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1 AluminumT&B cable TrayFeatures Straight side rail design: Extruded I-beam Nominal height 4 in. to 8 in. Loading height 3 in. to 7 in. Snap-in splice plate connection Reverse position of every other rung for bottom or top mounting of cable ties Versatile continuous open slot rungs (strut profile) Holes spaced 1 in. designed based on the exclusive Ty-Rap cable tie slots (5/8 x 5/8) Extra wide rung Four bolt connection Choice of two styles of fitting (U & H) side railsApplicationsCommercialIndustrialSch oolsPetrochemical PlantsHospitalsAutomotive PlantsOffice BuildingsPaper PlantsAirportsFood ProcessingCasinosPower PlantsStadiumsRefineriesManufacturing MiningAccessories Each pair of splice plates comes with 3/8 in. mounting hardware Complete line of accessories and support systemsMaterial 6063 aluminum alloyCompliance CSA, NEMA, NEC, ULLoad Ratings Safety factor.

2 All tray sections will support an additional 200 lb. concentrated load on any portion of tray (side rail, rung, etc.) above and beyond published load AluminumT&B cable TrayLadder Extra wide aluminum rungs are welded to extruded aluminum I-beam side rails. Every second rung is reversed to allow for easy top or bottom mounting of cable ties and clamps. All edges and welds are rounded and smooth to prevent cable damage. Ventilated A fabricated structure consisting of integral or separate longitudinal rails and a bottom having openings sufficient for the passage of air and utilizing 75% or less of the plan area of the surface to support cables. The maximum open spacings between cable support surfaces of transverse elements do not exceed 102 mm (4 in) in the direction parallel to the tray side rails (rung edge to rung edge).

3 Note: For load CSA Class C/3M, NEMA 8C or less, please see alternative ventilated series of cable tray called One-Piece found on pages A160 to A191 of the Trough A fabricated structure consisting of a bottom without ventilation openings within separate longitudinal side : Fast and easy snap-in splice plates are provided with each straight LengthsTray Bottom TypesLadder, ventilated and solid AluminumT&B cable TrayHow to Create Part NumbersThomas & Betts has created a numbering system based on the order of selection criteria. For example the first selection issue is the environment which the cable tray will be subjected to. This selection will lead to the best material for your application. For complete details on cable tray selection process, see page A8 in the technical Select the material best suited to your environment.

4 Refer to technical section page Determine the tray series using the NEMA/CSA Load/Span Designations page A16, and Sizing cable tray page Select nominal depth and width of tray based on cable Loading. See Sizing cable tray page Select the bottom type based on cables and spacing The last number is the length of the cable tray in meters or LengthsNumber AluminumT&B cable TrayStraight LengthsNumber SelectionStraight Section Number Selection(AH1-6) 24-L09-144 Material PrefixStyle PrefixSeriesSide Rail Height (in.)WidthBottom Type LengthA AluminumH H-Beam1 Series 1 ** 3 Series 35 Series 5406 (6 in.) **09 (9 in.)12 (12 in.)18 (18 in.)24 (24 in.)30 (30 in.)36 (36 in.)42 (42 in.)L06 (6 in. rung spacing)L09 (9 in. rung spacing)L12 (12 in.)

5 Rung spacing)V (ventilated) **S (solid trough) **144 (12 ft.)288 (24 ft.)3 (3 meters)6 (6 meters)360 (30 ft.) 2 Series 24 Series 451 Series 13 Series 34 Series 45 Series 56 Series 67 Series 763 Series 34 Series 471 Series 1**8 ** Fittings not available for 8 in. side rail series 1.** For load CSA Class C/3M, NEMA 8C or less, please see an alternative ventilated series of cable tray called - One-Piece found on pages A160 to A191 of this catalogue. For series 76, 47 and 18 AluminumT&B cable TrayStraight Section Number Selection(AH1-4) 24-L09-144 Material PrefixStyle PrefixSeriesSide Rail Height (in.)WidthBottom Type LengthA AluminumH H-Beam1 Series 1 **406 (6 in.)09 (9 in.)12 (12 in.)18 (18 in.)24 (24 in.)30 (30 in.

6 36 (36 in.)42 (42 in.)L06 (6 in. rung spacing)L09 (9 in. rung spacing)L12 (12 in. rung spacing)V (ventilated) **S (solid trough)144 (12 ft.)288 (24 ft.)3 (3 meters)6 (6 meters)** Series 1 is available in 12 ft. or less.** For load CSA Class C/3M, NEMA 8C or less, please see an alternative ventilated series of cable tray called - One-Piece found on pages A160 to A191 of this SpecificationsAll calculations and data are based on 42 in. wide cable trays with rungs spaced on 12 in. centers with tray supported as simple spans with deflection measured at the midpoint. Continuous spans may reduce deflection by as much as 50%. Deflection factor: For lighter loads, deflection can be calculated by multiplying the load by the deflection Fittings consult pages A50 to Span (Feet)68101214161820AH1-4 Load (lb.)

7 /ft.)2521429163 Deflection (in.) Deflection Straight Lengths4 in. Straight Sections / Series 1-4 Ladder, ventilated and solid AluminumT&B cable TrayDimensionsAH1-4W (in.)Wo (in.)Wi (in.) SpecificationsLOAD RATINGS: Safety factor. All tray sections will support an additional 200 lb. concentrated load on any portion of tray (side rail, rung, etc.) above and beyond published load Lengths4 in. Straight Sections / Series 1-4 Ladder, ventilated and solid troughSeriesDimensionsSide Rail Design Factors 1 PairClassificationsNEMACSAULAH1-4Ix = Sx = Area = , 8CC/3 mUL cross sectional Area : AluminumT&B cable TrayStraight Section Number Selection(AH5-4) 24-L09-144 MaterialStyleSeriesSide Rail Height (in.)WidthBottom Type LengthA AluminumH H-Beam3 Series 35 Series 5406 (6 in.

8 09 (9 in.)12 (12 in.)18 (18 in.)24 (24 in.)30 (30 in.)36 (36 in.)42 (42 in.)L06 6 in. rung spacingL09 9 in. rung spacingL12 12 in. rung spacingV VentilatedS Solid trough144 (12 ft.)288 (24 ft.)3 (3 meters)6 (6 meters) Technical SpecificationsAll calculations and data are based on 42 in. wide cable trays with rungs spaced on 12 in. centers with tray supported as simple spans with deflection measured at the midpoint. Continuous spans may reduce deflection by as much as 50%. Deflection factor: For lighter loads, deflection at any length can be calculated by multiplying the load by the deflection Fittings consult pages A50 to Lengths4 in. Straight Sections / Series 3-4, 5-4 Ladder, ventilated and solid troughSeriesSupport Span (Feet)68101214161820AH3-4 Load (lb.)

9 /ft.)53330019213398755948 Deflection (in.) (lb.)/ft.)8674883122171591229678 Deflection (in.) AluminumT&B cable TrayStraight Lengths4 in. Straight Sections / Series 3-4, 5-4 Ladder, ventilated and solid troughDimensionsAH3-4AH5-4W (in.)Wo (in.)Wi (in.)Wo (in.)Wi (in.) SpecificationsLOAD RATINGS: Safety factor. All tray sections will support an additional 200 lb. concentrated load on any portion of tray (side rail, rung, etc.) above and beyond published load Rail Design Factors 1 PairClassificationsNEMACSAULAH3-4Ix = = = ,16BD/6 mUL cross sectional Area : = Sx = Area = ,16CE/6 mUL cross sectional Area : AluminumT&B cable TrayStraight Section Number Selection(AH2-5) 24-L09-144 Material PrefixStyle PrefixSeriesSide railheight (in.

10 WidthBottom Type LengthA AluminumH H-Beam2 Series 24 Series 4506 (6 in.)09 (9 in.)12 (12 in.)18 (18 in.)24 (24 in.)30 (30 in.)36 (36 in.)42 (42 in.)L06 6 in. rung spacingL09 9 in. rung spacingL12 12 in. rung spacingV VentilatedS Solid trough144 (12 ft.)288 (24 ft.)3 (3 meters)6 (6 meters) Technical SpecificationsAll calculations and data are based on 42 in. wide cable trays with rungs spaced on 12 in. centers with tray supported as simple spans with deflection measured at the midpoint. Continuous spans may reduce deflection by as much as 50%. Deflection factor: For lighter loads, deflection at any length can be calculated by multiplying the load by the deflection Fittings consult pages A50 to Lengths5 in. Straight Sections / Series 2-5, 4-5 Ladder, ventilated and solid troughSeriesSupport Span (Feet)68101214161820AH2-5 Load (lb.)