Cable Trays vs. Conduit
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Cable Trays: Better Hygiene - Wire mesh cable trays present minimal surface area and sites for bacterial growth. Their design and accessibility for spray cleaning makes them perfect for medium and high hygiene areas. Cable & Conduit are not considered hygienic. Conduit couplings are sites for bacterial growth and dust deposits. Conduit can not be cleaned unless installed with water-tight connections, and the inside of conduits can’t be accessed for cleaning, so bacteria and deposits are uncontrolled.
Cable Trays: No Moisture Problems - Moisture build-up is eliminated because of Siltec's open design. Cable & Conduit tends to collect condensation, and channel the moisture to electrical equipment, which could cause lead corrosion and failure.
Cable Trays: Less and Easier Maintenance - The trays' construction allows faster repairs and cleaning, so they are less labor intensive. Cable & Conduit repairs and maintenance are time-consuming because of the closed nature of conduit systems and their reduced accessibility.
Cable Trays: Labor Costs May be up to 50% Less - Simple and quick coupling and hanging of trays and field-fabricated fittings equals faster installation. Cable & Conduit installation is slow due to the tedious work involved with bending conduits and pulling wires.
Cable Trays: Greater Flexibility – Modifying Cable Trays or adding cables is simple because of the inherent capability of cable trays, where cables can enter and exit at any point. Cable & Conduit modifications are take up time because of their closed design.
Cable Trays: Visual inspections of Cables Possible – It is also easy to see if there is sufficient capability in the trays for additional cables. Cable & Conduit cables are not readily accessible for inspection. To determine if there is additional space in a conduit is time-consuming.
Cable Trays: No Moisture Problems - Moisture build-up is eliminated because of Siltec's open design. Cable & Conduit tends to collect condensation, and channel the moisture to electrical equipment, which could cause lead corrosion and failure.
Cable Trays: Less and Easier Maintenance - The trays' construction allows faster repairs and cleaning, so they are less labor intensive. Cable & Conduit repairs and maintenance are time-consuming because of the closed nature of conduit systems and their reduced accessibility.
Cable Trays: Labor Costs May be up to 50% Less - Simple and quick coupling and hanging of trays and field-fabricated fittings equals faster installation. Cable & Conduit installation is slow due to the tedious work involved with bending conduits and pulling wires.
Cable Trays: Greater Flexibility – Modifying Cable Trays or adding cables is simple because of the inherent capability of cable trays, where cables can enter and exit at any point. Cable & Conduit modifications are take up time because of their closed design.
Cable Trays: Visual inspections of Cables Possible – It is also easy to see if there is sufficient capability in the trays for additional cables. Cable & Conduit cables are not readily accessible for inspection. To determine if there is additional space in a conduit is time-consuming.
