The deflection of cable tray is related to applied load, support span, size and material of beam and load. Imposed loads include wind, ice and snow. The effects of imposed loads will vary from one installation to. Cable Tray Selection - Strength Deflection Deflection in a cable tray system is primarily an aesthetic consideration. If the objective is minimum installed cost, they should be considered in this order: 1. Decreasing the Stress by Decreasing the Bending Moment This can be accomplished by introducing restraining moments at the end of a span in the form of. us-trations without notice. The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned. Safe working load (SWL) is the maximum load which can be applied safely during normal cable management use. Rungs are welded to the side members by either cold metal transfer (CMT/GMAW) or gas tungsten arc welding (TIG/GTAW). Both processes have their inherent advantages and.