Ladder

Tray
SPECIFICATIONS

Chalfant Aluminum Ladder Tray Light Duty- Data & Communications

Specifications

Cable Tray:
Shall have a UL Classification Label and conform to NEMA VE-1 Standards and be
manufactured entirely (side rails, rungs & splice plates) of 6063T6 aluminum alloy
(copper free) for maximum corrosion resistance.

Straight Sections:
Shall have a side rail height of (A)* with an inside load depth of (B)* and a NEMA
load/span capability of (C)* at (D)*. The simple beam deflection of the tray system, at
the above conditions, shall not exceed (E)*. Side rails shall be C Channel design.
The widths shall be 6,9,12,18 or 24 for light duty system.

Rungs:
Shall be installed on 6 or 9 centers and shall be a box construction with minimum 7/8
width, 1/16 radius on edges. Rungs shall be MIG welded to the web of the side rails.
Spot welding or swaging will not be accepted.
(Use 9RS unless cable is small diameter. Use 6RS or trough rung for small diameter)

Fittings:
Shall have 12 smooth radius. They shall have a 3 minimum tangent for simple
transitions and splice plate connections.

Splice Plates & Hardware:

Splice plates shall be fabricated with a 4 hole pattern. Holes shall be slotted for easy field
assembly. Hardware shall be 3/8 302 stainless steel round head serrated bolts with 304
stainless steel hex nuts with integral lock washer.

Accessories:
Shall be aluminum or stainless steel. Tray shall be isolated from bare steel with PVC
spacers or glide strips.

* Insert selected tray from chart below

Chalfant A B C D E
Tray System Rail Height Load Depth NEMA Load Rate Deflection
Class Simple
Beam
14A 4 3 10A 60lbs/ft 0.78
15A 5 4 10C 100lbs/ft 0.80
16A 6.3 5.5** 12B 75lbs/ft 0.83
** Available in 6 load depth with Trough Style Rung

All systems are available with trough or solid bottom.