Aluminum, fiberglass, steel, and stainless steel are all readily available materials for cable tray manufacturing. These materials perform very well at ambient temperatures (0°F to 100°F). However, once the confines of these temperatures have been exceeded, the materials. From the freezing cold of Antarctica to the frigid pipelines of Alaska, reliable power and communications demand properly supported cables. 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. cable trays are equivalent. The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned in this technical guide only apply to our own cable management ranges and cannot under any circumstances be transposed to si osure, overheating or. Cable tray systems play a critical role in supporting power, control, and data cables throughout food processing plants, beverage bottling lines, cold storage areas, and packaging facilities. There are several types of cable trays, including ladder, perforated, solid bottom, basket, and channel trays. Each cable tray type performs a different function and comes in various materials such as aluminum. The area of storage and specifically cold storage plays an important role in the food and beverage industry. After all, proper storage is key to ensuring the quality and safety of food products.