The appropriate length should be selected by measuring the bundle diameter and leaving a sufficient margin. Given the same thickness and material, wider cable ties have higher tensile strength. 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. ystems support and route all types of cables. At temperatures below - 20 °C, the material will be any other purpose than. maintain spacing or to keep cables in place when the tray is ect the minimum bend ra-dius for cables as they exit the bottom of the cable tray. A rung spacing of 6 to 9 inches (150 to 230 mm) is preferable when the cable tray cont d for instrumentation and control applications that require. In practice, cable tray dimensions are a system of interrelated measurements —width, depth, length, and material thickness—that directly affect cable fill compliance, heat dissipation, structural loading, and long-term expandability. From an engineering standpoint, cable tray dimensions are not. This publication is intended as a practical guide for the proper and safe* installation of cable ladder systems, cable tray systems, channel support systems and associated supports. 5, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 20, and 24 inches c.