11 When the pathway is overhead, wire mesh cable tray should be installed with a minimum clearance of 12” above and below (between tray and top of rack/cabinet) the tray. When horizontally installed, the height from the ground should not be lower than 2. This does not apply. Cable tray (or cable ladder) systems are a popular alternative to electrical conduit systems, as they have an outstanding record for dependable service, design flexibility and cost savings in commercial and industrial applications. A properly designed and installed cable tray system will provide. In practice, cable tray dimensions are a system of interrelated measurements —width, depth, length, and material thickness—that directly affect cable fill compliance, heat dissipation, structural loading, and long-term expandability. The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned in this technical guide only apply to our own cable management ranges and cannot under any circumstances be transposed to si osure, overheating or. 2. 2 The cable tray system shall be Listed to allow for continuous grounding. 1 Follow all manufacturers' instructions. 2 Coordinate with all. 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.