Category 03 — Tray and drive cable
SELL SURPLUS TRAY AND VFD CABLE
Tray cable and variable-frequency-drive cable are plant materials. They are bought for a specific drive or a specific tray run, and when the panel schedule changes the leftovers sit on a shelf with the tag still readable.
Tray, PLTC and drive cable
TC and TC-ER cable with exposed-run ratings, PLTC for instrumentation trays, and VFD cable with the symmetrical grounding and overall shield that drive manufacturers specify. Constructions from 18 AWG control pairs up to 4/0 power conductors are reviewed, along with hybrid and composite cables.
Also common in the same lot: SER, SEU, URD and USE-2 direct-burial cable, MC and AC armored cable, and SOOW flexible cord. Send the whole shelf if it came out of the same storeroom — one quote beats five.
What the label tells us
For VFD cable, the shield type and the presence of three symmetrical grounds affect value, so photograph the legend and the cut end together. For tray cable, the voltage rating and the temperature column matter as much as the conductor size.
If the reel has a factory length tag, include it. If it does not, measure the wrap depth against the flange or send a weight from the shipping ticket.
Constructions in this category
- TC / TC-ER Tray cable, with TC-ER rated for exposed runs between tray and equipment.
- PLTC Power-limited tray cable for instrumentation and control circuits.
- VFD cable Shielded drive cable, often with three symmetrical grounds and a rugged jacket.
- Composite / hybrid Power and control conductors under one jacket; reviewed by construction.
What to include with your quote request
These details turn a question into a number. Anything you do not know can be estimated; say that it is an estimate.
- Cable family (TC, TC-ER, PLTC, VFD) as printed on the legend
- Conductor size and count, plus shield or drain-wire details
- Voltage rating and temperature rating
- Approximate footage per reel, and reel count
- Photos of the legend, the cut end and the full reel
Not sure whether it is worth quoting?
Send it anyway. A short reel, an odd construction or a faded tag costs nothing to review, and the answer is usually more useful than the guess.
Questions
Tray & VFD Cable questions
Category-specific answers, before you fill in the form.
Do you buy partially used VFD cable reels?
Yes. Drive cable is quoted on the remaining footage and the construction. A partial reel with a clean cut end and a readable shield is a normal submission.
What about cable that has been in a tray?
Pulled cable is reviewed as used material. Remove staples and ties, coil it on a reel or in a figure-eight, and photograph the jacket condition along a few feet so we can see abrasion or UV damage.
Related pages
Request a quote
Sell your tray & vfd cable
Send the details and photos for a purchase quote. The form goes to the same inbox as every other category, and the review starts as soon as it arrives.
Quote request — Tray & VFD Cable
Eight photos are enough for most lots. Tag, legend, cut end and a wide shot per reel.
Sell your surplus wire
Have a tray & vfd cable reel to move?
Send the details and photos. We will tell you what the material is worth and how a pickup would work.