Today, with the evolving technology people have access to high-end tools, equipment, and other resources. While the technology is rapidly evolving, the requirement for adequate infrastructure has also been on a rise. Cable trays are equipment advancing by the day in the cable management industry. The growing demand for cable tray has significantly boosted the cable manufacturing companies in Mumbai. Cable trays come in various variety of sizes. They offer flexibility for modification and expansions, keeping in mind both current and future needs. While cable trays are easy to install, use, and maintain, it is important to understand that these systems like any other should not be used and exploited beyond a point. Ensure that the cable tray systems are not overloaded with cables up to the point of causing huge damage. In today’s article, we have discussed the safety hazards that an overloaded cable tray may have on the system. Guide to using a cable tray system A general guideline for using Cable Tray is that these systems should not be stuffed over 40-50% of their capacity or the maximum weight based on the cable tray specifications. The best way to decide is by following the rules provided by the cable tray manufacturer in Mumbai. The cable tray capacity requirements should be appropriately determined for ventilated cable trays to perform the best with increased airflow. Overloading cable trays Overloading and mismanagement of wires in cable trays can result in short-circuits and other relative damage. Cable trays have a specific capacity beyond which they should not be pushed. Based on the weight, area, and spacing of the cable tray the capacity should be determined. Overloading of cable trays can lead to failure of the tray, supports, and its connecting points. This could also risk the person working around it. It could even lead to a possible short-circuit when the cables are suddenly no longer supported. Further, cables can get damaged due to improper securing and installing cables and wires in the cable tray. Overloading can also lead to the building up of heat in conductors while current flows that may lead to a breakdown, potential shock, or fires. What’s worse, the chances of fires occurring in such situations are more likely especially in cases where the combustible material is near the cable tray or in the cable tray itself. Grounding the cable tray systems is essential for personal safety and protection. The system should be appropriately grounded before the cables are installed and tested. In addition to the above-mentioned guidelines and requirements, metallic cable tray systems supporting electrical conductors should be used for maximum safety. Identifying overloaded cable trays is not difficult. The cable trays should roughly be filled up to 50% of their capacity. One must also ensure removing unwanted cables off the tray to ensure the cable tray system isn’t dumped with more than wanted cables in it.