cable management products

Standards

voestalpine Metsec Cable Ladder Systems generally conform to BS EN 61537 Cable management – cable tray systems and cable ladder systems

Information relating to compliance is detailed/highlighted within the following sections of the standard:

6 Classification

6.1 According to material

6.1.1 Metsec cable ladder systems are metallic system components

6.2 According to resistance to flame propagation

6.6.2 Metsec cable ladder systems are non – flame propagating system components

6.3 According to electrical continuity characteristics

6.3.2 Metsec cable ladder systems have electrical continuity characteristics

6.4 According to electrical conductivity

6.4.1 Metsec cable ladder systems are electrically conductive system components

6.5 According to resistance against corrosion

6.5.2 Metsec cable ladder systems are made of steel with metallic finishes or stainless steel

(Resistance to corrosion is classified according to Table 1. and follow the relevant specification in Table 8, with compliance according to Table 7.)

Table 1 – classification for resistance against corrosion

ClassReference – material and finish
0(a) None
1Electroplated to a minimum thickness of 5 m
2Electroplated to a minimum thickness of 12 m
3Pre – galvanised to grade 275 to BS EN 10346
4Pre – galvanised to grade 350 to BS EN 10346
5Post – galvanised to a zinc mean coating thickness (minimum) of 45 m according to BS EN ISO 1461 for zinc thickness only
6Post – galvanised to a zinc mean coating thickness (minimum) of 55 m according to BS EN ISO 1461 for zinc thickness only
7Post – galvanised to a zinc mean coating thickness (minimum) of 70 m according to BS EN ISO 1461 for zinc thickness only
8Post – galvanised to a zinc mean coating thickness (minimum) of 85 m according to BS EN ISO 1461 for zinc thickness only
9AStainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240/A 240M – 95a designation S30400 or EN 10088 grade 1 – 4301 without a post treatment (b)
9BStainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240/A 240M – 95a designation S31603 or EN 10088 grade 1 – 4404 without a post treatment (b)
9CStainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240/A 240M – 95a designation S30400 or EN 10088 grade 1 – 4301 with a post treatment (b)
9DStainless steel manufactured to ASTM: A 240/A 240M – 95a designation S31603 or EN 10088 grade 1 – 4404 with a post treatment (b)
(a)For materials which have no declared corrosion resistance classification
(b)The post – treatment process is used to improve the protection against crevice crack corrosion and the contamination by other steels

Table 7 – System component compliance and classification for resistance against corrosion

System Component Material and FinishesClassification According ToComplianceSubclause for Compliance Check
Non-metallic6.5.1Declaration14.2.1
Reference – zinc coating as in Table 1.6.5.2 Table 1 classes 1 to 8Declaration or measurement14.2.2
Non-referenced zinc coating6.52 Table 1 classes 1 to 8By neutral salt spray test NSS14.2.3
Reference – stainless steel as in Table 1.6.5.2 Table 1 Class 9A to 9DDeclaration14.2.2
Non-referenced stainless steelNot classifiedDeclarationNone
Other metallic coatings6.5.2 Table 1 Column 1 classes 1 to 8By neutral salt spray test NSS14.2.3
Aluminium alloys or other metals6.5.3 Under considerationUnder consideration14.2.4
Organic coatings6.5.4 Under considerationUnder consideration14.2.5

Table 8 – Zinc coating thickness of reference materials

ClassMinimum Thickness mMinimum coating thickness as given in EN 10327 or EN 10326 mMean coating thickness (minimum) to BS EN ISO 1461 m
0 (a)
15
212
313
419
545
655
770
885

(a) As declared by the manufacturer or responsible vendor

6.6 According to temperature

6.6.1 Minimum temperature for the system components is given in Table 2.

6.6.2 Maximum temperature for the system components is given in Table 3.

Table 2 – Minimum/Maximum temperature classification

MaterialMinimum transport, storage installation and application temperature °CMaximum transport, storage installation and application temperature °C
Post Galvanised-50+60
Stainless Steel-50+60
Pre Galvanised-50+150

6.8 According to the free base area of the cable ladder length as given in Table 5.

Table 5 – Free base area classification

ClassificationPerforation in the free base area
XUp to 80%
YOver 80% and up to 90%
ZMore than 90%

Note Classification Z relates to IEC 60364 – 5 – 52 Subclause A.52.6.2 third paragraph

6.9 According to impact resistance

6.9.5 System component offering impact resistance up to 50 J (as verified by testing in accordance with 10.9 Test for impact resistance.)

7 Marking and documentation

7.1 Each system component is marked by a label. Labels used fully comply with the rubbing test. Boxed items are labelled on the packaging

8 Dimensions

Key cross sectional dimensions for straight cable ladders

Part No.External Depth mmInternal Depth mmExternal Width mmInternal Width mmX-sectional area mm2
LSL050/0150#50201921503000
LSL050/0300#50203423006000
LSL050/0450#50204924509000
LSL100/0150#1007019215010500
LSL100/0300#1007034230021000
LSL100/0450#1007049245031500
LSL100/0600#1007064260042000
LSL100/0750#1007079275052500
LSL100/0900#1007094290063000
LSL125/0150#1259519215014250
LSL125/0300#1259534230028500
LSL125/0450#1259549245042750
LSL125/0600#1259564260057000
LSL125/0750#1259579275071250
LSL125/0900#1259594290085500
LSL150/0150#15012019215018000
LSL150/0300#15012034230036000
LSL150/0450#15012049245054000
LSL150/0600#15012064260072000
LSL150/0750#15012079275090000
LSL150/0900#150120942900108000

Minimum internal radius of fittings

Minimal internal radius of fittings available for the accommodation of cables is 300 mm.

9 Construction

9.1 Surfaces of system components which are likely to come into contact with cables during installation are inspected to ensure they shall not cause damage to the cables when installed correctly.

9.2 As with all metallic system components, care should be exercised that handling is in accordance with the relative COSHH regulations and gloves should be worn.

9.3 Screwed connections have been designed to withstand the mechanical stresses occurring during installations and normal use and will not cause damage to cables when correctly inserted. Screwed connections are in general ISO metric threads fully compliant to tests in accordance with 9.3.1 and 9.3.2 of the standard. Metsec Cable Ladder Systems are usually assembled using M10 cup square bolts and hex nuts with lock washers for couplers etc tightened to a torque of 45N/m. Other connections require M10 hex bolts for clamps etc tightened to a torque of 25N/m.

10 Mechanical properties

Cable ladder lengths have been tested generally in accordance with the standard under 10.2 and 10.3 for verification of the loading graphs. It should be noted that independent testing has been carried out to verify the structural performance of the cable ladders at the minimum and maximum temperature classifications for test conditions under 10.2.2. All accessories eg bends, tees etc should be directly supported by a suitable support device or devices at appropriate positions.