Kabelpritschen

Kabelpritschen is a German term used in electrical installation and industrial engineering to describe a cable tray system that supports and organizes electrical and data cables in buildings, ships, and factories. The word combines Kabel (cable) and Pritsche (tray). Kabelpritschen are typically open-top metal trays installed along ceilings, walls, or under raised floors, permitting easy access for installation, inspection, and rerouting.

Construction and variants: They are commonly made of steel (often galvanized), stainless steel, or aluminum. Trays can be perforated to improve ventilation and cable drainage or solid-bottom for mechanical protection. Edges or lips help guide cables; removable covers protect against dust or moisture. Kabelpritschen are modular and connected with elbows, tees, or straight sections and mounted on brackets, ladder rungs, or rails.

Use and applications: They route power, control, and communications cables in industrial facilities, data centers, commercial buildings, ships, and railway environments. They support organized cable management, facilitate cooling, and allow relatively quick changes to cabling without floor or wall disruption.

Standards and installation considerations: Cable-tray systems follow regional and European standards for load capacity, fire performance, and interoperability with accessories. Designers consider cable filling, separation of service types, thermal expansion, and accessibility for maintenance.

See also: Cable tray, Cable duct, Cable management.