Wire Mesh Cable Tray

Wire-mesh cable tray is a welded-steel-wire basket per IEC 61537 and NEMA VE 1, for exposed cable runs per NTC 2050 article 392. It is cut and assembled on site with click-type splices; the open bottom ventilates cables and allows drop-outs at any point.

The wire mesh cable tray is an open support system for electrical, control, communications or instrumentation cable runs that require ventilation, quick inspection and frequent changes in plant areas. At TECTUL it is quoted as an industrial welded wire mesh line with click couplers, profiles and grounding terminals, according to the actual catalog data. Compared with ladder-type cable tray, mesh is usually more practical for light or medium runs, frequent branches and cabling that needs full visibility; ladder tray is more often reserved for heavy power runs or main routes with high load. It also differs from slotted wiring duct because it works outside the panel as an open support, not as an internal organizer with cover. Selection should consider environment, cable load, support type, electrical continuity, grounding/earthing and installation criteria for cable tray systems such as those addressed by IEC 61537, along with the requirements of the electrical project in Colombia.

Selection guide

• Choose mesh type when you need ventilation, visual inspection and easy cable branching.
• Confirm finish or material required according to indoor environment, moisture, corrosion or exposure.
• Define joining accessories, field bends, supports, profiles and grounding terminals from the initial list.
• Validate total cable load and support spacing with the electrical or structural design.

Installation recommendations

• Keep cut edges free of sharp points that could damage the cable jacket.
• Install couplers and supports aligned to avoid torsion in the run.
• Do not mix power, control or communications cables without respecting the segregation defined by the project.
• Ensure continuity and grounding/earthing when the system requires it.
• Leave growth capacity without overloading the initial section.

We dispatch to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and all of Colombia. Request a quote via WhatsApp for welded wire mesh cable tray with route, required width, accessories and delivery city.

Finishes and commercial dimensions

Trays per IEC 61537 and NEMA VE 1, with typical side heights of 54 and 105 mm and widths from 50 to 600 mm (manufacturer catalogs). NTC 2050 article 392 governs fill and service separation; metallic tray requires ground continuity with bonding clamps between sections.