INFORMATION ON STANDARDS FOR CABLE TRAYS
The manufacture and use of cable trays are subject to specific strict regulations which change over time. In this
section, we provide an update of current texts which define Kıraç Metal product compliance. All certifications can
be obtained from Kıraç Metal team upon request.
A) MAIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CABLE TRAYS
EN 61537 / IEC 61537: : This standard is the reference for qualification of cable management products. This
standard specifies the requirements and test methods for cable trays, cable ladders, supports and their accessories to ensure complete safety of installations. The topics included are: Mechanical strength – Electrical continuity
– Electrical conductivity – Resistance to corrosion – Fire resistance – Impact resistance.
DIN 4012-12: Specifies fire resistance of electric cable systems required to maintain circuit integrity.
NEMA VE1: Specifies requirements for metal cable trays and associated fittings designed for use in accordance
with the rules of Canadian Electrical Code and the National Electrical Code.
National Marks of Conformity (TSE, VDE, IMQ, GOST, NEMA, etc.): These guarantee that the relevant
products comply with national standards or those commonly applied in the country. This compliance is certified by
approved third parties.
Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity: Products may be tested in Kıraç Metal according to above
standards. The results of these tests are communicated in the form of the declaration of conformity. This technical documentation discusses topics such as the level of resistance to corrosion, safe working loads or electrical
continuity, and is available on request.
B) QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITMENT STANDARDS
ISO 9001: This standard promotes management of quality risks based on continuous improvement. Through its
application, the goal is constant improvement in customer satisfaction by supplying products conforming to the
required level of quality.
ISO 14001: Kıraç Metal has made a deliberate commitment to be certified ISO 14001; the requirements of this
standard based on environmental management help contribute to sustainable development, protection of the
environment and improvement of site performance. As part of a process of continuous improvement, environmental actions are intended to reduce energy consumption and the amount of waste by expanding sorting systems,
and to manage water consumption and emissions into the atmosphere.
ISO 45001: Kıraç Metal is certified to apply occupational health and safety standards. Training related to this
standard, protects employees and visitors from work-related accidents and diseases.
C) EUROPEAN UNION DIRECTIVES AND REGULATIONS
In the context of the European Single Market, European Union directives ensure free movement and compliance
with minimum safety standards. Each product type then has its own reference European directives.
CE Marking: CE marking is proof, self-declared by the supplier, of compliance with all the European directives
applicable to the product. All products circulating in the European territory must be marked or certified with the
CE logo. They are subject to the supervision of the competent authorities who have the authority to ask manufacturers to produce their CE certification reports or take samples.
LVD – Low Voltage Directive: The Directive (2014/35/EU) provides common broad objectives for safety regulations, so that electrical equipment approved by any EU member country will be acceptable for use in all other EU
countries. The Low Voltage Directive does not supply any specific technical standards that must be met, instead
relying on IEC technical standards to guide designers to produce safe products.
ROHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances: The RoHS European Directive (2002/95/EC) defines the rules
concerning restriction of use of hazardous substances applicable to electrical and electronic products.
REACH – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals: REACH is a European
regulation (no. 1907/2006) which ensures safe manufacturing and use of chemicals in industry throughout
Europe. It lists, assesses and monitors chemicals manufactured, imported, or placed on the European market.
Conflict Minerals Regulation: As a responsible company, Kıraç Metal shows utmost support to the OECD
initiatives by following the information in the “OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of
Minerals from Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas” and is gradually putting together an approach to identify and
assess the risks associated with its supply chain.