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Electricalaka: wirewayaka: cable runway

Cable Tray

In Plain English

An open metal framework mounted overhead that holds and organizes electrical cables instead of running them through pipes.

Definition

A rigid structural system used to support and route electrical cables in commercial and industrial installations, serving as an alternative to conduit. Cable trays come in ladder, solid-bottom, ventilated, and wire-mesh configurations. They allow easy installation, inspection, and modification of cable runs.

Example

The data center used aluminum ladder cable trays to route power and communications cables above the raised floor.

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