7. A XIAL LOAD RATING TEST

A cleats axial load rating is a measure of its grip on a cable. A manufacturer-declared load is applied to a mandrel, this load is held for 5 minutes and the cleat is deemed to have passed if the deformation of the mandrel relative to the cleat is less than 5mm. For composite and non-metallic cleats, the test is carried out at the maximum declared temperature. For metallic cleats the test is carried out at room temperature.

THE AXIAL LOAD RATING OF A CLEAT IS USED TO SPECIFY THE SPACING OF CLEATS TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE CABLE IN VERTICAL INSTALLS

A cleats axial rating is provided to specify cleats for vertical installations where the cleat is required to hold the weight of the cable within its grip. It may also be applicable to installations where resistance to thermomechanical axial thrust is required.