Calculate horizontal, vertical, or compound cable tray offsets based on bend angle, offset distance, and available installation space. Cable tray (or cable ladder) systems are a popular alternative to electrical conduit systems, as they have an outstanding record for dependable service, design flexibility and cost savings in commercial and industrial applications. Measure this distance along the straight tray. Cable Tray Selection - Strength Deflection Deflection in a cable tray system is primarily an aesthetic consideration. When a cable tray system is installed in a prominent location, a maximum simple beam deflection of 1/200 of support span can be used as a guideline to minimize visual deflection. 1 This Interplant Standard (first revision) was prepared by the Standards Committee on Computerization & Automation, IPSS 2:7, with the active participation of the representatives of all the steel plants, other concerned organizations and established manufacturers in the field. The Cable Tray ng standards, performance standards, test standards and application in this document have been tested extens ompetent professional en completely installed, without damage either to conductors or. Unitray Systems Inc. is an Edmonton based company dedicated to excellence in the manufacturing of electrical ladder tray.