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Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray
Bolt Cutter and Connectors
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Components
Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray
The Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray comes in straight 10 ft. sections that are easily modfied and combined
to fit almost any configuration.
• Smooth, round wires minimize dust buildup and cable snagging.
• Zinc plating resists corrosion.
• Large 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102mm) mesh allows cable to be routed into and out of the tray at any point
without cutting the tray
• Available with either 2 or 4 in (51 or 102mm) sidewalls to hold cable in the tray and in a variety of
widths to accommodate different numbers of cables
Different cable tray sizes can be joined using the techniques described in this manual to make a truly custom
installation using standard parts.
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Components
Bolt Cutter and Connectors
DataCom Products
Bolt Cutter
Catalog
Sturdy side action bolt cutter is specially designed to Number Description
provide a flush cut and help create a protective coating for QTBC Side Action Bolt Cutter
the new cut.
Connectors
connecting tray
sections with splice
washers. Universal
bars can be cut to
fit with bolt cutters
and bent for use in
tees and elbows. Made of zinc-coated steel. Requires
QTSSW1 1 in. (25mm) Square Splice Washers and QTBN1
Screws and Flange Nuts to fasten to side of tray.
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Cutting the Tray
Always use the Hoffman side action bolt cutter to cut the Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray.
This cutter allows precision cuts that minimize sharp edges that could snag wire. Its action
also helps to protect the new cut from corrosion.
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Cutting the Tray
That’s it!
The cable tray is now ready for installation or for
bending to the desired shape.
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Creating a 90° Bend
At the desired bend location, cut the wires shown in red for the width of the cable tray.
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Creating a 90° Bend
2 in./
51mm
6 to 24 in./
152 to
610mm
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Creating a Large Radius Bend
Large radius bends are formed by removing the outside and bottom wires at the bend location.
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Creating a Large Radius Bend
2 in./ 4 to 24 in./
51mm 102 to 610mm
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Creating an Elbow
4 in./
102mm
18 in./
457mm
6 in./
152mm
20 in./
508mm
8 in./
203mm
12 in./ 24 in./
203mm 610mm
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Creating an Elbow
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Creating a 90° Tee
The T-connection splice bar connects the two sections of Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray to form a 90° tee.
Cut the side wires
Cut the side wires from the tray forming the top of the tee
as shown in the cutting guide for the size tray.
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Creating a Y-Junction Tee
The Y-Junction tee requires cutting both sections of Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray.
Cut both tray sections
Cut and remove the wires
indicated for the size tray.
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Reducing Quick Tray Width
Reduce Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray width to connect to smaller tray by cutting side and bottom wires.
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Changing Levels
Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray is easily formed to go around obstacles by removing side wires and bending
to the desired angle.
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Quick Tray
Fill and Load Calculations
The folllowing tables and formulas are provided to help determine how many cables can be safely carried by
each size wire mesh cable tray tray and to determine the appropriate distance between supports for the load,
based on number of cables, cable tray size, and bracket type.
Wire Mesh Cable Tray Fill Ratio Use the following formula to calculate the number of
cables that will result in a particular fill ratio, where:
Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray Fill Table at 50% Fill
CAT Cab Type (4 pair), .19 in. diameter, 20 lb/kft CAT Cab Type (6 pair), .26 in. diameter, 40 lb/kft
Catalog Height Width Area No. Cables Load No. Cables Load
Number in. in. in.2 at 50% Fill lbf/lineal ft at 50% Fill lbf/lineal ft
QT2X2 2 1.75 3.5 62 1.24 32 1.28
QT2X4 2 3.75 7.5 133 2.66 70 2.8
QT2X6 2 5.5 11 195 3.9 103 4.12
QT2X8 2 7.5 15 266 5.32 141 5.64
QT2X12 2 11.5 23 408 8.16 216 8.64
QT2X16 2 15.5 31 550 11 291 11.64
QT2X18 2 17.5 35 621 12.42 329 13.16
QT2X20 2 19.5 39 692 13.84 367 14.68
QT2X24 2 23.5 47 834 16.68 442 17.68
QT4X4 4 3.75 15 266 5.32 141 5.64
QT4X8 4 7.5 30 532 10.64 282 11.28
QT4X12 4 11.5 46 816 16.32 433 17.32
QT4X16 4 15.5 62 1100 22 583 23.32
QT4X18 4 17.5 70 1242 24.84 659 26.36
QT4X20 4 19.5 78 1384 27.68 734 29.36
QT4X24 4 23.5 94 1668 33.36 885 35.4
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Quick Tray
Fill and Load Calculations
Supporting Quick Tray Wire Mesh anchor must be evaluated separately. Supports should be
Cable Tray placed within 24 in. (610mm) of a splice on straight
sections, and the span between supports should not exceed
The Quick Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray is sized based on the length of tray. Additional supports will be required
the number and type of cables required for the current around bends and when the cable tray level changes.
and future need. A 50% fill ratio should equal the maximum
number of cables pulled in a given cross section. Straight The load ratings of the hardware that supports the Quick
section supports installed at 5-foot (1.5m) centers are Tray Wire Mesh Cable Tray must also be considered. Load
typical. For support spans greater than 5 feet (1.5m), cable ratings for some commonly used supports are shown in the
loads must be evaluated to ensure that the span between Support Maximum Load table below.
the supports is suitable for the load.The support and Once the load/foot has been determined, the weight on
each support can be determined by multiplying the
Cable Tray Maximum Load in lb/ft According to Span load/foot by the number of feet between supports.
Catalog Number 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft
QT2X2 17.17 12.54 7.51 6.04 4.77 3.86
QT2X4 18.10 14.00 11.30 9.30 7.40 5.10
EXAMPLE:
QT2X6 25.10 19.80 16.00 13.40 11.00 9.00
QT2X8 25.10 19.80 16.00 13.40 11.00 9.00 Weight of span = Load/foot * No. ft between supports
QT2X12 36.00 27.70 22.10 18.10 14.60 10.50
QT2X18 65.00 45.50 33.80 26.10 19.40 15.00
Load/foot figure from the 2 x 2 in. cable tray with 40% fill
QT2X20 65.00 45.50 33.80 26.10 19.40 15.00
ratio example: .98 lb/ft
QT2X24 67.00 48.70 37.80 30.30 23.70 17.00 Weight of span = .98 * 5 = 4.9 lb
QT4X8 43.80 35.90 30.10 25.40 21.20 17.00
QT4X12 57.95 43.77 27.77 22.94 18.12 14.68
Weight on support = weight of span / 2
QT4X20 89.80 71.00 57.70 47.60 38.50 22.00
QT4X24 89.80 71.00 57.70 47.60 38.50 22.00
60 QT2 x 12
50 QT2 x 18(20)
QT2 x 24
40
QT4 x 8
30 QT4 x 12
20 QT4 x 20(24)
10
0
5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft
Distance betw een supports
Support Maximum Load
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National Electrical Code References
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National Electrical Code References
Additional Options for Grounding National Electrical Code Uses Permitted Article 392.3A
• Use a single conductor cable as the common EGC for all Cable Type Article
the circuits in the cable tray [NEC Section 392-3(b)(1) Armored Cable 320
Exception 2]. Communications Raceway 800
Electrical Metallic Tubing 358
• Use individual EGC conductors in each multiconductor
Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing 362
cable in the cable tray (NEC Section 250-95).
Fire Alarm Cables 760
Flexible Metal Conduit 348
Walking on Cable Trays Flexible Metal Tubing 360
Instrumentation Tray Cable 727
Walking on cable trays must not be permitted. It violates
Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Conduit 350
the new version of NEMA standard VE-2, manufacturers'
Liquid-tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit 350
marking and recommendations, and the intent of the NFPA
Metal-clad Cable 330
70 Electrical Safety in Employee Work Practices.Walking on
Mineral-insulated, Metal-sheathed Cable 332
electrical equipment, conduits, cables or other electrical
Multiconductor Service Entrance Cable 338
systems should also be avoided. In addition to the fall
Multiconductor Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable 340
hazard, there is the risk of damage to equipment and
Multipurpose and Communications Cables 800
possible contact with conductors.
Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable 334
Power and Control Tray Cable 336
High Voltage Cables Power-limited Tray Cablesa –
Optical Fiber Cables 770
High voltage cables can be installed in Quick Tray Wire
aSections 725-61 (c) and 721-71 (f).
Mesh CableTray. NEC permits type MC (Article 334) and
type MV (Article 326) in industrial establishments where
qualified persons will service the installation.
Multiconductor cables rated over 600 volts must be
separated from lower voltage cables by a separate cable
tray or a solid fixed barrier.Type MC cables can be mixed
with lower voltage cables. See NEC 392-6(f).
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Quick Tray Catalog Number
Reference Guide
To create a bill of materials (BOM) for a cable tray system, determine the number and cross-section of trays,
as well as the type and number of splices, supports, and accessories.
Cable Tray Straight Section
For your convenience when ordering
Catalog Number Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
QT2X2 2 in. x 2 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X4 2 in. x 4 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X6 2 in. x 6 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X8 2 in. x 8 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X12 2 in. x 12 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X16 2 in. x 16 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X18 2 in. x 18 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2x20 2 in. x 20 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT2X24 2 in. x 24 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X4 4 in. x 4 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X8 4 in. x 8 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X12 4 in. x 12 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X16 4 in. x 16 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X18 4 in. x 18 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X20 4 in. x 20 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
QT4X24 4 in. x 24 in. electro zinc cable tray straight section
Splicing Hardware
For your convenience when ordering
Catalog Number Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
QTSSW1 Bag of 50, 1 in. Square Splice Washers
QTSSW2 Bag of 50, 1-1/2 in. Square Splice Washers
QTSSW3 Bag of 25, 2 in. Square Splice Washers
QTBN1 Bag of 50, 1/4 in. Round Head Screws with Flange Nuts
QTFS Bag of 50, Fast Splice Plates; one tool included per bag
QTFST Tool for Fast Splice Plate connection
QTTS Bag of 50 T Connection Splice Bars
QTUS10 Bag of 50, 10 in. Universal Splice Bars
QTUS43 43 in. Universal Splice Bar
Hanging Supports
For your convenience when ordering
Catalog Number Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
QTTH Bag of 50 Trapeze Hanging Clips, Hex nuts required,
1/4 in. to 3/8 in.
QTTM 39 in. Trapeze Mount. Use with L bracket or
2 threaded rods
QTCB4 4 in. C Bracket
QTCB8 8 in. C Bracket
QTCB12 12 in. C Bracket
QTSS Suspension Shoe (for use with CAT 30)
QTSHSB Bag of 50 Single Hanger Suspension Brackets
for 1/4 in. threaded rods,
hex nuts required (for use with CS profiles only)
QTQHA Bag of 50 Quick Hanging Accessories for CS Brackets
QTCH12 12 in. Center Hanger
QTCH24 24 in. Center Hanger
QTLB16 16 in. L Hanger
QTLB20 20 in. L Hanger
QTLB24 24 in. L Hanger
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Quick Tray Catalog Number
Reference Guide
Wall Supports
For your convenience when ordering
Catalog Number Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
QTWMA Wall Mount Attachment
QTSIWS Snap-In Wall Hanger Support
QTLB4 4 in. L Bracket
QTLB6 6 in. L Bracket
QTLB8 8 in. L Bracket
QTRWB4 4 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
QTRWB6 6 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
QTRWB8 8 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
QTRWB12 12 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
QTRWB16 16 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
QTRWB20 20 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
QTRWB24 24 in. Reinforced Wall Bracket
Accessories
For your convenience when ordering
Catalog Number Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
QTDS2 2 in. Divider Strip
QTDS4 4 in. Divider Strip
QTBC Bolt Cutter
QTDO 12 in. Cable Drop Out Accessory
QTDO4 4 in. Cable Dropout
QTWTB Wall Termination Bracket
QTCN25 1/4 in. Coupling Nut
QTCN38 3/8 in. Coupling Nut
QTFW25 1/4 in. Flat Washer
QTFW38 3/8 in. Flat Washer
QTHN38 3/8 in. Hex Nut
QTTHRD25 1/4-20 x 72 in. Threaded Rod
QTTHRD38 3/8-20 x 72 in. Threaded Rod
QTBC38 3/8 in. Beam Clamp
QTHN25 1/4 in. Hex Nut
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