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CABLE JOINTPower cable joint: original educational illustration
GA objects

Power cable joint

A power cable joint connects cable sections as an installed assembly. The selected joint must be compatible with the cable construction and its conductor, insulation, screen and environmental interfaces.

Drawing use
GA / SLD
Application
Connections & wiring
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A control-wire splice is a connection concept. A power-cable joint is an installed assembly that must also address insulation, shielding and environmental interfaces for the selected cable.

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Cable supportCable ladder / tray: original educational illustration
GA objects

Cable ladder / tray

A cable-support route identifies where a selected tray or ladder system carries cables through an arrangement. Straight lengths, bends, fittings and supports belong to a manufacturer system, and their dimensions and capabilities should be documented for that selection.

Drawing use
GA
Application
Equipment layouts
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A drawn route does not establish support spacing, loading capability or installation compliance.

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