What are people using for travelling wires on Sunlink?

[BretHeilig]

I'm building a spec which says the DC conductors traversing rows must travel on the outside of the tilt brackets, but must also "be attached to the tilt brackets" for support. I can't think of what to use as an attachment. Zipties will fail from UV exposure, and EMT straps will bite into the wire insulation. Presently I'm thinking UV-stable split loom around the wire, and an EMT strap holding that, but that seems too complicated. Any ideas? Is there a silver bullet product made for this situation? Thanks for any advice,



Bret

 

[Little Bill]

I'm building a spec which says the DC conductors traversing rows must travel on the outside of the tilt brackets, but must also "be attached to the tilt brackets" for support. I can't think of what to use as an attachment. Zipties will fail from UV exposure, and EMT straps will bite into the wire insulation. Presently I'm thinking UV-stable split loom around the wire, and an EMT strap holding that, but that seems too complicated. Any ideas? Is there a silver bullet product made for this situation? Thanks for any advice,



Bret

The black zip ties are UV resistant. I've had some outside for years and are still strong.

 

[jaggedben]

I think that one ought to purchase zip ties that are stated to be UV resistant, not just black ones, but I think that if it were my company we would also zip ties.

Another option might be some type of clips, but I don't know a specific type to suggest for Sunlink.

 

[BillK-AZ]

I suggest:

Item 3225T22: Rubber-Cushioned Loop Clamp 300 Series SS, EPDM Cushion, for 1/4" Outside Dia

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/1497/=dupmmn

or similar.

 

[ggunn]

I'm building a spec which says the DC conductors traversing rows must travel on the outside of the tilt brackets, but must also "be attached to the tilt brackets" for support. I can't think of what to use as an attachment. Zipties will fail from UV exposure, and EMT straps will bite into the wire insulation. Presently I'm thinking UV-stable split loom around the wire, and an EMT strap holding that, but that seems too complicated. Any ideas? Is there a silver bullet product made for this situation? Thanks for any advice,



Bret

Have you asked Sunlink for a recommendation?

 

[Little Bill]

I think that one ought to purchase zip ties that are stated to be UV resistant, not just black ones, but I think that if it were my company we would also zip ties.

Another option might be some type of clips, but I don't know a specific type to suggest for Sunlink.

All the black ones that I've seen are UV resistant.