Clearances: Maintain at least 12 inches of vertical clearance above trays for installation and maintenance access (2026 NEC update). Cable Types: Only use conductors rated for open-air environments, such as Tray Rated (Type TC) or Metal-Clad (Type MC) cables. Here's a deeper look at what it addresses: 1. IEC 61537 specifies load testing methods to. Ladder cable tray is available in widths of 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 and 48 inches with rung spacings of 6, 9, 12 or 18 inches. All illustrations, descriptions and technical information included in this document are provided as indications and can cable trays are equivalent. The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned. maintain spacing or to keep cables in place when the tray is ect the minimum bend ra-dius for cables as they exit the bottom of the cable tray. A rung spacing of 6 to 9 inches (150 to 230 mm) is preferable when the cable tray cont d for instrumentation and control applications that require. When installing two cable trays in parallel at the same height, the distance between them should be no less than 0. It also helps reduce the risk of.