A cable tray (or simply a cable tray) is a rigid structural system that closely supports cables and consists of trough-, tray-, or stepped-type straight sections, elbows, tees, and crosses, as well as brackets (arm-type supports) and hangers. Ladder-Type. What are the common types of cable trays? Common types include ladder-type, tray-type, and trough-type cable trays. Think of it as a sophisticated “highway” for cables, keeping them organized, protected, and easily accessible. A complete system is made up of. B. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code. A rung spacing of 6 to 9 inches (150 to 230 mm) is preferable when the cable tray cont d for instrumentation and control applications that require. Refers to the approximate width of a cable tray used for specifying.