B-Line Eaton series imperial cable tray and ladder, 6" Height, 27" Length, 24" Width, Series 2-5 vertical tee up, Aluminum, 24" Radius

Use a vertical elbow when the whole run changes elevation and continues in one direction. Use a vertical tee up, like the 6A-24-VTU24, when the main run carries straight through and you need a third leg breaking upward from it, for example feeding a mezzanine or a panel at a higher level while the trunk run keeps going. Three openings versus two is the whole distinction.

Allow for a fitting that runs 27 inches in length and 24 inches wide, with a 24 inch bend radius on the rising leg. On a layout drawing that means the branch needs about two feet of clear vertical space above the main run before the tray comes back level, plus the straight tangents at each end. Tight ceiling cavities and congested overhead areas are where a 24 inch radius most often will not fit.

Aluminum. That is the usual choice for exterior, damp, wash-down and coastal runs where a plain steel tray would need galvanizing or paint to survive, and it keeps the fitting light for overhead work. It also means you should keep your hardware and supports compatible to avoid dissimilar metal contact at the splice points.

Order Eaton B-Line part 6A-24-VTU24. Reading the number: 6 inch rail height, aluminum, 24 inch width, vertical tee up, 24 inch radius. It ships as a single fitting, so splice plates and hardware to join it to the adjoining straight sections are separate line items.

It weighs 33.832 lb. Light enough for a two-man overhead lift on a lift or scaffold, but plan support spacing so the fitting is picked up close to the branch point rather than hung off the end of a long unsupported span.

It is CE marked. If your submittal package calls out additional listings, ask for the manufacturer spec sheet against the exact model number 6A-24-VTU24 before you release the order.