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NEMA Standards Publication No. FG 1-1993


FIBERGLASS CABLE TRAY SYSTEMS
RevisionNo. 1, November, 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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REFERENCEDSTANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS .....................
MANUFACTURING
STANDARDS
Materials .............................................
SupplementalFinishes ......................................
D i m ~ s ins
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Protection of CableInsulation ..................................
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreword
Sc0pe

Section 1
Section 2

Section 3

Section 4
Section 5

Section 6

PERFORMANCE STANDARDSAND CLASS DESIGNATIONS


Working(Allowable) Laad Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load/Span Class Designations
Effect of Temperature
TEST STANDARDS
Destruction Load Test
DeflectionTest
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
Data to Appearin Specifications
Data to AppearonDrawings
Installation
APPLICATION INFOFWATION
Deflection
Finings
supports
supportLocations
Thermal Contraction and Expansion
Warning!Walkways

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This Standards Publication covers fiberglass cable


tray systems. Its primary purpose is to encourage
fiberglasscable tray systems and to eliminate misunderthe manufacture and utilization standardized
of
standings betweenmanufacturers and users. This Standards Publication providestechnical requirements concerning the construction,
test, and pezformance of fiberglass cable tray systems. The
development of this publicationis the resultof many years of research, investigation,and experience
by the members of the Fiberglass Cable Tray Section of Throughout the development ofthis
publication, test methods and performance
values have been related as closely as possible to end-use
applications. Almost every item therein, when applied properly,
contributes to safety in one way or anis, howother. The manufacturerof fiberglass cabletray systems in accordance with this publication
ever, only one factor
in its safeuse. Total safety involves
the joint effortsof the various equipment
manufacturers, the system designer, the installer, and
the user.
tray system manufacturerhas limited or no control over
the following factors
The fiberglass cable
which are vitalto a safe installation:

NEMA.

a. Environmentalconditions
b.Systemdesign
c. Product selection and application
d.Installationpractices
e. Maintenance of the system
This Standards Publication hasbeen promulgated witha view toward promoting safetyto persons
and propertyby the proper selection and use of fiberglass cable tray systems.
It has been developed
and
through consultationamong manufacturers and users,to result in improved serviceability, safety,
quality of fiberglass cable tray systems.
This publication is in accordance with applicable provisionsof
the 1993 National Electrical Code, Article
318.
This publication will
be periodically reviewed by the Fiberglass Cable Tray Section
NEMA
of for
any revisions necessary to keep it to
update with advancingtechnology.
Comments or recommended revisions
are welcomed and shouldbe submitted to:

Vice President, Engineering Department


National Electrical Manufacturers Association
2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 300
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SCOPE
These standards cover continuous,complete fiberglass systems of ladder ventilated, solid-bottom
cable tray or channeltype trays, intended for the
support of poweror control cables,or both.

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FOREWORD

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FG 1-1993
Page 1

Section 1
REFERENCED STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 REFERENCEDSTANDARDS
The following publication is adopted, in whole or in
as indicated,
part
by reference in
this Standards Publication.

American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI)


11West 42nd SM
New York, NY 10036
National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA)
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Quincy, MA 02269
A N S I P A 70-1993

National
Electrical Code

1.2
DEFINITIONS
1.2.6 HorizontalElbow
1.2.1FiberglassCableTraySystem
A horizontal elbow is a fiberglass cable traysection
which changes direction in the same plane.
A fiberglass cable tray system
is an assemblyof fiberglass reinforced plastic cable tray
sections and ac~ccesso1.2.7 Vertical Elbow (Inside or Outside)
ries, that forms
a rigid structural system
to supportcables.
A vertical elbow is a fiberglass cable tray section
1.2.2 Fiberglass Cable Tray Types
which changes directionto a different plane.
a. Ladder type
a. Inside Vertical Elbow
A ladder type fiberglass cable tray
is a prefabriAn inside vertical elbow changes direction
up
cated fiberglass structure consistingtwo
of lonward from the horizontal plane.
gitudinalsiderailsconnected
by individual
b. OutsiCie Vertical Elbow
transverse members.
An outsideverticalelbowchangesdirection
b. Trough type
downward from the horizontal plane.
A trough type fiberglass cable trayis a prefab
1.2.8Horizontal Tee
ricated fiberglass structure witha ventilated or
A horizontal teeis a fiberglas cable traysectionwhich
solid bottom within integral
or separate longituis suitable forpining cable tray sections inthree direcdinal side rails.
tions at 9Odegree intervals in the same plane.
C. Channel type
1.2.9HorizontalCross
A channel t w cable tray is a pultruded fiberA horizontal cross is a fiberglass cable tray section
glass channel consisting aofventilated or solid
which is suitable for joining cable tray sections in four
bottom with integralside rails.
directions at %-degree intervalsin the same plane.
1.2.3 Cable Tray Section
1.2.10 Reducer(Straight,RightHand,
Left
A fiberglass cable tray section is a single length of
Hand)
cable tray, either straight or formed as an elbow, tee,
A reducer is a fiberglass cable tray section which is
cross, andso forth.
suitabIe for joining fiberglass cable tray sections
of dif1.2.4 StraightSection
ferent widths inthe same plane.
A straight section is a fiberglass cable tray section
A straight reducerhas two symmetrical offset sides.
which has no change in direction.
A right-hand reducer, when viewed from the larger
1.2.5
Fittings
end, hasa straight side on the right.
Fiberglass cable tray fittings are sections which are
A left-hand reducer, when viewed from the larger end,
joined to other cable tray sections for the purpose
of
has a straight sideon the left.
changing the size or direction of the cable tray system.

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1.2.11 Connector
down devices, adjustable connectors, dividers, and the
like.
A fiberglass cable tray connector is a device which
joins fiberglass cabletray straight sections or fittings, or
1.2.13 Supports
both.
A cable tray support is a device which provides d e The basictypes of connectors are:
quate means for supporting fiberglasscable tray straight
sections or fittings.
Rigid
a.
The basic typesof cable tray supports are:
Expansion
b.
a. Cantileverbracket
Adjustable
c.
b. Trapeze
1.2.12 Accessories
c. Individual rod suspension
Accessories are devices which used
are to supplement
the function of straight sections and fittings, and include
such items as dropouts, covers, conduit adapters, hold-

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Section 2
MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

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2.1 MATERIALS
Fiberglass cabletrays shall be made
of fiberglass (fiber
glass reinforced plastic shapes) which
is flame retardant,
ultraviolet light resistant and which utilizes a surfacing
veil for added corrosion protection in accordance with
current edition of the National Electrical Code, Article
318.
2.2 SUPPLEMENTALFINISHES
All edges with exposed glass shall be sealed with a
compatible resin coating.
2.3 DIMENSIONS
a. Ladder-type trays
1. LengthsofStraight
Sections20 feet
53/16 inch, not including connectorsif
attached
2. Widths-6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and36
inches, W 4 inch inside dimension
Overall widths shall not exceed inside
widths by morethan 4 inches
3.Depths-Inside
depthsshallbe
3
through 7 inches, &3/8 inch
4. Rung Spacing on Straight Sections-6,
9,12, or 18 inches on centers
5. Fitting Radii-12,24, and 36 inches
6. Degrees of Arc for Elbow~-30.45,60.
and 90 degrees
b. Trough-typeTrays
1.Lengths of StraightSections--20 feet
S / 1 6 inch, not including connectorsif
attached

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2. Widths-6,12,18,24,30, and 36 inches


+1/4 inch, inside dimension
Overall widths shall not exceed inside
widrh bymore than four inches.
the
3. Depths-Inside depths shall be upto 6
inches, W 8 inch
4. Fiaing Radii-12,24, and 36 inches
5. Degrees of Arc for Elbows-30,45,60,
and 90 degrees
c. Channel-type Trays
1. Lengths of straight section+lO or
20
feet 53/16 inch
2.Widths-3inchesthrough
12 inches
W8 inch inside dimension
3. Depths 1 inch through 3 inches nominal
outside depths
4. FittingRadii-12,24,36inches
5 . Degrees of arc for elbows-30,45,60,
and 90 degrees
6. Ventilated or solid bottom
2.4 PROTECTIONOFCABLEINSULATION
The inside of fiberglass cable tray systems shall presentno sharp edges, burrs, or projections whichcan
damage cable insulation.
2.5 FIlTlNGS
Fittings shall provide tangents for splicing. The design and construction of fittings shall be based on the
assumption that they will be supported in accordance
with the recommendations givenin 6.4 for support locations.

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Section 3
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND CLASS DESIGNATIONS
tray materialas a function of temperature. Thedata shall
WORKING(ALLOWABLE)LOAD
CAPACITY
be provided as an Approximate Percent of Strength at
75'F (24'C),(thebenchmark at 100%) and in 25'F
The working (allowable)load capacity represents the
(14'C) increments to a minimum of 200.F (94'C).
ability of a fiberglass cable tray to support the static
weight of cables. It is equivalent to the destruction load
Table 3-1
capacity, as determined by testing inaccordancewith4.1,
LOADlSPAN
CLASS
DESIGNATIONS
with a minimum safety factor of1S.
Class
3.2 LOADSPAN CLASSDESIGNATIONS
WorkingLopd
support span
i)es.guation
There shall be three working load categories of cable
MIR
Wm)
Feet (m)
Per 3.1
tray:
8A
8 (2.44)
50
(74.4)
a. 50 lb/linear ft (74.4 kg/m) (Symbol A)
8B
8 (2.44)
75
(111.6)
b. 75 lbfinear ft (111.6 kg/m) (SymbolB)
8C
8 (2.44)
(148.8) 100
c. 100 lbflinear ft (148.8 kg/m) (Symbol C)
12A
12 (3.66)
50
(74.4)
and, fourspan categories of:
12B
12(3.66)
(111.6)
75
a. 8 feet (2.44m)
12C
12 (3.66)
100
(148.8)
b.12 feet (3.66 m)
16A
16 (4.87)
50
(74.4)
c.16 feet (4.87 m)
16B
(111.6)
75
16(4.87)
d. 20 feet (6.09m)
16C
16 (4.87)
Utilizingthese, the load/span classdesignationsof (148.8) 100
20A
50
(6.09) 20 (74.4)
Table 3-1 shall apply.
20B
75
(111.6)
20 (6.09)
20C
3.3 EFFECTOFTEMPERATURE
(148.8) 100
20 (6.09)
Strength properties of reinforced plastics are reduced
whencontinuouslyexposed to elevatedtemperatures.
NOTE 1 - 'Ihe above working loads are for cable only; when considThe reduction of working
loads for plastic compositesat
ering ap!plications requiring mncenltored slntic load, sec 6.2.
elevated temperatures is dependent on the construction
NOTE 2 - ?hese designalicms do not apply to channel m y . and the
materialandprocessselected
by themanufacturer.
manufacturer should be consulted.
Therefore, the manufacturer should be consulted and
shall provide performance data for the respective cable

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3.1

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Section 4
TEST STANDARDS
4.1 DESTRUCTION LOAD TEST
4.1.1 Test Specimen

shall be arranged across


the tray with a minimum of 3/8
inch between stacks
so that the loading material does not
bridge transversely.All loading materialshall be placed
Foreach design of fiberglass cable trays, two
unspliced straight specimens of the widest width and 12between the supports without overhanging.
be tested.
inches on center rung spacing shall
For loading weights in a ladder-type tray, it shall be
to cover the bottom of the tray between
permissible
Differences in configuration of any part constitute a
a flat sheet of No. 9 gauge flattened exsupports
with
different design.
3 feet long and with a wire
panded
metal
not more than
4.1.2 Type and Length of Span
hole size of 3/4 inch, ora flatsheet of No. 16gauge sheet
Test spans shall
be simple beam spans with free unre3 feet long. The expanded metalor
strained ends. Trays shall not have side restraints. Spanssteel not more than
sheet steelshall not be fastened to the tray and shall be
shall be as specified +1inch.
no closer than$5 inch to the side rails. The 3-foot lengths
4.1.3 Orientation of Specimens
shall not overlap.
Specimens shall be tested
in a horizontal position. The 4.1.7 Destruction LoadCapacity
total length of thetest specimen shall be not more than
the specified span length plus 20 percent Any overhang The total weight of the loading materialon the fiberglass cable tray atthe time it is destroyed shallbe conshall be equal.
sidered to be the destruction loadcapacity of the cable
4.1.4 Supports
tray.
Each end of the specimen shall be supported by a
4.1.8Interpolation and Extrapolation of Test
l'/s-inch wide by %-inch high steel bar(s) with a 120
Data
degree "Vee" notch cut in its bottom to a depth of 3/16
When allowable load and deflection data are deterinch. The "Vee" notch shall reston a 1-inch solid round mined by load tests, values for span lengths not tested
steel bar whichis welded at amaximum of 12 inches on
shall be determined by interpolation from
a curve based
center to af
m steel base.
on values for a minimum of three tested span lengths.

4.1.5 Loading Material


Loading material shall be rectangular steel bars,

3/4

inch by 4 inches by 12 inches with a theoretical weight


maximum
a
thickness
of 10.2 lb. eachor steel strips with
of 1/8 inch, width 1-1/8 inch, and length 4 feet When
testing 12 foot spans or less.

4.1.6
Loading
All specimens shall be loaded to destruction.
The load
shall be applied in at least 10 increments which are
approximately equal.
Loading shallbe uniformly distributed for the length
andbreadthofthespecimenexceptthattheloading
material shall be not closer than!4 inch nor further than
1 inch from the innermost elements of the side rails.It

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Extrapolation toward shorter span lengths


is permissible
but shall not be used for span lengths longer than the
longest span length tested.

4.2 DEFLECTION TEST


The vertical deflection
of the tray shallbe measured at
two points along the line midway between the supports
and at right anglesto the longitudinal axis of the tray.
The two points
of measurementshall be at the midpoint
of the span of each
side rail.
two readings shall be considered
The average of these
to be the vertical deflection of the tray.
For application informationon deflection see 6.1.

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Section 5
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
5.1 DATATOAPPEAR IN SPECIFICATIONS
The following minimum
data, when applicable, should
appear inall fiberglass cable tray specifications.
a. Class designatiorr-span/load class (3.2)
b. Type (2.3)
c. Material (2.1)
d. Rung spacing (2.4)
e. Inside depth (2.3.3)
f. Radius (2.3.5)
Accessories
g.
5.2 DATATOAPPEAR ON DRAWINGS
The following minimum data should appear on all
fiberglass cable tray drawings.

a. Type (ladder, trough, channel,and so forth)


b. Width

c. Straight section,fitting, or accessory


d. Radii (mixed)
e. Elevation (note p i n t of measurement)
f. Vertical and horizontal changes in position
g.Clearanc-verticaland
horizontal
h. Number of trays
i. Supports
5.3 INSTALLATION
Productsmanufactured in accordance with NEMA
FG 1 shall be installed per the suggested installation
guidelines therein.

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Section 6
APPLICATION INFORMATION
6.1 DEFLECTION
the quarter point of
the span. Unspliced straight sections
should be used on all simple spansand on end spans of
Under normal applications, deflection limitations
continuous span arrangements. A support shouldbe loshould not be included in design criteria for fiberglass
cated 2 feet on each si& anofexpansion connector.
cable tray systems. However,if unusual or special conditions exist, the manufacturer should be consulted.
6.5.2 Horizontal Fiberglass Cable Tray Fittings
Limitations of deflection for aesthetic purpose only
can
a. Horizontal Elbow Supports (seeFigure 6-1)result inan overdesigned tray system.
Supports for horizontal tray fittings should be
6.2 CONCENTRATEDSTATICLOAD
placed within 2 feet of each fining extremity,
and as follows.
(if required by user)
1. !"degree supports at the 45-degree point
A concentrated static load
is not included in Table 3-2.
of arc
Some user applications may require that a given concentrated static load may be imposed over an above the
2. 6O-&greesupports at the 30-degree point
working load.
of arc
3. 45-degree supports at the 22-112 degree
Such a concentrated static load represents a static
point of arc (except for the 12-inch
radii)
at midspan. When
weight applied between the side rails
so specified, the concentrated static load may be con4. 30-degree supportsat the 15-degree point
verted to an equivalent, uniform load(Wo) in poundsper
of arc (except for the 12-inch radii)
linear foot (kilograms per meter) using the formula:
b. Horizontal Tee Supports (See Figure 62--)
Within 2 feet of each of
the three openings
connected
to
other
cable
tray
items for 12-inch
2 x (Concentrated Static Load)
w o=
radius. On all other radii, at least one support
Span Length, fL(m)
should also be placed under each si&
rail of the

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horizontal tee, preferably as shown in Figure


and adding to the static weight of cables in the
Thistray.
6-2.
combined load may
be used to select a suitable load/span
C. Horizontal Cross Supports (SeeFigure 6-3)designation (see Table 3-2). If the combined load exWithin 2 feet of each of the four openings conceeds the working load shown in Table 3-2, the manufacnected to other cable trayitems for the 12-inch
turer shouldbe consulted.
radius. On all other radii, at least one support
6.3 FllTlNGS
railof the
should also be placed under each si&
horizontal cross, preferablyas shown in Figure
Changes in direction shouldbe mechanically continu6-3.
ous and accomplished by use of fittings having dimensions in accordance with 2.3.
d. Horizontal Wye Supports ( S e e Figure 6-4)Within 2 feet of each of the three openings
6.4 SUPPORTS
connected to other cable tray items, andat the
Supports for fiberglass cable trays should provide a
to the side
22lh degree point of the arc adjacent
strength and working load capacity sufficient
to meet the
branch.
load requirement of the cable tray systems.
Reducer
Supports (See Figures 6-5 and 6-6)
e.
a. Horizontalandverticaltraysupportsshould
2 feet of each fitting extremity.
-Within
surface for the tray
provide an adequate bearing
Vertical
Fiberglass
CableTrayElbows
6.5.3
and should have provisions for holddown
(See
Figure
6-7)
clamps or fasteners.
Vertical fiberglass cable tray elbows
at the top of runs
b.Vertical my supportsshouldprovidesecure
should be supported
at each end. Vertical fiberglass cable
means for fastening cable trays to supports.
tray elbowsat the bottom of runs shouldbe supported at
6.5 SUPPORTLOCATIONS
the
top of the elbow, and within 2 feet of the lower
6.5.1 General
extremity of the elbow.
Supports should be located whenever practicalso that
connectors between horizontal straight sections of fiberglass cable tray runs fall between the support point and

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Table &1
6.5.4 Vertical Fiberglass Cable Tray Tees (See
EXPANSION
OR
CONTRACTION
OF VARIOUS
Figure 6-8)
TEMPERATURE
DIFFERENCES
Vertical fiberglass cable tray
tees should be supported
Temperature
Cable Tray
Tray for
within 2 feet of each fitting extremity.
Differential Length
Length for 1"
-W6.5.5 VerticalStraightLengths
DegrWF
E
r
p
d
~
Feet
Vertical straight lengths shouldbe supported at inter667
417
25
24
vals dictated by the building structure not exceeding
50
333
208
feet on centers.
222
139
75
6.5.6SlopingTrays
100
167
104
Slopingtraysshould be supported at intervals not
exceeding those for horizontal trays of the same design
133
125
83
for the same installation.
111
150
69
6.5.7 Fittings as End of Run
175
95
59
A fitting which is used as an end of the run dropout
Note: For gap letd hold down/guide location.sec tutallatim iuwshould have a support attached toit, f m l y reinforcing
tim above.
the fitting.
* ' h 1-inch slotted holes in each expamion c u m x t o r allow 5/8" total
expansion or contradion.
6.6THERMALCONTRACTIONAND
EXPANSION
When expansion connectorsare used, fiberglass cable
It is important that thermal contraction and expansion tray should be permittedfree longitudinal movementat
be considered when installing cable tray systems. The
all support locations between expansion connectors exlength of the straight cable tray
runs and the temperature
cept at one fixed location approximately halfway bedifferential govern the number of expansion splice plates tween the connectors.
required (see Table 6-1).
Thermal contractionand expansion data are shown in
The cabletrayshould be anchored at the support
Table 6-1.
nearest to its midpoint between the expansion
splice
6.7WARNING!WALKWAYS
plates and secured by expansion guidesat all other s u p
In as much as fiberglass cable tray is designed as a
port location (See Figure 6-9). The cable tray should
be
support
for poweror control cables, or both, and is not
permitted longitudinal movement in both directions fiom
intended
or designedto be a walkway for personnel, the
that fixed point.
user is urged to display appropriate warnings cautioning
is necAccurate gap settingat the time of installation
against the use of this
support as a walkway. The followessary for the proper operation of the expansion splice
ing languageis suggested.
plates. The following procedure should assist the in"WARNING! Not to be used as a walkway, ladder
staller in determining the correct gap.
or support for personnel. To be used only as a meon
Step 1-Plot the highest expected tray temperature
chanical support for cables and tubing."
the maximum temperature line(See Figure 6-10).
Step 2-Plot the lowest expected tray temperature on
the minimum temperature line.
Step >Draw a line between the maximum and minimum points.
Step &Plot the tray temperature at the time
of
installation to determine the gap setting.

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Figure 6-3
HORIZONTAL CROSS

Figure 6-2
HORIZONTAL TEE

.
22.5"
45"

2'-O"

MAX.

)
I

WPd

Figure 6-4
HORIZONTAL W E

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2"O" MAX.

2'-O'' MAX.

Figure 6-6
OFFSET REDUCER

Figure 6-5
STRAIGHT REDUCER

goo

Figure 6-7
VERTICAL ELBOWS

2'-O'' MAX.

Figure 6-8
VERTICAL TEE
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~~

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Figure 6-9
TYPICAL CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

Maxlrnurn
Temperature

Mlnlrnum
Temperature

F-

CJ

'F
130

130
50

50

"

40

"

30

110
90

90

30"

"

"

C
O

=
n3

"

110
40

'

70

70

20"

__

20

.
I

2
I-

10

"

50

--

30

!i!

50

30

--

10

"

-10"

10

-20

-10

-10

-30

-30

I-

"

>

-30
-40

"

10

"

-10

-20

"

-30

"

40

"

"

(3.2)

(6.3)

(9.5)

(12.3

O
(0.0)

5 h

(15.9)

Figure 6-10
GAP SETTING

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NEMA STANDARDIZIATION BACKGROUND


Thepuqose of NEMA standards, their classification, and status
are set forthin certain clauses of
the NEMA
StandardizationPolicies and Procedures manual and are referenced below:

Purpose of Standards
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are adopted in the public interest
are designed
and
the purchaser in
to eliminate misunderstandings between the manufacturer and the purchaser and to assist
selecting and obtaining the proper product for their particular needs. Existence
of a National Electrical
Manufacturers Association Standard does not in any respect preclude any member or nonmember from
manufacturing or selling products not conforming to the standard.

Definiionof a Standard
A standard of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association defines a product, process,or procedure
sakty,
with reference to one or more of the following: nomenclature, composition, dimensions, tolerances,
operating characteristics, performance, rating, testing, and the service for which are
they
designed.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,p . I )

Dimensions
Where dimensions are given for interchangeability purposes, alternate dimensions satisfying the other
be capabIe of otherwise equivalent performance.
provisions of the Standards Publication may
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,p. 6)

Categories of Standards
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are ofthree classes, which have received the
affrmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Subdivision votes cast in the affirmative
or negative:
1. NEMA Standard, which relatesto a product, process, or procedure commercially standardized and
subject to repetitive manufacture.
2. Suggested Standard forFuture Design, which may not havebeen regularly appliedto a commercial
product, but which suggests a sound engineering approachfuture
to development.
3. Adoptive Standard, which is adopted in whole or in part fromstandards
the
of another organization,
either domestic, regional,or international.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,pp. 5)

Authorized Engineering Information


Authorized Engineering Information consists
of explanatory data and other engineering information of an
informative character not falling within the classification of NEMA Standard or Suggested Standard for Future
of at least two-thirds of the Subdivision votes
cast
Design, which standard has received the affiimative vote
in the affirmative or negative.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,pp. 5)

Identification of Status
Standards inNEMA Standards Publications are identified
as NEMA Standard, Suggested Standard for
Future Design, or Adoptive Standard. These indicate the status of the standard. A statement incorporating
the auxiliary verb shall indicates that compliance with a requirement is mandatory for compliance with the
standard. These classes of standards
are identifiedin the foreword or throughout the text.
as Authorized Engineering Information is designated similarly. Statements incorThe material identified
porating other auxiliary verbs suchas should, may, etc. refer to the authorized engineering information
and not to procedures required for compliance with the standard.

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FIBERGLASS CABLE TRAY SECTION

OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERSAsSOClATlON

B-Line Systems, Inc.


Highland, IL 62249

Robmy Industries,Inc.
Verona, PA 15147

Enduro Fiberglass Systems


Houston, TX 77024

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