Cable trunking is used as both protection and organisation of multiple running cables, and can be used in a variety of applications. If cables need to replaced or re-wired, trunking will make the job simpler due to the easy access of the relevant wire. Our Betaduct cable trunking range is stocked in a variety of sizes, colours and materials in open slot, closed slot, narrow slot, and solid wall types. Materials include PVC, Halogen Free, and Noryl.
What is cable trunking?
Cable trunking is a rigid cable management system used to organise, route, and protect electrical wiring inside control panels, enclosures, and industrial systems. It creates a structured pathway for cables, reducing clutter while protecting against mechanical damage, dust, and environmental exposure.
Control panel trunking, such as Cablecraft’s Betaduct range, is specifically designed for panel building applications, allowing cables to be securely supported while still being easily accessed for maintenance or modification.
Cable Trunking Benefits:
Cable trunking plays a critical role in both safety and efficiency across electrical installations.
- Improved cable protection: Trunking shields cables from impact, abrasion, and environmental damage, extending their lifespan.
- Safer installations: By enclosing live wiring, trunking reduces the risk of accidental contact and electrical hazards.
- Efficient cable organisation: Keeps wiring neatly routed and separated, making installations easier to manage and troubleshoot.
- Faster maintenance and upgrades: Slotted trunking designs allow cables to be added, removed or rerouted without dismantling the entire system.
- Professional finish: Creates a clean, structured layout inside control panels and enclosures.
- Compliance and reliability: High-quality materials such as self-extinguishing PVC and flame-retardant, halogen-free PC/ABS help meet safety standards in industrial environments.
Cablecraft Cable Trunking Range:
At Cablecraft, we supply a comprehensive range of control panel trunking solutions designed for professional electrical and industrial use.
Our Betaduct cable trunking range includes:
We stock trunking in a variety of:
- Materials: PVC, halogen-free options and high-performance Noryl
- Colours: including grey, black, blue and white for identification and system organisation
- Sizes: multiple widths and depths to suit different cable volumes and panel layouts
All trunking is designed for easy installation, secure cable retention and long-term durability, making it suitable for everything from small control panels to large industrial systems.
Cable trunking applications
Cable trunking is used across a wide range of industries where safe, organised cable management is essential.
Typical applications include:
- Electrical control panels
- Switchgear and distribution boards
- Industrial automation systems
- Manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Data and communication cabinets
- Panel building and wiring installations
It is particularly valuable in environments where cables need to be frequently accessed, modified or expanded, as trunking allows for quick adjustments without disrupting the entire system.
What is the difference between cable trunking and conduit?
Cable trunking and conduit are both used to protect cables, but they serve slightly different purposes.
Conduit is typically a closed tube system used to fully enclose and protect cables, often in exposed or outdoor environments. It provides high levels of mechanical and environmental protection but offers limited flexibility once installed.
Cable trunking, on the other hand, is designed for easy access and cable organisation, making it ideal for control panels and internal installations where cables may need to be adjusted or expanded over time.
In many installations, both systems are used together — conduit for external protection and trunking for internal cable management.
