Warehouses today are facing a vast variety of challenges—space limitations, cable clutter, inefficient rack designs, and safety risks. While a lot of attention is put on storage racking systems, such as selective pallet racking, cantilever racking, drive-in pallet racking, and shuttle racking, one solution that is often overlooked but critical to the function of the warehouse is none other than the metal cable tray. Metal cable trays serve important roles in warehouses — from organizing cable wiring to increasing safety and maintainability. Metal cable trays – especially perforated cable trays – represent valuable infrastructure to the modern warehouse. Let’s review three common problems in warehouses today, and how metal cable trays provide practical, durable solutions.
1. Problem: Cables and the Safety Hazards Related to Clutter
In warehouses where there are machines, automated systems, and high-voltage machines, issues with the management of cables leads to clutter, confusion, and dangerous work environments. Not only does exposed wiring create trip hazards, but they also create electrical faults and fire hazards.
The metal cable tray system (especially perforated trays) provides a safe and dependable routing system for data and power cables that is durable and allows for great airflow and ventilation, which are essential for heat dissipation and for lowering or eliminating overheating. A cable tray prevents wiring from sagging, tangling, and damage.
2. Issue: Difficulties in Maintaining and Repairing
When the cabling system is not organized, locating faults or performing regular maintenance becomes a lengthy process. Downtime in a warehouse caused by equipment failure or waiting for repairs can negatively impact productivity.
With a well-designed perforated cable tray system, technicians are better equipped to follow individual cables and, if needed, extract them without unpacking parts of the installation. This is particularly effective in a facility that utilizes organized systems, such as flow racks, die storage racks, cabinets where workstation or systems design requires prioritizing accessibility and maintaining efficiency.
3. Issue: Poor Space Management
Space is one of the most important assets in a warehouse. If cables are running on the floor or piled up behind equipment, valuable space is often lost, and product flow can be interrupted. A metal cable tray installed in a ceiling space or along structural walls elevates cables to keep them out of the way and free up space on the warehouse floor for other systems like selective pallet racking, shuttle racking or cantilever racking. This can help keep the warehouse looking tidy, and improve the flow of goods, personnel, and equipment across the warehouse significantly.
Conclusion: Smart Infrastructure for Smarter Warehouses
In a warehouse that runs at a high rate of speed and efficiency, every matter is considered. No matter how inventory is stored, for example, using drive-in pallet racking and flow racks, even the management of cables across a warehouse matters; little improvements provide large gains in efficiency, safety, and scalability. Looking to upgrade your warehouse systems?
MEK Engineering provides more than just racking systems; we are not just another storage solutions company. From perforated cable trays, metal cable trays, cabinets, and everything in storage solutions, we provide racking systems of all kinds, including selective pallet racking, shuttle racking, and die storage racks. Whatever your warehouse needs, MEK Engineering will work with you in the design, capabilities, and storage solutions to make your warehouse work well.
Contact MEK Engineering today and build a warehouse that works as hard as you do.