Note: These are generic instructions, check with your supplier for instructions to install the specific models of cable ladders.

In industrial settings, cable trays are used to support and distribute data cables in a large capacity. Cable trays are often chosen over their open wiring and conduit system alternative for their durable cable protection and ease of access. While open wiring systems are easy Leitersprossen Abdeckung rutschhemmend Nachrüsten to change, they are also highly susceptible to damage. Moreover, conduit systems are protective, but adding or removing cables from them is highly problematic. A common type of cable tray is a cable ladder. These popular trays simulate the rungs on a ladder, in which traverse bars, positioned at regular intervals 4 to 12 inches apart, support insulated cables in the tray. The following is an explanation of how to install a cable ladder in your facility.

Step 1: Check Your Parts

Before it is possible to install a cable ladder, ensure you have the parts you need. Not every kit contains the same parts, so most of all, check that the parts in your kit correspond with the parts mentioned in your user manual. In most cases, cable ladder kits contain a certain number of ladders themselves, brackets used to cover each ladder (although it is important to note that some kits do not contain brackets), adapter brackets, grounding brackets, a ground strap and a variety of nuts, washers and bolts.

Step 2: Cut Ladders and Brackets to Size

Unless your ladders and brackets are the exact right size, you will need to cut them to size using a hack saw. Cut each approximately 2 inches longer than the distance of the isle you plan to have it span across. Be careful touching the rough metal ends you cut off. They will be sharp.

Step 3: Attach Ladders to the Enclosure

Attach the provided mounting brackets to your enclosures, or other intended support points for your cable ladder. Normally, enclosures have holes on which mounting brackets can be connected. If not, you will need to drill a hole in your enclosure that is the size of the bolt provided for connecting the mounting bracket to the enclosure. Next, insert the adapter brackets in the holes on the ends of each ladder. Ensure the hook on the adapter brackets are facing downward, and that the cable ladder rungs are on top. Once you have your mounting brackets on your enclosure and adapter brackets in your ladder, you can clip your ladder between your enclosures.

Step 4: Attach the Ladder Bracket (skip for kits that do not contain brackets)

This step is fairly straightforward. Most modern ladder brackets simply clip onto ladders without any further installation. Ensure the bracket is secure before you proceed any further, because a poorly secured bracket can lead to safety risks. In the rare case that a ladder bracket requires additional installation, it is usually simply connecting the bracket to the ladder with provided nuts, bolts and washers.

Step 5: Ground Your Cable Ladder

Grounding your cable tray is important to prevent electrocution. Although ladders that contain only data cables do not technically need to be grounded, doing so is usually a good idea in all cases, because it is a simple step that can help prevent a future safety hazards in case electrical cables end up in the tray in the future. Every enclosure or other ladder support should contain two ground connection points. First, connect your grounding bracket to ladder at a point near the enclosure. Next, Leitersprossen Abdeckung rutschhemmend Nachrüsten attach your ground strap to the grounding bracket using a nut. Last, attach your ground strap to one of the ground connection points on your enclosure.

The cable ladder is a type of cable tray that supports cables and wires in an enclosed, ladder-like structure. Installing this type of tray in your facility is simple and effective. Unlike open wire and conduit systems, cable trays both protect cables and provide easy access if you need to change anything. Using the above information, you can easily install a cable ladder.

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