Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Cable Tray

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Advantages of FRP:

• Our FRP cable management system has been designed to work in most extreme environments. Products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards while at the same time offering exceptional values to our customers. FRP products have many advantages, some of which are shown below.

Intech - SFSP FRP Cable Management System

• SFSP-INTECH FRP Cable Management System has an extensive standard FRP product range, much of which is stocked in strategic global locations. However, we also appreciate that many project require tailor made solutions to overcome unique challenges. In order to deliver standardization with flexibility, our FRP product range and manufacturing systems are designed to offer flexibility.
• • FRP profiles (including straight sections of Cable Tray and Cable Ladder) can be supplied in custom lengths.
• • Cable Trays and Cable Ladder fittings can be provided in a wide variety of special angles and radius.
• • Cable Ladder can be produced in custom widths between 150 and 900 mm.
• • Cable Ladders can be produced with a variety of rung spacing.
• • Risers can be easily adjusted so that an inside Riser can be used as an outside Riser and vice versa.
• • Straight Cable Ladder sections can be supplied in kit form to save on shipping volume.
• • The majority of accessories can be supplied in SS or FRP material.
• • We have standardized our products so that even after delivery it is possible for fastener and accessory material type to be changed without the need for any additional modifications. (This is applicable to the majority of our products).
• • FRP products are easy to cut and drill on site and by using our Smart Jigs you can ensure that perforations for splice connectors are drilled in the correct location.

Complete FRP Product Line

• As a complete system provider of cable management and multi discipline support systems in many material types, with world wide references, our recommendations are trustworthy and focused. You can be confident that when you are next in the market for a non-metallic support system, our System FRP ladder tray will be your best choice for value, ease of installation and technical quality.

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Cable Management Systems

• SFSP-INTECH Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Cable Management System is designed, manufactured, and tested to be installed in most harsh environmental conditions of onshore and offshore facilities for several industries including Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing, Mining and others.
• FPR Cable Management System is required in the most corrosive conditions as a reliable and efficient alternative to the commonly used Steel Cable Management Systems making it ideal for caustic, harsh and marine environments. Its properties are well suited to withstand daily exposures to wind, weather and saltwater.SFSP-INTECH Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Cable Management System provides the load capacity of steel plus through a non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant alternative. With minimal on-site maintenance requirements, SFSP-INTECH FRP Cable Management System is the best solution when looking for an ideal replacement of Steel Cable Management Systems wherever needed.
• SFSP-INTECH Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Cable Management System is available with a full range of fittings, splices, covers, accessories and support channels of cantilever and trapeze junctions.

Cable ladders/Trays Installation Guide

• Installation of SFSP-INTECH fiberglass cable tray should be made in accordance with the standards set by NEMA Publication VE-2, Cable Tray Installation Guide, and National Electrical Code, Article 318.
• Always observe common safety practices when assembling tray and fittings. Installations generally require some field cutting Dust created during fabrication presents no serious health hazard, but skin irritation may be experienced by some workers.
• - Operators of saws and drills should wear masks, long sleeve shirts or coveralls.
• - Fabrication with fiberglass is relatively easy and comparable to working with wood. Ordinary hand tools may be used in most cases.
• - Avoid excessive pressure when sawing or drilling. Too much force can rapidly dull tools and also produce excessive heat which softens the bonding resin in the fiberglass resulting in a ragged edge rather than a clean-cut edge.
• - Field cutting is simple and can be accomplished with a circular power saw with an abrasive cut-off wheel (masonry type) or hack saw (24 to 32 teeth per inch).
• - Drill fiberglass as you would drill hard wood. Standard twist drills are more than adequate.
• - Any surface that has been drilled, cut, sanded or otherwise broken, must be sealed with a compatible resin.
• - Carbide tipped saw blades and drill bits are recommended when cutting large quantities.
• - Support the fiberglass material firmly during cutting operations to keep material from shifting which may cause chipping at the cut edge.
• - Each tray section length should be equal to or greater than the support span.
• - When possible, the splice should be located at quarter span.
• - Fittings should be supported as per NEMA FG-1.

Support Locations For Fittings

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Lengths of Straight Sections

• Cable Ladder Trays are available in 3 meters length in accordance with the NEMA Standards. Customized lengths are also available upon request. The following factors need to be considered when specifying the lengths of the trays:

• • The support span shall not be greater than the tray length. This ensures that the two splice plate connections will not fall within one support span.

• • When installing trays in a limited space, as often encountered in commercial applications, 3 meters length of tray are easier to handle and therefore are better suited for those applications.

Radius of Fittings

• FRP Cable Ladders/Trays fittings are used to change directions both horizontally and vertically. The standard radius for FRP Cable Ladders/Trays fittings is 12”(305mm). Other radii of 24”(610mm), and 36”(915mm) can be manufactures upon request. The radii of the fittings shall be based upon minimum bending radius of the cables. This information can be obtained from the cable manufacturer. Based on the total number of cables to be placed in the tray it may be more practical to use the next higher radius.

Cable Ladders/Trays Support Positions

• A general rule of thumb is that the splice plates shall not fall beyond the 1⁄4 point of the span, or the distance between supports. For example: On a 20 (6.1m) support span, the splice plates shall not be further than 5’ (1.5m) away from the support location. Under no circumstances shall two Cable Ladder Tray splices fall between any pair of supports. For special applications, mid-span splice plates can be furnished. Please contact the factory.

• Supports forCable Ladders/Trays elbows are critical. It is important to note that the Cable Ladders/Trays will come under its greatest stress when cables are being pulled into the tray. Therefore, proper placement of supports is necessary to ensure that the integrity of the tray system is maintained during the cable pulling operation. The diagrams on page 2-10 show the recommended support locations for fittings.

• It is important to use expansion connectors when installing long runs oCable Ladders/Trays. The number of expansion connectors required will depend on: (1) the maximum temperature difference (2) the tray material being installed Expansion Connectors allow 1” (2.5cm) of travel. This table illustrates how often expansion splice plates shall be used.