Technical guides on cable supports
How to pick the right material, finish and size — from our factory's technical team.
- Cable tray fittings and accessories: types and what each one is for Horizontal and vertical bends, tees, crosses, reducers, splice plates, covers and supports. A simple guide to cable tray fittings and how to count them in your bill of quantities.
- Cable tray vs cable ladder: which one do you need? Perforated cable tray and cable ladder both carry cables, but each has its place. Here is the difference in load, span, ventilation and cost.
- Cable tray weight chart and how to calculate weight per metre An approximate weight chart for the most common cable tray sizes from 50 to 1000 mm, and the formula to work out the weight of any size and thickness.
- Cable tray profiles: U-shape, returned flange and snap-on explained Not every cable tray has the same profile. Learn the difference between U-shape, returned flange and snap-on trays, which one suits your project, and how it affects the cover, weight and price.
- Cable tray prices in Egypt: what decides the price per metre? The price of a metre of cable tray is not a fixed number. It depends on weight, steel price, finish and labour. Here is how it is calculated and how to compare quotations fairly.
- How to choose the right cable tray size for your project Five steps from the Rovana Trade technical catalogue: tray, trunk or ladder, side height, cross-section area with 25% reserve, support spacing and finish.
- Stainless steel cable tray: 304 or 316? When the environment is too harsh for galvanized steel, stainless is the answer — but the grade matters. Here is how to choose between 304 and 316.
- Hot-dip galvanized vs pre-galvanized cable tray: what is the difference? Hot-dip galvanized and pre-galvanized cable trays look similar, but zinc thickness, edge protection, service life and price are very different. Here is how to choose.