Result: Your cable tray system needs to handle about 38. 44 lbs/ft of distributed load. On top of that, it must safely hold a 75 lb concentrated load and a 200 lb person without bending too much or breaking. It's not just about doing sums; it's about avoiding big problems. 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. Getting your cable tray load calculation spot on. This guide will walk you through how to work out those loads. We will cover why it matters, show you how to do the sums with real examples, and help you choose. Load Capacity: Medium duty cable trays have a higher load-bearing capacity than light duty trays but less than heavy duty trays. Applications: Medium duty trays are suitable for power cables, instrumentation cables, and. Hubbell's NEXTFRAME® Ladder Tray is the effective and widely used cable runway that supports and delivers bundles of cable between cabinets, racks, and closets, along walls, and suspended from ceilings. The Ladder Tray features light, rugged, tubular steel construction.