Seismic
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Eaton
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Steel Structure Cable Tray Suspended Seismic Bracing
Suspended systems such as piping, equipment and ductwork need seis-mic braces to keep them from swaying during an earthquake. Seismic braces can be flexible using aircraft quality cables, or rigid (solid) using steel sections such as pipe, angles, or strut channels. Braces are typi-cally installed. Cable tray runs in seismic zones need more than normal hanger spacing. A standard trapeze support carries gravity load; it does not reliably stop lateral sway, longitudinal movement, anchor pullout, or cable spill during ground motion. A coordinated seismic bracing system uses strut channels. Eaton's TOLCO seismic bracing solutions help protect people and non-structural components during an earthquake.