055: Cable Channel selection for electrical panel

Cable channels (ducts) or cable raceways are enclosed channels which used in power distribution and control to route, organize and protect the electrical cables and wiring against heat, dust, abrasion, etc.

Cable channel application:

• Cabinets
• Walls
• Ceilings
• Desks
• …

Cable channel type:

• Indoor
• Outdoor

Cable channel installation type:

• Surface mount
• Recessed mount (Flush)

Cable channel material:

• Thermoplastics:
  • ABS (Acrylnitril Butadien Styrol Copolymer)
  • PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) => An anti-corrosion plastic
  • CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) => for higher temperature application
  • UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) => Less flexibility
  • Flame retardant, self-extinguishing
  • …
• Halogen free (LSZH: Low Smoke Zero Halogen), self-extinguishing

Cable channel shapes:

• U – Unslotted (solid wall)
• U – Slotted (openings for wires)
  • Narrow slot
  • Wide slot
  • Closed top slot
• U – Round holes
• Quarter of circle => corner ducts
• D
• J => for desk installation
• T
• H

PVC cable channel components:

• Base
• Cover
• Divider => to create separated areas
• Wire retainers

PVC cable channel dimension:

• Thickness: 0.5mm to 3mm
• Size: Different sizes available in the market.

PVC cable channel common sizes:

• Width: 15, 25, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150
• Height: 18, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100
• Slot width (edge-open): 7.5-5, 12-8
• Note: cable size must be selected according to the manufacturer data sheet!

PVC cable channel common colours:

• Light grey (RAL 7035)
• White
• Blue
• Black
• …

PVC cable channel cover types:

• Separate cover
• Hinged cover