Due to their exposure to the open air because of the cable trays, the wires contained within need a very durable outer covering. The regulations dictate that the cables must either be Type TC (also known as Tray Rated) or must be metal-armored (Type MC). These environments must be equipped with fire-resistant cable trays to prevent catastrophic failures in the event of a fire. A cable tray failure during a fire can not only damage valuable equipment but also cause downtime that affects business operations. Let us know about your needs and wishes. This is a description of how to select, install, and support these metal or plastic frames, on which electrical wires are installed. You should consider it as a series of instructions that make the buildings resistant to. Basor Electric, sensitive to the need to minimize the consequences of a fire, has subjected its cable trays to rigorous fire resistance tests to ensure the behavior of its products. The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned in this technical guide only apply to our own cable management ranges and cannot under any circumstances be transposed to si osure, overheating or. Regulation 521.
