Need for Upkeep Of Ladder Cable Tray

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The Need For Upkeep Of Ladder Cable Tray
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INFORMATION

• FRP stands for Fiber Reinforced Plastic.
• FRP units have multiple uses in the industrial
  sector.
• In fact, fiberglass structures are ubiquitous in
  factories and other industrial establishments.
• Fiberglass is a composite material containing
  glass fibers and has become a favored material
  for engineers and builders.
• Modern fiberglass structures are imparted more
  strength and life span through various design
  features by the manufacturers.
• When it comes to FRP ladder cable trays, the
  maintenance is minimal because they are usually
  made of sturdy materials and simply need to be
  installed correctly for longer use.
• However, some maintenance tips should be
  remembered for ensuring that the FRP ladder type
  cable trays are kept in the best possible
  condition.

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• 1. Inspecting the unit
• Although, FRP ladder type cable trays are
  designed to withstand wear and tear and do not
  require much maintenance, it is recommended to
  carry out inspection of the unit to check for
  maintenance issues which may crop up from time to
  time.
• This is especially true for units used in
  industrial facilities.
• The inspection does not require the aid of any
  special tool and can be simply carried out
  visually.
• The unit needs to be examined for presence of
  dirt and foreign objects.
• Dirt particles and foreign objects need to be
  immediately eliminated from the unit.
• There after, a check of all the joints must also
  be made.
• Loose points at the joints, if present, must be
  tightened in accordance with the instructions of
  the manufacturer.

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• 2. Removing the cables
• Removing extra cables from the FRP ladder type
  cable tray is useful.
• This is because removal of extra cables enhances
  the loading capacity of the unit and also
  improves ventilation in the system.
• Enlisting the assistance of professionals for
  removing the extra cables is recommended.
• 3. Repair and replacement
• FRP ladder cable trays can suffer many types of
  damages such as deformed side rails, bend rungs,
  damaged welded points, etc.
• The damage is detected during inspection.
• The damage must be repaired as soon as it is
  detected to avoid further damage.
• The damaged part can either be repaired or
  replaced if the damage cannot be repaired.

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• The above mentioned tips are important with
  respect to proper maintenance of ladder type
  cable trays.
• Manufacturing
• Cable trays are manufactured using cold rolled
  steel sections which make them light in weight.
• They are then hot dipped for toughening.
• The cable trays can be also be made of aluminum
  or steel apart from fiber reinforced plastic.
• For metal encased cables, a plethora of cable
  trays categorized as light, medium, heavy and
  heavy duty cable trays are manufactured.
• For non metal encased cables, ventilated heavy
  duty cable trays which reinforce the cables are
  manufactured.
• The cable trays are designed for all kinds of
  cable such as signal cables, telephone cables,
  multi conductor control cables and power cables.

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• Types
• With the advancement of technology, the
  industrial plants and construction projects are
  increasingly using complex cables and wires to
  run the various mechanized processes.
• Consequently, the support system for such cables
  also need to be efficient, adaptable and
  affordable.
• The modern cable trays meet all such parameters.
• There many kinds of cable trays available in the
  market suited for diverse needs.
• Ladder type cable tray is the most common variety
  of cable tray.
• It does not need transitional support and can be
  used for a long period of time.
• This kind of tray provides easy access to the
  cables from both its sides and allows air
  circulation for the cables from all the sides.
• Another type of cable tray is single rail cable
  tray. In this type of cable tray, a single rail
  is present on the middle of the tray with curved
  fingers sitting upright from the rail for
  supporting the weight of the cables.

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• This kind of cable tray is suitable for low
  voltage cables.
• Yet another type of cable tray is solid cable
  tray which does not allow ventilation but
  efficiently protects the cables.
• The cable trays are robust in construction,
  resistant against corrosion and flame and are not
  affected by UV rays.
• They meet all the industry standards. The
  material of the cable tray to be installed
  depends upon the local building code requirements
  and the budget of the owner.
• The electrical load capacity of the tray is also
  an important factor.
• Benefits
• Cable tray protects the cables and wires present
  in it.
• The wires are also kept in an organised manner
  in the tray which makes it easy for electricians
  and other maintenance professionals to detect and
  rectify wiring related problems.
• The tray also protects the maintenance personnel
  and installers against electric shocks.

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