Lightpaths (Fiber Tray) is lighter, cheaper, less subject to failure due to human error, and was purposely designed with the constraints of fibre optic cords in mind. as in fire resistance, ease of mounting and ease of connecting straight lengths together, Lightpaths has more advantages.
Another disadvantage is that the longer and heavier design of wire basket trays, significantly adds to freight costs compared to that of Lightpaths’ ducting. Lightpaths can be quickly integrated into an existing duct system without any trouble. Wire basket trays, on the other hand, do not typically feature interconnecting adaptors.
All Lightpaths straight ducting comes in 2 metre lengths and depending on the size chosen it can support up to 3400 1.3 to 2mm cords. The maximum depth of Lightpaths ducting is four inches, whilst the typical wire baskets has a maximum depth of six inches. Although deeper, this does not necessarily mean that more cables can be run through the system because overloading can result in compression damage due to crushing.
The lighter weight makes Lightpaths’ ducting easier and cheaper to transport, install and safely handle. Lightpaths Ducting is available in yellow and is easily distinguished from other cable trays or ducts. Its enclosed design hides all traces of cords, effectively making this product much more aesthetically acceptable.
Being manufactured from a plastic alloy, Lightpaths ducting is not subject to corrosion. Manufactured from a plastic polymer, the system is also self-extinguishing. In addition, Lightpaths is one of the few products manufactured from halogen free materials.
Lightpaths Ducting is modular and comprises a range of components that allow the system to be easily installed in both overhead and under floor situations. Using clip on joints, lengths of Lightpaths Ducting are quick and easy to connect together without using any tools.