Wire mesh cable trays—often called basket trays —are constructed from welded steel wire, forming a lightweight open-grid structure. Unlike traditional formed trays, wire mesh trays rely on distributed wire intersections for strength rather than solid rails or rungs. There are several types of cable trays, including ladder, perforated, solid bottom, basket, and channel trays. Each cable tray type performs a different function and comes in various materials such as aluminum. Cable tray systems are engineered support structures designed to route, support, and protect insulated electrical cables used for power distribution, control, instrumentation, and communication. The unique shape of our cable trays results in up to 50% extra capacity in specific applications compared. Ladder cable trays consist of two longitudinal side members connected by individual transverse members and provide solid side rail protection and system strength with smooth radius fittings and a wide selection of materials and finishes.
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