Trunking, Conduit & Tray
Cable management is the containment and support used to route, protect and organise electrical and data cables, from mini trunking on a wall to cable tray in a plant room. With 389 products in this section, you can choose PVC and steel trunking, dado trunking, plastic, flexible and steel conduit, cable tray and strut.
Brands include Unistrut, Marshall-Tufflex, Univolt, PEMCO and Deligo. Trade pricing applies on account, and in-stock items ordered before 5pm on a weekday are delivered the next working day across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
How to choose the right cable management
Good containment protects cables, keeps circuits segregated and makes future changes easier. The right system depends on the number of cables, the environment and the finish the client expects.
Main types of containment
- Trunking – PVC mini and maxi trunking for surface runs, galvanised steel trunking for commercial and industrial routes, and dado trunking for office outlets.
- Conduit – PVC conduit for neat, lightweight runs, steel conduit for heavy mechanical protection, and flexible conduit for final connections to equipment.
- Cable tray and basket – open support for large cable volumes and heavy SWA, including Unistrut medium and heavy duty tray.
- Strut and supports – channel, brackets, clips and fixings that hold everything in place.
Questions to ask before you choose
How many cables will the route carry now and in future? Does it need to be enclosed for appearance or protection? Must power and data be segregated? Is the environment wet, dusty, corrosive or outdoors? Does the specification call for LSF materials or particular fire performance? Answering these narrows the options quickly.
Installation pointers
Calculate fill using cable and containment factors from published guidance, and avoid overfilling, which makes pulling cables difficult and reduces cable ratings. Support runs at the spacing the manufacturer recommends, and remember that in escape routes current wiring regulations require cables to be supported against premature collapse in a fire. Use matching fittings, bushes and grommets to protect cables at entries and cut edges. For heavier routes, see our cable trays and baskets.
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FAQ's
- What is cable management?
- What is the purpose of cable management?
- What happens if I have bad cable management?
- How do I manage my cables at my desk?
- Is bad cable management easy to fix?
- Should I use cable tray or cable basket?
- How do I calculate how many cables fit in conduit or trunking?
- What cable management is best for an office fit-out?