6" x 6" Wireways
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
6" x 6" Wireways are enclosures designed to house and protect electrical wiring. They provide a pathway for electrical cables, ensuring that they are organized and shielded from environmental factors. These wireways are typically constructed from materials that offer durability and protection against various elements.
Working Principle
Wireways operate by providing a secure and organized channel for electrical cables. They are designed to protect cables from physical damage, environmental exposure, and interference. The enclosed design helps in maintaining the integrity of the cables by preventing dust, moisture, and other contaminants from affecting the wiring. This makes wireways particularly useful in environments where cables need to be protected from harsh conditions.
Applications
Wireways are commonly used in industrial and commercial settings where there is a need to manage large volumes of electrical wiring. Specific examples include:
- Telecommunications facilities, where they help organize and protect fiber optic and low-voltage cables.
- Manufacturing plants, where they are used to route power and control cables for machinery.
- Data centers, where they help in managing the complex network of cables required for servers and other IT equipment.
Advantages over other Wireways
Wireways offer several advantages over other cable management solutions:
- Protection: Unlike open cable trays, wireways provide a fully enclosed environment, offering superior protection against dust, moisture, and physical damage.
- Organization: They help in maintaining a neat and organized cable layout, which is crucial in environments with extensive wiring systems.
- Ease of Access: Wireways can be easily opened for maintenance and inspection, unlike some conduit systems that may require more effort to access the cables.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, wireways have certain limitations:
- Space Constraints: The enclosed design can limit the number of cables that can be housed within a given size, such as the 6" x 6" dimension.
- Heat Dissipation: Wireways may not be suitable for applications where significant heat dissipation is required, as the enclosed design can trap heat.
Considerations
When selecting wireways, several factors should be considered:
- Initial Costs: Wireways can be more expensive than open cable trays due to their enclosed design and the materials used.
- Operating Expense: Maintenance costs may be lower due to the protection offered, reducing the likelihood of cable damage.
- Durability: The choice of material can affect the durability and lifespan of the wireway, with options like metal offering greater longevity.
- Replacement and Maintenance Costs: While wireways are generally low-maintenance, any replacement or repair can be more complex due to the enclosed nature of the system.
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Application. The splitter troughs are designed for distribution of up to 600 A (max) service using either 3 or 4 wires. 75 ° C conductor ampacity permitted. Standards. CSA Certified. Complies with. IEC 60529, IP20. Construction. Formed and spot welded from 16 gauge steel. When width is 8" or... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Wiring Trough
- Straight Section Length: Other Length (4 in)
from Radwell International
WIREWAY TEE, CABLE TRUNKING, STEEL, 6X6 IN, GREY. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). - Sealing Plates - 2.5 x 2.5 - 4 x 4 - 6 x 6 - 8 x 8 - 12 x 6. Description - Supplied - Part No. - Part No. - Part No. - Part No. - Part No. 6" Section 1 Flat 1485B6 - 1485C6 - 1485D6 -... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Straight Section Length: 12"; Other Length (12 in)
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
FEED-THROUGH NIPPLE, 6X6X2 INCH, GRAY, STEEL. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Feed Through Wireway
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485B4N - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485C4N - 4 x 4. 1485D4N - 6 x 6. 1485E4N - 8 x 8. 1485F4N - 12 x 6. One flat sealing plate included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
WIREWAY 90ELBOW/INSIDE OPEN 6X6 SPECIAL MODEL. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485B4P - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485C4P - 4 x 4. 1485D4P - 6 x 6. 1485E4P - 8 x 8. One flat sealing plate included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
N1 SCREW COVER WIREWAY - NO KNOCKOUTS 6X6X36 CARBON STEEL-GREY. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485B4Q - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485C4Q - 4 x 4. 1485D4Q - 6 x 6. 1485E4Q - 8 x 8. One flat sealing plate included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) WIRE WAY, B-LINE SERIES, 6X6, WWAY, N1, PNTD, TEE JUNCTION BOX. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485B9N - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485C9N - 4 x 4. 1485D9N - 6 x 6. 1485E9N - 8 x 8. 1485F9N - 12 x 6. One flat sealing plate included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HC WW 6X6X120 N3R NOKO GRY. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485B9P - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485C9P - 4 x 4. 1485D9P - 6 x 6. 1485E9P - 8 x 8. 1485F9P - 12 x 6. One flat sealing plate included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HINGE SCREW COVER WIREWAY, NO KNOCKOUTS, 6X6X120. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485B9Q - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485C9Q - 4 x 4. 1485D9Q - 6 x 6. 1485E9Q - 8 x 8. 1485F9Q - 12 x 6. One flat sealing plate included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
WIREWAY CONNECTOR, DEGREE OF PROTECTION: 3R, CONNECTOR SCREW CLEARANCE HOLES, PADLOCKABLE LATCH, 6X6. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Allows for easy alignment of sections or fittings. Metal flanges. Flexible synthetic "bellows" middle section. Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - Size. 1485BFF - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CFF - 4 x 4. 1485DFF - 6 x 6. 1485EFF... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Straight Section Length: Other Length (8 in)
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HC WW END FLANGE 6X6 N3R AL. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Construction. Covers are formed from 10 gauge mild steel. Solid oil resistant gasket and hardware included with each cover plate. Finish. Finished in ANSI 61 gray. Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HC WW TEE 6X6 N3R AL. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Includes inner panel. Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. - - Enclosure - Inner Panel. Part No. - For use with - H - W - H - W. 1485BJ - 2.5 x 2.5 12.00 10.25 8.75 6.87. 1485CJ - 4 x 4... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HC WW ELBOW SIDE 90 Â ° 6X6 N3R GRY. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Use inside box when entering with "Lay-In" Wireway. Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - For use with - H - W. 1485BK - 2.5 x 2.5 3.87 3.87. 1485CK - 4 x 4 5.37 5.37. 1485DK -... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Lay-In Wireway
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HC WW TEE 6X6 N3R GRY. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - For use with - H - W. 1485BL1 - 2.5 x 2.5 9.25 4.50. 1485CL1 - 4 x 4 11.75 6.00. 1485DL1 - 6 x 6 15.25 8.12. 1485EL1 - 8 x 8 20.56 12.12 [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
(PRICE/EA PC) HINGE SCREW COVER WIREWAY, CONNECTOR HS 6X6. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - For use with. 1485BL2 - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CL2 - 4 x 4. 1485DL2 - 6 x 6. 1485EL2 - 8 x 8. Does not meet CSA or UL requirements [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Radwell International
WIREWAY SPLITTER 6X6X6INCH. FREE 2 YEAR RADWELL WARRANTY [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Lay-in nipples come with a special sealing plate which cannot be used adjacent to swivel nipples (use 1487 Series nipples). Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). 1" Nipple - 2" Nipple - 3" Nipple -. Part No. - Part No. - Part... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Lay-In Wireway
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - Reduces from - to. 1485CRE - 4 x 4 2.5 x 2.5. 1485DRE - 6 x 6 4 x 4. 1485ERE - 8 x 8 6 x 6. 1485FREC - 12 x 6 4 x 4. 1485FRED - 12 x 6 6 x 6 [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 4"x4"; 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - For use with. 1485BS9 - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CS9 - 4 x 4. 1485DS9 - 6 x 6. 1485ES9 - 8 x 8. 1485FS9 - 12 x 6. Maintains ratings on CSA and UL approved wireway [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - For use with. 1485BSM - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CSM - 4 x 4. 1485DSM - 6 x 6. 1485ESM - 8 x 8. 1485FSM - 12 x 6. Maintains ratings on CSA and UL approved wireway [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485BTN - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CTN - 4 x 4. 1485DTN - 6 x 6. 1485ETN - 8 x 8. 1485FTN - 12 x 6. Two flat sealing plates included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485BTQ - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CTQ - 4 x 4. 1485DTQ - 6 x 6. 1485ETQ - 8 x 8. Two flat sealing plates included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Box Entry Swivel Nipple - Standard Swivel Nipple -. Part No. - Part No. - Size. 1485BV1 ¹ - 1485BV2 ² - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CV1 ¹ - 1485CV2 ² - 4 x 4. 1485DV1 ¹ - 1485DV2... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Body comes in two pieces. Cut-off one piece, shorten cover, and weld together. Includes angle sealing plate. Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - Size. 1485BW1 - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CW1 - 4 x 4. 1485DW1 - 6 x 6. 1485EW1 -... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Lay-In Wireway
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
For lengths up to 12". Cut off body and weld on flange. Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - Size. 1485BW2 - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CW2 - 4 x 4. 1485DW2 - 6 x 6. 1485EW2 - 8 x 8. 1485FW2 - 12 x 6. One angle sealing plate... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Lay-In Wireway
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Allows on site length adjustment of 2" to 7". Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Part No. - Size. 1485BX - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CX - 4 x 4. 1485DX - 6 x 6. 1485EX - 8 x 8. 1485FX - 12 x 6. One special sealing plate included. Does... [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc.
Part Details. Click Part No, below, for details (e.g., Product drawings, assembly instructions, ship weight). Units shown: inch. Switch units to: mm. Part No. - Size. 1485BY - 2.5 x 2.5. 1485CY - 4 x 4. 1485DY - 6 x 6. 1485EY - 8 x 8. Three flat sealing plates included [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Steel
from Schneider Electric
Available in general purpose, oiltight and raintight configurations. Wireway is designed to carry electrical feeders, branch circuits and other groups of conductors while protecting the electrical wiring from dust, dirt, oil and water. [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 2.5"x2.5"; 4"x4"; 6"x6"; 8"x8"; 10"x10"; 12"x6"; 12"x12"
- Material: Steel
- Style: Lay-In Wireway
- Straight Section Length: 12"; 24"; 36"; 48"; 60"; 72"; 120"
from EXM Manufacturing Ltd.
12 GAUGE ALUMINUM MATERIAL. NATURAL FINISH. 6 INCH. 6 LENGTH IN INCH. 6 INCH. 6 WIDTH IN INCH. 6 INCH. 6 HEIGHT IN INCH. CSA APPROVAL. NEMA 1 ENCLOSURE. WIRING TROUGH. (2) (1/2 INCH-3/4 INCH) CONCENTRIC KNOCKOUT SIDES KNOCKOUT(S). EUROBEX[R] BRAND. HEIGHT IN INCH - UOM IN. LENGTH IN INCH - UOM IN. [See More]
- Nominal Cross Section: 6"x6"
- Material: Other Material (12 GAUGE ALUMINUM)
- Style: Wiring Trough
- Straight Section Length: 6"