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Wire duct

General arrangement objects

AutomationDirect slotted wiring duct

Draw the duct body and the removable cover separately from the usable wiring channel. Allow access where conductors leave the slots for terminals.

Drawing use: GA
Application: Equipment layouts
Reference family: Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

An outside duct width is not usable cable capacity; fill and conductor bending depend on the selected size and wiring.

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General arrangement objects

Slotted wiring duct

A slotted duct routes internal panel wiring along a controlled path.

Drawing use: GA / SLD
Application: Equipment layouts
Reference family: Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Duct outside dimensions and usable wire space are different quantities.

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