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IEC 61537:2006

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Cable management - Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Superseded date

24-01-2023

Superseded by

IEC 61537:2023

Language(s)

English - French, Spanish, Castilian

Published date

11-10-2006

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FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 General conditions for tests
6 Classification
7 Marking and documentation
8 Dimensions
9 Construction
10 Mechanical properties
11 Electrical properties
12 Thermal properties
13 Fire hazards
14 External influences
15 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Annex A (informative) Sketches of typical cable tray
                      lengths and cable ladder lengths
Annex B (informative) Sketches of typical support devices
Annex C (informative) Protective earth (PE) function
Annex D (normative) Methods of applying a UDL for SWL
                      tests using load distribution plates
Annex E (informative) Typical methods of applying a UDL
                      for SWL tests
Annex F (informative) Example for the determination of
                      TDF
Annex G (informative) Example for clarification of
                      allowed creep
Annex H (informative) Information for a safe installation
                      of pendants with cantilever brackets
Annex I (informative) Summary of compliance checks
Annex J (normative) Compliance checks to be carried out for
                      cable tray systems and cable ladder
                      systems already complying with
                      IEC 61537:2001
Annex K (informative) Environmental categories and corrosion
                      rates for zinc only galvanising
Annex L (informative) Illustrative flow chart for the SWL tests
Bibliography
Figures
Tables

This International Standard specifies requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems may be used for the division or arrangement of cables into groups.

Committee
TC 23/SC 23A
DevelopmentNote
Stability Date: 2018. (09/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
161
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
NEN EN IEC 61537 : 2007 Identical
PN EN 61537 : 2007 Identical
VDE 0639 : 2007 Identical
BS EN 61537:2007 Identical
NF EN 61537 : 2007 Identical
UNE-EN 61537:2007 Identical
DIN EN 61537 : 2007 Identical
I.S. EN 61537:2007 Identical
CEI EN 61537 : 2007 Identical
EN 61537:2007 Identical

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