🚫 Myth: Cable trays are always cheaper. Truth: Modern conduit materials and techniques can optimize both cost and protection. Cable trays offer a cost-effective and versatile solution for cable management. Here's a breakdown of their associated costs: Material cost: Cable trays come in various materials like galvanised steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. In real EPC and industrial projects, the final installation cost depends on multiple engineering factors, including tray size, installation height, routing complexity, support spacing, labor conditions, and project environment. ” That assumption is exactly why budgets get blown.