Insulating Cable Tray 66 is one of our most established solutions. Its use in thousands of projects worldwide – including the Kattwyk Bridge over the River Elbe in Hamburg and the Port of Santa Marta on Colombia’s Caribbean coast – demonstrates its ability to perform reliably in a wide variety of installation environments. This proven track record has earned the confidence of installers, contractors, and engineers for decades, thanks to its reliability, durability, and consistently high quality.
Experience has taught us something important: even a widely used solution such as Insulating Cable Tray 66 continues to offer potential for new applications and further optimisation. With every installation under real-world conditions, our understanding of its performance in practice continues to grow. Each project provides valuable feedback on installation requirements, site conditions, and working practices. This knowledge helps us optimise processes, identify challenges at an early stage, and incorporate practical experience into the ongoing development of our systems.
At Unex, we see innovation as a process of continuous improvement. Sometimes it starts with a new material; sometimes with a carefully designed component, an advanced digital tool, a design aligned with current aesthetics, or a complete system developed to enhance electrical safety. This practical approach drives the ongoing improvement of our solutions, based on the experience gained from real-world installations.
As manufacturers, we understand how our systems perform under real installation conditions. We know where time can be saved, which details simplify installation, and which components allow cable routes to be adapted more effectively. That is why we are sharing three practical solutions for Insulating Cable Tray 66 that can help you work more efficiently, accurately, and safely on site.
1. Use Vertical Hinges to Adapt the Cable Tray to the Actual Cable Route
Cable tray runs are rarely completely flat.
In many installations, changes in level are often required, whether to create upward or downward changes in level, to avoid clashes with other services or obstacles, or to transition from a horizontal to a vertical route. In addition, the required angle of rise or drop is not always fixed. That is why a variable accessory capable of accommodating angles from -90° to +90° can be particularly useful.
With Vertical Hinges for Insulating Cable Tray 66, creating these level changes is straightforward. All you need are two hinges, four screws, and a mitre cut in the cable tray to ensure both tray sections are correctly aligned.
We also provide a dimension table for the different angles that may be required. Simply contact us to request a copy.
Watch the video and see just how easy they are to install.
2. Prepare Your Installation for Future Expansion: Multiple Cable Trays on a Single Horizontal Support
As an installation grows, so does the need to organise different cable runs.
The most common approach is to install cable trays on multiple levels. However, in areas where height is limited, expanding horizontally may be the only option.
With our new Horizontal Support 60, you can install multiple cable trays on a single support, provided their total width fits within the available support length.
The support is designed to carry the full system load, so weight is not an issue. Furthermore, it incorporates multiple fixing holes to simplify cable tray installation.
Would you like to see some practical examples? Watch the video below.
3. Use Bolts Instead of Screws and Improve Efficiency at Every Cable Tray Joint
Every installation involves a number of repetitive tasks, and these are often where the greatest opportunities for improvement can be found. Cable tray joints are a good example.
Traditionally, conventional screw fixings require tools, additional installation time, and extra handling, particularly when working at height or in confined spaces.
Switching to bolt-type connections is a simple change that can make a significant difference.
The installation process becomes faster, simpler, and completely tool-free, helping you work more efficiently on site. The time saved on every joint creates valuable opportunities: you can prepare the next section of the installation sooner, complete more work during the day, or simply work with fewer interruptions.
The most significant advantage is that, instead of requiring both hands to fit a screw, the bolt can be installed with just one hand.
Yes, with just one hand. Not convinced? Watch the video and let us know what you think.
In addition, the bolt is removable and reusable.
By your side in every decision
Working with our insulating cable tray systems always brings advantages in terms of safety and reliability. Often, the difference lies in how each product is installed and in the solutions used to adapt it to the specific requirements of the site.
That is why, at Unex, we do more than manufacture solutions for cable protection, routing, and identification. We also support the professionals who use them every day. We understand that every installation has its own particular requirements and that specific questions as well as challenges can arise along the way.
Beyond these recommendations, you can always rely on us whenever you need support. As manufacturers, we know our products inside out and work closely with installers to provide practical, responsive, and hands-on support.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how to optimise your installation, please get in touch.
We will be pleased to help.