Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Most electricians think the holes in cable tray are there for cable ties.
They're not.
In this video, we take a deep dive into cable tray, cable basket and cable ladder, explaining the differences between each containment system, where they're used and how to choose the right one for commercial and industrial electrical installations. We cover tray loading, support spacing, cable weight calculations, cable management, ventilation, structural strength, heavy-duty vs medium-duty tray, basket loading, cable ladder design, corrosion protection, support brackets and why manufacturers' data should always be part of your design process.
Working with the Marshall-Tufflex metal containment range, we also reveal the real reason cable tray is perforated... and it's probably not what you think.
Whether you're installing SWA cables, submains, distribution circuits or data cabling, this video will change the way you look at electrical containment.⚡
Learn more about the huge Marshall Tufflex containment range - something for every job!
👉 hub.efixx.co.uk/MTContainmentRange
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Time Stamps ⏱️
00:00 The Truth About Cable Tray
01:18 Understanding Tray Loading
03:18 The Real Purpose Of Cable Tray
04:25 Why Cable Basket Exists
06:45 Basket Loading Explained
08:08 Marshall-Tufflex Does More Than Trunking
08:52 When You Need Cable Ladder
10:12 Why Cable Tray Has Holes
11:05 Final Thoughts
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#cabletray #electricalinstallation #electricians
Most electricians think the holes in cable tray are there for cable ties.
They're not.
In this video, we take a deep dive into cable tray, cable basket and cable ladder, explaining the differences between each containment system, where they're used and how to choose the right one for commercial and industrial electrical installations. We cover tray loading, support spacing, cable weight calculations, cable management, ventilation, structural strength, heavy-duty vs medium-duty tray, basket loading, cable ladder design, corrosion protection, support brackets and why manufacturers' data should always be part of your design process.
Working with the Marshall-Tufflex metal containment range, we also reveal the real reason cable tray is perforated... and it's probably not what you think.
Whether you're installing SWA cables, submains, distribution circuits or data cabling, this video will change the way you look at electrical containment.⚡
Learn more about the huge Marshall Tufflex containment range - something for every job!
👉 hub.efixx.co.uk/MTContainmentRange
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Time Stamps ⏱️
00:00 The Truth About Cable Tray
01:18 Understanding Tray Loading
03:18 The Real Purpose Of Cable Tray
04:25 Why Cable Basket Exists
06:45 Basket Loading Explained
08:08 Marshall-Tufflex Does More Than Trunking
08:52 When You Need Cable Ladder
10:12 Why Cable Tray Has Holes
11:05 Final Thoughts
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#cabletray #electricalinstallation #electricians
