What is Wiring Duct, TYPES OF WIRING DUCTS About Wiring Duct Wiring ducts are plastic or metal troughs used to organize and protect wire and cable. Wiring ducts are designed with the purpose of easily allowing the organization, pulling, and separation of cables. Wiring ducts are commonly referred to by many other names including wire troughs, wire raceways, wire channels, and wire tracks. Wiring Duct Features Wiring ducts come in solid wall, round hole and slotted wall varieties. The round hole and slotted options typically come with rounded edges to protect wires from cuts and abrasions. In addition, round hole and slotted wiring ducts facilitate easy entry and exit of cables in applications that require breakouts in wire routing. Solid wall wiring duct is used for sensitive cables that need to be protected from dust, debris and other outside contaminants that threaten the cable integrity. Wiring ducts are also available in rigid or flexible styles. Wiring Duct Applications Wiring ducts are utilized for a wide variety of applications such as electrical enclosures, industrial machinery, and data/communication panels and closets. Wiring ducts are typically installed using adhesives or threaded fasteners such as machine screws or rivets. TYPES OF WIRING DUCTS A wiring duct has two general classifications: Slotted Wiring Duct is designed with slots or fingers along the side. The slots allow quick access to the cables within. Wires are generally easier to reroute and terminate when they are enclosed in a Slotted Wiring Duct. Slot less Wiring Duct is a solid tray without slots or openings. It is used to provide protection and support to cables that require no breakouts and are accessed infrequently. The two classifications can be further broken down into 6 specific types of Wiring Ducts, each with its own particular use: Basic Wiring Duct is an inexpensive WD that meets the basic requirement for protection and wire enclosure organization. Solid Slot Wiring Duct is basically a slotless WD. It is used when cable protection is a high priority or in areas that do not require constant access to the wires inside.