wireway

Enclosed wiring passage

A wireway is a metal or plastic channel that houses and protects electrical wires, typically used in industrial and commercial buildings.

Unlike conduit, which encloses individual wire runs, wireways are rectangular troughs with removable covers that allow access along their entire length: The electrician ran cables through the wireway above the factory floor.

conduit

raceway

Enclosed competition circuit

trough · chase · gutter · sleeve · enclosure · housing · pathway · riser · corridor · containment

electrical

conductor

One who directs musicians

voltage · grounding · shielding · cable · busway · feeder · terminal · splice · panelboard · switchgear

protection

enclosure

Confined, bordered space

  • coverProtect by overlaying
  • guardWatchful defensive attention
  • casingEnclosing cover or frame

shielding · armor · barrier · insulation · housing · screen · cladding · moisture barrier · fire rating

installation

routing

Path selection process

bracket · hanger · fastener · anchoring · alignment · planning · cable management · inspection · labeling

Opposites
wire enclosure/protection

wirewayexposed wiring

Unprotected electrical conductors

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G