Cable trays for wire connections

Wire trays for cables—also known as wire mesh cable trays or basket trays—are metal mesh pathways used to support, organize, and ventilate data, power, and network cabling. They come in various widths, depths, and finishes, with options from brands like Cablofil, MP Husky, Primus Cable, and Grainger.

Overview

Wire trays (wire mesh cable trays) provide structured cable routing with excellent ventilation and flexibility. They are widely used in data centers, offices, industrial facilities, and under-desk setups. Their mesh design prevents heat buildup and allows cables to enter or exit at any point.

Common Types

1. Wire Mesh Cable Trays (Basket Trays)

• Constructed from welded steel wire.
• Highly configurable: can be cut or bent for curves, slopes, tees.
• Ideal for data communication cables and complex cable runs.
• Available in multiple widths, heights, and finishes.

2. Ladder Cable Trays

• Two side rails with transverse rungs.
• Strong and suitable for long spans (12–30 ft).
• Used for power/control cables.

3. Channel Cable Trays

• One-piece ventilated or solid bottom.
• Good for small cable bundles and short-to-medium spans.

4. Trough Cable Trays

• Ventilated or solid bottom with frequent cable support.
• Suitable for control/instrumentation cables.

Popular Brands & Options

Cablofil (Legrand)

• Precision-engineered wire mesh trays.
• Used globally in data centers and industrial environments.

MP Husky

• Offers ladder, channel, trough, and single-rail trays.
• Multiple materials: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, PVC-coated.

Primus Cable

• Wire basket tray systems with powder-coated finishes.
• Depth options: 2", 4", 6".
• Accessories: splice kits, brackets, ceiling mounts.

Grainger

• Wide selection of wire mesh trays and accessories.
• Includes straight sections, connectors, dropouts, brackets, supports.

Amazon

• Consumer-friendly options for under-desk cable trays and office setups.
• Includes clamp-mount trays, raceways, and mesh organizers.

Choosing the Right Wire Tray

Accessories

• Splice kits (straight, corner, radius)
• Wall/ceiling brackets
• Cable dropouts
• Connectors (straight, clamp)

Wire trays remain one of the most versatile and scalable cable management solutions for both commercial and industrial environments.