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ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
C2.84
B2.
Cable
Accessories
C1.
Wiring
Duct
C3.
Abrasion
Protection
C4.
Cable
Management
D1.
Terminals
D2.
Power
Connectors
E1.
Labeling
Systems
E2.
Labels
E3.
Pre-Printed
& Write-On
Markers
F.
Index
B3.
Stainless
Steel Ties
C2.
Surface
Raceway
E5.
Lockout/
Tagout
& Safety
Solutions
B1.
Cable Ties
A.
System
Overview
D3.
Grounding
Connectors
E4.
Permanent
Identification
Cable Fill Capacities for Office Furniture Raceway
This information is to be used as a guide in selecting the proper size raceway. The maximum amounts may vary according
to the cable installation methods, straightness of cables, etc.
Cable fill #1: Open channel
without devices
A = 2.31 in.
2
SPEC = 40% cable fill – The recommended design in cable
capacity, leaves room for future moves, adds, and changes.
MAX f
or Data = 60% cable fill – The maximum cable quantity based
on cable interweaving and packing factors.
AWG dimensions represent typical outer cable diameter in inches.
Raceway Type and
Configuration
Fill Area
(In.
2
)
Electrical Cables Data Grade Cables Data Grade Cables Audio/Video Fiber Optic Cable
14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 24 AWG/UTP CM 24 AWG/UTP CM
RG6 2 Strand
THHN/T90 Cat. 6 Cat. 6A
0.111 0.130 0.164 DIA. = 0.250 DIA. = 0.330 DIA. = 0.275 DIA. = 0.175
FILL FILL FILL FILL FILL
MAX MAX MAX SPEC MAX SPEC MAX SPEC MAX SPEC MAX
40% 40% 40% 40% 60% 40% 60% 40% 60% 40% 60%
OFR20
2.3 — — — 18 28 10 16 15 23 38 57