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Eaton B-Line series Flextray wire basket tray, Steel, Black powdercoat, Splice plate
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Classified
- Compliances:
- CSA
- Product Height:
- 1.6 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 2.7 in
- Product Weight:
- 6.1 lb
- Product Width:
- 1.6 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Panels & Plates
- Product Subgroup:
- Plates
- Product Type:
- Splice plate
- Product Finish:
- Flat black powder coat
- Product Details:
- Splice plate
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 2.7 in
B-LINE FTS3SP BLE – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Eaton B-Line FTS3SP splice plate actually do on a wire basket tray run?
It joins two lengths of Eaton B-Line Flextray wire basket tray end to end, carrying the mechanical connection across the splice so the run stays continuous. The part is a steel splice plate with a flat black powder coat finish, ordered as model FTS3SP BLE.
2) Is the black Flextray splice plate UL and CSA accepted for a commercial cable tray installation?
Yes. The FTS3SP BLE splice plate is UL Classified and carries CSA compliance, which is what an inspector or institutional spec writer will be looking for on a low voltage cable tray run.
3) Do I need a splice plate at every tray joint or can I just wire-tie the sections together?
Use the splice plate at each butt joint. The FTS3SP is the steel connector Eaton supplies for that purpose, and it is the piece that keeps the joint mechanically sound and keeps the run within its UL Classified configuration. Field-improvised ties do not give you either. Count your joints, including at fittings and reducers, and order plates to match.
4) Is this splice plate for Eaton Flextray only, or will it fit another brand of wire basket tray?
It is the Eaton B-Line Flextray splice plate. It is built around the wire spacing and mesh diameter of Flextray basket, so specify it for Flextray runs. On another manufacturer's basket tray, use that manufacturer's own splice hardware rather than assuming the mesh pitch matches.
5) Will the black powder coat splice plate match my existing black Flextray basket tray?
Finish is flat black powder coat over steel, which is the same treatment used on the black Flextray sections, so a splice at a joint will not stand out on an exposed overhead run in a data room or retail ceiling. If your existing tray is pre-galvanized or electroplated rather than black, order the splice hardware in that finish instead so the run reads consistently.
6) How big is the Flextray FTS3SP splice plate, and how much does a pack weigh?
Each plate measures 1.6 in height, 1.6 in width and 2.7 in length/depth, so it is a compact bracket that sits at the wire intersections rather than spanning a long section. Shipping weight on the item is 6.1 lb, which tells you it comes as a multi-piece quantity rather than a single small plate, so plan one order to cover several joints.
7) What exact part number do I order for the black Flextray splice plate?
Order Eaton B-Line part number FTS3SP BLE. The BLE suffix is the black powder coat version, so if your submittal calls out a different finish the base number changes accordingly.
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Does the B-LINE FTS3SP BLE come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE FTS3SP BLE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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