Cable Trunking

Cable tray - Hide your cables away

A cable tray, often also referred to as a cable channel or cable raceway, you may even come across the term cable cover, but fundamentally, it is the same concept.

The cable tray keeps wires and cables in place so they do not get tangled and it looks a little nicer.

For many, cables can quickly become an eyesore, especially when they are visible.

There are probably many of us who are not big fans of wires hanging down from the television, but luckily a cable tray can come to our rescue.

Cable trays can sit along walls or baseboards, providing ample opportunities to hide long cables that even run through large parts of the home.

Another type of cable tray that keeps your wires organized is specifically designed to be mounted under tables.

Here you can lay your cables, especially useful for office desks where you may have many cables from a computer.

With a cable tray, it is just a bit easier to keep track of the many wires, so you don’t end up getting them tangled or caught in them.

So not only are cable trays good at hiding and storing your wires out of the way, they are also good at protecting your wires.

4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Cable Tray

If you are a bit unsure about what to choose when purchasing a cable tray, here you can get some good advice on what to pay particular attention to.

#1 - Length

A very important thing to consider is how long a cable tray you need.

It would be regrettable to choose one that is too short or not order enough, as you would then have to deal with a gap or order more.

#2 - Width

It is not enough to just know how long the cable tray should be; it is also important to know how wide it should be.

If you need space for several cables in the cable tray or just have a wide cable, you should correspondingly choose a wide cable tray that has enough space.

#3 - Color

Cable trays come in various colors, and you will most often see them in colors like white, black, gray, or silver/metal in the form of aluminum.

The different colors give you options to make it fit into your home and the design that best matches your style.

#4 - Corners

If your cables need to run along the wall and will have to bend at a corner, you can also get corner pieces for your cable tray.

This makes it easier to guide your cables from a corner without them bending and bulging out.

This can give you a much more elegant and clean look, as the cable tray corner still discreetly hides your wires.

These can also be available in different colors that match the rest of your cable tray for a uniform appearance, again so you can keep it as discreet as possible.

Cable cover - Protect cables from your pet

If you have a pet that likes to chew on things, it’s best to hide your cables and wires away.

Especially if you have indoor rabbits, other types of rodents, or a curious puppy or adult dog, it is important to ensure they cannot reach the cables and wires.

Not only can wires be damaged, but it can also be risky for your pet, so with a cable raceway, you can protect both your wires and your pet at the same time.

Cable cover with support shelf

Some cable covers are more robust than others and can therefore hold a type of shelf that consists of two arms.

This shelf is a good way to keep devices connected to your TV, such as soundbars, DVD players, VHS players, gaming consoles, etc.

This way, you do not need a TV stand for your devices but can instead simply attach these shelf arms to your cable cover.

However, you should be aware that this is a specific type of cable cover and that you cannot attach these arms to all kinds of cable trays.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cable Trays

What is a cable tray?

A cable tray is a type of cable cover, where cables can lie to either be organized or to keep cables out of the way so that it looks neat and provides a more discreet appearance.

How do you install a cable tray?

Some cable trays are easily set up using a strong tape or adhesive attached to the back of the cable tray, requiring no tools. Other cable trays are installed with screws and brackets, so there is something to choose from depending on how handy you are or how easy it needs to be.