gas (M.I.G.) welding is a semiautomatic process using inert-gas shroud over a consumable wire electrode which transfers current to melt the base material. A filler metal is also added for reinforcement. CODE cable trays offer superior welding strength because our rungs are welded on both the front as well as the back of the rungs. This is unique to CODE tray and adds additional strength to every piece of CODE tray. Our side rails and rungs are designed to allow users to attach a UC clamp without drilling or tapping the side rail. SMOOTH EDGES All aspects of both tray and rungs feature rounded edges and flat smooth surfaces to prevent damage when in contact with cables. FUTURE EXPANSION REQUIREMENTS Easily add cables to an existing system with barrier tray. Future expansion should always be considered when selecting a cable tray, and allowance should be made for additional fill area and load capacity. A minimum of 50% expansion allowance is recommended. SPACE LIMITATIONS Any obstacles which could interfere with a cable tray installation should be considered when selecting a cable tray width and height. Adequate clearances should be allowed for installation of supports and for cable accessibility. Note: The overall cable tray dimensions typically exceed the nominal tray width and loading depth. Standard length is 3m (10ft) & 6m (20ft) Depth 100mm (4 ), 150mm (6 ) and custom SPECIAL ORDERS CODE cable tray systems have been designed to easily accept special orders to suit the specification of your job. From connectors to join CODE tray to competitive products, to custom tray widths, to covers for any cable tray system on the market. Our manufacturing facility has full CAD design and CNC punching and forming capabilities. CODE s customer service staff will handle your request for quotation and delivery lead times quickly and efficiently there is nothing too custom! www.codeelectric.com 229 Tel: 604-540-0011
DEFINITIONS Accessories Barrier Strip Cable Tray Support Span Cable Tray System Channel Cable Tray Connector Fitting Galvanic Corrosion Horizontal Cross Horizontal Elbow Horizontal Tee Instrumentation Channel Ladder Cable Tray Reducer Reducer Left-hand A component that is used to supplement the function of a straight section or fitting. Examples include, but are not limited to, dropout, cover, conduit adapter, hold-down devices, and barrier strip. To separate cables carrying dissimilar voltages. The distance between the centerlines of supports. A unit or assembly of units or sections, and associated fittings, forming a mechanical system used to support cable and raceways. A fabricated structure consisting of a one-piece ventilated bottom or solid bottom channel section. A component that joins a combination of cable tray straight sections and fittings. The basic types of connectors include rigid, expansion, adjustable, adnd reducer. A component that is used to change the size, direction, elevation or width of a cable tray system. Fittings are not subject to Nema/C.S.A. load ratings. Galvanic corrosion results from the electrochemical reaction that occurs in the presence of an electrolyte when two dissimilar metals are in contact. A fitting that joins cable trays in four directions at 90 degree intervals in the same plane. A fitting that changes the direction of cable tray on the same plane. A fitting that joins cable trays in three directions at 90 degree intervals in the same plane. One-piece channel section; solid or ventilated. Typically used to carry instrumentation, control, data, telephone, or cables. A fabricated structure consisting of two longitudinal side rails connected by individual transverse members (rungs). A fitting that joins cable trays of different widths in the same plane. A reducer; when viewed from the large end, a straight side on the left. Tel: 604-540-0011 230 www.codeelectric.com
DEFINITIONS Reducer Right-hand Reducer Straight A reducer; when viewed from the large end, has a straight side on the right. A reducer; two symmetrical offset sides. Solid-Bottom Straight Section Support A fabricated structure consisting of a one-piece solid bottom channel section that may include louvers on the bottom face. A length of cable tray that has no change in direction or size. A component that provided a means for supporting a cable tray, including, but not limited to, cantilever bracket, trapeze, and individual rod suspension. Thermal Expansion & Contraction Accurate gap setting at time of installation when using expansion connectors. Trough or Ventilated Cable Vertical Elbow Vertical Inside Elbow Vertical Outside Elbow Vertical Tee A fabricated structure consisting of integral or separate longitudinal rails and a bottom having openings sufficient for the passage of air and utilizing 75% or less of the plane area of the surface to support cables. The maximum spacing between cable support surfaces of transverse elements do not exceed 102mm (4 ) in the direction parallel to the tray side rails. (On horizontal bends only, the maximum distance between transverse elements is measured at the centerlineof the bend.) A fitting that changes the direction of cable tray upward or downard from the horizontal plane. A fitting that changes the direction of cable tray upward from the horizontal plane. A fitting that changes direction of cable tray downward from the horizontal plane. A fitting that joins cable trays in three directions at 90 degree intervals in different planes. www.codeelectric.com 231 Tel: 604-540-0011
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS: Net 30 days, unless otherwise stated. Interest on overdue accounts is calculated at 2% per month. In the event the customer requests a delay in shipment, payment becomes due 30 days following the originally scheduled shipping date. Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes are extra where applicable. PRICING: Goods will be billed at the price effective at the time of the order. All prices are subject to change without notice. TAXES: Any applicable taxes are extra. MINIMUM BILLING: Minimum billing is $250.00 net of freight and taxes. SPECIAL ORDERS: For items not normally stocked by CODE Manufacturing Ltd. we reserve the right to ship and charge 10% above or below the quantity specified on the order. Special orders cannot be cancelled. If cancellation occurs, CODE will insist on payment for work performed, costs incurred and loss of profits. SHIPPING: 1. Cable Tray is always shipped F.O.B. our plant, Port Coquitlam, B.C. regardless of freight payment terms. 2. F.O.B. Freight On Board denotes that title to the shipment passes to the purchaser at the instant that the carrier signs the bill of lading. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that the shipment is received in good order, and to file a Damaged in Transport Claim with the carrier should there be damages. CODE is not responsible for any liability arising thereof, and cannot be involved in any recover process. 3. CODE will not accept any return shipment due to transport damage. 4. Should repair or replacement of goods be necessary a new purchase order must be issued to CODE Manufacturing Ltd. The purchaser is responsible for payment of both purchase orders SHIPPING DATES: Wherever and whenever possible CODE Manufacturing Ltd. (the Company) will endeavor to ship the goods on the specified date(s). At no time shall the purchaser hold CODE responsible for any delay or damage incurred due to acts of God, priorities, orders or restriction imposed by the Government, delays in transport, delays from our suppliers or delays due to labour and all delays beyond the control of CODE Manufacturing Ltd. PACKAGING: Crating is charged extra when required. Special packaging may also be charged extra. CLAIMS: Claims for errors or shortages must be made within five (5) days of receipt of goods. CANCELLATIONS: After an order has been accepted it may be cancelled only with CODE Manufacturing s written approval. RETURN MATERIAL POLICY: Only unused products in new condition and not more than one-year-old will be considered for return. Permission to return material must be obtained IN WRITING from the Company prior to return. Upon approval and issue of an RMA (return merchandise authorization) products may be returned for exchange for other goods of equal value. Request for return must give the date and invoice number covering the original shipment. A service charge will apply to all goods accepted for return. All returns are to be shipped prepaid to our plant at the risk of the consignor. The RMA must accompany the material(s). Custom and or items not stocked by CODE are non-returnable. Tel: 604-540-0011 232 www.codeelectric.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS DISCLAIMER: Ensure ladder tray system performs as designed, it is important that it is properly installed. Everything must be done in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code (CEC), Occupational Health & Safety procedures, as well as local and customer building codes. WARRANTY: In the event a product is deemed defective to CODE, such products shall be repaired or replaced. Repair or replacement is at the discretion of CODE. Under no circumstances will a credit be issued for unauthorized rework of any materials. ERRORS, OMMISSION, & CORRECTIONS: The CODE catalogue s price list, website, flyers, and any other printed or electronic literature are subject to errors and omissions. Data included in the material is subject to change without notice. All literature is updated as needed and posted online at www.codeelectric.com. This information is updated at CODE s discretion. Issue Date: August 2016 Revision Number: 2 www.codeelectric.com 233 Tel: 604-540-0011