Cable Tray Offset Calculator

Calculate precise offset dimensions for cable tray installations

Cable Tray Offset Calculator

Compliant with NEMA VE 1 Standards

Results:

Cut Length: 0.00 inches

Travel Distance: 0.00 inches

Material Required: 0.00 inches

How to Use the Calculator

Horizontal Offset

  1. Select "Horizontal Offset" type
  2. Enter the offset distance needed
  3. Input the tray width
  4. Choose the bend angle
  5. Click calculate for results

Vertical Offset

  1. Select "Vertical Offset" type
  2. Enter the offset distance
  3. Input the tray width
  4. Choose the bend angle
  5. Enter vertical rise if needed

Rolling Offset

  1. Select "Rolling Offset" type
  2. Enter both horizontal and vertical distances
  3. Input the tray width
  4. Choose appropriate bend angle
  5. Calculate for 3D offset results

Cable Tray Offset Fundamentals

Offset Types

Different offset configurations:

  • Horizontal: Side-to-side movement
  • Vertical: Up and down movement
  • Rolling: Combined horizontal and vertical

Bend Angles

  • 30°: Gradual bends, longer travel
  • 45°: Standard installation angle
  • 60°: Steeper bends, shorter travel
  • 90°: Right angle turns

Key Formulas:

Cut Length = Offset Distance / sin(Angle)

Travel = Offset Distance / tan(Angle)

Rolling Offset = √(Horizontal² + Vertical²)

Calculation Formulas

Horizontal Offset:
Cut Length = Offset Distance / sin(Angle)

Vertical Offset:
Travel = Offset Distance / tan(Angle)

Rolling Offset:
Total Offset = √(H² + V²)

Example Calculation

Horizontal Offset at 45°:

Offset Distance: 12 inches

Tray Width: 6 inches

Bend Angle: 45°

Cut Length = 12 / sin(45°) = 16.97 inches

Travel = 12 / tan(45°) = 12.00 inches

Material = Cut Length + Tray Width = 22.97 inches

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