While fiberglass cable tray systems utilize a heat-cured resin that doesn't melt at higher temperatures, it's important to realize there is a slight loss of rigidity at continuously elevated temperatures. The current strength reduction guidelines are published in the NEMA FG 1-1993. maintain spacing or to keep cables in place when the tray is ect the minimum bend ra-dius for cables as they exit the bottom of the cable tray. A rung spacing of 6 to 9 inches (150 to 230 mm) is preferable when the cable tray cont d for instrumentation and control applications that require. us-trations without notice. The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned. VE 1 Table 6-1 shows the allowable lengths of steel and aluminum cable tray between expansion joints for the temperature differential values. For a 100° F differential (winter to summer), a steel cable tray will require an expansion joint every 128 feet and an aluminum cable tray every 65 feet. Here's a deeper look at what it addresses: 1.
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