FRP Cable Tray System – Technical Specifications & Product Overview
Overview
FRP Cable Trays (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Cable Trays) are advanced cable management solutions engineered for corrosive, high-humidity, high-temperature, and electrically sensitive environments. Due to their superior mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation properties, FRP trays are widely used in oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, power stations, water treatment plants, marine environments, and heavy industrial projects.
As a professional FRP cable tray manufacturer in China, Shanghai Lianyu Industrial Co., Ltd. provides ISO, UL, and CE certified FRP cable tray systems designed to meet international engineering and safety standards.
1. Material Composition & Performance Characteristics
Base Material:
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP), manufactured using a combination of:
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High-quality resins (Unsaturated Polyester Resin / Epoxy Resin / Vinyl Ester Resin)
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High-strength glass fibers
Key Material Properties:
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Excellent corrosion resistance (acid, alkali, salt spray, chemical vapor)
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Flame retardant and low smoke emission
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Superior electrical insulation (non-conductive)
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Lightweight structure (density approximately 25% of carbon steel)
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High mechanical strength with long service life
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UV resistance suitable for outdoor installations
2. Structural Types & Common Model Specifications
FRP cable tray systems are available in multiple structural configurations to meet different load-bearing and installation requirements.
2.1 Trough / Tank Type FRP Cable Tray
Model Example:
FRPC200×100×2.0
Description:
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Type: Trough (Groove Type)
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Width: 200 mm
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Side Height: 100 mm
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Thickness: 2.0 mm
Applications:
Ideal for environments requiring full cable protection, such as chemical plants and offshore platforms.
2.2 Ladder Type FRP Cable Tray
Model Example:
FRPT300×150×3.0
Description:
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Type: Ladder Type
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Width: 300 mm
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Side Height: 150 mm
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Rung Thickness: 3.0 mm
Applications:
Designed for heavy-duty cable loads, excellent ventilation, and long-span installations in power plants and industrial facilities.
2.3 Solid Bottom / Pallet Type FRP Cable Tray
Model Example:
FRPP400×100×2.5
Description:
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Type: Solid Bottom (Pallet Type)
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Width: 400 mm
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Side Height: 100 mm
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Thickness: 2.5 mm
Applications:
Used where maximum cable support and electromagnetic shielding are required.
3. Technical Standards & Performance Parameters
FRP cable trays are manufactured in accordance with international and national standards:
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Flame Retardancy:
Complies with GB/T 5169, available in V-0 and FV-1 flame retardant grades -
Electrical Insulation Performance:
Withstand voltage ≥ 10 kV -
Oxygen Index:
≥ 28% (for flame-retardant grades) -
Operating Temperature Range:
-40°C to +120°C -
Load Bearing Capacity:
Designed according to span and tray width requirements, customizable for heavy-load applications
4. FRP Cable Tray Accessories
A complete range of FRP cable tray accessories is available, manufactured from the same FRP material to ensure system integrity and corrosion resistance:
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Horizontal and vertical elbows
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Tees and crosses
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Reducers
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Support brackets, clamps, and fasteners
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Covers and protective fittings
All accessories are designed to ensure structural continuity, easy installation, and long-term durability.
5. Typical Applications
FRP cable tray systems are widely used in:
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Oil & Gas facilities
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Petrochemical and chemical plants
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Power generation and substations
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Desalination and water treatment plants
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Marine and offshore platforms
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Heavy industrial and infrastructure projects
1. Material type
Substrate: Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), usually composed of resins (e.g., unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins) and glass fibers.
Characteristics: corrosion resistance, flame retardant, insulation, and lightweight (density is about 1/4 of steel).
Tank Type:
FRPC200× 100×2.0 (groove type, width 200mm× height 100mm, thickness 2.0mm).
Ladder:
FRPT300× 150×3.0 (ladder, width 300mm× height 150mm, rungs thickness 3.0mm).
Pallet type:
FRPP400× 100×2.5 (pallet type, width 400mm× height 100mm, thickness 2.5mm)
3. Technical standards
Flame retardant grade: in line with GB/T 5169 (such as V0 level, FV1 level).
Withstand voltage: ≥10kV (insulation performance).
Oxygen index: ≥28% (flame retardant type).
Temperature Range: 40°C~ 120°C.
4. Accessories
Elbows, tees, crosses, reducers, brackets, etc., the material is the same as that of the bridge.
FRP cable tray is one of the cable tray products, mainly used to support, manage and protect cables.
| Industrial field: In chemical, petroleum, metallurgy, electric power and other industrial plants, it is used to lay power cables, control cables and communication cables, etc., which can protect the safe operation of cables in harsh industrial environments. Construction: In commercial buildings, residential buildings, hospitals, schools and other places, it is used to lay electrical lighting cables, weak current cables, etc., to provide a safe and tidy cable laying environment. Municipal engineering: In urban roads, bridges, tunnels and other municipal projects, it is used to lay power cables, communication cables, radio and television cables, etc., to ensure the normal operation of urban infrastructure. Transportation: In transportation hubs such as airports, railway stations, and subway stations, as well as transportation facilities such as highways and railways, it is used to lay various cables to meet the power supply and communication needs of transportation facilities. Offshore engineering field: In offshore oil platforms, ships and other marine projects, FRP cable tray has excellent seawater corrosion resistance, which can provide reliable support and protection for cables. |
