Power pole substitute?

[chiefred]

I have a customer that will be putting cubicle in the center of a large room. Power is already established for the cubicles via floor monuments. Are there any products outside of power poles that will accomodate 40 cables vertically from the false ceiling to the floor like a power pole--any ideas? It has to be very "Eye Friendly"

Thanks

 

[skip555]

If your handy with wood you could make a Faux colum out of 1x6 with some crown molding at top and maybe some chair rail in the center and other trim to dress it up paint it to blend with existing office colors

or get a carpenter or cabinet shop to make one up for you

 

[Kwick18]

Can you come from below?

 

[Bobg1]

I have used 2 inch square steel tubing for dropping cables in. We bought a piece, cut it to length and then painted it to match the cubes. got the paint from the outfit that we got the cubicles from. Not sure how many cables you can stuff into that space, but I know its more then you would get into the regular power poles you would get for the cubes.

 

[chiefred]

I found this--anyone know of anything else? By the way--I can't come from under--it is all sealed and would cost too much.

http://www.panduit.com/products/Products.asp?param=92&ig_id=230

 

[skip555]

it dosnt look to me like you could drop 40 cables down it

 

[franklin97355]

Panduit also has a product called T-70. It's used on walls but is strong enough to freestand if supported at the top.

 

[Sphoneman]

I don't know of a different type product unless you check with the furniture mfg. You would need approx. a 2" square area minimum to accomidate 40 cables for a pole.

Steve
tele-dataservices.com

 

[chiefred]

This is 2 15/16" by 1 3/4" ----is there a formula that will tell me how many cables will fit?

Thanks

 

[toolman18]

Cut 2" pieces of the cable you are using, bundle the number of cables your installing together, measure the circumference. This seems primative but will answer the question. you may want to think about adding an 1" or so for growth.

 

[Sphoneman]

Check with panduit or wiremold for sizing & to keep within code for fill ratios

Steve
tele-dataservices.com

 

[chiefred]

Thanks all--

 

[kilroy1]

you can use a 2 1/2" dia pvc pipe with a tee at the bottom. rest the tee on top plate of the cubical framing and run your cables along the top.

 

[bkrike]

If they are looking for low cost I agree with the PVC idea. Shedule 40 is a nice gray. They also make what’s called a bell end cap that is curved for cables. It ends up looking like a funnel with the ends curled under (for the top)

 

[Jtodd]

Panduit does have sizing charts for their various products. I've not been able to find them online, but they are in the catalog. Panduit does also have a pathway solution that set on top of the cubicle. It can either be fed via a power pole, or out of the wall. Look for the Pan-Way Office Furniture Raceway system. I've seen it installed, but never installed it my self, but looks good.

Justin T. Clausen
Physical Layer Implementation
California State University, Monterey Bay

 

[jerryreeve]

I found square vinyl downspout tube at the local hardware store. 2"X2", holds itself up and can be drilled to make a hanger above ceiling tile. multi colors. I used this as a ceiling drop to a mounting board when the customer didn't want to see the cables.

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JerryReeve
Communications Systems Int'l
com-sys.com

Mind like a Steel trap - Once used forever clamped shut.

 

[chiefred]

Thats a good idea--I will; check into that

 

[ANFPS26]

I saw a job once that had a metal rain gutter used as a cable tray. It looked good!

Jim

 

[ve3slw]

The nicest solution to this is a variation to the Panduit T70.
What I recommend you do is attach 2 lengths of T70 back to back. This will give plenty of strength and with the right face plates you could keep it all looking sharp.

Steve