Cable trays are designed to provide proper support for cables, and inadequate support can result in sagging and potential damage to the cables. Ensuring that the trays are. Cable trays are essential in electrical and industrial installations for supporting power and control cables. Incorrect installation can cause: Electrical hazards (short circuits, fire risk) Overloading or mechanical failure Interference with maintenance access Project delays and increased. Cable sag results from incorrect spacing of cable tray supports or from employing the incorrect tray type that is, light-duty perforated trays in high-load applications. It was as if a different person planned and executed each and every hole — even in the same building, even on the same floor! There. Cable tray systems can pose serious safety risks if not properly designed or installed.
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