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1 Supply of cable trays of the following sizes:

D.1.1 600 mm ladder type prefabricated GI cable tray M 300
D.1.2 450 mm ladder type prefabricated GI cable tray M 200
D.1.3 300 mm ladder type prefabricated GI cable tray M 300
D.1.4 600 mm perforated type prefabricated GI cable tray M 300
D.1.5 300 mm perforated type prefabricated GI cable tray M 300
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1. SCOPE
This standard specifies the design, material, constructional features and dimensional
details of cable trays generally used for supporting cables laid in open atmosphere.

2. PURPOSE:
The purpose is to give a general guideline for selection of Cable trays of different
types.

3. CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1. The design, construction, manufacture and performance of the
equipment/components shall conform to latest applicable standards and comply with
all currently applicable statutes, regulations and safety codes in the locality where the
equipment/components will be installed. Nothing in this specification shall be
construed to relieve the VENDOR of this responsibility
3.2. In case of conflict between the standards and this specification, this specification shall
govern.
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TISCO Standard 02036/2 : CABLE TRAYS
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IS: 5-2007: Colours for Ready Mixed Paints and Enamels.
IS 1079 : 1994 Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips – Specification
• IS 513 : 2008 Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips
• IS 2062 : 2006 Hot Rolled Low, Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel

5. General.
5.1. Cable trays shall be made of materials MS Steel / Galvanised Steel having ladder /
perforated / solid type design, complete with all necessary coupler plates, elbows,
tees, bends, reducers, stiffeners and other accessories and hardware as specified by
the user.
5.2. All hardware (i.e. bolts, nuts, screws, washers, etc.) shall be hot dip galvanised for
GI type cable tray.
5.3. The cable tray shall be so constructed that there are no sharp edges, burrs or
projections, which are likely to damage the insulation of the cable.

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5.4. The minimum bend radius of the cable tray shall correspond to that of the largest
cable laid in the tray.
5.5. The length of the cable trays shall be 2.5, 3 and 4.5 meter as specified by user.

Specification of different Types of cable trays are enumerated below.

6. Cable Tray fabricated by Angles and Flats.

6.1. Fabrication of Cable Tray
6.2. The cable tray shall be of ladder design as shown in Drg. Nos. SD-0742/A and SD-
0743/A.
6.3. The sizes of cable trays and their permissible load carrying capacities are detailed in
Table-1.

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6.4. The cable trays shall be fabricated as per drawing Nos.SD- 0742/A and SD- 743/A
(refer annexure-1 & 2) and shall be in standard lengths of 4.5 meters.
6.5. The cable tray of sizes 1 to 4 shall be fabricated out of angle size 35 x 35 x 6 mm. In
case 35 x 35 x 6mm angle is not available, 45 x 45 x 6mm size angle can be used.
6.6. The cable tray sizes 5 to 8 shall be fabricated with angle size 50x50x6 mm.
6.7. A set of two flats of 25 x 6mm with a gap of 9mm in between and a single flat of 50 x
6mm shall be used alternatively as cross members.
6.8. The required length of the cable trays shall be obtained by joining the trays by means
of square butt welding. But in the location where welding at site is not permitted, (for

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example at Coke Ovens), cable trays shall be joined by means of nuts and bolts in
accordance with Drg.Nos. SD-0742/A and SD-0743/A.
6.9. The cable tray shall be supported at intervals of 450mm, 900mm or 1500mm from
one end depending on the loading. The joints shall fall invariably on the cable tray
support.
6.10. At the ends of the cable tray, supports shall be provided if the length falls short of the
specified span of supports.
6.11. The minimum bend radius of the cable tray shall correspond to that of the largest
cable laid in the tray. The recommended minimum bend radii of the cables are given
in Table-2.

TABLE-2: Minimum Permissible Bending Radii for Cables.

Voltage PVC and XLPE Cables

Rating
Single core Multi core
Up to 11 KV
Above 11 KV
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6.12. The cable tray shall be so constructed that there are no sharp edges, burrs or
projections, which are likely to damage the insulation of the cable.

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6.13. All the steel work of the cable tray shall be painted with a coat of red oxide and
thereafter finished with two coats of grey paint shade No.632 of IS:5-1978.
6.14. Supply condition- Cable trays shall normally be supplied in standard length without
joining plates (Item 3 in both drawings). The joining plates shall be supplied only when
specifically asked for and shall be so bolted that they remain within the standard
length to avoid damage during handling.

7. GI Ladder type cable tray

7.1. The cable Tray shall be of galvanized steel and ladder type, complete with all
necessary coupler plates, elbows, tees, bends, reducers, stiffeners and other
accessories and hardware as detailed in the relevant drawing/BOM. All hardware
(i.e. bolts, nuts, screws, washers, etc.) shall be hot dip galvanized.
7.2. The cable trays shall be in standard lengths(L) of 2500, 3000 and 4500 mm and clear
inside widths(W) of trays shall be 300, 450, 600 and 750 mm

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7.3. The Sheet thickness of runner shall be 2.5/3 mm or as per requirement

7.4. Raw Material Used for runner, rung and coupler plate shall be MS , As per IS
1079;1994/IS 513;1994/IS 2062;2006
7.5. The Runner height(H) shall be maximum 50mm.
7.6. Runner collar(‘C) shall be of 15/25/30/45 mm as required.
7.7. Loading capacity (kg/m): As per number of cable laid and span distance.
7.8. Thickness of GI coating(micron): 85, As per IS-2629/4759
7.9. Rung details:
Size (LxW)(mm):35x15/40x20/50x20
Spacing(S) between rung (mm):250/300
Rung’s slot size(LxW)(mm):20x10
Spacing between slot width wise(mm):
10/15
7.10. Coupler plate details.
Thickness(mm):2/3
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The cable tray shall be of galvanized steel and perforated type, complete with all
necessary coupler plates, elbows, tees, bends, reducers, stiffeners and other
accessories and hardware as detailed in the relevant drawing/BOM. All hardware
(i.e. bolts, nuts, screws, washers, etc.) shall be hot dip galvanized.
8.2. Following are some standard values for GI perforated type cable trays as per
requirement.
8.3. The cable trays shall be in standard lengths(L) of 2500, 3000 and 4500 mm, clear
inside widths(W) of trays shall be 150, 300, 450 and 600 mm. and height(H) of cable
tray shall be 25, 50 100 mm as per requirement.
8.4. The Sheet thickness(THK) of cable tray shall be 2.5/3 mm as per requirement
8.5. Raw material used shall be MS , As per IS 1079;1994/IS 513;1994/IS 2062;2006

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8.6. Thickness of GI coating (micron):85, As per IS-2629/4759

8.7. Perforation details:
Hole size (LxW)(mm):
Gap between slots (width wise)(mm):
10/15
Gap between slots (length wise)(mm):
20/30/40
8.8. Coupler plate details:
Thickness (mm):2/2.5/3.0
Number of coupling holes:4/8
Coupling nut bolt: M12

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Annexure-1:

DRG Drg. No. SD-0742/A

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Annexure-2:
DRG Drg. No. SD-0743/A

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